News Archive: January, 2011
Last Day of School Year Has Changed
January 31, 2011 For each
day that classes are cancelled due to unexpected school closings, a day
is added to the end of the school year. The snow days we have had on January
18, 26, & 27 will be made up on June 13, 14, & 15. Please mark
your calendars with the updated last day of school, currently June 15,
subject to change again if we have more snow days.
PSSA Tests: March 14-April 15
January 31, 2011
March 14-25 Reading & Math Grades 3-8
& 11
March 28-April 1 Writing Grades 5, 8, & 11
April 4-8 Science Grades 4, 8, & 11
April 11-15 PSSA Make Ups
These tests are very important and we ask parents to plan
accordingly so that students are in school on these days.
More information will be provided as we get closer to the dates.
Your support is appreciated.
Spring Picture Day
January 31, 2011 On Monday,
February 14, photographers will be here to take spring pictures of each
of our students, as well as group pictures of our sixth graders. Flyers
with more information were sent home this week.
No money is required on this picture day. By the end of March, 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.
From the Nurses' Office: 6th Grade Reminder
January 31, 2011 Pennsylvania
school health law requires a sixth grade physical examination that includes
a scoliosis screening. Please send in a copy of the physical that was
done in the fifth or sixth grade to the nurse’s office as soon as
possible. If your child has not had a physical in his/her 5th grade year
or the current 6th grade year, please call your health care provider for
an appointment and send in a copy of the report of the physical examination
when completed.
Pennsylvania school health law has also mandated new immunization requirements
for students entering the 7th grade in 2011/2012. Your child may need
to have additional immunizations including Tdap, Menactra, or Varivax#2.
Please make sure to have your child’s updated immunization history
sent in to school as soon as possible.
Kindergarten Registration
January 31, 2011 Parents,
your child is eligible for the 2011/2012 kindergarten class if s/he is
5 years old on or before September 8, 2011.
Open registration for the 2011-2012 school year will be held the week
of April 11 at Penn London Elementary School. Please call the office at
Penn London at 610-869-9803 after February 7 to request a registration
packet which will include registration requirements, dates, and times.
School Directories For Sale
January 31, 2011 We have
extra directories for sale for $10.00 (please write your check to AGIS
PTA, and note your child’s teacher on the envelope.) You can also
join the PTA for $8.00 and receive a directory as part of your membership!
Contact Cheri Aumiller at 610-869-4344 or caumiller@delawaresmiles.com
for a membership form. If you did not receive your one- page directory
update, contact Michelle Griffith at 610-869-3858 or shellyg1207@verizon.net.
National School Counseling Week
January 31, 2011 National
School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association
(ASCA,) will be celebrated from February 7-11 to highlight the unique
contribution of professional school counselors within the U.S. school
systems, and how students benefit as a result of what school counselors
bring to the school setting. School counselors can have a tremendous impact
in helping students achieve school and personal success and plan for a
career.
We are fortunate to have a Master’s-level counselor for every schoolhouse
at AGIS. Our counselors are Mrs. Kristen Brown in Purple, Ms. Deborah
Burns in Orange, Mrs. Lori Travers in Red, and Ms. Susan Gill in Blue.
These professionals implement a comprehensive school counseling program
which includes individual and group counseling, guidance lessons in each
classroom, coordinating Career Day, the School Theme, the Thoughts for
the Day, the Ambassador and Spirit Committee programs, the second grade
visit, and more. They also consult with other community agencies, therapists,
and parents on behalf of our students to insure that they are getting
the support that they need to continue to grow socially, emotionally,
and academically. Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase
student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents,
teachers, and administrators.
T-Shirt Design Contest
January 31, 2011 Are you
interested in fashion? Are you a budding designer? P.S. Aeropostale is
holding a t-shirt design contest for third through fifth graders with
the theme “What makes you smile?” A winner will be chosen
from each grade level. Winners will win $5000 for their school and a $500
P.S. Aeropostale gift card.
Interested students should see Mrs. Hallman or Ms. Benjamin for entry
forms and t-shirt templates. Entries must be returned to either art teacher
by Friday, February 11.
Winter 2011 Edition of The Grove Published
January 20, 2011 For news
regarding student achievements, academic performance, curriculum updates,
budget development and more, please see the Winter
2011 edition of The Grove newsletter.
Teacher in-service day date change
January 18, 2011 Due to
the weather-related school closing on January 18, the teacher in-service
day tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2011, has been moved
to Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Due to this rescheduling schools will be
OPEN on Monday, January 24, and students must report to school. Schools
will now be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 25, for the teacher in-service
day. This rescheduling is necessary because the teacher in-service day
must be held after the 91st student day of the school year. Please make
a note of this schedule change on your school calendars.
