The Avery Pulse
March 10th, 2024
Upcoming Dates
- March 11th - Late Start
- March 12th - Dine Out @ The Parkmoor to support PTO! (information below)
- March 14th - Spring Parties @ 1:45pm
- March 15th - No School (Conference Break)
- March 18th - 22nd - Spring Break
- March 25th - School Resumes
- March 25th - Late Start
- March 28th - Title One Meeting @ 6:15pm (Avery Library)
- March 28th - Equity Meeting @ 6:30pm (Avery Library)
- March 29th - High Five Friday
- April 5th - Razzmatazz! Talent Show
- April 8th - Late Start
- April 12th - Avery Play at Givens Auditorium at 7pm
- April 13th - Avery Play at Givens Auditorium at 4pm
- April 22nd - Late Start
- May 3rd - Field Day! (more information soon)
- May 3rd - Half Day (dismissal @ 11:45am)
- May 6th - May 10th - Staff Appreciation Week
- May 13th - Late Start
- May 24th - 5th Grade Celebration @ 9am (Avery Gym)
- May 24th - Last Day of School (1/2 Day | Dismissal @ 11:45am)
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There will be no Pulse on 3/17 or 3/24. Will resume on 3/31!
📅 Important March Dates 📅
- March 10th - Late Start
- March 11th - Spring Party RSVP Deadline (link above)
- March 14th - Spring Party @ 1:45pm
- March 14th - Yearbook Order Form Due (link below)
- March 15th - No School
- March 18th - 22nd - Spring Break
- March 25th - School Resumes (late start)
- March 29th - High Five Friday (WGHS students will be here to high five at arrival)
Whether you attended All-Star Game Night or not - WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!
Join us for these super fun upcoming events!
Repeated Information Below
Nurse Mike - Paternity Leave
Nurse Mike is officially on paternity leave! We are working with the district to secure sub coverage for his leave. If you are in need of getting in touch with the nurse, we ask that you contact the main office and we can direct the message to the sub nurse.
Feel free to also email Rachel Huertas at huertas.rachel@wgmail.org
Rachel is the lead nurse for the district and she works at WGHS.
Summer School Registration - March 1st - March 15th
Summer school registration for the district began on March 1st and will end on March 15th. Here is a description of the programs available. Families with students who are invited to Celebrate Reading received an email earlier this week; they will also receive a hard copy during conferences. If you have any questions, contact information is included in the link.
Science Fair - Blue Ribbon Winners!
Congratulations to these Avery students for receiving a blue ribbon in the district science fair! They are moving on to the Academy of Science Fair in March!
- Ella Jehle
- Malena Lippold
- Agnes Andrasko
- Charlotte Lopez
Coach Velten's Soccer and More Spring Break Camp!
Soccer and MORE is a camp focused on developing soccer skills daily while also incorporating a variety of fun games and team sports. Along with soccer and improved movement, coaches will help grow personal characteristics such as perseverance, confidence, and cooperation. Follow the link to sign up!
https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=7&id=267677
Yearbooks - LAST DAY TO ORDER IS 3/14!
It's time to order your child's yearbook!
YEARBOOKS ARE ONLY $17!
DEADLINE TO ORDER BY IS 03/14/2024
Hurry and click the button to order today!
Legislative Updates
District families who would be interested in learning more about legislation being proposed that would impact public education, including our district, we’re providing you with two opportunities to do so.
First, we are hosting three in-person meetings on the following Fridays from 8-9 a.m. at our district service center (3232 S. Brentwood Blvd): March 8, April 5, and May 10. Participants will learn about bills that have been proposed and/or are working their way through the legislative process. If you plan to attend, please make sure to bring a drivers license or MO ID so that you can be checked in through our visitor management system.
Next, we’re going to be sending out a regular email which will allow you to get updates on education-related bills being presented and discussed in Jefferson City. In order to not overwhelm our readers, it’s our intent for this communication to be no more than 1-2 pages in length. For this reason, we will limit the number of bills included in the weekly update.
In addition to the weekly communication, we will also provide readers with special legislative “alerts” so that one can be informed when significant action has been taken with a bill. In order to receive these updates, you must sign up here. Only those who join will receive the weekly updates and alerts.
Arrival Reminder
As a friendly reminder, the car lanes on both Bompart and Atalanta are drop off only lanes. This means:
- please do not park and wait until the front doors open
- please do not park and get out with your child
If you are using Bompart or Atalanta, it is for drop and go only.
Thank you!
Human Growth and Development
On Monday, January 22, all families should have received a grade specific email related to Human Growth and Development lessons. Please check your email or visit our website here for more information on lessons and how you may opt-out if you choose.
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