Avery School News
Spotlight News
![Welcome Ms. Koresha Braxton - Avery's New Assistant Principal of Teaching, Learning, and Culture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726068359/dedhamk12maus/herzowf0ggdkfrnbsiww/Braxton.jpg","width":249}])
Koresha Braxton has been appointed the Assistant Principal of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Avery! We had an 11 person interview committee for this position consisting of Avery educators, district leaders and Avery caregivers. The committee is so thrilled that Koresha is joining the Avery team. Koresha comes to us with over 20 years experience as an elementary school educator in the Boston and Cambridge Public Schools.
![DPS 5-Year Strategic Plan Development]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687362344/dedhamk12maus/bi8yikj2cfknien4qtkn/academicsicon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687362344/dedhamk12maus/bi8yikj2cfknien4qtkn/academicsicon.png","width":500}])
This year, Dedham Public Schools will begin the important work of developing a 5 year strategic plan that will review, inform and articulate the mission, vision and priority goals for the future of the district. As part of this important work, we are also going to develop a formalized “Portrait of a DPS Graduate” to define our collective vision for the learning experience of every student in our classrooms.
What's Happening At Avery & Around the District
![Avery Music Teacher Ms. Sara Santos is Published!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726068950/dedhamk12maus/sqehqgrryj7pi3phoneq/Santos_Music.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726068950/dedhamk12maus/sqehqgrryj7pi3phoneq/Santos_Music.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726068950/dedhamk12maus/sqehqgrryj7pi3phoneq/Santos_Music.jpg","width":640}])
Avery Elementary will be adding an Assistant Principal of Teaching, Learning and Culture in the 2024-25 school year. Principal Mendonsa is looking for families and staff to join the interview committee.
![students outdoors at formal school ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719104911/dedhamk12maus/cpalpopyut77mpe2r4qa/g5movingupceremony2024_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719104911/dedhamk12maus/cpalpopyut77mpe2r4qa/g5movingupceremony2024_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719104911/dedhamk12maus/cpalpopyut77mpe2r4qa/g5movingupceremony2024_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719104911/dedhamk12maus/cpalpopyut77mpe2r4qa/g5movingupceremony2024_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719104911/dedhamk12maus/cpalpopyut77mpe2r4qa/g5movingupceremony2024_1.jpg","width":1400}])
See highlights from our Avery Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony. Every year, our teachers organize a wonderful ceremony to celebrate our students!
![Free Book Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719106540/dedhamk12maus/qefzyjonluuhayvrlo2z/readingicon.png","width":200}])
Thanks to a generous grant by the Dedham Education Foundation, all students will be shopping at our Book Fair where money is NOT accepted. High quality, popular books will be available to students to take home and kick off summer reading.
![Avery Field Day 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719107786/dedhamk12maus/ergdex32cysvtjcmxzi9/avy-fieldday2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719107786/dedhamk12maus/ergdex32cysvtjcmxzi9/avy-fieldday2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719107786/dedhamk12maus/ergdex32cysvtjcmxzi9/avy-fieldday2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719107786/dedhamk12maus/ergdex32cysvtjcmxzi9/avy-fieldday2024.jpg","width":1036}])
Take a look at all the fun to be had at Avery Field Day 2024!
![5th Grade Visits Hale Reservation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719107428/dedhamk12maus/agvw2b2hf54amrxib7xj/avy-g5haletrip20243.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719107428/dedhamk12maus/agvw2b2hf54amrxib7xj/avy-g5haletrip20243.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719107428/dedhamk12maus/agvw2b2hf54amrxib7xj/avy-g5haletrip20243.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719107428/dedhamk12maus/agvw2b2hf54amrxib7xj/avy-g5haletrip20243.jpg","width":1040}])
Every year, our 5th-grade teachers organize a trip to the Hale Reservation "Ropes Course," which teaches students about working together and conquering fears. As part of the program, students participate in team building activities and even go through ropes courses!
![4th Grade Visits Roger Williams Zoo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719106972/dedhamk12maus/u8zk5gdbrknkmij4z8te/RWZoo_G4_AVY_20244.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719106972/dedhamk12maus/u8zk5gdbrknkmij4z8te/RWZoo_G4_AVY_20244.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719106972/dedhamk12maus/u8zk5gdbrknkmij4z8te/RWZoo_G4_AVY_20244.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719106972/dedhamk12maus/u8zk5gdbrknkmij4z8te/RWZoo_G4_AVY_20244.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719106972/dedhamk12maus/u8zk5gdbrknkmij4z8te/RWZoo_G4_AVY_20244.jpg","width":1400}])
4th-grade students visited the Roger William Zoo in Rhode Island last week. Students were able to see all sorts of animals, and even attended a class about animal adaptations, which supports the science curriculum they learn in class!
![students in rows singing at concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719106124/dedhamk12maus/uzzjd6b7usvpbyqzqcvl/videoframe_AverySpringConcert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719106124/dedhamk12maus/uzzjd6b7usvpbyqzqcvl/videoframe_AverySpringConcert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719106124/dedhamk12maus/uzzjd6b7usvpbyqzqcvl/videoframe_AverySpringConcert.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719106124/dedhamk12maus/uzzjd6b7usvpbyqzqcvl/videoframe_AverySpringConcert.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719106124/dedhamk12maus/uzzjd6b7usvpbyqzqcvl/videoframe_AverySpringConcert.png","width":1280}])
The video from the Avery Spring Concert - recorded by Dedham TV - is now available.
The May 31st Spring Concert included performances by all grades, as well as the Bell Choir, Glee Club, and 4th & 5th Grade Bands.
![Once Avery, Always Avery!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719108645/dedhamk12maus/zugzbbnmxxru0erniucv/AveryGraduateClapOut_DHS2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719108645/dedhamk12maus/zugzbbnmxxru0erniucv/AveryGraduateClapOut_DHS2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719108645/dedhamk12maus/zugzbbnmxxru0erniucv/AveryGraduateClapOut_DHS2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719108645/dedhamk12maus/zugzbbnmxxru0erniucv/AveryGraduateClapOut_DHS2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719108645/dedhamk12maus/zugzbbnmxxru0erniucv/AveryGraduateClapOut_DHS2024.jpg","width":1400}])
DHS Seniors who were Avery students came to walk the halls for one last "clap out." It was great for our young students to see what the future holds for them! Congratulations and Good Luck, Class of 2024!
![Avery Grade 4 Squid Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719108446/dedhamk12maus/zf35qjwtl56u7klijtid/Avy_g4_squid4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719108446/dedhamk12maus/zf35qjwtl56u7klijtid/Avy_g4_squid4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719108446/dedhamk12maus/zf35qjwtl56u7klijtid/Avy_g4_squid4.jpg","width":640}])
Grade 4 Squid Day supports the curriculum students learn in science about animal adaptations. Students learn about what adaptations squid have to survive, and then they get to dissect them to learn even more.