Hello PLES!

We hope everyone is staying dry and safe today!

A message from the AGSD Technology Department: If you or a family member is using the Powerschool App (NOT the AGSD App), you may have recently experienced some issues with an error stating that data was not syncing. This is due to a version mismatch and will occur if the app is at version 22.5 or older. To rectify the issue, simply click on the three lines in the bottom right hand corner of your App screen, go to "Account", and sign out completely. Once you use your usual credentials to sign back in, it should update your app to the newest version and the error should no longer appear. If you have any further issues, please enter a web help desk ticket using your child's credentials.

Safety & Security Reminders

The safety and security of our school community remain a priority in AGSD. Our District has safety and security protocols in place and we would like to share a few key points.

· AGSD maintains a collaborative partnership with the local and state police departments.

· Police are required to perform daily safety checks of schools for our buildings.

· If through collaboration with the local and/or state police an incident is deemed a potential threat to the safety of our school community, administration will notify families in a prompt manner.

· Administration can only discuss discipline-related issues with the student’s parents/caregivers.

· Questions or concerns should be directed to the school administration.

Winter break is from Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30. There will be no weekly update on 12/30. The next weekly update will be 1/6/23.

School resumes on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Enjoy winter break and Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Harrison, Principal

Mrs. Hall, Assistant Principal

Report Cards for trimester 1 were sent to caregivers yesterday. For information on how to access the Powerschool Parent Portal and how to access student report cards on the Parent Portal, click here.

Come Join Us for Kindergarten Math and Literacy Night

January 24th at PLES

Parents/Caregivers are invited to learn about current math and literacy concepts in Kindergarten.

They will receive suggestions for supporting their children at home, while students will be engaged in teacher-led activities.

Look for more information to follow.

Citadel Heart of Learning Award

Now through January 15th, Citadel Credit Union is accepting nominations for the 2023 Citadel Heart of Learning Award.

If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty and truly makes a difference in their student’s lives, please submit a nomination. Winners will receive our glass heart award, at least $1000 to spend in their classroom and will be honored at a recognition ceremony in the spring.

https://www.citadelbanking.com/giving-back/citadel-heart-of-learning

On Monday, January 2nd, we will be holding assemblies for each grade level to review our schoolwide matrix for how we take care of ourselves, each other, and our school. We will also be introducing a new feature to our PBIS and bucket filling program! Be sure to ask your student about it!

• Thank you to our fabulous PTA for hosting December Desserts for the PLES staff! It was delicious!

• PLES Lost and Found - Check out the items that are currently in the lost and found in the cafeteria.

• If your student has been sent home in borrowed clothes from the nurse, please wash and return them as soon as possible.

• The nurse’s office is in need of donations. Please consider donating boys pants as well as boys and girls underwear. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

http://www.avongrove.org