8.22.26 PLES Newsletter

Dear PLES Families,

We loved seeing so many families at Back to School Night and Meet the Teacher! We can't wait to welcome students for the first day of school on Monday, August 24th. Missed Back to School Night? Watch our Principal Welcome Video for key first-day information.

First Day Checklist

• Label Everything: Write your student’s FULL NAME on their backpack, lunchbox, and personal items.

• Teacher & Bus Info: Practice saying the teacher's name and identifying bus numbers together so staff can easily assist them.

Important Dates

• Mon, 8/24: First Day of School!

• Fri, 8/28: No School

• Fri, 9/4 & Mon, 9/7: No School (Labor Day Weekend)

• Fri, 9/11: PLES Block Party

• Mon, 9/21: No School

Thank you for entrusting us with your student. We look forward to a wonderful year playing, practicing, learning and growing together. See you Monday!

Warmly,

Dr. Hall, Principal

Mrs. Bailey, Assistant Principal

Transportation

• Bus Stop Times: Arrive 10–15 minutes early.

• Caregiver Presence: A caregiver must be at the stop for Kindergarten students. Unattended Kindergarteners (and First Graders who feel uncomfortable) will be brought back to school for pickup. Expect minor delay during the first few weeks as routines settle.

Carline Rules

• Times: Morning drop-off is 8:20–8:35 AM. Afternoon pick-up is 3:20–3:40 PM.

• Signage & Notes: Display a sign in your car window with your student’s full name and grade. Pick-up requires a note sent in daily.

• Dual-School Families: Drop off at AGIS first via Route 896, then head to PLES via Quimby Road.

• Safety Rules: Pull all the way down the sidewalk. Keep students on the passenger side so they can exit on their own. Remain in your vehicle and stay in line—do not pass other cars. All traffic exiting PLES must turn right onto Route 796.

• Click HERE for more information.

• PowerSchool: Check teacher assignments in PowerSchool. If you haven't received login credentials from Tech Support, call the main office at 610-869-9803 (Hours: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM).

• Supply Lists: Access lists on the PLES website HERE.

• Food Service: Please see the school menu HERE. For more information regarding food services, check the District website.

• Attendance: Information on attendance procedures and how to report an absence can be found HERE.

• Community Bulletin Board: Explore local activities and clubs on the District Bulletin Board.

PTA Updates

• PTA membership for the new school year is officially open! Click here to join!

• Spirit Wear is on sale NOW through September 7th at midnight: Get your AG gear here!

• Staff Coffee Truck (8/28): We're treating our teachers and staff with Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck! Check out the flyer below for details (we now accept Venmo).

• PLES & AGIS Nature Trail Clean-Up (Sun, 9/20 at 10 AM): Help us spruce up the trail! Check our Facebook page for event details.

• Save the Date — PLES Block Party (Fri, 9/11 from 5–7 PM): Mark your calendars! Volunteer Sign-Up Genius link coming soon.