News Archive: March, 2008

AGSD's Annual Technology Fair & Science Exhibition: April 10

March 27, 2008 Parents, students, and members of the community are invited to attend Avon Grove School District’s annual Technology Fair & Science Exhibition, scheduled Thursday, April 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Avon Grove Intermediate School cafetorium.

The Technology Fair is designed to showcase the creative ways teachers use technology to engage and educate students who are growing up in a digital age. Teachers and students in grades K-12 will conduct hands-on demonstrations of lessons and learning activities in various subjects.

Also, student finalists and other Avon Grove School District participants in the Chester County Science Research Competition will display a variety of outstanding, award-winning science projects.

Visitors will be eligible for a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss this exciting, interactive event.

Spring Edition of The Grove

March 27, 2008 See the latest edition of The Grove (15MB PDF) for an update on strategic planning, the 2008-2009 budget process, curriculum and facilities news, as well as feature stories that highlight the achievements of our students and staff.

Poetry Palooza Websites for Students to Explore

March 27, 2008 poetry palooza logo This year the AGIS PTA is supporting literacy enrichment with a year-long celebration of poetry called Poetry Palooza. The Palooza is bringing workshops, readings, displays, distinguished visitors and events to the school to demonstrate the beauty, whimsy and relevance of poetry in the everyday life of students, teachers and families. Beginning this month, fourth graders in purple and orange pods will participate in a 14-session in-class poetry workshop with Master Teachers.

In May, award-winning poet and author J. Patrick Lewis will visit our school and share thoughts about his work with all our experienced 4th grade poets. Mr. Lewis has written over fifty children's books with forty of them being children's poetry. He will engage small groups of 5th- and 6th-grade students in hands-on workshops and will share a special reading with our youngest 3rd-grade poets. Students will have the opportunity to purchase books for signing by Mr. Lewis. To learn more about J. Patrick Lewis, go to www.jpatricklewis.com.

To explore other poets, check out these websites for some inspiring words!

http://www.janeyolen.com/index.html (Jane Yolen)

http://kristinegeorge.com/foldmepoem.html (Kristine O’Connell George)

http://www.janetwong.com/ (Janet Wong)

http://www.nikkigrimes.com/index.html (Nikki Grimes)

http://www.ralphfletcher.com/index.html (Ralph Fletcher)

http://www.jpatricklewis.com/ (J. Patrick Lewis—he will be visiting AGIS in May)

http://www.kidspoet.com/main.html (Patricia Hubbell—has writing tips)

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm (Poetry writing with Karla Kuskin—writing tips for children)

http://www.poetry4kids.com/poems (poems)

http://www.fizzyfunnyfuzzy.com/ (poems)

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/rhymesABC.html (Mother Goose Rhymes)

PSSA Tests: March 31-April 4 (Grades 3-6)

March 12, 2008 AGIS students will be taking PSSA tests on Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4. Please plan to have your children in school, on time, on these dates. They will benefit from a good night’s sleep and a nourishing breakfast on these days.
If a student arrives late, after the testing has begun, s/he will wait in the office until a scheduled break. Testing will be completed daily by 11:30 AM.
Information sheets are being sent home with all students Thursday.

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