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During American Education Week, school districts across the country honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you, ASD support staff! #ASDProud #OneASD #WeLoveOurESPs #NEArESPect
![Happy Education Support Professionals Day! #WeLoveOurESPs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6110900/large_ESP.jpeg)
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This Veterans Day, we thank the veterans from across our nation, especially those who work here in Abington School District! Thank you for your service. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
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Congratulations to our student athletes from across our seven ASD elementary schools who competed in our annual Elementary Track Meet earlier this week! The event serves as a transition activity to bring students together from all of our elementary buildings before they become Middle School classmates. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
![Roslyn students cheer on their teammates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056353/large_IMG_2550.jpg)
![Track competition](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056355/large_IMG_2548.jpg)
![Roslyn staff](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056356/large_IMG_2545.jpg)
![Dr. Morgan with Rydal students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056357/large_IMG_5495.jpg)
![Rydal team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056368/large_IMG_0592.jpg)
![Dr. Fecher, Ms. Stokes, Dr. Etlen, Dr. Morgan, Ms. Boyd, Dr. Jordan, Dr. Osborne, Dr. Melchor](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056369/large_image000006.jpg)
![Willow Hill track team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056370/large_large_Track_3.jpg)
![Dr. Jordan with Willow Hill Hawks](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6056371/large_large_Track_4.jpg)
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Willow Hill Hawks SOARED at yesterday's Track Meet! Congratulations to our phenomenal 4th & 5th-grade track stars for showcasing incredible determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We're incredibly proud of these young athletes and their coaches for all of their hard work and accomplishments this track season!
![Willow Hill Elementary Track & Field Team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038933/large_Track_3.jpg)
![Willow Hill Elementary Track Team cheering in the stands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038931/large_Track_1.jpg)
![Willow Hill principal, Dr. Jordan, posing with 3 track team members](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038934/large_Track_4.jpg)
![Willow Hill Elementary Track Team cheering in the stands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038927/large_Track_2.jpg)
![Girls racing against each other on the track](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038929/large_Track_5.jpg)
![Girls racing against each other on the track](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038928/large_Track_7.jpg)
![Boys at the starting line about to race](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6038932/large_Track_6.jpg)
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Roslyn Fire Department visited our Kindergarten students to teach them about fire safety. Thank you to the firefighters for the helpful information and for all you do!
![Kindergarten students sit outside wearing firefighter hats](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5988906/large_yzBMO29bc1MtzjA1rCvT0g.jpeg)
![Roslyn Fireman talking to Kindergarten students and passing out hats](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5988907/large_YME0vOQZMR0S_c5i3K0oPw.jpeg)
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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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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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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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Willow Hill had its Autumn Parade and class celebrations today! Here are some fun Fall moments with Ms. Cutler's 3rd graders. Stay tuned to see more cool costumes from other classes!
![Students walking in the Fall Parade outside Willow Hill](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910686/large_SwtzVAy7K-6htzvybxS6lQ.jpeg)
![Students walking in the Fall Parade outside Willow Hill](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910687/large_JxNt6_Zf9NcpKny3juOwyQ.jpeg)
![Student dressed as a butterfly](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910688/large_atMAJwKMjt8PxLFSzgVZSg.jpeg)
![Student dressed as Wednesday Addams](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910689/large_Lwyhl3ztXjUkuClVtHL75w.jpeg)
![Students dressed as a neon skeleton and spooky pumpkin scarecrow](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910690/large_-yXxfz7EI0RsPQ0sj1vh8A.jpeg)
![Ms. Devlin walking with students dressed in costumes](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910696/large_NI6-lqgQMFEy39sReXxdUA.jpeg)
![3rd grade students in the Fall Parade inside Willow Hill](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910699/large_fDKpaIPcOfhQ3oA5RPIhTA.jpeg)
![3rd grade students enjoying their Fall Party](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910719/large_EokJWPcPmDi3oA21CGH6ow.jpeg)
![Ms. Cutler's 3rd grade class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910720/large_hbn7Yrazuq8OKdRS74iOlg.jpeg)
![Ms. Cutler's 3rd grade class celebrating their Fall Party](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5910721/large_W2ieIxfbPJSh_sgHzDGnjQ.jpeg)
