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PRIDE
THE NEWSLETTER OF AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Avon Park, Florida
Danielle Erwin, Principal
September, 2016
Preparing Students for the Future!
APHS welcomes our new administration this school year.
Mr. Williams announced his retirement in June, and Mrs.
Dean was transferred to another school. Pictured above
from left: Assistant Principal Edsall; Principal
Erwin; and Assistant Principal Riley.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
“Welcome Back! I am excited to welcome you to the
2016-17 school year! Hopefully the summer has provided you with many memorable opportunities to spend
time with family and friends. It is an honor to now serve
as your new Principal. I have spent the past 3 years as
your Assistant Principal and have gotten to know each
and every one of you. This is an amazing school with
amazing students, families, faculty and staff. It is filled
with “Educators, Leaders, Achievers and Champions!”
That is what makes us Avon Park High School.
With that said, it is our mission at APHS to work
together to ensure ALL students are college, career and
workplace ready. The administrators, faculty and staff
have worked very hard this summer to ensure that we
are prepared to do our part. It takes all of us to ensure
your student’s success. We are here to help and provide
opportunities for you and your students. Please feel free
to reach out. Remember, “We Are Avon Park High
School!” Our vision is “Leading Together to Achieve
Excellence.” Here’s to a great year!”
Volume 2, Issue 1
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL EDSALL
“Welcome to a fabulous new school year! I am
excited to be at APHS as one of your new
Assistant Principals. I came here from Highlands
Career Institute at SFSC where I worked with
students from all area high schools to assist
them with vocational dual enrollment courses.
I attended college at the University of South
Florida (Go Bulls!) where I received a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in
Educational Leadership. I am married and have
4 children and 5 grandchildren. I truly believe
that high school should be a great place to
explore college and career opportunities. It is
my goal that we at APHS provide you with the
skills and support to enter the next step in your
life. Let’s make this a great school year!”
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RILEY
“I am super excited to be joining APHS as one
of your Assistant Principals. I came here from
Sebring High School where I have been a Biology teacher and Instructional Coach over the last
12 years. I am also a GATOR, graduating with
my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the
University of Florida. I earned my 2nd Master’s
Degree from the American College of Education in Educational Leadership. I am married
and have 3 children, all boys who keep me
super busy outside of school. Some of my goals
this year are to help teachers create excitement
for learning among the student body, and to
work with and support all school stakeholders
to ensure that a nurturing, safe and positive
school environment continues to be a priority.”
SEPTEMBER, 2016
NEED GUIDANCE?
See your Counselor
TESTING DATE DEADLINES
Nov. 4 SAT - registration deadline is Oct. 7
Oct. 22 ACT - registration deadline is Sept. 16
ALPHABET BREAKDOWN FOR
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
A-F Mrs. Griffin x221
G-M Mrs. Ridenour x219
N-Z Mrs. Langston x308
MUSIC NOTES
Choir Officers for 2016-17: Jordan Jackson,
President; Shelbie Myers, Vice President;
Dalton Lowery, Secretary; Dannielle Roque,
Treasurer; Christian Lashley,
Historian;
Kassidy Carroll, Music Librarian; Alexis Sboto, Chaplain; Brittany Sizemore, Uniform
Chair.
Choir Showcase: Disney Edition. The APHS
Choir will put on their 2nd annual Dinner
Theater Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Solos and
ensembles will be singing selections from Disney
movies. Dinner and show only $10!
FROM THE CAFETERIA
Free Breakfast is offered to all students daily
from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria and at the
Breakfast Kiosk located between building 700
and 800. Students please take advantage of this
fantastic opportunity.
If you did not receive a letter in the mail from
the Food and Nutrition office stating that your
meal benefits were renewed, you MUST reapply
for benefits at http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/
sbhc/. Deadline is Sept. 16. If you do not fill out
an application by this date you will be charged
$2.95 daily for lunch. For questions please call
Miss Kennedy, Cafeteria Manger at 452-4312.
NHS meets at 8 a.m. the first Friday of each month in
Mrs. Wells Room 10-113. Officers for this year are:
Alexis King, President; Vijay Sharma, VicePresident;
Denise Limdimas, Secretary; and
Jasmine Santana, Treasurer.