January Teacher Inservice Day
January 12, 2011 There is
no school for students on Teacher Inservice days. The scheduled Teacher
Inservice day on Monday, January 24 is tentative. If we miss any school
days due to inclement weather or unexpected circumstances before January
24, the inservice day may be changed. It will be held on the day after
the 91st student day.
2010-11 Yearbook
January 12, 2011 The AGIS
2010-11 yearbook will go on sale on February 4. The yearbook sale will
conclude on March 18. There will be a limited number of copies on sale
in June. Pre-order your 2010-2011 yearbook to ensure that your child receives
a copy.
The 2010-2011 yearbook will include the following: ALL COLOR, vibrantly
capturing school memories, sturdy soft cover with protective coating to
preserve your keepsake, & Zoom, a full-color current events insert
that highlights the top news stories of the year.
The cost of our yearbook is $16 if you pre-order it before March 18. Order
forms will be sent home with all students in February, and will be available
in the office.
Science Fair- Thursday, January 20, 2011
January 12, 2011 AGIS students’
science fair projects will be displayed in our audion on Thursday, January
20, at 3:30 p.m. All parents are welcome to come to this exciting event!
The five winners from each grade level will be moving on to compete in
the tri-county science fair.
Limited Bus Passes: 22 Flagged Busses
January 12, 2011 You may
request a bus pass when needed if the bus is not on the flagged bus list.
22 buses are at capacity so passes cannot be issued for the following
buses: 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 21, 23, 27, 35, 38, 43, 45, 47,
50, 52, 53, 63, 80, 81, & 88. Please be aware that the other
buses are near capacity and limited to 5 passes per bus; therefore we
will NOT be able to issue passes for ANY groups of students (i.e. birthday
parties, scout meetings, etc.)
Please send in a note that includes all of the following: your student’s
first & last name & teacher, the bus number & the first &
last name of the student with whom your child is riding (or the location
of the established bus stop,) the date, your signature, and a phone number
to reach you if necessary that day.
PASES PARA AUTOBUSE LIMITADOS – 22 AUTOBUSES ESTAN
LLENOS
Usted puede pedir un pase de autobus cuando lo necesite si el autobus
no esta lleno. 22 Autobuses estan a capacidad entonces no podemos dar
pases para los siguientes autobuses: 2,3,9, 10, 11, 16, 17,
21, 23, 27, 35, 38, 43, 45, 47, 50, 52, 53, 63, 80, 81, & 88.
Por favor entienda que los autobuses esta casi llenos y los pases estan
limitados a 5 por autobus; por eso no podremos dar pases para cualquier
gropo de estudiantes (fiestas de cumpleaños, junta de exploradores,
etc.)
Por favor mande una nota que incluya lo siguiente: el nombre y apeido
del estudiante y su maestra, el numero de autobus y el nombre y apeido
del estudiante con el cual so hijo/a ba a viajar (o locación
de la parada del autobus,) la fecha, su firma y un numero de telefono
en cual nos puedamos comunicar con usted ese dia si es necesario.
PTA Family Dance Party
January 12, 2011
Please join us for AGIS PTA sponsored Family Dance Party
Friday, January 28, from 6:00-9:00 P.M.
AGIS Cafeteria
Professional D.J.s will be playing music and teaching dances.
It will be a night of fun with lots of contests!
$3.00 per person or $10 for a family of 4 or more
All AGIS students and their families are invited to attend. Snacks and
drinks will be available for purchase. All students must have a parent
or other adult present at the event. Students may not be dropped off.
Tickets must be purchased in advance as they will not be available at
the door. You will receive a written confirmation from us once we receive
your form and payment.
If you have questions about the event, contact Wanda Prosser at prosserdavid2@msn.com
or 610-869-5604.
**In the event of a weather related school closing the
make-up date for Family Fun Night will be Friday, February 4.**
AGSD Surveyed for State Report on High-Performing/Low-Spending School
Districts
January 11, 2011 On March
22, 2010, the Pennsylvania Senate adopted Senate Resolution 243 directing
the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of the school
districts found to be successful schools in the APA costing-out study
and to issue a report of best practices and other factors that are believed
to help contribute to this recognized efficiency and success. The report,
titled "High-Performing and Low-Spending School Districts: Best Practices
and Other Factors,” was finalized in December 2010. Click here
to access the report.
Work Continues on Developing 2011-2012 Budget
January 7, 2011 Avon Grove
School District officials continue to work on the 2011-2012 general fund
budget, which the School Board plans to balance through additional expenditure
reductions, using a portion of the fund balance, as well as a real estate
tax increase. For financial background, click here.
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Dr. John Bartley Appointed to Avon Grove School Board to Fill Region
II Vacancy
January 7, 2011 At a special
meeting on January 4, the Avon Grove School District Board of School Directors
appointed Dr. John Bartley to fill the remainder of the term for the Region
II seat vacated by Lynn Klingensmith, who resigned from the Board on December
6. Bartley’s term will expire on December 5, 2011. >>Read
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