Teachers engaged in lively discussion around the Science of Reading and providing corrective feedback to students. Thank you to our Reading Coach Natacha Edmondson, M. Ed for doing a great job facilitating today’s learning session! #WeAreAvalon Meredith Leftakis Curriculum and Digital Learning

Great turnout at the first general PTO meeting of the school year! Thank you to all who attended. Mark your calendar for the rest of the general PTO meetings: Nov. 13, Jan. 29, and May 14. All meetings begin at 6 pm in our media center, and all PTO members are invited to attend.

It was great having Dr. Brown-Cannon, Julie Helton, Dr. James Russo aboard the S.S.Avalon to visit our first grade classes this morning! Dr. Russo enjoyed seeing all the UCF Football spirit our Mariners were showing for tonight’s home opener! Go Knights! 🖤💛

Ms. Thomas is passing the Energy Bus on to Mrs. Olmeda, our School Secretary / Bookkeeper. She’s always kind and helpful plus she does everything with a smile on her face. She is an essential part of our school, and she keeps everything running smoothly. #WeAreAvalon #EnergyBus

Fourth grade’s Fear Factor was fantastic! Thank you to our fourth grade ADDitions volunteers for transforming our future home of our STEAM Lab into a “terrifying” experience for our fourth grade mad scientists! 🤣 #WeAreAvalon #seriousplay

Avalon Park Wildlife captured by one of the Scouts’ troop leaders after their meeting this evening. 💙💚

It is 1738 in the 5th grade Social Studies game - What a Surprise! Ben Franklin showed up today at recess! #classroomwhereithappens

This week Garden Club planted their fall vegetables in our new garden beds donated by @VegoGarden. Swipe to see what to plant this month to grow along with us at home! #WeAreAvalon #AlwaysGrowing OCPS Sustainability

Ms. Hedges is passing the Energy Bus on to Ms. McManus, our school health assistant. She is a breath of fresh air. No matter what is going on, she has a smile on her face! She is so kind and compassionate to all our students! #WeAreAvalon #EnergyBus

We now have Pop Up Cart opportunities posted up to the beginning of November. Thank you Ms. Destinie and Ms. Irene for bringing out the Pop Up Cart today during lunches! The kids loved spending their Mariner Bucks! 💙💚 ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/opp…

Start with Hello is a call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections & creating a sense of belonging to end social isolation. To kick off, our Mariners were “Superhero” friends tasked to fly in, find a new friend & ask them what superpower they wish they had!

Thank you to our school counselor and our student support team for the Resiliency Day goodies for our teachers and staff! "Sometimes the best solution is to rest, relax and recharge. It's hard to be your best on empty." - Sam Glenn

Join us for our 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo presented by our SAC! There will be free helmet fittings and a bike decorating contest - judging at 9:00 am. The theme for the bike decorating contest is “Mariners SAIL and RIDE Safely”. Winners will be announced at 9:45 am.

Our Mariners were awarded Seedlings for Schools Wildflower Garden Grant through @FloridaWildflowerFoundation. The Garden Club planted them in the outdoor classroom near back gate. #AlwaysGrowing OCPS Sustainability

Start with hello week continues! For “Win It Wednesday”our Mariners started with Hello & ended with B-I-N-G-O! Classes got the opportunity to learn some fun facts about their friends as they filled in their Bingo cards!

Our Mariners will grow because our teachers are all in! Thank you Natacha Edmondson, M. Ed for sharing! #WeAreAvalon OCPSELA Claire Shames Steele