Weekly Updates
Thank You Animas Valley Booster Club!
Thank you to our amazing Animas Valley Booster Club for the new marque outside of AVE. It looks amazing! Check out the marque for school updates.
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
Animas Valley Elementary is currently seeking members to serve on our School Accountability Committee (SAC). The SAC meets quarterly and plays an important role in supporting our school. At the elementary level, SAC provides input on school goals, reviews the school's performance, discusses budget priorities, and serves as a communication link between the school, families, and community.
If you are interested in serving, please let us know. We would love to have your voice at the table!
Michol Brammer - Principal
Alison Layman - Assistant Principal
After-School Care - Important Updates!
We were so excited to see the smiling faces of our Club members in our after-school program. We hope all families are transitioning well into the school year. Please take note of the following important information:
- Your child must be registered for specific dates on Active in order to attend After School Club. Here is the link for Active.
- All children MUST have an updated membership for the 25/26 school year. This is a licensing requirement; your child cannot attend if this is not updated. Memberships are updated on our website by logging into this link for your parent portal.
- If your child is unable to attend on a day that they are registered for, please let us know by 1:00pm. Here is the AVE Club phone number: 970-749-7565
After school registration for October is now open! Registration for subsequent months will be on the first Wednesday of the previous month.
November Registration - Wednesday, October 1st
December Registration - Wednesday, November 5th
New this year! We will offer full day camps at the Main Club on some of the days that Durango School District is closed for Professional Development and conferences. The first day will be September 22nd. Cost is $25 for the hours 7:30-5:30. Register on Active.
For membership or registration questions contact us at
[email protected] or call the number 970-379-0010 ext. 1
After-School Plans - Communication with Students
The office receives a report listing all students registered to attend The Club at AVE, Boys and Girls Club, and Game Time each day. These students receive a note from the office reminding them of their after-school plan. Please call the office before 2:00 pm each day if there are any changes to student after-school plans.
AVE Husky Family
Our Family and Friends Board, in our main hallway, creates a link between home family and school family. Please send in or email a picture of your family to add to our board. Contact Ms. Teresa at this email:
[email protected]
School ID
Please help students attach their School ID's to their backpacks. Students are expected to use these to scan on and off the bus to support safety during transportation.
School Photos
School Photo Day for AVE is scheduled for October 9, 2025. To ensure you receive all communication regarding your student's photos - including how to order prints and access digital files - please register your student by October 6, 2025. These photos will also be used for updated school ID cards, so participation is important. This is the link to register:
https://arp.gotphoto.com/kunden/subscribe/EUN3CFoZPK6y48t8XHTZIf you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allison at this phone number: 970-259-9255 or use this email address:
[email protected]
Health Office Updates
Immunization Information
All immunization records are due to the the AVE Health Office by September 30, 2025.
If your child has had any new or booster immunizations in the last year, an updated record needs to be given to the health office. Immunization Exemption Forms must be filled out each year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Archuleta at this email:
[email protected] or call this number: 970-247-0124.
Manna Food Bags
The Manna Food Bag program is available again this year. Bags will go home with students on Fridays. Please reach out to Mr. Archuleta at this phone number 970-247-0124 or this email
[email protected] if you would like to sign up or would like additional information about this program.
Needed Items
Our Health Office is in need of clothing to fit students in grades K-3. If your child has outgrown some and they are still in good condition, we would greatly appreciate your donation.
Counseling Corner
Hello Animas Valley Families,
Starting September 22nd, we will be delivering the social-emotional survey, created by CoLab SSIS, to our students. This survey helps us better understand how students are performing in areas like self-management, responsible decision-making, ability to adapt to change, relationship skills, and self-awareness, as well as emotional indicators related to learning and school success. Please see this
link to the opt-out letter if you would not like your child to participate. If you have any questions about this survey, such as what the questions are or how the information will be viewed, please feel free to reach out to me. I'm happy to help!
Warmly,
Anna Donovan, MA, LPC
phone number: (970)247-0124 ext. 3421
Student Opportunities
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run registration is now open for 3rd through 5th grade girls! Scholarships are available. To register please visit this website:
gotrwesterncolorado.org. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 2, 2025 through October 23, 2025 from 2:30pm to 4:15pm. The 5K event will be held at Fort Lewis College on October 25, 2025. For more information, please reach out to Erin Kaplan at this email:
[email protected]
Animas Booster Club Updates
Flower Power
Get ready to help our school bloom! This fall, students are selling a beautiful selection of flower bulbs — perfect for planting in your garden this fall to enjoy colorful blooms next spring. All orders will ship directly to customers nationwide in time for planting. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support school programs and activities through the Animas Booster Club. Thank you for helping our students grow success, one bulb at a time! For more information visit this website: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/animasvalleyelementary
Bar D Chuckwagon Fundraiser
Please join us Saturday, September 13, 2025 for the 3rd Annual Animas Valley Elementary Family Night at the Bar D Chuckwagon. AVE students eat free, and a portion of the evening's profits will benefit the Animas Booster Club. This fun community event is open to the public so invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join! Reservations are required.
When calling, be sure to mention you are with the Animas Valley Elementary group. Don't forget to bring your flyer from your student's Friday Folder - it's your child's free meal ticket at check-in. For questions, please use this email:
[email protected]
Spirit Wear
All K-5 students who reserved a spirit wear t-shirt have received them this week. If you have not had a chance to reserve one, the deadline for the final order is Friday, September 12, 2025. Here is the website link:
https://www.aveboosterclub.com/new-page-2
City Market Community Rewards
