Many thanks to all the presenters who took the time to come speak with our sophomores yesterday for Career Day.
We had a lot of great speakers across a wide range of career types who gave students a good feel for what to expect in their chosen career paths.
Our Career Day speakers were:
• Detective Brad Schneider of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office
• Deputy Amber Hicks, a corrections officer with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office
• Mark Resch, an NCAA Division I women’s basketball referee
• Registered Nurse Deb Spratt
• Sam Tinellim, chief paramedic and operations officer for Livingston County EMS
• Kyle Shane, a firefighter with the C.J. Folger Hook and Ladder Company of the Geneva Fire Department
• Emillie Mulligan of Mulligan Farms
• Garrett Stonewell, a mental health therapist with UR Medicine | Noyes Health
• Daneen Aromando, of Genesee Community College’s Veterinary Technology program
• Shawn Dussault, an environmental conservation officer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• Greg Stanton, a hot stick lineman with National Grid
• Sarah Perrino, an architect with Passero Associates, an engineering architecture firm in Rochester
• David D’Angelantonio, an interior designer with Passero Associates
Don’t forget, Braves Nation - you can vote for Emma D. for the Stars of Tomorrow WROC Fan Favorite award once per day per unique email address.
Emma’s facing off against competitors from some BIG schools, so use the link below and let’s get her some votes!
Link: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/contests/rbtl-stars-of-tomorrow-2023/#/gallery/381719416
Results from today’s school budget vote and Board of Education election are below:
• Proposition #1 (2023-24 Budget Proposal): Passed (732 yes, 173 no)
• Proposition #2 (Bus and Vehicle Purchase): Passed (695 yes, 161 no)
• Proposition #3 (Expenditure from Vehicle and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund): Passed (746 yes, 175 no)
• Proposition #4 (Avon Free Library Tax Levy): Passed (736 yes, 189 no)
Board of Education Election
Rodney George and Stephen R. Comeau, Jr., were elected to the Board of Education. Vote totals are below:
In the race for the seat last held by Rodney George
1st: Rodney George (437 votes)
2nd: Shaemar Cherew-Gordon (257 votes)
3rd: Timothy M. Dolgos (235 votes)
In the race for the seat last held by Robert DeBruycker
1st: Stephen R. Comeau, Jr. (511 votes)
2nd: Jared Rene (228 votes)
3rd: Robert DeBruycker (188 votes)
Thank you to everyone who cast a ballot today!
Don’t forget, Avon - today is budget vote and Board of Education election day!
Polls will be open from 12 (noon) to 9 p.m. in our Middle School Auditorium, 191 Clinton St., Avon.
Use the links below to view our budget newsletter and Board of Education candidate guide.
Budget newsletter: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1897/AvonCSD/3007153/Avon_Budget_Newsletter23_24_FINAL.pdf
Candidate guide: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1897/AvonCSD/2996553/2023_candidate_bios.pdf
Give it up for Avon’s newest sectional champions, juniors Dominic P. and Austin L., who won the Section V Class B2 doubles title this weekend in Canandaigua.
"I am so proud of Dom and Austin with their performance this weekend at individual sectionals,” said Head Coach Adam Wheeler. “They have both been working hard at leading our team as singles players and simultaneously, working hard developing their doubles game and improving on their doubles strategy.”
Competing in a pro set, race to 10 games format, Dom and Austin went 4-0 during their title-winning run Saturday and Sunday, besting teams from Attica, Addison, Le Roy and East Rochester by scores of 10-1, 10-0, 10-9 and 10-3.
“Singles and doubles are entirely different strategies so this championship is a true testament to their hard work and dedication to becoming the best in the section,” added Wheeler. “Their friendship is evident on the court with their chemistry as a doubles team and it was a lot of fun to sit back and watch their hard work be rewarded.”
With a sectional title now in hand, Dom and Austin will next travel to Brockport High School Thursday, May 18, for state qualifier matches against the top 4 doubles teams from classes A and B for a chance to compete in the New York State Championships at the USTA’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York City.
(Photos courtesy of Avery L.)
A huge thank you to all the presenters who came to speak with our fourth graders earlier this week for Career Day!
Students heard about careers in childcare, sports, veterinary medicine and zoology, geology, graphic design, law enforcement, education and the arts.
