The Avery Pulse
December 5th, 2021
Upcoming Dates
- December 21st - Winter Parties--details below
- December 21st - Dine Out Night @ The Parkmoor 11am-8pm
- December 22nd-January 3 - No School - Winter Break
- January 4th - Students Return
- January 17th - No School for MLK
Pulse Update
- December 5th
- December 12th
- December 19th
- January 9th
There will be NO Pulse on:
- December 26th
- January 2nd
Avery Elementary Winter Party Guidelines
Due to Covid Guidelines, the Webster Groves School District is not allowing families into the building for classroom parties.
Please coordinate with the classroom teacher and room parent on various activities students may participate in during their party time.
If making a donation of items/activities for parties, please send in only non-food items.
Classroom teachers will determine time of party.
Feel free to contact your child's teacher or a room parent with any questions or concerns.
Room Parent & Teacher Information
If you are interested in volunteering to support your child's classroom, please select your child's grade level link for additional information!
Yearbook Winner
Teacher Wishlists
Looking for teacher gift ideas or ways to give back this holiday season? Don't forget to check out teacher favorite lists and teacher Amazon wish lists. If your teacher hasn't filled out an Amazon wishlist, maybe give them a little nudge that you want to support them and their class needs!
Kindergarten: https://bit.ly/kindergartenfavorites
First Grade: https://bit.ly/firstgradefavorites
Second Grade: https://bit.ly/secondgradefavorites
Third Grade: https://bit.ly/thirdgradefavorites
Fourth Grade: https://bit.ly/fourthgradefavorites
Fifth Grade: https://bit.ly/fifthgradefavorites
Specials: https://bit.ly/specialsfavorites
SSD Staff: https://bit.ly/ssdfavorites
Support Staff: https://bit.ly/supportfavorites
Instructional Aides: https://bit.ly/aidefavorites
Office Staff: https://bit.ly/officefavorites
Amazon WishLists: https://bit.ly/averywishlists
PTO Trivia Night Survey
Equity in Action Committee Community Recognition
The Webster Holiday House Tour is back on this year and is COVID-19 safe – it’s outside!
TICKETS, HOLIDAY CARDS, and ONLINE RAFFLE are on SALE NOW!
When: Sunday, December 5 from 4-8pm.
What: Eight beautiful homes will be on the tour featuring holiday decorations, music by the Hixson band, free giveaways at every home, holiday inspired activities, and more. Tickets are $20 before the event, and $25 at the door.
Purchase a box of holiday cards designed by Hixson Art students when you purchase your ticket!
There is also an online raffle along with the event. Enter to win up to sixteen amazing prizes worth $100-$500 each. Raffle tickets are $5 for every entry, and discounts apply when you purchase entries in bulk.
Why: This is The PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year that helps support students of all grade levels and teachers at Hixson. Money raised will go directly to supplies and projects that enhance Hixson student’s educational experience. Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year.
How: Purchase your ticket online ticket, holiday cards, and raffle entries here:
Pick up is at Hixson the day of the event starting at 3pm. While you are there, tour the school, pick up the raffle item you won, and enjoy a treat from the Coffee Culture Food Truck!
You can also purchase tickets and holiday cards at Straub’s and Freddie’s Market the week of Thanksgiving.
Thank you for your support!
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much to everyone who helped spread the mulch on the Avery front lawn. It really was a "many hands make light work" event! The school is looking great!
Did you miss out this time? Don't worry, we will be back in the spring to weed and mulch. See you then!
P.S, We did find a hand trowel and fork set from the previous fall clean up. Contact Amanda if you think it is yours: amandavader2@gmail.com
Counselor Corner
Information below is repeated from the previous Pulse.
Plastic Two Liter Bottles Needed!
Science Fair is Here!
