September 2009 News Archive

September 3, 2009

September 11, 2009

September 18, 2009

September 25, 2009

9-25-2009

October 14 is the deadline to apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals. If your child was in this program last year, you must still reapply every year. If you have not applied this year, your child will be charged full price for their meals as of the October 14 deadline.

El limite para someter una aplicacion para el lonche grais/reducido es, jueves el 14 de Octubre. Cualquier estudiante que no tenga una aplicacion completo por esta echa tendra que pagar el costo completo para el lonche.

9-25-2009 PLE will celebrate Harvest Day on October 30th. The children will NOT dress in costume. They may dress in farmer's attire for that day (ie: jeans, flannel shirts, etc.)

9-18-2009

--Don't forget to order your KidStuff Coupon Books by Wednesday, September 30th.

--Information regarding this year's Reflections Program was sent home with students. Entries should be submitted to Mrs. Shiley in the art room no later than Friday, October 23rd.

--Help us paint the PLE playground(s) on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 AM!

--It's time for our fall fundraiser - Market Day Life:Style! Brochures were sent home this week.

--If you have not yet joined the PTA, it's not too late!

--Disney on Ice tickets are available for Wednesday, October 14th.

See more detailed PTA news in the Penn London Voice and on the PTA web site.

9-25-2009 We have received notice from our transportation department that we may now issue bus passes, with the exception of bus 63, which is at capacity. We anticipate additional buses to be flagged, so please watch future issues of the "Voice" for updates. Please remember that notes must come in on eht day it is needed, not in advance. Please remember that the other student must also bring in a written note from their parent or guardian. Faxes, emails, and phone requests are not accepted.

9-18-2009 Our Kid Writing program is in need of volunteers in Kindergarten. If you enjoy children's stories and can volunteer for an hour a week, please attend one of the two trainings being held this month to find out more. Tuesday, September 29th at 9:00 AM or Wednesday, September 30th at 1:30 PM. If you require more information, please contact Valerie Piccini and Stacey Varone (PLE Reading Specialists) at 610-869-9803e-mail vpiccini@avongrove.org Appropriate clearances are required.

9-18-2009 Every student's picture that was taken on picture day will appear on their classroom's composite. If you wanted to order a package, but forgot to send in an order envelope, you may call Lifetouch directly to order a packet. The number to call is 610-684-4036. If your child was absent, or you are dissatisfied with the portraits when they arrive, picture retake day is November 5.

9-11-2009 PLEASE NOTE—PICTURE DAY, IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. Order forms and envelopes were sent home last week. Your child must have the order form and money/check to hand to the photographer when their picture is taken.

9-11-2009 We have not yet received notice from our Transportation Department allowing us to begin issuing bus passes. This is due to the fact that many of our buses are at capacity. Please check this newsletter each week to see when and if bus passes will be issued. Thank you for your patience.

9-11-2009 Our Kid Writing program is in need of volunteers in Kindergarten.If you enjoy children's stories and can volunteer for an hour a week, please contact us for more information.Please contact Valerie Piccini or Stacey Varone (PLE Reading Specialists) at 610-869-9803e-mail vpiccini@avongrove.org Appropriate clearances are required.

8-20-2009 Although we are dealing with some uncertainties regarding the state budget and the level of state funding Avon Grove will receive for 2009-2010, our school community remains focused on our vision to help all students achieve individual excellence. Our primary goal is to continue to provide a challenging and engaging educational experience for our students each day. While we wait for the state budget to be finalized, the District has taken steps to temporarily maintain several instructional positions as well as add several teaching positions to support class size reduction. We also continue to monitor district expenditures. We are prepared to welcome students and start the new school year on August 31. We look forward to partnering with our parents and community for another successful school year. As more information becomes available on the state budget, we will share updates with our parents and school community.
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8-17-2009 Please click here for annual notices regarding special education screening provided by Avon Grove School District as well as what to do if you do not wish "directory information" released from your child's education records without your prior written consent.

8-19-09

Back to School Nights for Grades 1 & 2 will be held on the following two dates!

Red and Blue Families

Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30 PM

Yellow and Green Families

Thursday, September 10th, 6:30 PM

8-19-09

Schools will be closed on Friday, September 4th.

Monday, September 7th- Labor Day- Schools and Offices Closed

9-1-2009 The Avon Grove School District has begun testing its new Web-based parent communication system known as Edulink. The system enables administrators to contact parents by phone to share important Districtwide reminders and news updates, as well as school-specific information. The school district also plans to use Edulink’s calling feature to announce weather-related school closings, delayed openings, and early dismissals. >> More.

Updated 8-17-2009

The Kindergarten teachers will give a special presentation of the Kindergarten program at an orientation for parents on

Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30-7:30

in the cafeteria. PTA will host a Kindergarten parents' welcome reception at 6:00 PM.

Penn London's

"Sneak a Peek"

Thursday, August 27

from 10 a.m. to noon. Please click here for a list of important back-to-school dates for all Avon Grove schools.

When you begin to prepare for the next school year, please bear in mind that rolling back packs and “heelies” are not allowed at PLE. These have proven to be a safety hazard to our students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Parents often ask us for a list so when they are school shopping they have an idea of some of the supplies their child will need. Use this list as you see appropriate but you are not obligated to purchase any of these items: pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, hand held pencil sharpener, glue sticks, erasers, highlighters, tissues, Clorox wipes, small post-its.

8-19-09

First student day for all schools will be

Monday, August 31st.

6-15-09 Please click on this link for our summer reading web page! You'll find recommendations for books, authors, web sites and much more!