Congratulations to the McKinley Elementary School Girls on the Run Team, who completed a 5K (3.1 miles) this past weekend! #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Thank you to our secondary level parents and guardians who joined us at last night's Table Talk with Dr. Fecher! The elementary Table Talk is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31st from 5:30-7 p.m. at Abington Senior High School. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_fep_CfAYUrPXGv6YFUm6AOGWrSL6l23fuilQDWybJ-R_kg/viewform?usp=send_form
Today marks the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, but we are grateful for our ASD educators all year round! #ASDProud
Happy National School Nurse Day! We appreciate our school nurses and Health Services staff for keeping our school communities healthy and well. #ASDProud
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Write a thank you message to an ASD teacher using the following link and emailing it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing
#ASDProud
Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Sunday! Recognize a special teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation. Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message. Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us by the end of next week, and we will compile the messages to send to teachers. We may even share your message on social media! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing #ASDProud
REMINDER: Starting today, the next time you login to Skyward Family Access via a web browser on your desktop or mobile device, you will be prompted to verify that your password meets new security requirements. More information is available in the parent/guardian communication that was sent last week.
Join us for Table Talks with Dr. Fecher, an opportunity for parent/guardian conversation and feedback.
More info: https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/e-fliers/download.php?id=1300
Registration:
AMS - https://forms.gle/RFJghVGvPXFPx7C87
ASHS - https://forms.gle/Mu2S87nimuL9Kgzq7
CB, MCK, RY - https://forms.gle/v22eo9T8Negcm92z6
HI, OV, RO, WH - https://forms.gle/P1jv7ek6zBBhNhUF9
Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Fecher for being the recipient of this year's Friend of Education Award from the Mideastern Region Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)! The award recognizes an individual or organization whose leadership, acts, or support has significantly benefited education, education employees, or students in the Mideastern Region. https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/news/dr-jeffrey-fecher-receives-friend-of-education-award #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
ATTN PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Check your email for more information regarding Skyward security updates being implemented on Monday, May 1st that may require you to update your password.
We couldn't do it without you. Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! #ASDProud
Did you know? There are 36 different languages spoken among students in Abington School District, from Spanish, to Ukrainian, Chinese, Albanian and more! Families of students enrolled in English Language Development courses had the opportunity to attend a districtwide Family Engagement Night yesterday, where staff and older students volunteered to serve as interpreters for attendees. #ASDProud
First graders at McKinley Elementary were visited by @abingtonpolice and K9 Leo last week. Officers Gontowski and DaCunha also read the book "Officer Buckle and Gloria" to the students. #ASDProud
Last week, Abington School District Board members had the opportunity to see learning in action within the classrooms of four of our school buildings. Watch here: https://youtu.be/014qiq7iv3c
On Friday, @abingtonsrhigh students involved in C.A.M.P. Abington's pilot program celebrated Earth Day at Highland and McKinley elementary schools. Together, the older mentors worked with the younger students by participating in a nature scavenger hunt, painting kindness stones, and bonding with each other in the nice weather! #ASDProud
English-learning families are welcome to our first-ever Districtwide ELD Family Engagement Night on Monday at @abingtonsrhigh! Meet your student's ELD teacher, learn about community resources, and connect with other families across the District. #ASDProud
This April marked the return of McKinley Elementary School's annual Autism Acceptance Month event, with this year's theme being "Under the Sea." #ASDProud
Join our Abington School District social workers for a Mental Health Awareness Month event at Willow Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 3, from 6-7:30 p.m. Register at http://bit.ly/404oASn.
What a beautiful display of artwork at last week’s 26th annual Arts Fest! Congratulations to our hardworking K-12 students on their talents and creativity. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
Please see the following link for a new, quarterly newsletter from the Abington School District Student Services Department: https://www.smore.com/ejhg6
