Celebrating Who We Are — Together!
Angela Fisher, Director of Equity and Community
The past year at AVS was filled with meaningful cultural experiences and heartfelt acts of service that brought our community even closer together.
We celebrated the richness of our diverse school community through vibrant traditions and shared moments of joy. During Diwali, families filled our campus with light, music, dance,
and storytelling. For Black History Month, students performed creative skits highlighting “Everyday Inventions” by African American innovators—reminding us that even simple objects can tell extraordinary stories. Our second graders added rhythm and energy with a musical journey through the history of Black music in America. Lunar New Year brought artistry and imagination to life, as students built a movable lion for a spirited lion dance and crafted shadow puppets to retell ancient tales. When wildfires devastated parts of Southern California, the AVS community stepped up. Families and students collected books and stuffed animals for affected children, while Middle Schoolers joined Lower School students to pack care bags and write thank- you cards for firefighters. The Parent and Family Inclusion and Belonging Committee launched our first Affinity Gatherings for Families of Color, offering joyful space for connection, conversation, and belonging. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a year of learning, giving, and celebration. Here’s to continuing to grow together at AVS!
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