November 2009 News Archive

November 6, 2009

November 13, 2009

November 19, 2009

November 24, 2009

11-19-2009 If you signed up to donate blood, please remember that the Blood Mobile will be at PLE this coming Monday, November 23rd from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If you have not signed up, but would like to, you can call Helen Arrell at 610-869-9803 or contact her at harrell@avongrove.org. You may also go to the Red Cross website (www.pleasegiveblood.org) to schedule an appointment.

11-13-2009

Early dismissal is scheduled for Friday November 20th, Monday November 23rd, Tuesday November 24th and Wednesday November 25th.

AM Kindergarten will be picked up at their regular pick up time, dismissal at 10:30 AM.

Buses for PM Kindergarten will be at their first pick up point at 10:30 AM, with a dismissal at 1:05 PM. Please do not drop off afternoon Kindergarten students before 11:00 AM for the 11:05 session.

Grades 1 and 2 will ride their regular bus to and from school, with a 1:05 dismissal time. Lunch will be served on an earlier schedule.

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 26 AND 27 FOR THANKSGIVING RECESS, REOPENING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30.

El horario de los dias el 20, 23, 24 y 25 de noviembre sera asi:

Kinder de la manana - Llegada 8:30 AM, Salida - 10:30 AM

Kinder de la tarde - Los buses comiemnzan a recogerlos a los estudiantes a 10:30 AM,
Llegada 11:05 AM, Salida 1:05 PM

Los grados 1 y 2 - Llegada 8:30 AM, Salida 1:05 PM, Sesirve el lonche

No hay clases el 26, 27 de noviembre. Reanudan el 30 de noviembre.

11-19-2009 If you signed up to donate blood, please remember that the Blood Mobile will be at PLE this coming Monday, November 23rd from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If you have not signed up, but would like to, you can call Helen Arrell at 610-869-9803 or contact her at harrell@avongrove.org. You may also go to the Red Cross website (www.pleasegiveblood.org) to schedule an appointment.

11-19-2009 This is a free service (no insurance needed), which includes a free eye check, free glasses, and a chance to win Eagles tickets. This is walk-in only, no appointment necessary at 2 Philadelphia locations: Wills Eye Institute (9th & Walnut) and The Eye Institute (12th & Godfrey-in Oak Lane). A list of eye doctors in our area is available at www.eagleseyehealth.org

11-2-2009 The County Health Department’s Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic scheduled Nov. 4 @ AGHS has been cancelled due to a shortage of vaccine supply.

10-30-2009 School is closed on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd.

10-30-2009 In order to help control contagious diseases, please do not send your child to school until they are fever free (without medication) for 24 hours. If your child has a fever and you give him/her Tylenol, Motrin, etc. and the fever comes down, the fever will return within a few hours, and we will have to call you to pick up the child. The 24 hour rule also applies to vomiting and diarrhea. See page 7 of the Student/Parent Handbook. Thank you.

10-30-2009 School is closed on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd.

10-30-2009

Penn London Elementary's annual food drive will begin on Monday, November 2nd. This food drive directly benefits the Penn London community. If your family would like to participate, please use the guidelines below to make your donation. Please send in your donations through Monday, November 16th.

Kindergarten: Breakfast Items (i.e.: cereal, oatmeal, cereal bars, pop tarts, etc.)
Yellow: Canned Meats (i.e.: tuna, chicken), instant meals, mac and cheese, etc.
Blue: Personal Care Items (i.e.: shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tissues)
Green: Canned fruit, applesauce, fruit cups, canned juice or juice boxes
Red: Canned vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, potatoes, beans

Grocery store turkey coupons are always welcome.

10-30-2009 Help us raise funds to help less fortunate families during the holidays. For more information from our PTA, please click here.

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 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 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.