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!
On Friday, January 3rd, 5th grade students at Overlook enjoyed a Briar Bush visit! Ms. Katie taught the students a lesson on ecosystems while bringing soil samples for students to observe macroorganisms!
In the following link you will find the Winter 2024 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/fgdsp
Overlook students performed at their winter concert this past Friday. The music was delightful as the audience enjoyed handbells, band, strings, 4th & 5th grade choruses, the select chorus, & piano accompaniment!
Overlook students celebrated their PROUD behavior on Friday by playing BINGO with their grade level friends! Way to be OVERLOOK PROUD!
Winter is coming! Inclement weather procedures for the 2024-2025 school year have been emailed to parents/guardians and teachers and staff. Please familiarize yourself with our plans in the event weather conditions warrant an early dismissal, late arrival or school closure.
Last Friday, Overlook held its annual pajama day and raised over $1,000 to donate to CHOP! Money was collected by each classroom in exchange for the opportunity for students & staff to wear their favorite pajamas for the day!
Congratulations to TEAM ENSSLEN on winning Overlook's 2024 Turkey Bowl! All our 5th graders competed well playing ultimate football to kick off the Thanksgiving break!
Overlook celebrated American Education week last week! Many students were able to visit with family members in their classrooms. Thanks to all who were able to attend!
A slice of fun while learning is the only way to describe the Title I K-2 Families' Night hosted by Overlook Elementary on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. After having pizza and dessert, Kindergarten, first, and second-grade students and their families participated in ELA and Math workshops to learn strategies to help students continue to grow academically. Reading specialists, our school counselor, school psychologist, and ECS demonstrated reading and math strategies while offering resources beyond academics. It was a great night of fellowship and learning! We are Better Together, and We are Overlook Proud!
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
In honor of Veterans Day, Overlook students in grades K to 5 engaged in Veterans and Military research during library classes. This included learning about the history and background of the military. Students also learned about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and read a true story about how service dogs provide support to Vets. K to 5 classrooms participated in creating over 200 cards and 30 small treat bags for the Fresh Start Veterans Support Center. Happy Veterans Day!
Monday, November 4th was Peace Day at Overlook! In the spirit of promoting peace, students and staff at Overlook wore tie-dye to show off some vibrant colors and to spread some good vibes!
American Education Week is November 18th-22nd! You are invited to visit your child's classroom for an engaging lesson or activity. Overlook's classroom visitation schedule will be sent to families.
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and there's no better time than now to familiarize yourself with school bus stopping laws:
1) When you meet a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP.
2) When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP, whether you are on the same street or the cross street.
3) You MUST STOP at least 10 feet away from the school bus.
4) Drivers do not have to stop on a highway with clearly defined dividing sections or physical barriers providing separate roadways. This only applies when the school bus is on the opposite side of the road.
5) You MUST WAIT until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving.
6) DO NOT MOVE until all the children have reached a place of safety.
Please keep in mind that stop-arm safety technology is being installed on all ASD school buses to help Abington Police better enforce school bus stopping laws. The safety of our students as they travel to and from school is the responsibility of our entire community!
The Abington School District community is invited to join the students and staff of Abington Senior High School at the annual Trunk or Treat event, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m. in the high school faculty parking lot. Costumes are encouraged!
On Tuesday October 15th, Overlook hosted Abington High School students during their Service Learning Day. It was the culmination of the "Full Belly Project", as Overlook students along with some high school students worked together to prepare all donations for delivery. They also read service project themed books & created cards to include with the donations!
In the following link you will find the Fall 2024 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/19jrc
Overlook celebrated "Start with Hello" this week. Students at Overlook practiced kindness, inclusivity, and a sense of community. One of the main goals this week was to foster inclusivity, which is the character trait in the Abington School District for the month of September and beyond. Students were encouraged to greet and engage with one another, aiming to further a more inclusive and welcoming environment at Overlook! On Friday students signed a pledge to continue to practice kindness by including others.
Today we remember and honor the victims and survivors of September 11th. #NeverForget
