The Penguin Post

On September 29th we will celebrated with fun outdoor activities such as a Dance Party, Pumpkin Ring Toss, Clothing Relay race and kickball. Students "Celebrated Agawam" by wearing Agawam gear or orange and/or brown. The weather was amazing and everyone had a great time!!! Special thanks to Mrs. Typrowicz for organizing this event as well as all the staff that helped set up or donate items.

It's time to replace the Snapshots of Summer bulletin board to showcase our Phelps pets!

Come to school with a picture of your pet(s) or a pet you wish you had! We can't wait to see all of the fuzzy and furry family members!

Teachers are nominating students to receive Sunshine Calls. A Sunshine Phone Call home is simply a positive phone call home to let you know what an amazing job your child is doing at school. Reasons for nominating a student can range from being a good friend to working hard at learning a new concept.

Tuesday, October 19 - Picture Day

Wednesday, October 20 - Kindergarten and 1st grade field trip to the fire station!

Thursday, October 21 - Half day for students - 12:20 p.m. dismissal

Thursday, October 21 - Parent/Teacher conferences. 1:30-3:30 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 22 - Butter Braid pick up (5:00-7:00 p.m.)

Thursday, October 28 - District-wide "Trunk or Treat" (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 2 - No school - Professional Development day.

On Friday, October 22, we have an exciting school-wide live stream event. It's called NED's Mindset Mission!

NED's Mindset Mission is a positive behavior program. A world-class performer will take our students on an interactive educational journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. NED's message and memorable friends inspire students, promote academic achievement and support our school's goals.

This month special lessons focus on kindness and inclusion as we learn the importance of including others and treating others like we want to be treated.

Administration and counselors are visiting classrooms to have conversations with students and read books about kindness.

~Kindness counts, so do small things with great love!

Download the Agawam Public Schools app to stay up to date with the Phelps live feed, upcoming events and other important information. The app allows families to choose which school(s) to view information for as well as APS district information.

The PTO will be hosting a bake sale at the upcoming elections on Tuesday, November 2 in the Phelps gymnasium. They are looking for volunteers to donate baked goods and work one-hour shifts on election day. For more information or to volunteer, email our PTO at phelpspto@gmail.com.

Be on the lookout for information on other upcoming PTO

fundraisers including gift cards and wreaths for the holidays!

We are pleased to announce that the Test and Stay Program in Agawam Public Schools will begin on Tuesday, October 12th. BinaxNow antigen testing will be available to eligible individuals Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. at Robinson Park School. The Test and Stay Program is for unvaccinated, asymptomatic students and staff who have been identified as a close contact in our schools or school related activities. Individuals will be tested for 5 consecutive school days. If they continue to test negative, they can stay in school instead of quarantining. Please realize if a student is experiencing COVID symptoms, they will be asked to stay home and must receive a negative PCR test or an alternative diagnosis for a health provider before returning to school.
In order to participate in the Test and Stay Program, consent is needed. Please take a moment to fill out the electronic consent form for your child or yourself IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO OPT OUT OF THE PROGRAM.

Agawam COVID Testing Parent Information Sheet

Early AM Testing Information Sheet

We are looking to start having some parent volunteers in our school at events, in the library and in other capacities to help our staff and support our students. Volunteers need to have passed a CORI check and complete a short training with our lead teacher, Mrs. Ludkiewicz. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please email Mrs. L. at kludkiewicz@agawamed.org.

Mr. Villamaino and Mrs. Ludkiewicz

Email: avillamaino@agawamed.org
Website: https://www.agawamed.org/o/bjp
Location: 689 Main Street, Agawam, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 821-0586