ABC Mission Statement: Animas Booster Club (ABC) is a parent organization whose purpose is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances the educational experience for all students. We are dedicated to celebrating and embracing the diverse cultural backgrounds within our community, ensuring that every student’s needs are met, and providing opportunities for personal growth and success. Through active engagement and collaboration with families, educators, and local partners, we aim to strengthen the bond between our school and the broader community, creating a unified and empowering space for all to thrive.

WHO ARE WE? We are a group of volunteers. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend monthly meetings. We can’t do it without our wonderful AVE families and friends!

2023-2024 ABC Officers and Recognized Members:

• Katie Poppe, President

• Whitney Shamburger, Vice President

• Lindsay Schippers, Treasurer

• Lindsey Tomme, Secretary

• Lauren Huston, Teacher Liaison

• Michol Brammer, Principal

• Alison Layman, Vice Principal

WHAT DO WE DO? We help enhance our children's educational experience.

Our fundraising and events are successful because of AVE Students’ Families & Friends! Please join us at monthly meetings and events, and/or volunteer ANY TIME!

*DONATIONS are always welcome and appreciated, payable to ABC or Animas Booster Club.

WHERE DO THE FUNDS GO?

• Reading interventionist and after-school tutoring

• Scholastic books for the AVE library and classrooms

• Staff IB Training 

• The Green Team 

• Classroom technology enhancements 

• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support) Team 

• School supplies and help for families in need

• Upgraded playground equipment

• Partially fund field trips and much MORE!

ABC events, activities, and fundraising:

• AVE Spirit Store school merchandise

• Back-to-School Ice Cream Social

• Penny Wars

• Fall Festival

• ESP Day

• Veterans Day luncheon

• Read-a-Thon

• Teacher Appreciation Week

• Field Day

• Bike Rodeo

• Spring Fun Run

• ESP Day (Educational Support Professionals)

• Coordinate parent volunteers in classrooms, the office, and book fair