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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
![Elementary art teachers honor students for their works at the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810556/large_4vWsxneij0MKx9hmVIM9XQ.jpeg)
![Elementary student honorees hold their certificates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810559/large_PQpEvfIWMZACwedOEMqjMQ.jpeg)
![Secondary student honorees hold their certificates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810562/large_lE8F0hb86vUEB-wC5I6xcA.jpeg)
![Elementary art teachers honor students for their works at the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810564/large_dkSaGz093Rjgdiz479fVIg.jpeg)
![Elementary art teachers honor students for their works at the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810567/large_lcvQzA4Wn39ZtaXpiAhc7g.jpeg)
![High school and middle school art teachers honor students for their works at the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810571/large_cc_-4X84rKBhqoPvVliKKQ.jpeg)
![High school and middle school art teachers honor students for their works at the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810574/large_K1b638BArQK0rM-U05AJwg.jpeg)
![Attendees could tour the exhibit in the admin building before the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810576/large_10gxCQlQbqW8owJfPGBMpQ.jpeg)
![Artwork of a chameleon](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810579/large_w-vOizmyyL_-gOzy7CkdZQ.jpeg)
![Elementary art teachers honor students for their works at the Board meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5810586/large_Sij9Kn6JJf_3Ne8bQbnstQ.jpeg)
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Ms. Alexion, Ms. Zinar, and Ms. Smith coordinated and conducted Willow Hill's first Title I Family Workshop of the 2023-2024 school year.
![Title I Workshop](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5811923/large_DYA3XkUflKn9tHArePRNRA.jpeg)
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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.
![Free winter coats for ASD elementary students! Thursday, Nov. 9, 4-6pm at Copper Beech. Click the link in the post to register or contact social worker Rose Walsh with questions at rosewalsh@abington.k12.pa.us](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5763451/large_Y_u6AlQgfo7oAyI8841TPA.png)
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Willow Hill Student Council is sponsoring Pink Week this week for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Tomorrow's theme starts strong with Pajama Day, so rock some fun & comfy PJs! See the flyer below for more information. ($1.00 optional donation)
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1st grade has been busy! Students spent some time with their Friday visitors from the Abington Police Department, and Ms. Dancer caught her class working hard together in their small reading groups.
![Four 1st graders working together in a small reading group](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5732942/large_uluZcxZJhfIlV2ZnIyl4bw.jpeg)
![Two 1st grade students working together on the carpet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5732944/large_e4ZEw-4b6lZny0Aw5UUTvg.jpeg)
![Class of 1st grade students with their Friday visitors, Abington police officers!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5732946/large_4Endr2yL9fsS3aCAx4GZTQ.jpeg)
![Class of 1st grade students with their Friday visitors, Abington police officers!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5732950/large_c6lV_U-ZJ296P6Y1vViL6A.jpeg)
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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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Our School Counselor, Ms. Mika, held Willow Hill's first Student Bullying Prevention Committee meeting of the 2023-2024 schoolyear.
![Bullying Prevention Meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5690774/large_tY11Gli0oBSIp-wRjIbrag.jpeg)
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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.
![Trunk or Treat - Friday, Oct. 13, 5-7pm at ASHS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5642162/large_3i3BXmoZyeCtUvQbOd9Gww.jpeg)
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Check out what 2nd grade has been learning! Students explored building techniques using marshmallows & toothpicks, and discovered the strength of a tetrahedron (3D triangle). They also experimented building structures to support a book that was read in Explorations!
![Three 2nd grade students working together at a table to build structures using mini marshmallows & toothpicks](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5569832/large_CE5KFVzZlSo41XlDkntarw.jpeg)
![Two 2nd grade students working together at a table to build structures using mini marshmallows & toothpicks](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5569833/large_0dfwf4xhUoqgZJdBLPUZRw.jpeg)
![Group of three 2nd grade students working together in the library to build structures using mini marshmallows & toothpicks, with other students are also working in the background](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5569834/large_DDOziJuVoQrl-aH8-zaSrQ.jpeg)
![Three 2nd grade students working together in the library to build structures using mini marshmallows, toothpicks, and cups](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5569835/large_qU-pjKmEEZMVkHIgF_IO3Q.jpeg)
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Happy World Teachers' Day! Proud to have some of the best here in ASD! #ASDProud #OneASD
![Happy World Teachers' Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5537057/large_G94c4Um8lnQ_llw7mY0PHQ.png)
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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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