10.2.26 One Hive, One Community
Dear AGIS Families,
We’ve had another wonderful week of learning, growing, and discovering here in Grades 2–5! From diving into engaging classroom lessons and collaborating on hands-on projects to showing great character during everyday activities, our students have brought fantastic energy, curiosity, and effort to school every day. We are so proud of the hard work they continue to put into their classes, and we're excited to share some of this week's highlights and upcoming news with you!
Your partners in education,
Kelly Vaughn, Principal
Brian Wallace, Assistant Principal
Melissa Ricketts, Assistant Principal
Anthony DiEmidio, Dean of Students
- Monday, October 12, 2026: Teacher Inservice: No School for Students
- Friday, October 16, 2026: PTA Boosterthon Fun Run
- Monday, October 19 - 23, 2026: Safe Schools Week - District Theme: Safe Schools Start With Us!
- Friday, October 23, 2026: PTA Second Grade Night Out
Democracy in Action: Pigeon vs. Pete the Cat!
Our 2nd graders participated in an exciting mock election this week to experience the voting process firsthand! Students dove into character studies of two beloved book icons—the mischievous Pigeon (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!) and the cool, laid-back Pete the Cat (Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes).
Throughout the week, students analyzed each character's traits, compared their personalities, and discussed what makes a good leader. After thoughtful deliberation, teachers, administrators, and students cast their secret ballots at our mini polling station.
The results are in!!! By a vote of 206 to 57... Pigeon won the election!! Congratulations to Pigeon!
Beyond being a fun school event, this hands-on lesson introduced key civics concepts, critical thinking, and respectful opinion-sharing in a way our young learners will never forget.
PBIS Focus of the Week: Building Digital Citizens & Tech Caretakers
This month in our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, students in Grades 2–5 are focusing on what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible with school technology!
Here is what we are practicing at school and how you can support these habits at home:
What We Are Learning at School
Taking Care of Devices: Carrying laptops and tablets with two hands, keeping liquids away from electronics, and plugging in devices carefully so they are ready for learning.
Positive Digital Citizenship: Using online tools for learning, staying on assigned educational apps and websites, and treating classmates with kindness in shared digital spaces.
How You Can Support at Home
Create a Charging Station: Designate a central spot in your home for charging school devices overnight—preferably outside of bedrooms to encourage good sleep habits.
Talk About Digital Kindness: Remind your child that typing words online is just like saying them out loud—kindness matters everywhere!
Thank you for partnering with us to raise smart, safe, and respectful tech users!
Get Involved & Join the PTA!
Parent involvement makes a world of difference for our school community! If you haven't signed up yet, please consider joining the PTA to help support our students, teachers, and school events.
Volunteers Needed: PBIS Cart Sign-Up: Help us reward our students for showing positive behavior! We need parent volunteers to assist with running the PBIS Cart.
👉 Click here to sign up for a slot on SignUpGenius
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
October 6 | Boosterthon Campaign Kickoff: Get ready! Our main fundraiser of the fall launches today. Be on the lookout for information on how your child can participate and earn fun rewards!
October 9 | Spirit Wear Delivery (Estimated)
October 19–23 | School Bus Safety Week
October 23 | 2nd Grade Night Out (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
