AGIS Happenings 2009-2010

Insect Invasion

Third grade orange students show off their outstanding insects projects for insect day. This great learning activity is part of the school's hands on approach to science instruction.

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Invention Convention

Purple House 4th graders created wonderful new inventions to solve a problem or need in their recent Invention Convention activity.

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Eight AGIS Students Chosen for County Band Fest

Eight sixth-graders from Avon Grove Intermediate School were selected to perform in the 2010 Chester County Elementary School Band Fest on Friday, March 5, at Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School. They are: Emily Lindsay and Julia O'Brien, trumpet; Mikala Moorech and Rachel Sabella, flute; Alex Gaydos and Cameron Kriz, clarinet; Collin Payne, trombone; and Aria Swanson, percussion. The band was comprised of many of the top second- and third-year instrumental music students in Chester County. The students spent the day rehearsing as a band and in small ensembles. They then performed in an evening concert.

Spelling Bee

The AGIS spelling bee champion Keiva and runner up Aubrey take a moment to pose with our school's spelling bee coordinator, Mrs. DiDomonico. Keiva will be representing AGIS at the Chester County Spelling Bee on March 11th.

Knowledge Master Open

Our 5th grade AT students recently placed first in the state of PA and 10th out of 223 teams nationally in their Knowledge Master Open computer competition! »Read More

Donuts for Dads

The PTA sponsored their first annual "Donuts for Dads" breakfast here at AGI the week of January 26th. Each day a different house was featured. The purpose of the event was to emphasize and celebrate the importance of dads' involvement in their child's education. Over 400 children and parents participated during the week.

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Heritage Day

Purple House 3rd graders had a great Heritage Day Celebration.

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Fraction Games

Blue House 6th Graders work to complete their fraction game projects.

January Spirit Day

Our January Spirit Day was "Favorite Sports Teams" day. Students and staff showed their spirit!

Rotary Donates Dictionaries

The West Grove Rotary Club presented all AGIS dictionaries as part of the club's literacy project.

Geology Presentation

Students from Ms. King’s and Ms. Fogel’s classes enjoyed a great geology lesson with the help of a parent presentor who is a working geologist.

Happy Birthday Dr. King

Students from grade 4 blue celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King on his birthday by listening to literature and information about his life and creating this giant birthday cake in his honor!

T-Shirt Winners

These happy students were winners of the t-shirt drawing conducted by our nurses’ office. All students that donated food and personal care items for our holiday collection project were entered into the drawing. One winner from each school house was selected on morning announcements.

December Spirit Day

AGIS students and staff show their spirit on tie day!

Fourth-Graders Collect Goods for U.S. Troops

Fourth-graders at Avon Grove Intermediate School recently filled 22 copy boxes with personal care items, cards, hard candy, snacks, and holiday ornaments as part of the “Operation Dog Tag” holiday caring project. »Read More

AGSD Schools Conduct Holiday Food Drive

Students and families from Avon Grove Intermediate School (AGIS), Penn London Elementary School (PLE), Avon Grove High School, and Fred S. Engle Middle School donated thousands of canned goods, boxed foods, and personal care items for the Avon Grove Holiday Basket Program. Members of the school's Ecology Club (pictured below) boxed the items collected through AGIS. »Read More

Ecology Club Promotes Recycling Programs

The AGIS Ecology Club produces commercials to educate everyone about the recycling programs here at AGIS. Go HERE to check out their videos.

November Spirit Day

The Spirit Day theme for November was "Patriotic Day" in honor of Veterans' Day being this month. Check out these Patriotic students and staff!

Classroom Camp Out

Mrs. Cole’s 4th graders filled their classroom marble jar by demonstrating good work habits and behavior. As an incentive activity they had a camp out day in the classroom!

Reading Gnomes

Reading gnomes invaded AGIS on Halloween!

Insect Research Projects

3rd Graders from Ms. Brenneman's class show off their bug research projects!

Lion's Club Donation

The Lion's Club recently donated $500 to the Robotics Club!

Literacy Night

The PTA sponsored literacy night which brought out many staff and students in constumes for a special Halloween event!

September Spirit Day

School spirit days continue to be fun for all staff and students! These students show off their school house colors and AGSD colors during a recent spirit day!