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This week schools nationwide celebrate National School Psychology Week to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for our school psychologists, who support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. #ASDProud #OneASD #SchoolPsychWeek
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We have an electrifying challenge this year! 🚀💚 If we reach our $15,000 school goal, our Principal will get SLIMED! 🎉🏆 Unite with your supporters, embrace the fun, and aim for the ultimate slime-tastic victory! 🤝💖 It's time to make history, so let's gear up for an epic, gooey adventure! 🌈🌟 #SlimeThePrincipal #FundraisingFrenzy
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REMINDER: The Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meets again tonight at 7pm. This meeting will be held in the library at Abington Middle School (above the main office entrance). The meeting is open to any parents/guardians of students in grades K-12.
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Two Overlook Owls were recognized last week for their artwork at the ASD School Board Meeting. Congratulations to Jally & Harper!
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It's officially the month of November, which means it's time for students to be introduced to a new theme from the Abington Pledge of Character! This month's character theme is RESPONSIBILITY, with students pledging to be responsible for their actions.
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Students in Mrs. Terrizzi-Meyers Exploration Class recently researched community needs and ended their project by making over 100 sandwiches for the Giant Food Store Hunger Campaign!
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It was great to see all the fun costumes at our Fall Fest parade!
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1st Graders @ Overlook had a blast getting messy & doing some Pumpkin Math on Friday!
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Overlook's Reading Night was a huge success! Children were able to enjoy some fun read alouds with their favorite teachers & the night was concluded with an amazing show entitled "The Magic of Reading"!
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At Tuesday's Board meeting, Dr. Matthew Harris, Supervisor of Fine Arts, and Abington School District art teachers, curated the 2023-2024 Abington School District Art Exhibit in the Administration Building, and recognized the students who have created wonderful pieces of artwork and dedicated them to the building. Their artworks will be on display for four years. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #AwardsofASD
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Do your elementary students need a winter coat? Get a free coat and meet the elementary social worker, Rose Walsh, at Copper Beech Elementary! To RSVP, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jhDETR7m3z3sghSJ8. One coat per student. First come, first served. Questions? E-mail rosewalsh@abington.k12.pa.us or call 215-884-4700 x5686.
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STARTING TODAY: We are enabling a new function of our Thrillshare mass communication system that can automatically translate communications into a parent/guardian's preferred language. Any changes to your language preference for school communications can be made by calling the main office of your student's school.
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On Wednesday, October 18th, Overlook students wore orange & created paper chains describing what makes them unique to bond together on Unity Day!
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Thank you to the Abington Fire Company for visiting Overlook Elementary on Friday! Kindergarteners learned important fire safety tips and practiced what to do in the event of a fire at their home.
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Tonight is the annual Trunk or Treat at Abington Senior High School! The event runs from 5-7 p.m. and is open to all families.
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Happy World Teachers' Day! Proud to have some of the best here in ASD! #ASDProud #OneASD
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On Thursday, October 5, Overlook Elementary students in grades K-2 will host Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick, authors of "The World's Greatest Class Plant." Students have been learning about caring for indoor plants and each class will receive a plant to name and care for.
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In the following link you will find the Fall 2023 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://www.smore.com/3w9v7
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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
![COVID/Flu Vaccine Clinic for Ages 3 and Older. Friday, Oct. 6, 3-6 pm at ASHS. Visit www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd for more details and to register.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5380057/large_QpxDGY32oyLZoIvVWaiQGQ.png)
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A favorite weekly tradition returned to Abington Schools earlier this month: High-Five Fridays! High-Five Friday is a weekly initiative started by the Abington Township Police Department in order to increase positive interactions with students in the Abington School District. Every Friday, with the exception of a pandemic hiatus, officers visit our elementary school buildings to greet students in the morning with a fist-bump or high-five. #ASDProud #HighFiveFridays
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