Wolfpack Weekly Grades 7 - 8

AGCS 7-12 Families,

We want to take a moment to share important information about your child’s school attendance for students in grades 7-12. Please take a moment to review our procedures regarding tardies:

• Per the student handbook, students are considered tardy at 7:35. We allow a 3-minute grace period, extending this time to 7:38.

• Students arriving to their first block class after 7:38, regardless of when they arrived on campus, will be considered tardy to school.

• Tardies will be considered to be unexcused unless a doctor's note is provided. Any student that has over 10 cumulative medical absences will require an administrative meeting for further medical absences to be considered excused.

• We will attempt to notify you if your child hits 3 tardies. On the 4th tardy, families will be notified via talking points if their child has reached 4 tardies and are required to serve a lunch detention.

• Students will receive an after-school detention for each tardy for their 5th through 10th tardies.

• Students will receive a Saturday detention for their 11th tardy.

• A Parent/Guardian meeting will be scheduled after a student's 11th tardy.

• All detentions will be held Monday-Thursday from 2:20-3:10.

By implementing this plan, we hope to reduce late arrivals, which significantly impact school resources and student learning.

Thank you for taking the time to review this with your child,

AGCS Administration and Attendance

Families,

We wanted to share a quick reminder regarding squishy and sensory toys. Moving forward, items such as NeeDohs, squishies, squeezy dumplings, and similar gel or liquid filled toys should not be brought to school.

We have recently had several of these items rupture or break during the school day. Unfortunately, the material inside can be extremely difficult to clean and has caused damage to school furniture, computers and other surfaces.

There are also increasing safety concerns surrounding some types of squishy toys. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently recalled several squishy products containing water beads and has issued a broader warning regarding counterfeit or noncompliant squishy toys. Depending on the product, concerns can include unknown filling materials, choking or ingestion hazards, chemical exposure, and burns if the toys become heated.

We recognize that some students enjoy these items as fidgets or sensory tools. Students who have a documented need for a sensory item should work with their case manager, counselor, or appropriate school staff so that a safe alternative can be identified.

Please help us by having students keep squishies, NeeDohs, dumplings, and similar items at home.

Thank you for your help and support.

Upper School Administration

HS Leo Club is sponsoring a car for the annual 4-6 Trunk or Treat event on October 30. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!

Interested in joining the Ski and Snowboard Club for the 2027 season check out the slide deck linked below for information about the club and when/where permission slips will be available and collected. Please email John Hashagen (jhashagen@agcharter.org) and Sylvo Szabo (sszabo@agcharter.org) with any questions. Stay tuned to the morning announcements for further information.

Ski and Snowboard Club Information

One of Avon Grove Charter School's core values is that of promoting service. We are committed to the concept that service extends beyond our school walls and that makes a positive impact on the surrounding communities. As a Charter School that attracts students from across multiple districts in Chester County, AGCS students have the opportunity to serve multiple communities, organizations, and people within the surrounding area.

• Middle School Students are required to complete five (5) documented hours of community service per year

Community Service Form

Please reach out to Ms. Smith with any question.

jsmith@agcharter.og

• October 12th - School Closed - Teacher In-Service
• October 23rd - Early Dismissal