The Avery Pulse

• November 13th - November 17th - Food Drive competition! (more information below)
  
• November 13th - Late Start
  
• November 14th & 16th - Parent Teacher Conferences (sign ups below)
• November 13th-17th - Scholastic Book Fair (more information below)
• November 13th - Avery Parents for Equity Meeting @ 6:30pm
• November 20th - Picture Retake Day
• November 20th - Tacky Day - Wear Red & White (Kirkwood Colors)
• November 21st - Webster Groves Spirit Wear Day - Wear Black & Orange!
• November 22nd-24th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
• November 27th - Late Start
• December 11th - Late Start
• December 21st - Winter Parties @ 1:45pm
• December 22nd-January 3rd - No School - Winter Break
• January 4th - School Resumes
• January 15th - No School (MLK Holiday)

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Hello Avery Families!

Can you believe we are already in the middle of November? This school year is cruising right along. Given the business few weeks ahead, I've captured the specifics of 'need to know' items below:

• Late Start - November 13th
• Book Fair - November 13th -17th (details below)
• Food Drive Competition - November 13th - November 17th (click here for more information)
• Parent Teacher Conferences - November 14th & November 16th (sign ups here)
• Picture Retake Day - November 20th
• Tacky Day (Wear Kirkwood Red & White) - November 20th
• Spirit Day (Wear Webster Orange & Black) - November 21st
• Thanksgiving Break - November 22nd-24th
• Late Start - November 27th

I think the above information gets us through November!

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Thank you,

Hannah Peterson, Ed.D.

Avery Principal

Remember, the Book Fair runs Monday through Friday this week!

Kindle the love for reading!

Book Fair Hours are:

• Monday, November 13th | 8:50 am - 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 14th | 7:40 am - 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 15th | 7:40 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, November 16th | 7:40 am - 7:30 pm
• Friday, November 17th | 7:40 am - 6:00pm

AVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Absentee/Retake Day Picture Day is:

Monday, November 20, 2023

Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken.

If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day.
(Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.)

https://bit.ly/45Pl6X1

www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com

Online Pre-Order Password: 9H8Z8T6S

Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900

Thank you for your help to prepare for a great picture day! We appreciate you!

Avery Parents for Equity, a sub-committee of the PTO that focuses on cultivating a sense of belonging for all students and families at Avery, will meet on Monday, Nov. 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Avery Library. Childcare will be available for elementary-age students.

The group is in the process of nailing down our priorities for the year. We invite you to join us to learn more and see where you might like to be involved.

Questions? Contact Julia Maki and Libby Dowdall at averyequity@gmail.com.

The Webster Groves School District's Equity in Action Committee values and encourages peer-to-peer recognition for equity work. Last year, the EIA just developed and launched a Community Recognition initiative, which provides an opportunity for members of the community to recognize individuals (i.e. students, teachers, parents, friends, community members, etc.), schools, businesses, and organizations who make everyday contributions towards creating and cultivating a culture of dignity that values all human beings within the WGSD. To learn more about this opportunity and to make a recognition, please go to Community Recognition. The deadline is November 17, 2023 and April 19, 2024.

Arrival from 7:40-7:50 AM

• Bompart Avenue

• Carpool drop-off only in front of school – parents to remain in vehicles with staff members assisting students

• Families walking students to school will say goodbye at the external doors

• No parking during arrival

• Staff members will supervise at the curb

• Marshall Avenue

• This entrance will be utilized for bus arrival

• 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

Dismissal 2:50pm-3:00pm

• Bompart Avenue

• Kindergarten and First grades will dismiss out front

• Atalanta Avenue

• Third and Fourth grades will dismiss along the side

• Secure Vestibule Entrance (located on Bompart)

• Second and Fifth grades will dismiss out front

• Back Parking Lot

• Staff parking only

• No entrance or exit from 2:20-2:50

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

If you are a non-profit organization that doesn't qualify for direct distribution to students and families, you can contact Derek Duncan (duncan.derek@wgmail.org) who is our Director of Communication and he 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

Location: 909 North Bompart Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Twitter: @avery_allstars