News Archive: February, 2008

School Board Approves 2008-09 School Calendar

February 29, 2008 Click HERE to download the 2008-09 School Calendar (pdf).

Strings and Instrumental Music Concert

February 28, 2008 The AGIS strings students and first year instrumental students will give a concert on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend the concert in the AGIS cafetorium.

School Closing Make-Up Days

February 28, 2008Reminder - School days missed due to inclement weather will be made up at the end of this school year. The two school closings we just had on February 13 & 22, will be made up on June 16 & 17. Unless we have additional school closings, the last day of school this year will be Tuesday, June 17.

Japanese Herb Is The Winning Word

February 28, 2008 Congratulations are extended to Kayla Dickens for winning Avon Grove Intermediate School’s Spelling Bee. After competing with 39 other students from across the building through 8 rounds, Kayla correctly spelled “wasabi” to out-spell her closest competitor, Jenna O’Brien. The competition was well attended and occurred this past Tuesday. Kayla now has the distinction of representing Avon Grove Intermediate School at the Chester County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 5th. The Chester County Intermediate Unit in Downingtown hosts this annual event. Kayla will be joining winners from 55 schools to vie for the National Spelling Bee competition in May in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations Kayla and Jenna! Your hard work and motivation has paid off. Good luck at the county competition! »Read More

Spring Book Fair

February 28, 2008 Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair connects kids to books they want to read. This year's Book Fair is from March 4th -12th. The Book Fair begins with a teacher preview on the 4th. The teachers will be invited to shop and put together their "Wish lists" on this date. The Book Fair will be open during conferences for families to shop.

The Fair begins with a teacher preview on March 4th and will be open until March 12. The classroom and special teachers will be invited to shop and to put together their “Wish Lists” for their classroom libraries. The Book Fair is being held during conference week and it will be open during conferences for families to shop.
We are in need of volunteers! Please call Michelle Rubin at 610-255-4103 if you can help.
Thanks in advance for helping to make this Spring Book Fair a big success!

Birthday Celebrations

February 28, 2008 When bringing in treats for your child’s birthday, please keep in mind that teachers cannot host parties in the classroom. A simple healthy snack or small gift bag is appropriate. Due to new regulations by the state of Pennsylvania regarding food items in public schools, cupcakes and sweets are no longer considered appropriate items to send in to celebrate students’ birthdays. Please limit the treat to one item, and make sure that the teacher is aware that you will be providing that item. Thank you.

Be Aware and Prepared

February 28, 2008 Serious weather conditions or other emergencies may make it necessary to close school, delay the opening of school, or dismiss students early. Emergency information will be posted on the District web site and will be broadcast on the radio and television. Please monitor these communication systems as needed. You may also sign up for an electronic “News Flash” by visiting our Newsflash Page.
     Due to the number of students that we serve, coupled with the need to immediately address the circumstances of an emergency situation, it is not possible to make individual phone calls to parents and/or guardians. We ask that you do not call the school, as unnecessary phone calls will tie up our phone lines and personnel needed to deal with the emergency.
     During dismissal, our school driveways and parking lots can become very congested. School bus transportation is the safest means of getting our students home. We encourage parents to have children use school bus transportation during inclement weather. This way our roads, driveways, and parking lots will be less congested.
     Please note that when school is cancelled, all after-school or evening programs or activities for that day are also cancelled.
     (Breakfast is not served on delayed opening days.)

Unexpected Early Dismissals

February 28, 2008 In the event of an emergency school closing, students will be sent home on their school busunless they have a prearranged bus pass. Students who had notes to be picked up at 3:00 will also be sent home on the earlier bus. Please do not call or fax in requests for bus passes.
Your children need to know in advance what to do when they get home if you are not there. Please discuss a “Plan B” with your children so they are confident and comfortable with plans due to unforeseen closings.

