Today, Chartwells brought "Let's Get Cooking" to Overlook Elementary, featuring tasty recipes that are simple to make! While a few students sampled the Honey Roasted Root Vegetables, Overlook students overwhelmingly gave the Apple Cherry Cobbler the thumbs up! #OneASDOneFuture
NEW Tax Calculator and Community Survey! Abington School District has developed a tax calculator to help property owners estimate the tax impact of the proposed options of Abington Middle School. Visit https://oneasdonefuture.org/options to access the calculator and take our new online community survey.
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This week, students from ASHS, along with other area high schools, joined the MCIU’s Dreaming Forward initiative. Sessions focused on building self-awareness and relationship skills, making responsible and impactful decisions, and cultivating and leveraging leadership. #ASDProud
First graders in Ms. Kleban’s class at Roslyn Elementary read the story, “Balloons Over Broadway”, which covered the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students brainstormed, designed, and even created their very own “floats” before the holiday! #ASDProud
Yesterday, representatives of various sectors of the offices of Montgomery County spoke to ASHS seniors about career opportunities that are available to them through the county — some of which do not require a college degree and allow for a great deal of professional growth. #ASDProud
Copper Beech Elementary kindergarten students hosted a Friendsgiving celebration the day before the Thanksgiving holiday. The kindergarteners enjoyed sharing snacks, making crafts, and creating a huge Friendsgiving banner together! #ASDProud
Thank you to our STRIVE students and Fruit Ninjas from Abington Senior High School for helping to load produce donations from the Administration Building to give to the Willow Grove Baptist Food Pantry in time for Thanksgiving. Mr. Rick Beyerle, the food pantry's coordinator, told students their efforts benefit approximately 200 families in our immediate area. #ASDProud #DontWasteDonate
Last week Overlook hosted Title I Families' Night. Students in grades K-2 and their families participated in ELA and Math workshops led by the reading specialists, school counselor, school psychologist, and Elementary Curriulum Specialist. #BetterTogether #ASDProud
Last week, ASHS 9th and 11th grade Fitness and Wellness classes hosted Career Pathway Industry Partners. Thank you to the industry professionals who dedicated their time to sharing their career experiences and advice with our students. #ASDProud
About 30 parents and guardians joined Dr. Morgan and Rydal Administrators to discuss the book, "The Anxious Generation". The group explored strategies to help students and families navigate effective use of technology, and guide students toward more free play. #ASDProud
First Graders at Roslyn Elementary held their first “Science Fair” for American Education Week. Each class presented their “Perfect Day” Weather Project while rotating through a reading station and a station to create-your-own class weather mural! #ASDProud
McKinley Elementary School opened its 2012 time capsule last week, an event that takes place every 12 years, coinciding with the graduation of the students who originally buried it. Current K-5 students also had the special opportunity to contribute new items to the time capusle, which will be opened in 2036 when the current kindergarteners are high school seniors! #ASDProud
Thank you to the Greater Glenside Civic Association for inviting us to your meeting last week to review what's next in our facilities planning process!
Thank you to our student representatives who joined Dr. Fecher yesterday for the latest meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. #ASDProud
This month, 33 ASHS English Language Learners attended the 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at the Montgomery County Community College. Students enjoyed lunch together, toured the campus, and interacted with students from other area high schools. #ASDProud
SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED: Don’t miss your chance to weigh in on the future of Abington Middle School. Tomorrow, Nov. 22, will be the final day to participate in our ThoughtExchange on the proposed facility options! The survey will close on Friday at 5 p.m. Every opinion counts, and the more feedback we have, the better we can plan for the future. Click here to participate in our ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/815918726
SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED: Don’t miss your chance to weigh in on the future of Abington Middle School. Tomorrow, Nov. 22, will be the final day to participate in our ThoughtExchange on the proposed facility options! The survey will close on Friday at 5 p.m. Every opinion counts, and the more feedback we have, the better we can plan for the future. Click here to participate in our ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/815918726
Students in STEM classes at Abington Middle School were visited by The Physics Bus last week, a traveling field trip that provides students with the opportunity to experiment with everyday household objects.
Thank you to the Innovation Station at @psuabington for collaborating with our VIBE/IMAGINE Club at McKinley Elementary School last week, bringing their advanced-component LEGOs to students for a morning of interactive fun. #ASDProud #4CsofASD
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