ATTENTION MOTORISTS: BusPatrol technology is coming to Abington School District school buses on February 3! Learn more about how this initiative is making student transportation safer at https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/bus-patrol.
Join us next week for Eagles' Spirt week from February 3rd to February 7th. For details on the specific spirit days, please refer to the attached flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5U1P4YqWMdh4ZscvUKZT1nIFgpv_ghE/view?usp=sharing
After a multi-year planning process, at the January 28 meeting of the Board of School Directors, the Board voted unanimously to put a $285 million Abington Middle School investment plan on the ballot during the primary election. Eligible voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will vote on the plan on Tuesday, May 20.
The District has updated the One ASD, One Future website with details on the proposed plan. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org to learn more.
#OneASDOneFuture
McKinley is hosting a SOUPer Bowl Food Drive from February 3rd to February 7th. All donations will benefit the Willow Grove Baptist Food Pantry. For more details, please refer to the attached flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L3-DRxd_Z_M_mHJq1QI4PBott8rHkDQS/view?usp=sharing
Today, Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor hosted the second meeting for the 2024-2025 school year of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. The meeting included Chartwells staff members, Ms. Chenille Traylor, Director, and Mr. T.J. Gaetano, Executive Chef. The students had an opportunity to provide feedback and discuss suggestions they had for food service in their school cafeterias. #ASDProud
Therapy dogs Beau and Remy (and their handlers, Mark & Stephanie) visited Mrs. Hayes's Explorations class in December! Kindergarten has been learning about community heroes and helpers in Explorations this fall. Students got to ask questions and practice reading with Remy & Beau!
On February 1, 2025, the Abington High School Girls Lacrosse team is hosting a lacrosse clinic for students in grades K through 8th. For more information, please refer to the attached flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NGKdwdjNc7RNW-z5y4CAm3hgoR3ZHRDx/view?usp=drive_link
School will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing all our students when school resumes on Tuesday, January 21st.
McKinley Elementary School is partnering with Abington Friends School for their King Day of Service and Social Justice Symposium. As we approach Martin Luther King Day, many families are looking for ways to give back to their community. For many years, AFS has brought the community together for an inspirational day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and worked with volunteers from across the region on behalf of those in our community. Thank you for your support and celebration of MLK Day.
Please see the full schedule and registration details here if you are interested. https://mailchi.mp/abingtonfriends.net/join-us-on-mlk-day-for-a-day-of-service-2025-1?e=59c049cfb0
Monday, Jan 20, 2025: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Abington Friends School
Muller Auditorium 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown 19046
McKinley students who turned in their H.E.A.R.T tickets were rewarded with a treat of hot chocolate!
UPDATE: The Board of School Directors took a key step forward in its planning process for the future of Abington Middle School. After reviewing community survey results and assessing research and independent analysis, the Board expressed a desire to pursue a plan to build one new middle school on the current campus. The District will now prepare a resolution to fund this project through a referendum, which would be voted on by Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge residents. The Board will review and vote on this resolution at the January 28 meeting of the Board of School Directors. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/resources for the full presentation and survey results. #OneASDOneFuture
Royal Court Meet & Greet 2025....Come and meet your favorite Royal Characters at Abington Senior High School on January 25, 2025 beginning promptly at 10 AM and concluding at the strike of 12 PM. Attached is the flyer for the event which has a QR Code parents/guardians can use to sign their elementary school aged children up to participate. In the event anyone has a problem with the QR Code in the flyer, the following link can be used to pre register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEFhRFS8tYM_MCpMk6Ps1uz9IbSEifzG0EC-Zuw-dY9xn-wg/viewform
Dr. Fecher is continuing his TableTalks in the 2024-2025 school year by joining PTO/PTA meetings across the District. Last night, he talked with parents and guardians at McKinley Elementary School to listen to their feedback in a small group setting. #ASDProud
Now through March 31, everyone who shops at the GIANT on Susquehanna Road in Roslyn will be invited to “round up” at the register and donate the round-up amount of their bill to support Feeding School Kids. Customers can also give by converting their CHOICE Rewards Points to donations in the GIANT app, or by purchasing a reusable bag.
At the end of March, all round-up donations will be tallied and donated to Abington School District. Donations have been used by the Student Services Department to purchase GIANT gift cards that are distributed by our social workers directly to our families in need in order to help supplement the cost of their groceries.
Thank you to GIANT and our local families for feeding families in our community!
Kindergarten and 5th buddies from Mrs. DiMaria and Miss Bunjun's class worked together to make greeting cards for The Breathing Room.
Due to the timing of tomorrow’s snow forecast, and out of a concern for safety in traveling to/from school, all Abington School District schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. Please refer to our inclement weather procedures for the 2024-2025 school year, which were emailed to parents and guardians last month, for more information: https://www.abingtonsd.org/article/1922084. Have a fun and safe snow day!
McKinley Elementary is collecting items for the Breathing Room Foundation Winter Warmth Program. We are collecting donations (adults or kids sizes) of... New warm blankets, Fleece/flannel pajama pants, Fuzzy socks, Athletic socks, Hats, Scarves, and Gloves. Please send in donations by Friday, January 17th! See flyer for additional information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JsHDFLVhuYyStJJxyVR-ZH2f6wur5u0B/view?usp=sharing
McKinley's Dragon Ambassadors made Holiday cards for local Veterans. The students wanted to spread joy and appreciation towards veterans during the holiday season!
Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in 2025 when school resumes on January 2nd.
The 3rd graders had a fantastic time learning about honey bees during their Briar Bush Lesson, thanks to the generous support of the McKinley PTO. It was an enjoyable and educational experience for the students.
