Good afternoon, Husky Families!

We had another wonderful week at Avalon Middle School! Our students have settled into their daily routines—they are navigating the halls with confidence, arriving to class on time, and enjoying time with friends at lunch. We also successfully completed a few of our required safety drills.

Here are a few important updates and highlights for the upcoming week:

I know our weekly newsletter contains a lot of details, but my goal is to keep you as informed and supported as possible. Please feel free to use the section headlines below to find the specific updates that apply to your family.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Let’s make it another fantastic week—

Principal, Avalon Middle School

25th - Band - Beginning Band Instrument try out night 6pm - 8pm Cafeteria and 200 Hallway

25th - Jr. Thespians Parent Meeting 6pm Media Center

26th - Soccer @ Legacy 4:30pm/5:30pm

31st - Soccer vs Wedgefield 5:30pm/6:30pm

31st - SAC 5pm in Media Center

31st - PTSO 6pm in Media Center

1st - Chorus - NYC Interest Meeting 6pm-7pm Chorus Room

2nd - Soccer @ Corner Lake 4:30pm/5:30pm

7th - Labor Day - No School Student/Staff Holiday

9th - Soccer Vs Discovery 4:30pm/5:30pm

14th - Soccer @ Timber Springs 5:30pm/6:30pm

16th - Soccer TBD

21st-25th Start with Hello Week

24th - Resiliency Day (Modified Bell Schedule)

28th - Soccer Playoffs

30th - Soccer Playoffs

5th - Soccer Playoffs

6th - Band Beginning Band Recital 6pm - 7:30pm Cafeteria

8th - Band/Orchestra Fall Concert TCHS PAC

8th - Soccer Playoffs

9th - End of 1st Marking Period

12th - Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

13th - First Day of 2nd Marking Period

14th - Chorus/MT Fall Showcase Dress Rehearsal 3:15pm-4:45pm Cafeteria

13-15th Soccer Championship

This week we will begin PM1 testing on Tuesday. Students will have a modified schedule below.

Please make sure your student gets a good night's rest, has a fully charged laptop, eats a healthy breakfast and arrives to school on time.

We are raising funds to support the Avalon Middle School Athletic Programs and create a stronger, more connected school community for all AMS students!

Your donations directly support our athletes by helping provide essential equipment, facility/field improvements, athletic training supplies, celebrations/awards, and much more. But the impact goes beyond our athletes. We are investing in the overall student experience at Avalon Middle School—a strong athletic program builds school spirit, teamwork, leadership, school pride, and a stronger sense of community for everyone.

Every donation, big or small, helps us create better opportunities and memorable experiences for our entire Husky family.

Teacher of the Year - Ms. Tiwari

Support Person of the Year - Ms. Melendez

Casual eSports started this past Tuesday, August 18th after school until 5:15pm. Permission Slips can be picked up from Mr. Lombardi's Room 607. Casual eSports is held in Room 628 on Tuesdays until 5:15pm & Wednesdays until 4pm. Students are required to register with the YMCA Extended Day program in order to attend. 

Competitive Mario Kart tryouts will be held on Monday, August 24th until 5:30pm. Competitive Smash Bros tryouts will be held on Wednesday, August 26th until 6pm. All students must be registered in Aktivate in order to try out, although physicals are not required. You can sign up for tryouts at https://forms.gle/dZhj3xDexB6naknS7

If you have any questions about eSports, please reach out to Mr. Lombardi at derrick.lombardi@ocps.net

Ready to build, design, and create? The PLTW (Project Lead The Way) Club is kicking off the school year with hands-on STEM activities, including rocketry, robotics, 3D printing, CAD, and more!

Important Note for Parents & Students: A signed parental consent form is required for students to participate in club activities. Consent forms will be passed out during the first meeting, so come by to pick one up!

7th grade PLTW students begin their exploration of the four forces of flight with paper airplane competitions

Junior Thespians first meeting is after school on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the chorus room.

Parent Meeting for Junior Thespians is on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the media center at 6:00 PM.

 

Dress Rehearsal for Jr. Thespians’ Winter Showcase is November 2 from 4-6 in the cafeteria.

Jr. Thespians’ Winter Showcase is November 3 at 6:00 in the cafeteria.

Jr. Thespians District Festival is Saturday, November 7th at University High School. 

8th grade students are learning about safety in the science classroom via a fun Scavenger Hunt activity.

Scan the QR code below to order PE Uniforms.

Thank you to everyone for a smooth delayed dismissal. Hopefully that is the last one for the school year! But in case it is not, here are a few reminders to support us keeping it flow smoothly.

Reminder: E-Scooters and E-Bikes will not be allowed to be used a mode of transportation to and from school. Families have until September 8th to transition to a new mode of transportation for their student.

 

If your school students ride a Bike to school, please take time to review safety procedures with them and ensure they understand the rules and regulations that apply. Safe riding practices help protect not only your student but also others on the road and sidewalks.

 

• Florida Statutes §316.2065 (Bicycle Regulations)

 

Safety Reminders for Families:

• Helmets are strongly encouraged (and required by law for riders under 16).

• Riders should obey all traffic signals and posted signs. 

• Riders should dismount their Bike before crossing a crosswalk.

• Night riding requires lights and reflective gear for visibility.

 

Please ensure that your student locks their transportation appropriately in the designated bike rack. OCPS is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to devices brought onto its property.

 

If you have questions, please reach out to the Office of Occupational Safety and Health at OfficeofSafety@ocps.net. 

All OCPS students will eat for “No Charge” in schools this year. Our “Breakfast Grab n Go” will be available daily at the bus loop and in the courtyard. Lunch will be available in our beautiful café to all students. We will also be selling many a la carte items that can be paid for with cash, check, or credit card through School Pay. Any additional money will go directly into the student's account for future purchases.  

Parents can view the school meals at: 

https://schools.mealviewer.com/results/avalon 

 

Any student requiring a special diet due to allergies/special needs, please complete the "Special Diet Order" form. Once approved by our FNS Nutritionist, we will be able to prepare meals. All special diet breakfast and lunch meals will be served on the line with the yellow dangler. Look for the cashier wearing a “Yellow Apron". Special diet forms are available thru the OCPS website or thru the link:  

  

https://www.ocps.net/departments/food_and_nutrition_services/special_diets_for_food_allergies 

  

Please go to the OCPS.net website to Food and Nutrition Services for additional information and forms. Please contact our cafe manager, Francis Soltes at 407-207-7839 for any questions or concerns. 

  

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