News and Events: February, 2006

February 24, 2006 The 2006-2007 school Calendar is available (PDF format).

February 25, 2006

Avon Grove Board of School Directors Board Future Growth Meetings
Date	Meeting	Time	Bldg.	Location
March 16, 2006	Future Growth Meeting	7:30 p.m.	A.G.I.S.	Audion
April 20, 2006	Future Growth Meeting	7:30 p.m.	A.G.I.S.	Audion
May 18, 2006	Future Growth Meeting	7:30 p.m.	A.G.I.S.	Audion
June 15, 2006	Future Growth Meeting	7:30 p.m.	A.G.I.S.	Audion
July 20, 2006	Future Growth Meeting	7:30 p.m.	A.G.I.S.	Audion
Board Facility Meeting
Date	Meeting	Time	Bldg.	Location
March 2, 2006	Facilities Meeting	6:15-7:15 p.m.	D. O.	Conference Room
April 6, 2006	Facilities Meeting	6:15-7:15 p.m.	D. O.	Conference Room
May 4, 2006	Facilities Meeting	6:15-7:15 p.m.	D. O.	Conference Room
June 1, 2006	Facilities Meeting	6:15-7:15 p.m.	D. O.	Conference Room

February 24, 2006 The AGIS counselors are looking for adults interested in sharing their careers with 5th and 6th grade students. Parents, relatives, neighbors, coworkers and friends are invited to participate!

• The RED and BLUE house career day will be the morning of May 12.
• The PURPLE house career day will be the afternoon of May 24.
• The ORANGE house career day will be the afternoon of May 25.

If you are interested in presenting or would like more information, please call the counselor associated with your student’s school house.

PURPLE – Kristy Brown – 5206
RED – Kelly Fox – 5207
ORANGE – Deborah Burns – 5208
BLUE – Susan Gill – 5209

Volunteer Form (pdf)

February 22, 2006 Avon Grove School District Resolution 1 of 2006 Charter School Accountability - AND NOW, this 9th day of February, 2006 the AVON GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Directors hereby resolves as follows: Resolution 1 is available (pdf).

February 15, 2006 Friday, February 17, is a Teacher Inservice Day: No School for students. Monday, February 20, is President's Day: School is Closed

February 15, 2006 March 5 is Avon Grove Intermediate Night with the Philly Phantoms.  Check backpacks for ticket ordering information, or contact Matt Maloney.  Adult tickets are $10.00 each; children under 14 are $8.00.  Food packages are available as well.  Order deadline is February 23.  Hope to see you there!

February 15, 2006 The PTA is sponsoring a Family Fun Night on February 24 at Avon Grove Intermediate School.  The activity for the evening is “Dinner & A Movie.”  We will be showing Chicken Run (G). No child will be permitted without an adult!

The ticket price is $5.00 per person.  Included with the price is a slice of pizza, popcorn, a drink, and a grab bag.   The doors will open at 6:15.  Food will be served after 6:15 and will end when the movie starts. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Ticket takers, concession workers, grab bag stuffers, and a clean up crew are needed.

A flyer and order form were sent home with everyone.  Additional copies are available in the office.

February 15, 2006 Conferences are coming up on March 8-10.  Letters were sent home on Monday, February 13, and sign up forms were due back to school today, February 16. PLE and AGI will have early dismissal on March 8, 9, & 10 at 1:05 PM.  Lunches will be served on an earlier schedule. 

February 15, 2006 The first deadline for each month’s sale is a Wednesday.  You have all day to turn in your “paper” orders.  Only the Thursday date has a 12:00 noon deadline for Internet orders.

     February 22 is the current “paper order” deadline.  February 23 at noon is the Internet order deadline, and March 1, from 4:30-5:30, is the order pick up.

     Thank you for your support.

February 14, 2006 During the administration of the PSSA test on March 21, 22 and 23, 2006, Avon Grove High School students in Grades 9, 10 and 12 will report to school on a 3 Hour Delayed Schedule. Students in Grade 11 will report to school at the regular time.  Download PDF File of Schedule Adjustment HERE.

February 10, 2006 Due to the impending inclement weather, all school facilities will be closed this weekend and activities cancelled.

February 9, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS to the following teachers: Kelley Crist, Brenda Deaner, Anthony DeFelice, Jason Kinney, Cheryl Kroungold, Helena Lynch, Dawn Newman, Angie Wilson, Clint Rector and Nicole Salvi.
 
These teachers at AGIS are being recognized as nominated candidates for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The nominees are recommended for their enthusiasm and innovations in the classroom which inspires students to want to learn.  The program is in partnership with the CCIU and all of the Chester County school districts. Fifteen finalists will be chosen ( they will receive $500) from the list of nominees throughout the county. Of the 15 finalists, three winners will be selected and will receive an additional $1500 to use in their classrooms.  This is a great tribute to our school, faculty and our school district.

February 2, 2006 National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from February 6-10, 2006, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems.  National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact that counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

     School counselors …

• actively engage in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents;
• work in partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world;
• focus on positive ways to enhance students’ social/personal, educational, and career development; and
• work with teachers and other professionals to provide an educational environment where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic, and optimistic aspirations for themselves.

Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in guidance and counseling.  The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the educational part of the educational program.

The ultimate goal of the school counselor is to enable all students to achieve success in school and become responsible, productive members of our society.

Thank you Mrs. Brown, Miss Fox, Ms. Burns, and Mrs. Gill for all your tireless efforts on behalf of our children.