The Avery Pulse
December 17th, 2023
Upcoming Dates
- December 21st - Winter Parties @ 1:45pm (additional information below)
- December 22nd-January 3rd - No School - Winter Break
- January 4th - School Resumes
- January 10th - INCOMING Kindergarten Information Night (parents only)
- January 15th - No School (MLK Holiday)
- January 17th - Avery Play casting meeting @ 7pm at Avery (room TBD)
- January 22nd - Late Start
- February 12th - Late Start
- February 16th - No School (Teacher PD)
- February 19th - No School - Presidents Day
- February 24th - Trivia Night
- February 26th - Late Start
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A Note From Dr. Peterson
Avery Families -
I hope this communication finds you well! As we head into this last week before our winter break - I wanted to take a moment and express the gratitude I have for the Avery community. Avery is a VERY special place. Our students, staff, and families are what make us uniquely connected. I am constantly grateful to have the opportunity to serve such an outstanding community. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful winter break!
A few reminders for this upcoming week:
- December 19th - Flannel Day
- December 21st - Winter Parties (information below)
Please note, there will be no Pulse on December 24th or December 31st and will resume on Sunday, January 7th.
Thank you for your continued partnership,
Hannah Peterson, Ed.D.
Building Principal
Casting call for the Avery Play!
When: January 17, 7:00pm
Where: Avery- Room TBD
Who: Anyone (adults) interested in being part of the Avery Play in any capacity (acting, dancing, set design, stage crew, lights/sound, publicity). Absolutely no experience needed!
What is the Avery Play? The Avery Play is a 70+ year tradition where the parents of Avery write, direct and perform a live performance for the entire Avery community. This year's show will be on April 12 and 13. Add your name and contact info here if interested: sign-up. Questions? Contact amandavader2@gmail.com
Lost & Found Items Will Be Donated During Winter Break!
REPEATED INFORMATION BELOW
Thrive Jr. (Entrepreneurship Club) Registration
We are excited to announce that we are starting a Thrive Jr. Entrepreneurship Club, powered by VentureLab. Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business. It is a skillset and a way of thinking. It involves identifying needs, brainstorming creative solutions, taking calculated risks, learning from failure, and persevering despite setbacks.
In the Idea to Pitch Program, students grow their entrepreneurial mindsets and skills as they apply their passions and strengths to identify opportunities to creatively solve problems, develop their solution into a business, and pitch the idea. The program culminates in a pitch event where students present their ideas to our community.
Who: 4th and 5th grade students (12 max)
When: Every Wednesday 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
January 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
March 13th
Bike Reminder
Thank you!
Equity in Action Committee Community Recognition
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 and Dismissal Procedures
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
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 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
Avery Elementary
Location: 909 North Bompart Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Twitter: @avery_allstars