The plan to build a new Middle School would create a learning environment with bright natural light, enhanced airflow, and equitable access to improve the student experience. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan to explore our plan to make Abington Middle School future-ready.
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Thank you to GIANT shoppers in our area for rounding up at the register and donating more than $7,879 through the Feeding School Kids program! These funds will be used to purchase GIANT gift cards, which our Student Services Department will provide to ASD families to help them cover the costs of groceries. #ASDProud
The District has worked carefully to ensure that the proposed $285 million bond referendum meets student needs, reflects community priorities, and provides long-term value. Go to https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/cost to calculate your estimated tax impact.
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Congratulations to the winter sports teams and individual athletes who were honored at last week's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Accessibility issues, outdated classrooms and infrastructure, and undersized spaces for collaboration, athletics, and performing arts are just a few of our challenges at Abington Middle School. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/challenges to learn about the needs we must address.
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Last week, Overlook Elementary welcomed award-winning author Aram Kim, a NY-based children's book author/illustrator, and picture book designer. Ms. Kim is an advocate for diversity in children's literature, and is a strong supporter of family literacy. #ASDProud #ASDReads
Yesterday was Kindergarten Orientation at all seven of our Abington School District elementary schools. Welcome, Class of 2038! #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
The 28th Annual Abington Arts Fest, where students' creative works will be on display, will be held in the Administration Building gymnasium on Monday and Tuesday, April 14 and 15, from 1-6:30 pm. Come celebrate the #ArtsinASD with selected pieces from students in grades K-12!
Make your voice heard on the May 20 referendum. Abington School District has proposed a plan to build a new Middle School. Now, voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will decide whether the proposed plan moves forward when they cast their ballot on the referendum. Learn more about voting at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote
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Last week was the annual Literature Night at Copper Beech Elementary! Students and their families celebrated a love of reading by joining in activities themed to this year's One Story, One Book initiative: Knights vs. Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan. #ASDProud #ASDReads
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Wizards game on Saturday to support the @abingtoneducationalfoundation! Special thanks to our home team teachers who gave it their all on the basketball court. #ASDProud
Key benefits of investing in a new Middle School include:
Purposeful design, modern security and future-ready spaces.
A collaborative approach to the design of the new school.
Avoids disrupting student education during construction.
Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan for more details on the impact of the proposed plan.
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National Junior Honor Society students from Abington Middle School visited their kindergarten reading buddies at Overlook Elementary School yesterday! The older students made personalized books for their younger buddies, which they read during their time together. #ASDReads #ASDProud
Thank you to everyone who supported McKinley's Race for Education! Over $20,000 was raised for the school through the generous contributions of families and friends. As a special reward, students got to watch their teachers and administrators race in inflatables! #ASDProud
If a majority of voters approve the referendum on Tuesday, May 20, the investment in a new Middle School will be paid for by a property tax increase. We're committed to ensuring every district resident can estimate their individual tax impact by using a tax calculator. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/cost to access the calculator.
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Join the ASHS PTO for ABING-O Night on Friday, April 25! For more info and tickets, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abing-o-night-a-designer-bag-bingo-experience-tickets-1290171510719?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Reminder: Join us tomorrow from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Abington Middle School to learn about the May 20 bond referendum to build a new Middle School. Take a tour, explore information, and ask questions. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/ for more information.
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Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and the Special Education Department is celebrating at our schools all week long. Thank you to our paraeducators for supporting our students and teachers year round! #ASDProud
Roslyn's first grade students completed a Social Studies project called "Hearts Across America", with the goal of receiving a valentine/letter from all 50 U.S. states, and from other countries as well. The project helped students better understand using maps and identifying countries, states, continents, and their own place on the map! Correspondences were received from 48 states, 22 countries and six continents! #ASDProud
On Friday night, Abington School District hosted the first-ever regional elementary Best Buddies event at Abington Senior High School. The event, to which Best Buddies chapters from across the region were invited, featured face-painting, a photo booth, sensory and coloring stations, a yoga session, and dancing for families in attendance. Thank you to the Special Education Department for organizing this event, and to our ASHS student volunteers! #ASDProud
