2/6 - MM Spring Play Information Meeting
2/19 - Summer School Registration Opens
Silent Auction 2024
The event you have all been waiting for - the 2024 Avoca District 37 Silent Auction is officially open for bidding! Bid here.
New items will be regularly added to the auction, so please check for new items! All bids are donations and there are no refunds. All items have been donated by local businesses and organizations, and proceeds will be used for Innovation Grants and to fund PTC events and programs. The auction will end after the Fun Fair (February 25). We thank you for your support in our biggest fundraiser of the year! Happy bidding!
2024 Avoca West Fun Fair on February 25
Join us for this annual extravaganza where the school turns into a lively carnival with games, music, exciting activities, prizes, teacher raffles, and a silent auction for parents. Ready to be part of the fun? Wristband sales have begun!
Purchase via this link
OR fill out and return the forms that will be sent home with students in the coming week!
Calling for volunteers! We're seeking help from parents, Marie Murphy students, and other Avoca alumni to contribute to one of our largest community-building events. Sign up to volunteer now.
Marie Murphy Spring Play Information Meeting
Attention aspiring performers! Join us today, February 6, for the Spring Play Information Meeting at Marie Murphy in Room 260 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Discover the magic of the stage – your spotlight awaits!
See Firsthand Why We Want to Invest in Our Schools
District 37 is asking voters to consider a bond referendum on March 19 to ensure the quality of our facilities is on par with the quality of education we provide for our families.
Join us at an open house to see firsthand how we can keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition. Upcoming dates include:
- Tuesday, February 6 - Marie Murphy - 5 to 8 pm
- Wednesday, February 7 - Avoca West - 5 to 8 pm
- Tuesday, March 5 - Avoca West - 5 to 8 pm
- Wednesday, March 6 - Marie Murphy - 5 to 8 pm
Learn more at www.allinforavoca37.org.
Summer Enrichment Programs
We have been informed by Wilmette District 39 that online registration for the upcoming Summer
Enrichment Programs (SEP) will open on Monday, February 19, 2024. Avoca students can
participate in Wilmette District 39’s programs. The link to register will become available on February
19 on Wilmette District 39’s website, starting at 8:00 a.m. Registration will close on Friday, March 22. Click here to read the full letter and for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Scaramuzza in the Student Services office at [email protected] or 847-728-4142.
2024 Art in Action - Thank You
To every artist, volunteer, and supporter who helped make Art in Action a resounding success, your creativity and dedication have truly painted our school community with vibrant colors! Read our heartfelt thank you note here.
Avoca is Hiring!
Avoca School District 37 is hiring for multiple positions. Know someone who may be interested? Help spread the word or apply now! Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Bus Driver
Chief School Business Official
Elementary School Library Media Specialist
English Learner (EL)/Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher at Marie Murphy School
Substitute Teachers
Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking to get more involved in the Avoca community? Avoca PTC has several leadership positions open:
- Movie Night Chair - needed to coordinate the 2024 Avoca movie night on May 10th!
- Art in Action Chair - needed to coordinate the 2025 Art in Action event
- Spirit Wear Liaison for the 2024-2025 year
- Marie Murphy Supply Kit Manager - we need a volunteer to run the school supply fundraiser for Marie Murphy, which includes ordering in March/April, and co-ordinating the delivery to classrooms before school starts in August. This is a great fundraiser which earns around $700 for our PTC! Please contact Dorothy Elfring at [email protected] or 773-269-9782 for more information on this role.
These are important events/activities to the Avoca community and your help is needed to sustain them! Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested.
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