Spring Book Fair

February 21, 2008 Our Scholastic Book Fair is from March4th -12th. The Book Fair begins with a teacher preview on the 4th. The teachers will be invited to shop and put together their "Wish lists" on this date. The Book Fair will be open during conferences for families to shop. As always, we are looking for volunteers! If you can help, please call Michelle Rubin at 610- 255-4103. Thanks in advance for helping to make this spring’s Book Fair a big success!

Spring Picture Day

February 14, 2008 On Monday, February 25, photographers will be here to take spring pictures of each of our students, as well as group pictures of our sixth graders. Flyers will be sent home next week with more information. No money is required on picture day. By April each student will receive a standard portrait package with a price list and instructions. You will be asked to send in payment for the pictures you choose to keep and/or return any unwanted pictures within ten days.

"Don't Be An Ostrich"

February 14, 2008 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’s Student Assistance Program are sponsoring a parent’s night on March 4, 2008 at 6:30 in the Fred S. Engle Middle School cafeteria. »Read More

Needed: Career Day Presenters

February 14, 2008 We are looking for volunteers to share their careers and educational experiences with the students. Each Schoolhouse will be holding a separate Career Day so many presenters are needed.

Red House – May 14 from 8:30-11:30 AM
Please call Lauren Hessan, Red counselor X5207
Orange House – May 14 from 12:00-3:00 PM
Please call Deb Burns, Orange counselor X5208
Blue House – May 16 from 8:30-11:30 AM
Please call Susan Gill, Blue counselor X5209
Purple House – May 16 from 12:00-3:00 PM
Please call Kristy Brown, Purple counselor X5206

Artist in Residence, Bernie Felch

February 14, 2008 It will be more exciting in the cafeteria during the next several months. Bernie Felch, our artist-in-residence, will be completing his brick sculpture in the cafeteria. Make sure you stop by to say “Hello” and to ask him any questions you may have. We are privileged to have a local artist spend time with us and leave a spectacular work of art to brighten our school.

Middle School Placement Tests

February 14, 2008 Attention incoming 7th Grade Parents!
The middle school guidance team will soon begin the placement process for the 2008-2009 school year. Sixth grade students will be given a math test to help determine math placement for the seventh grade year. This test will be given in May. Parents will receive the results of this test in a math placement letter that will be sent home in late May.

The guidance team welcomes parental input regarding the educational needs of each student. Parents are invited to contact the middle school guidance counselors if they wish to discuss placement concerns. The telephone number is 610-869-3022.
The deadline for parental input is Friday, May 30th.

Another Bus is Full- Bus 63

February 14, 2008Word has been received that Bus 63 is now full. Bus passes cannot be issued for the following buses: 2, 9, 15, 16, 18, 63, & 88.

Roller Skating Party

February 14, 2008 AGIS’s annual roller skating party will be held Saturday evening, March 8, from 5:15 to 7:15 PM at the Christiana Skating Center in Newark, DE. The entire rink is reserved for our school students and their families. Look for ticket order forms to be sent home shortly. The cost is $2 for children and $3 for adults. Questions? Call Debbie Barrow at 610-255-5592.

Early Dismissal 2-12-08

February 12, 2008 Avon Grove School District will dismiss two hours early today, Tuesday, February 12. The high school and middle school will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Penn London and AGIS will dismiss at 1:10 p.m. There will be no afternoon kindergarten. Offices will remain open.

Attention AGIS Readers and Blue Rocks Fans

February 5, 2008 The Wilmington Blue Rocks is again sponsoring the Rocky Reading Challenge. Participating students receive two complimentary tickets to a Wilmington Blue Rocks game and AGIS will be recognized at the game. In addition, all students who complete the challenge will have their names read during announcements. Let’s make this an Avon Grove Intermediate reading event!

Students should read ten books and record them on the bookmarks provided. All entries must be submitted to the Reading Office by Wednesday, February 27th.

Family Fun Night Cancelled

February 1, 2008 The PTA Family Fun Night scheduled for today, Friday, February 1, 2008, has been canceled.

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