Our presenters for career day were:
• Rachael Aycock and Mary Baxter: Pride and Joy Child Care
• Mark Resch: NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Official
• Lauren Wisser: Geneseo Veterinary Care
• William Glynn: American Rock Salt Geologist
• Brad Schneider: Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Investigator
• Adam Koneman and Sydney Greaves: Memorial Art Gallery School Outreach Educators
• Sue Hurd: Geneseo Central School District Teacher
• Yvette Seils: Genesee Valley BOCES Cosmetology Instructor
(Photos courtesy of Lexi McTarnaghan)
As part of their Ellis Island immigration simulation yesterday afternoon, each of our fourth grade students were assigned a character of a would-be immigrant to the United States stating their age, occupation and country of origin, among other things.
After boarding a ship for their transatlantic voyage according to their ticket tier - 1st class or steerage - students moved through stations in adjoining classrooms where they faced the prospect of navigating the United States’ immigration system on Ellis Island as it existed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Before they could successfully immigrate to the U.S., students’ assigned characters were subject to medical screenings, legal background checks and, ultimately, a citizenship test.
If a student’s assigned character was displaying symptoms of illness, was too old or weak to work, had a history of criminal activity in their home country, had an occupation that wasn’t highly valued or answered questions incorrectly on their citizenship test, that student’s character faced deportation and the possibility of having to begin the immigration process again from the beginning.
All of our fourth graders eventually made it through the immigration process, then came together in the Elementary School Library for a group discussion about the experience.
Brett Sobieraski, the former Rochester police officer running from Palakta, Fla., to Rochester, NY, to raise money for the family of slain RPD officer and 1985 Avon Central Schools grad Anthony ‘Maz’ Mazurkiewicz, has been chronicling his journey on Twitter.
Yesterday was Sobieraski’s 16th straight day on the road. He’s now 420 miles into his 1,258-mile journey, which is slated to end June 11 at 1 p.m. when he crosses the finish line in front of the Hall of Justice Courtyard in Rochester.
You can follow Sobieraski’s journey on Twitter using the link below.
In addition, members of the public are invited to be at the finish line when Sobieraski finishes his run. Mazurkiewicz’s family is expected to be in attendance and all are welcome.
Members of the public can also sign up to run the final three miles through Rochester with Sobieraski at a casual pace. Use the link below to sign up.
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/brettsobieraski
Final 3 miles link: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/8StatesforMazhttps://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/8StatesforMaz
Avon Central Schools is partnering with CASA-Trinity to offer a Positive Parenting Empowerment Program that will seek to bring parents and caregivers together for a conversation about differing parenting styles and ways of supporting children.
Some topics of conversation will be helping children feel confident, building self-esteem and how to cope with things like anxiety, sadness and depression.
The event is Wednesday, May 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School Library, 191 Clinton St., Avon.
Pizza will be provided and daycare will be available.
Use the link below or scan the QR code in the accompanying flyer to register for the event.
Questions? Reach out to anyone listed on the flyer or your child's counselor or social worker.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmFMOSZlZvvJW4ZU1YeBvuuZozRFxpo37jLdEWlzyyTT9chQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
We had the PERFECT day Saturday for the Special Olympics of New York’s Super Regional Track and Field Competition.
About 200 athletes from more than a dozen local clubs made the trip to Avon this year to compete in traditional and modified track and field events and make memories with fellow athletes.
This is the second straight year we’ve hosted this event here in Avon and we were so excited to help create such a special and rewarding day for all our participating athletes.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers and to senior Destiny P. for capturing all these great shots!
DON’T FORGET: Our Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing tonight - Monday, May 8, 2023 - on our 2023-24 budget proposal.
Tonight's hearing starts at 7 p.m. and will be held in our Middle School Auditorium, 191 Clinton St., Avon.
For more information on our 2023-24 budget proposal, read our Budget Newsletter at the link below.
Link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1897/AvonCSD/3007153/Avon_Budget_Newsletter23_24_FINAL.pdf
We were happy to play host to New York Times best-selling author Janae Marks today at Avon Central Schools.
The author of “From the Desk of Zoe Washington,” “On Air With Zoe Washington” and “A Soft Place to Land,” Marks spoke with our fourth, fifth and sixth graders about her path to becoming a published author and her writing process.
