01/06/23
Principal's Announcements
Happy New Year
I hope all of our FSEMS families enjoyed the winter break, and are looking forward to a fabulous 2023!
Game Attendance
In the past, there was a practice of checking student attendees at sporting events to ensure they had a note from a parent. We didn't check for fall or spring sports; we only did for basketball and wrestling in the winter. While I understand the rationale behind that, we want to promote an environment that encourages students to cheer on their classmates, and doesn't require parents to rush into school during the day to drop off a note. So, student spectators will no longer be required to bring a parent note. All student spectators are welcomed, and reminded of expected behaviors. Any students staying after school for a game must be picked up promptly at the conclusion of that game. Please reach out to Janice Lear (jlear@avongrove.org) or Athletic Director Mike Brooks (mbrooks@avongrove.org) with any questions.
Power School App
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.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 16: Schools closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King day
Thursday, January 26th: Last Day of Marking Period 2
Friday, January 27th: Schools closed. Teacher Inservice Day
Athletics Information
Girls' Basketball
Friday, Jan 13- Home game vs DMS
Wrestling
Thursday, Jan 12 Home vs Fugett
Friday, Jan 13 @ Penns Grove
Boys' Basketball
Tuesday, Jan 10th Home vs Australian Traveling Team
Student Spotlight
7th Grade Social Studies "Shark Tank" Presentations
As part of their study of China's Golden Age, students learned how population increase and infrastructure development led to the growth and spread of ideas in Medieval China. Students researched key inventions from different Chinese dynasties, and the impact these inventions had on the military, economy, and education systems. As a culminating activity, students collaborated to create either a poster presentation or "Shark Tank" infomercial on a selected invention.
Counseling Corner
Naviance College & Career Readiness
Our school counselors will be meeting with classes this month to explore career activities through Naviance. Your student will utilize Naviance to help support their understanding of personal strengths as it relates to study strategies and career pathway interests. Encourage your student to show you the Naviance program and all that it has to offer.
Please see attached information for parents regarding Naviance.
PTO Update
ACME Fundraiser
We are so excited to share that the FSEMS PTO has been selected as the recipient for the GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS program. For every bag sold during the month of January 2023, we will receive $1! Please consider buying a reusable bag at the ACME on Gap Newport Pike in Avondale this month to support our school!