News and Events: September, 2006

September 29, 2006 Next week (Oct. 2-6) AGIS will be celebrating Red Ribbon/  Spirit Week as a lead up to our district’s Homecoming.  Along with having fun, we will focus on our pledge as a school to help our students keep drug and alcohol free.  Each day will have a fun theme that will also carry a drug-prevention message.

     Please help your children participate in Red Rib-bon/Spirit Week by reminding them of each day’s theme.

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Wear Red Day A morning announcement will be made that will explain our pledge to be drug-free.  Fifth and sixth grade students will receive a red wristband reading: “Reach for the Stars: Be Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free.”
Wednesday: Tie Day (Wear a tie) “Don’t get tied up with drugs.”

Thursday: Hat Day (Wear a hat) “Don’t let drugs go to your head.”
Friday: Team Day (Wear your school colors or your favorite sport’s team apparel) “Team up against drugs.”

September 29, 2006   If your child was absent on picture day, or if your student’s pictures are unacceptable when they arrive, retakes have been scheduled on Thursday, November 9.  Reminders will be sent home closer to that time, as well as being noted in our newsletter.

September 29, 2006

UNIQUE - Special Education Parent Support Group
December 5, 2006- 9:00 am AGI Audion     
February 6, 2006- 9:00 am AGI Audion
May 8, 2006- 9:00 am AGI Audion    

Parent Information Presentations:
November 2, 2006- 6:30 pm    AGI Audion “Homework Tips”
January 9, 2007- 6:30 pm AGI Audion "Transition Information"
April 24, 2006- 6:30 pm AGI Audion "Autism"

Coffee Meeting
Elementary parents at the AGI Audion on 10/10 at 10:00am
Secondary parents at the MS Audion on 10/10 at 8:00am

 

September 29, 2006 The AG School District is in need of nurses to work as daily substitute school nurses.  Substitute nurses may work in any or all of our schools on an as-needed basis.  Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Pennsylvania is required.

     The daily substitute rate is currently $90, with an increase to $95 after the twentieth day.  To apply, log on to www.avongrove.org.  Select the “About Us” button, click on “Employment Opportunities,” and then “Substitute Teachers/Nurses.”  When you have completed the application process described on the website, you will be called to schedule an interview.

September 29, 2006 You may now request a bus pass when needed.   Two of our busses are at capacity so passes cannot be issued for busses 81 and 102. Please be aware that most of our busses are near capacity.  We are limited to 2-3 passes per bus, therefore we will NOT be able to issue passes for ANY groups of students.  This includes birthday parties, scout meetings, etc.

    
Please send in a note that includes all of the following information needed for a bus pass:

• Your student’s first and last name
• Your student’s teacher
• The bus number
• The first and last name of the student with whom your child is riding, or a description of the established bus stop
• The date
• Your signature

You must send your note in with your child or bring it to the office yourself. 

September 29, 2006

Applications Due - Applications for 2006-2007 free or reduced price meals are due no later than Wednesday, October 11.  Any student who does not have a current application on file at that time will have to pay full price for their meals.

Special Dietary Needs  -  Any student with special dietary requests for the cafeteria  (i.e. lactose intolerance or food allergies) must have a physician fill out the medical needs form.  Forms are available in the school nurse’s office or on-line at the Avon Grove Food Service Page.  A new form must be filled out every year and given to the nurses’ office.

September 29, 2006 For the sixth year, the Citadel Heart of Learning Award committee will be recognizing and rewarding outstanding teachers.  You are encouraged to nominate a deserving teacher whose hard work and dedication has touched the lives of students, families, and the community.     

      In addition, for the third year, the “Schools with Heart” contest will reward the entire school for nominating teachers.  The total number of nominations received will be tallied by school, and the top 3 schools will earn cash from $500 to $1500 for assemblies or special events.

     Information and forms are available in the school office.  All nominations must be submitted by December 31, 2006.

September 29, 2006

We are still looking for a chair and co-chair for the After School Enrichment program, which usually gets underway just after the holidays.  This is a very popular program, but we can’t do it without a couple of folks willing to lead it.  We will provide lots of support and help, but unless we can fill the chair positions, we will cancel this program.  If you need more information, contact Peggy Bell-Cole at 610-869-2337.

September 29, 2006

Second Family Option – Would you like to ensure that your family’s information is listed in the student directory?  This year, the PTA is attempting to include the names and phone numbers of parents and step-parents who are not listed as the primary parent or guardian of the AGIS or PLE student.  However, to take advantage of this option, please fill out the Directory Opt In form by October 13.  Email Peggy Bell-Cole at mbcole@netreach.net for a copy of the form.

Unlisted Phone Numbers – If your phone number was not published in last year’s directory, and you would like it to be, you must contact the school and ask that the “unlisted” tag be removed from your child(ren)’s record(s).  District privacy policy prevents us from publishing unlisted phone numbers.  Note that the information listed in the school’s database is the source for the directory, NOT the membership application forms.  Questions?  Contact Peggy Bell-Cole at mbcole@netreach.net.

September 26, 2006 See inside the Fall 2006 edition of "The Grove" for the latest news from Avon Grove School District. This issue includes an update on the formation of the district's Tax Study Commission, an overview of current options under consideration for future school construction, and details regarding the district's newly adopted Student Wellness Policy. Features on school programs and activities are also included, along with photos of the first day of school and the graduating class of 2006. »Download PDF

September 19, 2006 Chester County Reading Olympics, which began in 2004, is open to fifth and sixth grade students.  The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase the quality and quantity of books that students read for pleasure.  Each team of students reads 40 to 50 books with the competition taking place in April.  The Olympics are a celebration of reading with all participants receiving a ribbon.

