Wolfpack Weekly Grades 7 - 8

Dear AGCS Families,

We are excited to welcome Mr. Thomas as our new 7th-grade science teacher! Mr. Thomas brings years of experience both in the classroom and as an administrator in the Harrisburg area, and we know he will be a wonderful addition to our school community. As is sometimes the case when hiring mid-year, Mr. Thomas's current district requires a 60-day transition period, which means his first day with us will be December 21st. In the meantime, Mr. Barrett will continue as our long-term substitute, with full lesson support from our former 7th-grade science teacher, who is now teaching at our high school. Your child's learning remains in good hands, and we are committed to a smooth transition for all of our students.

The link for fall conferences will be sent to all families on November 9th. Conferences will be held November 23rd and 24th, either in person or online. Please take a moment to review your child's grades for Marking Period 1. If your child received a grade below a C, please schedule a conference with their teacher to discuss how Marking Period 2 can be a stronger one. Please note that Mr. Barrett will not be available for conferences. If you have any questions or concerns about 7th-grade science, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly — I am happy to connect with you.

Report cards will go out at the end of the week. Students with outstanding fees over $10 will have their report cards held, so please check your child's account to make sure it is up to date.

Please also be aware that ID and Key Fob charges are added monthly. All students are required to wear their ID and Key Fob daily. Students are charged $1 each time they print a replacement ID and $10 each time they request a new Key Fob.

Our school-wide fundraiser, Raise Craze, is off to a great start! This fundraiser is the main source of support for our PBIS program and the fun events we provide for students throughout the year. We are now in week 2 and encourage you to help your child register for Raise Craze and send at least 10 emails to friends and family. Students list the acts of kindness they will complete on their dashboard for everyone to see! Each Rally Team teacher is competing for the most acts of kindness and the most money raised — and students are earning individual, Rally Team, and divisional prizes as we hit our goals. So far, students have earned pencils, laptop stickers, Hat Day, and PJ Day on November 13th!

It's hard to believe we have already completed a quarter of the year! Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child's growth and talk through any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you — and if you are unable to attend, please reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns you have.

Sincerely,

GeriAnn Lambert

MIddle School Principal

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

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

• November 20th - Middle School Dance
• November 23rd Early Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 24th Early Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 25th-27th - School Closed