October 2009 News Archive

October 2, 2009

October 9, 2009

October 16, 2009

October 23, 2009

October 30, 2009

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.

10-16-2009

The grace period for Free and Reduced Price School Meals ended Wednesday. 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 now be charged full price for their meals. Applications are available in the school office. If your financial circumstances change, you may apply at any time during the year.

El period de plazo de varios dais para desayunos/lonches gratis o a precio reducido se acabo ayer. Se tiene que volvera llenar un solicitud cada ano escolar. Se cobrara el precio complete para las comidas. Las solicitudes son disponibles en la oficina. Se puede solicitor a ciralquier tiempo durante el ciclo escolar.

10-2-2009 Please join us this Sunday, October 4 at 9:00 AM to “paint the PLE playground(s)”. We'll be touching up the "four squares", the kickball diamond, and painting a new walking path. Rain date 10/10. Call Lori Wickline at 302-584-8003 with any questions. Thank you!

9-25-2009

--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

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.)

9-25-2009 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.