AGIS would like to participate in the Reading Olympics again this year. We need students who love to read and are willing to work with other students to form teams.  If you love to read, please join us in the celebration of reading.

The scheduled practices are:

Click HERE to download a copy of the Reading Olympics Booklist (pdf)

September 18, 2006 Award-winning children’s author and illustrator, Michael Dooling, will be visiting with 3rd and 4th graders at AGIS on October 18 and 19.  For students, one of the most exciting aspects of an author/illustrator visit is the opportunity to have a real live author or illustrator sign a copy of their book. The AGIS PTA will be purchasing a set of Mr. Dooling’s books for each schoolhouse, and also offering families the opportunity to purchase books for autographing at a discounted price. Order forms will be going home with children this week.  Completed forms, along with a check made payable to AGIS PTA, should be returned to your child’s teacher by September 20.  If you have questions about your book order, please contact Eileen Sparling at 610-345-1160 or at eileensparling@comcast.net.

 Check out the authors website at:   http://www.michaeldooling.com/

September 15, 2006 The 2006 PSSA Presentation to the Board of Education on September 14, 2006 is now available.
»Click HERE to view

September 14, 2006 AGIS will be hosting a Spooky Family Fun Night on Friday, October 27.  We’re working hard to ensure that the night will be fun for all.  The PTA is currently contacting several local businesses for prizes, but we still are looking for more!

     Do you have small gifts (valued between $5 and $10) that you have received but never used?  How about recycling them for our “prize” table?  We need prizes for children, teens, men, and women.  There will be a box in the office to collect all the donated items.  We need help collecting donations from area businesses also.

     If you have any questions or want to help, please contact Susan Bachor at 610-345-1661.  Thanks in advance!

September 14, 2006 Until we get word from the District Office, we may not issue bus passes.  (The only exception at this time will be requests for students to get on or off at a different stop on the same bus they normally ride if necessary.)  Most of our busses are running at capacity.  As soon as we get the okay, we will announce it over the school intercom and include the notice in the next newsletter. 

September 14, 2006 Tuesday, September 26, will be our picture day.  Picture taking will begin at 8:30 and will include all students and staff for identification purposes. (Also class group pictures include only the students who are photographed on this picture day.)  If you would like to order pictures, your student must have an order envelope with the money for the photographer on picture day.  Ordering information will be sent home with all the students next week.  Extra forms will be available in the office.

September 14, 2006 Ms. Benjamin, AGIS art teacher, will be demonstrating relief carving on pumpkins at this year’s Garden Fest at Longwood Gardens.  She will be located near the Pierce-DuPont House from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on the weekends of September 16-17; 23-24; and September 30-October 1.

September 11, 2006

Classroom Parties/Celebrations and Snacks:

• Foods and beverages for classroom curricular and/or extra-curricular celebrations will not compete with the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. Classroom celebrations will offer no foods of minimal nutritional value.
• Classroom snacks and birthday treats will reinforce the importance of healthy choices and
  guidance will be provided to parents/guardians.

Rewards:

• Food will not be used as a reward for classroom or school activities unless the reward is an
  activity that promotes a positive nutrition message (i.e. Guest Chef, field trip to a farm or
  farmer's market, etc.).

September 11, 2006 Tracy Pappa of Kathryn Beich Fundraising explained the fundraising packet to the students on Tuesday Sept. 6th and Wednesday Sept. 7th.  The sale which features gifts, cookies, brownies, candies, wrapping paper, etc. runs through September 19th.  All proceeds from the sale will go towards new sound system equipment in the cafeteria.  In addition, top sellers in each Schoolhouse will win family passes to Boomer’s, every class with 60% participation will have a frozen yogurt party, AND the Top AGIS seller will win four tickets to an Eagles Football game.  This is not a door to door sale, please allow your children to only take orders from adults that they know.  Delivery of products is November 16th.   Christine Stewart is the PTA Chairperson of this event.  Her co-chair is Lynn Martin.  Please consider supporting our school by purchasing an item or two from the fundraising catalogs.

September 7, 2006 VIP Math-  We're looking for volunteers for one on one help with basic facts.  Look for our table at Back to School Night, or email Diane Rocker (drocker1@avongrove.org) for information and sign-up form. 

September 7, 2006 No unlisted phone numbers will be published in the student directory, per revised district privacy rules. 
If you want your phone number published, you must contact the school and ask that the unlisted tag be
removed from your child’s record.  If you have children at both AGIS and PLE, you must contact both schools.  Click
on the following link to send an email to the AGIS attendance secretary, who can make this change.
lcampbell@avongrove.org

September 5 , 2006 "Don’t Be An Ostrich!” All parents are invited to hear one of the most well regarded speakers in the area talk about the warning signs of substance abuse.  Avon Grove High School’s PTO and Avon Grove’s Student Assistance Program are sponsoring a parents’ night on September 27th 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Avon Grove High School cafeteria.  The speaker, Debra Delp, has her degree in nursing and social services, but her real experience comes from how drugs and alcohol have personally affected her life.  The program provides parents with information about how to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol, how to identify if their child is using, and what they and their family can do about it.  There will be a wide range of information to read and take home as well as tasty refreshments! 

Every parent will be faced with issues surrounding drugs and alcohol at some point in their child’s life; we would like to help them prepare!

Admission is Free!

September 27, 2006 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

HS Cafeteria

 

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