10.16.26 PLES Weekly Update

Dear PLES Families,

Thank you so much for your incredible support during Boosterthon! While the weather kept us indoors, our students had a fantastic time at our "Dance Fit" event. Thanks to your generosity, as we reached our $80,000 goal for AGIS and PLES! A big thank you to our volunteers and Encore team for supporting the Boosterthon event! Be sure to check out our Instagram page @pennlondon_es for event highlights.

🗓️ Important Dates & Highlights

• Mon, 10/19 – Fri, 10/23: School Safety Week & School Bus Safety Week

• Tuesday, 10/20: AI Parent Community Night (AGMS)

• Wednesday, 10/21:

  • Apple Crunch Day: We’re celebrating healthy eating across the school!

  • Family Engagement Night (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Thu, 10/22 – Fri, 10/23: Student Height & Weight Screenings

• Friday, 10/30: Annual Halloween Parade - Costume donations needed! PLES is accepting costume donations to support students in need. Feel free to drop off at the front office or send in with your student. Thank you!

• Mon, 11/2 – Thu, 11/5: Fall Book Fair at PLES

Warmly,

Dr. Hall, Principal

Mrs. Bailey, Assistant Principal

Watch D.O.G.S. brings positive male role models into our school to support learning and student success!

• Who Can Join? Dads, stepdads, uncles, grandfathers, and other father figures.

• Time Commitment: Volunteer for a full day or half day at school.

• Get Involved: Contact Holly Oliver at holiver@avongrove.org.

🎃 Halloween Parade Information

We are excited to celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 30!

• Costumes: Students may wear costumes to school. Please ensure they are safe, comfortable for independent movement, and free of violent accessories or weapon replicas.

• Livestream: The parade will be streamed publicly on the district website and archived internally for Avon Grove families.

• Photo Permissions: Because of the public stream, participating students must have photo permissions set in PowerSchool and/or notification in writing that the student can participate.

  • Please email your child's teacher directly.

  • Students not participating will enjoy fun, supervised activities in the library or purposeful playroom.

This week, our students focused on being "Bucket Fillers" in the hallway:

• Safe Feet: Walking quietly in a single line on the right side of the hallway.

• Quiet Voices: Keeping voices at a Level 0 (silent) or Level 1 (whisper) so other classes can learn.

• Respecting Space: Keeping hands, feet, and objects to self.

How You Can Support at Home:

• Ask your child, "How did you fill a bucket in the hallway today?"

• Practice: Remind them to use "walking feet" and "inside voices" in public spaces like store aisles, libraries, or doctor's offices.

• Celebrate: Praise your child when you catch them following directions or staying safe in busy shared spaces!

🩺 Height & Weight Screenings

Annual height and weight screenings begin Thursday, October 22 and take about two days. Screenings are conducted privately by a school nurse or qualified healthcare practitioner.

• Exemption Request: If you do not wish for your child to participate, please send a written request to Nurse Jennifer DiFelice at jdifelice@avongrove.org prior to Thursday, October 22.

Thank you for supporting Boosterthon! We reached our goal! A huge thank you to our volunteers who helped facilitate Dance Fit! There is still more time to donate.The window to donate will be open for one more week! Let's crush our goal!

• School Bus Safety Week: 10/19-10/23 - See flyers below

• Please consider joining the PTA! Join here.

• Fall Book Fair - PLES 11/2-11/5

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