Marks also led a workshop on how to create authentic and compelling characters, giving students some tips on how to harness things like background, motivation and conflict to make characters readers are interested in learning more about.
Thank you, Janae, for spending some time with us today and for signing so many autographs for our students - we hope your hand isn’t TOO sore!
Our teachers have been feeling the love from the Avon Braves PTA all week for Teacher Appreciation Week.
PTA members have been spoiling our teachers each day with pizza, coffee, cookies, donuts and other treats. Today, they left packs of gum in our faculty rooms!
We’re lucky to have such a supportive community that recognizes just how incredible our teachers are!
Thank you, PTA!
Our 2023-24 budget newsletter will be delivered in this weekend’s edition of the Genesee Valley Penny Saver and is also up on our website at the link below.
Link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1897/AvonCSD/3007153/Avon_Budget_Newsletter23_24_FINAL.pdf
Did you know that Maria Cox, one of our custodians, is also an accomplished balloon artist?
Ms. Cox put her talents on full display today, creating two stunning balloon sculptures in recognition of all our teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week - just incredible!
Give it up for fourth grader Maura S. and second grader Oliver C. - our Elementary School Music Students of the Month for April!
Each month, Music Teacher Mrs. Kaylee Corell picks two students of the month - one from third and fourth grade and one from first and second grade.
Students are chosen based on how frequently they make Corell’s “Wall of Fame” for things like playing or singing a song well, answering a difficult music question correctly or displaying exceptional behavior and focus.
Congratulations to Maura and Oliver - keep up the good work!
The May edition of The Lake Country Echo, a family-friendly newspaper based in Conesus, features a couple of familiar bylines!
Two of Mrs. Cordula Kennell’s creative writing students, seniors David H. and Katie M., have pieces in this month’s edition.
David contributed an ode about garbage plates appropriately titled “Ode to Garbage Plates” while Katie penned a column about her love of old cars.
Keep your eyes peeled for other Avon students’ work in future editions of the Echo and make sure you pick up a copy of the May edition and check out David’s and Katie’s pieces!
The Lake Country Echo can be purchased at the following locations:
• Dutch Hollow Market: 6107 E. Avon-Lima Rd., Avon
• Lakeville Liquor: 5885 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville
• Leisure’s Restaurant: 6001 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville
• Lima Pharmacy: 7298 W. Main St., Lima
• Livonia Pharmacy: 5975 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville
• Quicklee’s Travel Center: 2781 Lakeville-Avon Rd., Avon
• Simply Positive: 23 Main St., Livonia
• Prometheus Farm & Market: 5804 Decker Rd., Livonia
• Shoreless Acres: 5006 East Lake Rd., Livonia
• Wegmans: 4287 Genesee Valley Plaza Rd., Geneseo
• West’s Shurfine: 1 Main St., Livonia
• Wester’s Country Store: 5153 Route 15, Conesus
• Rite Aid: Various locations
• CVS Pharmacy: Various locations
• Tops Friendly Markets: Various locations
Yesterday was Decision Day here at Avon High School and with that, and there only being 52 days left to go until graduation, it seemed like a good time to take a beat and recognize our seniors - many of whom will be attending college next year - for all they’ve done here at Avon and all that’s still ahead of them.
Video of last night’s Meet the Candidates forum sponsored by the Avon Braves PTA is up on our YouTube page and can be accessed at the link below.
All six candidates running for the Board of Education this year attended last night’s forum - thank you to them, those who submitted questions and everyone who attended in person.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQa-d1tYiY8
Come see who impresses our judges with their words, dance moves and as of yet unknown talents Saturday at Avon Interact Club’s second annual Bravesman 2.0 show.
Contestants will participate in an interview and group dance number before demonstrating a talent of their choice as they vie for cash prizes of $250 (1st place), $100 (2nd place) and $50 (3rd place) and the honor of being named Bravesman 2.0
Proceeds will go to Journeys for Solutions, a non-profit that provides scholarships to girls in Africa to help them attend school.
Bravesman 2.0 is this Saturday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium, 191 Clinton St., Avon.
Tickets are $5 in advance and can be purchased from Interact Club President Sydney M., Vice President Ella O. or any Interact Club member. Tickets are $7 at the door.
