Abington Middle School

AMS STUDENTS: Do you have a passion for improving your community? Do you want something helpful to do with a friend over the weekend? You can earn an award for engaging in and documenting 15-100 hours of community service this year. There is an upcoming opportunity to volunteer at the RACE TO REIMAGINE to raise money for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center on October 15th. See the flyers outside of Commons A, Guidance and C57 for info.

School Beautification Club: Are you creative? Do you have ideas on how to beautify the school? If so, please consider joining the School Beautification Club. If you are interested, please join the Google Classroom code vslyfwt

ATTENTION AMS STUDENTS: If you are interested in joining VIBE or IMAGINE this year, please join the Google Classroom using code rbuxo6r. Once you are in the Google Classroom, complete the Google Form to formally sign up. The Google Form closes on Friday 10/13/2023 @ 11:55 PM and we are not accepting late members. If you have any questions, email Dr. Pierce, or stop by her office in ground floor guidance during 2nd period.

6th Grade Activity Night will take place on Friday, October 13th from 6:30 to 8pm. Students must present their student ID to participate.

Happy World Teachers' Day! Proud to have some of the best here in ASD! #ASDProud #OneASD

2023 Youth Basketball Clinic

BUILDER'S CLUB: If you are interested in serving your community, making friends and getting service hours, join The Builder’s Club! Builder’s Club will meet the second Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:00. Our first meeting will be held October 12 after school. Join the Google Classroom using the code dobx2bg for more information

M4 MEETING: The first M4 meeting of the year will be Thursday October 5 in the Little Theater. M4 is a program for students who want to make modern music. We will be learning guitar, keyboard, drums, and songwriting/composing. Over time you will work with your classmates to form musical groups, and there will be a few performance opportunities throughout the year. M4 is led by Mr. Aguilar and Mr. Longwill.

Attention All AMS Musicians: If you are interested in trying out for The A-Town Jazz Band, audition music is now available on our Google Classroom. The Jazz Band Class Code is: 4r4gu3m. Auditions will take place from October 23rd-26th. Any questions, please see Mr. Wetherill in Room M2.

Attention students who are interested in learning more about the environment and being involved in projects that educate the community about environmental issues, and doing what you can to beautify the world around our middle school. The Going Green Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, October 4th in room S106 until 4 pm. You can take the activity bus home. Join our Google Classroom to get more information on meetings and how to become a member. Classroom Code is.....W 7 B D Z Y S. We hope to see you there.

In the following link you will find the Fall 2023 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://www.smore.com/3w9v7

GSA The 2023-2024 Gender and Sexuality Alliance club is now accepting membership. This important club is all-inclusive and focuses on supporting our LGBTQ+ and school community, political awareness, and -- of course -- making friends! If you are interested, you can visit Ms. McGuffin in room 334 or Ms. Benner in room 220 for more information.

AMS: Dismissal and after school activities/sports: At dismissal, all students must travel home. Only students who are on a team or involved in a school activity supervised by a teacher may stay at school. You may not choose to stay at school to watch a game or hang out. If you are not on a team or at a club meeting you may not ride a late bus home. As a middle school student, you must be with a parent or guardian if you are attending any game either at our school or the high school. It is essential that all students on campus after school are with a coach, teacher, or other adult for safety and supervision purposes.

M4 MEETING The first M4 meeting of the year will be Thursday October 5 in the Little Theater. M4 is a program for students who want to make modern music. We will be learning guitar, keyboard, drums, and songwriting/composing. Over time you will work with your classmates to form musical groups, and there will be a few performance opportunities throughout the year. M4 is led by Mr. Aguilar and Mr. Longwill.

Abington Middle School closed out Start with Hello Week on Friday with a special performance from chorus members, led by Ms. Mindy Walker. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD

Abington Middle School closed out Start with Hello Week on Friday with a special performance from chorus members, led by Ms. Mindy Walker. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD

ASD is partnering with @erics.rx.shoppe to host a COVID/Flu vaccination clinic for all staff, families and community members, ages 3 and older, for the COVID (Moderna) and Flu vaccines. - Friday, Oct. 6, 3-6pm - Abington Senior High School, Cafeteria C - 900 Highland Ave, Abington, PA 19001 For more info and to register: https://www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd

KNITTING/CROCHETING CLUB: If you love to knit or crochet or you want to learn these crafts, join the knitting and crocheting club. This club will start the first week of October. Join our Google Classroom with the code gl4zx42 to receive updates about meeting dates.

FALL PLAY: Auditions for the fall play, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, will take place TODAY, Tuesday, September 19th from 3:00-5:15pm in the Little Theater. Please join the Google Classroom (fvizfbm) to complete the mandatory Audition Form. See you there!

CHESS CLUB: Interested in playing chess at AMS? If so, please join Chess Club using the class code: fzncdd3. Sign-ups end on Friday, September 22.