ABINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

TO VIEW THE WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

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RED RIBBON WEEK: Happy Red Ribbon Week! Finding healthy ways to cope with everyday life stressors can be a great opportunity to try new things. You are encouraged to break out of your familiar routine and try something new.  Writing a song, practicing a new sport, or taking care of a pet are just a few ways you can demonstrate healthy life choices that will make you feel good. Tomorrow’s theme is  Our School is Drug Free” Wear Abington spirit gear.

STUDENT COUNCIL: "Student Council is sponsoring the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. We are collecting canned and boxed goods to benefit families in our Abington community as the holiday season approaches. Collection locations are Ms. Cantwell's room (157), Mr. Mingacci's room (325), and the cart in the front lobby. The collection will run from 10/18 through November 10th. We thank you in advance for your support!"

ALL AMS STUDENTS:

M4 invites all AMS students to attend the Philadelphia Flyers game on Tuesday, November 28 at the Wells Fargo Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. We are also inviting students to attend the Philadelphia 76ers game on January 22 against the San Antonio Spurs. The cost is $50 for one game and $90 for both. There will be M4 bands playing on the Wells Fargo Center Concourse. Come to M5 and get a form from Mr. Aguilar if you are interested. Sales for the Flyers will close November 20, and for the Sixers will be January 12.

Attention all AMS students: If you love to dance and perform, this is the club for you! The AMS Dance Team is a chance for students in Grades 6 through 8 to get moving, have fun, and meet new people.  No prior dance experience is necessary. Each week, we will work on a routine that will be performed for the school.   If you are interested, complete the Dance Team Interest Form.  20 students will be randomly selected.  You will receive an invite for the Google Classroom after names are selected.  AMS Dance Team will be held on Wednesdays from November through February.

AMS Dance Team Interest Form https://docs.google.com/forms/...

7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball:

For both 7th and 8th Grade girls interested in playing basketball this season, Please go to the Little Theatre This Friday the 27th of October during Advisory from 9:35 to 10:55 for the Interest Meeting. 
7th Grade Girls: Please Join Google Classroom with Code: f7z55rf
8th Grade Girls: Please Join Google Classroom with Code: dvhw5oh
Information regarding try-outs and PIAA Clearances is currently posted on the Google Classroom.

ABINGTHON:  AMS
Abingthon leaders will be here to help students sign up on Friday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th. during lunches in the commons.

WRESTLING TEAM:
Any 7th or 8th grade students who would like to join the wrestling team in December should plan to attend an interest meeting after school on Thursday November 2nd in room P102. You should also immediately begin submitting your PIAA health forms on the Planet HS / Big Teams website. Information about this process can be found on the middle school athletics webpage.

BANDS IN THE BONEYARD:
The ASHS Marching Ghosts are hosting our annual "Bands in the Boneyard" this Saturday, October 28 in Schwarzmann Stadium. There are 5 bands performing and the event goes from 5:45-7:15 PM. The weather forecast is looking perfect for a nice fall night!