News Archive: October, 2010

Citadel Heart of Learning Award

October 21, 2010 Does your child have AGIS teachers who deserve to be recognized for their excellence? Students, parents, teachers, administrators, or members of the local community can nominate a teacher at CitadelHeartofLearning.com. All finalists and winners are honored with an award, cash prizes, and a night of celebration at the annual awards banquet. Depending on the number of nominations, the top three Chester County schools will earn cash ($500-$1500) for events or assemblies. Nominations are open from October 1 through December 31, 2010.

For more information contact Mai-Linh Hoang from Citadel at 610-380-6000 extension 6208 or email at Mai-LinhHoang@citadelfcu.org.

Picture Retakes: Wednesday, November 3rd

October 21, 2010 If you missed the first picture day or are not happy with your pictures, retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3. Retake day is provided for students who:
• Were absent on September 17
• Entered as new students after September 17
• Forgot their money or order envelopes, or
• Need a retake due to a problem or error. If so, remember to keep the class group picture and return the rest of the package to school on retake day.

If you want a refund and no retake, have your child give the rejected package to the photographer with a note of ex-planation and your name and address attached. Lifetouch will mail you a refund.
Additional order forms are available in the office.

From Our Art Department

October 21, 2010 Have you seen any wonderful art lately, maybe on a trip or over the summer? Blog about it!
The Art Department has started a kidblog where students and teachers can share about art that they see in their daily lives and travels. To check out the blog, simply go to the art website and click kidblog. (sites.google.com/site/agisart/) To blog, email Mrs. Hallman for a user name and password and blog away. Our own Kate Messicomer in 4th grade and her sister Sammie in 7th grade have both blogged about their amazing trip to Italy, the home of Leonardo DaVinci and Michelangelo. They have beautifully described the sites and posted some awesome pictures. Check it out!

Immunization Requirements for 2011-2012

October 12, 2010 The PA Department of Health has revised the immunization requirements for the 2011-2012 school year as outlined in these fliers (English/Spanish). Please contact your child's school nurse if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's immunization status.

ADD Info Night for Parents Nov. 3 @ AGIS

October 12, 2010 Dr. Jerry McMullen presents signs, symptoms, and how to help your child at home. 6:30-8:00 p.m.>>Read More

Do You Have Your Application In?

October 6, 2010 The deadline to apply for free and reduced priced school meals is quickly approaching. If your child was in this program last year, you must still reapply every year. If you have not applied this year, you child will be charged full price for their meals as of the October 13 deadline.

El ultimo dia para someter una aplicacion para el almuerzo gratis/reducido es el jueves 13 de Octubre. Cualquier estudiante que no tenga una aplicacion completa pora esta fecha tendra que pagar el costo completo para el almuerzo.

AGIS Red Ribbon Week

October 6, 2010 During the week of October 18th - 22nd AGIS will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a national event celebrated in school districts and communities throughout the country. It is a time when we stop and think about the problem of substance abuse and its negative impact on our schools, our communities, and our nation.

We have creative activities planned for our students to participate in to show their support for a drug-free lifestyle. All of our fifth graders will be able to participate in a drug-free poster contest containing a positive drug-free message, and all our sixth graders will be able to participate in a public service announcement contest persuading their peers to not use drugs or alcohol. Both contests are completely voluntary and each homeroom teacher has packets containing the rules. The best public service announcement and the top two posters will be sent on to compete against other 5th and 6th grade students in the state of PA.

Each homeroom will receive a large red ribbon for the students to sign and pledge to live healthy drug-free lives. Every morning, during homeroom, announcements will be made to educate students on the purpose of Red Ribbon Week and the importance of making healthy, responsible choices. On Friday the students will be asked to fill out a trivia worksheet which will have questions pertaining to the morning announcements. The students that answer each question correctly could have the opportunity to receive prizes.
Red Ribbon Week will be a very positive educational week for AGIS.

Reflections 2010-2011: Together We Can

October 6, 2010 There are just two more weeks left until final Reflections submissions are due to the AGI main office!! The annual Reflections Program sponsored by the National PTA encourages students to create and submit original artwork that captures their vision of this year’s theme “Together We Can…!” through literature, music, dance, film, photography, and visual arts.

Submissions are being accepted now though Friday, October 15. Additional copies of the required entry form and protective sleeves are available in the AGI main office as needed. A full copy of program guidelines is also available for review in the main office.
Please mark your calendars. All students who submit Reflections entries, together with their families and friends, are invited to the annual Awards Reception on Wednesday, November 10.

The most notable submissions will go forward in the National Reflections Program to be viewed with entries from across the country for possible regional and national awards and recognition. Remember, creativity and connection to the theme are most important, and ALL students are encouraged to enter this annual PTA program.
For rule clarification, visit www.pta.org/reflections or contact PTA Reflections Chair: Traci Kveragas at Tracik94@hotmail.com.

Some quick important notes to bear in mind:
• Completed submissions must be received in the AGI main office by 3pm on Friday, October 15, accompanied by an affixed official Entry Form in a plastic sleeve.
• Entry titles and artist statements are required on signed entry forms. Titles may also appear on entries.
• No student names may appear on the front of submitted works to allow for unbiased judge review.
• Students may submit more than one entry and may create entries in any or all categories.

Students are you interested in competing in the Chester County Science Research Competition?

October 5, 2010 There will be an after school meeting on Thursday, October 14th for any student in the 4th, 5th and 6th grade interested in participating in the after school science and research program. Students participating have the opportunity to conduct experiments on the topic of their choice. Your experiments and findings will be presented at the AGI Science Fair. Winners will move on to the Chester County Science Research Competition.

• Date/Time: October 14th after school
• Where: upstairs orange pod
• All students must be picked up at 4:25 and signed out in orange pod by a parent
• Every student staying after school must have a note from a parent or guardian
• Students staying after school are asked to bring a snack

Sincerely
Mrs. McManus and Mr. Conzentino

Avon Grove High School Homecoming

October 4, 2010

Avon Grove High School kicks off its 2010 Homecoming celebration on Oct. 4, and the weeklong festivities are scheduled to include junior varsity and varsity sporting events, the annual Spaghetti Dinner on Oct. 7, and will culminate on Saturday, Oct. 9 with the Homecoming Parade, football game, and Homecoming Dance.

>>Read More.

News Archive

AGIS Home Page