KEY CLUB Meetings will be Mondays after school in
Room 231, starting Sept. 12. DCM is Sept. 17 at
Sebring high School for 8:20 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SGA is welcoming new members with an induction
ceremony Sept. 12. All new members and their
families will be invited to attend. Meetings are Tuesday
mornings in room 701 at 8 a.m. SGA Homecoming
Committee has announced the exciting theme “Fire
and Ice” for the Homecoming Dance, Oct. 8 from 8
p.m. to midnight. Tickets will go on sale around Sept.
21 and will cost $15.
STEM Club Parent Night is Sept. 20 in the Media
Center. New members time 6 to 7:30 p.m.; returning
members 7 to 7:30 p.m. See Mrs. Bozeman to sign up
for STEM and to pick up the fieldtrip packets.
SEPTEMBER FUNDRAISERS
FFA Meat Sticks Sale
Chorus Cheesecake Sale
Culinary Message Cookies - Tuesdays
AFJROTC T-Shirt Sale
Sophomore Class Lollipop Sale
FBLA/Robotics Krispie Kreme Sale
Junior Class Red Devil Mascot Decals Sale
Junior Class “You’ve Been Flocked”
STEM Club Pre-Selling Mums for Thanksgiving
UPCOMING EVENTS
Choir Disney Audition Sept. 14 FBCAP 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Early Release Sept. 14
Progress Reports Go Home Sept. 15
Choir All-State Audition Sept. 20
UNDERCLASSMEN PICTURES Sept. 26
SAC Meeting Sept. 26 Room 302 5:30 p.m.
Homecoming Parade Oct. 6; Game Oct. 7;
Dance Oct. 8- Cafeteria, 8 p.m.
SEPTEMBER, 2016
September 2, 2016
Septiembre 2, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians:.
In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requiring all schools,
kindergarten through twelfth grade, to be inspected for
asbestos-containing building materials.
In the past, asbestos was used extensively in building
materials because of its insulating and fire retarding
capabilities. Almost all buildings built before the late 1970’s
contained some asbestos. The asbestos could be found in
many building materials such as pipe insulation, structural
fireproofing and floor covering to name a few.
In the fall of 1988, all schools in the District were
inspected by an EPA-accredited inspection team.
A
Management Plan, which outlines measures for controlling
and abating asbestos-containing materials for each site was
established and submitted to the Governor’s office. A copy
is on file for your review at the School Board Office at 426
School Street, Sebring, Florida.
Also, individual
building Management Plans can be found in each school’s
administration office.
At the time of the initial inspection, asbestos-containing
building materials were found in many of the buildings
throughout the District. Although the materials found
were mostly low at risk, abatement companies were hired
to remove materials with potential for damage or
deterioration. On-going inspections and removal projects
have been conducted since that time.
This year saw no significant asbestos containing building
material removed. All documented material is being
maintained in place.
Currently, some asbestos-containing material is present
in Avon Park High School. This material is only found in
portions of floor tile and window walls in building #2 and
currently poses no health risk to students or personnel.
This material will be properly maintained and damaged or
deteriorated material will be dealt with immediately as
prescribed by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response
Act.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Frank A. Brown, Sr., Director of Facilities & Construction,
at 863-471-5643.
Estimados Padres /Tutores:
En 1986, el Congreso aprobó el Acta de Respuesta Contra
Productos Dañinos y Asbesto (AHERA), (por sus siglas en Ingles)
requiriendo que todas las escuelas, de kindergarten a duodécimo
grado fueran inspeccionadas para determinar si los edificios
contienen materiales de asbesto.
En el pasado, el asbesto era utilizado extensamente en
materiales de construcción por sus capacidades de retardar fuego
y como insulación. Casi todos los edificios construidos antes del
1970 contienen algún asbesto. El asbesto se puede encontrar en
materiales de construcción tales como tubería, insulación,
estructuras a prueba de fuego y cubiertas de piso, entre otras.
En el otoño de 1988, todas las escuelas del Distrito fueron
inspeccionadas por EPA – grupo de inspección acreditado. Se
estableció un plan que describe las medidas para disminuir y
manejar materiales con contenido de asbesto; el cual fue sometido
a la oficina del Gobernador. Si usted desea revisar dicho plan, hay
una copia disponible en la oficina del Distrito Escolar que está
ubicada en 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. También hay planes
individuales de edificios disponibles en las oficinas de
administración de cada escuela.