Mask Reminder
2021-2022 Buzz Book
PTO Fundraiser Information
- Mailed or dropped in the PTO Mailbox (located inside of Avery's Main Entrance) All checks should be made payable to Avery PTO
- Venmo: @averypto
- Paypal: pto.averyelementary@gmail.com
Arrival Reminders
Bompart Avenue
- Carpool drop-off only in front of school
- Parents to remain in vehicles with staff members assisting students
- No parking during arrival
- Staff members will supervise at the curb
Marshall Avenue
- Atrium entrance will be open for arrival for students dropped off on Marshall
- Staff members will supervise at the curb
Atalanta Avenue
- We strongly encourage families to travel only from Bompart towards Glen to alleviate congestion and increase safety
- No parking on sidewalks
- Staff members will supervise at the curb
Title I Program Parent and Family Involvement and Engagement
Please see the link below for Parent and Family Engagement Federal Programs:
https://dese.mo.gov/quality-schools/federal-programs/parent-family-engagement
Crossing Guard Wanted
Dogs At Dismissal/Arrival
Thank you for helping ensure the safety and security of all our Avery All-Stars!
Changes in Dismissal Routine
When being picked up early, students will remain in the classroom until parents arrive to sign them out.
Road Work Ahead
Please see the attachment for additional details.
Canvas Information
To stay connected with the learning in our classrooms, please create a Canvas Observer Account which is our district's learning management system. You will find attached three documents.
- Canvas Informational Letter
- Creating an Observer Account, Logging into Canvas, and Setting Notifications
- Student Accessing Canvas
If you have any questions please contact Tim Brown, Director of Student Assessment, Data and Learning Technologies at brown.tim@wgmail.org
Online Community Bulletin Board
Webster Groves School District Equity Policy
Here is a slideshow teachers are showing to students in grades K-4.
Here is a video teachers are showing to students in 5th grade.
To learn more about the district equity policy, please click here.
A Note from Nurse Vanessa Palmer, RN BSN
We appreciate the WHOLE Avery Elementary community coming together to help keep our school a safe and healthy learning environment. A few ways that parents and caregivers can help:
Please keep your student home if they are having any signs or symptoms of illness. Please see the attached Student Symptom Decision Tree for more guidance and to know when it’s safe for your student to return back to school.
If your student or anyone else in your household has a pending COVID-19 test or is planning to get tested, please keep all WGSD students home until your family has received a negative test result.
If your student has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please keep your student home and email the School Nurse to determine a return date for your student.
We do not accept home tests.
Allergy symptoms needs to be under control (asymptomatic). This allows for proper mask wearing at school and keeps everyone safe as allergy symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms are very similar. If allergy symptoms are symptomatic, we ask that you please work with your student’s Pediatrician on a better allergy management plan for home.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Vanessa Palmer RN BSN
Avery Elementary School Nurse
palmer.vanessa@wgmail.org
School 314-963-6425
Nurse 314-918-4202
Fax 314-963-6490
Quarantine Expectations
Want to make a submission to The Avery Pulse?
To qualify for direct distribution to students and families, the
information must be:
- district-sponsored information
- something from a group affiliated* with the district.
- curriculum-related, as determined by the principal, including programs, events, contests and other activities.
*Affiliated is defined as a group recognized by the Board of Education and working
group created soley to work with district staff, students and parents
to raise fund for district activities (PTOs, booster clubs, the
Foundation)
Regarding signs, only signs for school or district groups (sponsored
or affiliated) can be placed on school grounds.
You can read the board policy here
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=448&revid=6VcjbAkBf4Ls3Fs6CyIxFA==&ptid=amIgTZiB9plushNjl6WXhfiOQ==&secid=1QSfUuz8WRJ5slsh0xnyVwukQ==&PG=6&IRP=0
If you are a non-profit organization that doesn't qualify for direct distribution to students and families, you can contact Cathy Vespereny (vespereny.cathy@wgmail.org) who is our Director of Communication and she will ensure that your flyer is posted on the community electronic bulletin.
If your information fits the above criteria, you can make a submission to theaverypulse@gmail.com
Submissions are due on Thursdays at 5pm.
Avery Elementary
Location: 909 North Bompart Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Twitter: @avery_allstars