Al tiempo de la inspección inicial, se encontró que varios
edificios en el Distrito contenían materiales con asbesto. Y aunque
los materiales encontrados eran en su mayoría de bajo riesgo, se
contrató a compañías especializadas en remover estos materiales
para que removiera los mismos. Desde entonces se continúa
haciendo inspecciones y proyectos para remover estos materiales.
Este año no hubo una cantidad significante de material de
asbesto removido. Todos los materiales documentados
permanecerán en su lugar.
Actualmente, hay una porción de materiales que contienen
asbesto en la Escuela de Avon Park High. Este material se
encuentra en una porción de la loza de piso y las paredes de
ventanas del edificio #2 y por el momento no representa ningún
tipo de riesgos de salud hacia los estudiantes o hacia el personal.
Este material recibirá mantenimiento adecuado y todo material
deteriorado o dañado será tratado inmediatamente según prescrito
por el Acta de Respuesta Contra Productos Dañinos y Asbesto
(AHERA).
Si tiene preguntas o dudas al respecto, por favor contacte a
Frank A. Brown Sr., Gerente de Construcción en /UBCI, al (863)
471-5643.
Sincerely,
Sinceramente,
Danielle Erwin
Principal
Danielle Erwin
Principal
SEPTEMBER, 2016
APHS:
WHERE EXCELLENCE
IS A TRADITION
APHS Web Page calendar of upcoming events has
schedule information for Red Devil sports.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES/MEETS
Sept. 13– Volleyball vs. McKeel
—Swim/Dive vs. Sebring
Sept. 15– Volleyball vs. Frostproof
—JV Football vs. Lake Placid
Sept. 20— Swim/Dive vs. Frostproof
—Boys Golf vs. Lake Placid
Sept. 22– JV Football vs. DeSoto
Sept. 23– Varsity Football vs. Mulberry
Sept. 26– Boys Golf vs. Mulberry/Frostproof
Sept. 27– Volleyball vs. Tenoroc
—Boys Golf vs. Ft. Meade
Sept. 29– Boys Golf vs. DeSoto/Sebring
Sept. 30– Varsity Football vs. Bishop Verot
AVID is off to a great start! Welcome to Laura
Barben as a new AVID elective teacher, and also
several new people to the AVID site team!
AVID elective classes are: Laura Barben: all 9th
graders; 10th grade girls. Dawn Henderson: 10th
grade boys; all 11th and 12th graders.
AVID site team members are: Danielle Erwin, Karen
Edsall, Kim Riley, Laura Barben, Dawn Henderson,
Michael Scofield, Sharon Beck, Tracy Lee, Amy Love,
Sabrina Williams, Shelly Word, Josh Virkler, Linda
Henderson, Ashley Ridenour, Cedric Bullard, Kim
Jahna, Raquel Melendez and Bo Jackson.
Training for AVID tutors will be held in room 303,
Sept. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AVID Family Night for 9th and 10th graders is Sept.
26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
College T-Shirt Day: 1st Wednesday each month.
COLLEGE BOND MALE (CBM)
Applications for the 2016-17 school year must be
completed and turned into the front office or Mrs.
Wilson (Room 202) by Wednesday, Sept. 7
WELCOME TO APHS
There are more new faces on campus this year:
Sharon Beck, English
Col. Chris Caudill, ROTC
Kiri Crommett, Art
Kelly Griffin, Guidance
Kyle Jackson, PE
Robert Jarvis, ESE
Jennifer Langston, Guidance
Maria Ledezma, ESE
Shavonna McQueen, ESE Para
Andrew Mobley, ESE
Melinda Pollitt, Math Coach
Alisha Richards, Home EC
Joshua Virkler, History
Amy Wagner-Texley, Science
ORDER YEARBOOKS NOW
Yearbooks are just $55 until Sept. 29. That’s $30 off
the cover price. Order yours online at
Ybpay.lifetouch.com. Parents can also order senior
ads through the same web page and receive a special
discount when they buy a yearbook as well.
HAT DAYS $1
Sept. 23 and 30
Show your school spirit on home football game days
and wear your favorite hat. Buy your $1 hat sticker
before school outside the Cafeteria or Media Center.
CULINARY MESSAGE COOKIES $5
Order a message cookie for a friend or teacher!
Orders forms are available in Mrs. Bronson’s Room
#239-240. Chocolate chip, sugar or peanut butter.
Cookies will be delivered each Tuesday in Advisement.
SEPTEMBER, 2016