Author Lowey Bundy Sichol spoke to students at Roslyn, Overlook and McKinley elementary schools last week about her "From an idea to…" book series. She introduced students to entrepreneurship through stories of how companies like LEGO, Nike, and Google were created from an idea. #ASDProud
Yesterday, award-winning author, Paul Volponi, presented his Creative Writing and Readers Workshop to @AbingtonSrHigh students from Sports Literature, Creative Writing, AP Literature, and 9th & 11th grade English classes. Mr. Volponi also shared valuable career path advice and writing tips. #ASDProud #ASDPathways
On Wednesday, Willow Hill Elementary School celebrated Black History Month by participating in the 35th Annual National African American Read-in, where students formed a human reading chain from one end of the school to the other. #ASDProud
Yesterday was National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Roslyn Elementary School celebrated with a handmade thank you card for keeping the students safe, which was signed by all of the school's walkers. #ASDProud
Sydney Brice, a junior and founder of the ASHS Girls Flag Football Team, was featured on @kywnewsradio today about the growing popularity of the sport! https://bit.ly/3w8FR3w #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
For this month's Pledge of Character theme, Kindness, and in celebration of Black History Month, Copper Beech 5th graders from Mrs. Fields' class are creating a 'Masterpeace' bulletin board. The theme will blossom as students add flowers with kind messages to others! #ASDProud
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens tomorrow! Children whose 5th birthday occurs on or before September 1, 2024, may enroll. For more information, visit: https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration #OneASD
Congratulations to junior, Maya Johnson, who was honored yesterday at the Mini Maxwell Banquet, which served as the inaugural recognition of women's flag football players. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD #ASDAthletics
This month's Abington Pledge of Character theme is "Kindness", the perfect time for Roslyn Elementary School's Best Buddies Club to officially begin! After last week's first meeting, students and staff are looking forward to a year full of memories and new friendships. #ASDProud
Last week, Abington Senior High STRIVE students visited the Transportation Department bus garage. Students enjoyed a tour of the lot where the buses are kept, learned about the tools that mechanics use, and had the opportunity to help prepare a bus for tire maintenance. #ASDProud
Abington Senior High thanks the professionals who shared their career journeys with students at the Healthcare/Bio Med Career Event last week. The fields of Optometry, Anesthesiology, Physical Therapy, and Pediatric Nursing were a few of those represented. #ASDProud #ASDPathways
Attention AMS Families: The 2023-24 AMS Yearbook is now on sale, and orders are due by February 3rd! Please click this link to order before the deadline to guarantee your book: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome
Congratulations to music teacher, Mr. Kevin Longwill, on being named one of the "40 Under 40" music educators for 2024 by @yamahamusicusa! Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program to honor educators who are making a difference in growing and strengthening their music programs. The 40 educators, all under the age of 40, showcase the following characteristics: action, courage, creativity and growth. https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2024/40-under-40-2024/?utm_source=nafme&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vert_nafme_sponsored&utm_content=none_feb_24
#ASDProud #ArtsinASD
Congratulations to Liam Doherty, grade three, who came in first place in the annual Overlook Elementary Spelling Bee! Liam will move on to compete in the local spelling bee later this spring. Congratulations to all of our spellers who participated! #ASDProud
A warm welcome to new ASHS Principal, Dr. Alice Swift! Dr. Swift attended a meet and greet last night for parents and guardians, and had an opportunity to meet with staff again this morning before school started. Dr. Swift then began her first official school day as principal by greeting buses as students arrived to school. #ASDProud #WeAreASHS
Visit www.OneASDOneFuture.org to learn more about our facilities' challenges, our process to find solutions, and submit your feedback and questions. Help shape the future of Abington School District! #OneASDOneFuture
The Royal Breakfast fundraiser for the Class of 2024 was a royal hit! More than 250 kids came to meet their favorite princes and princesses, and participate in face-painting, crafts and more. Thank you to our student volunteers for making the morning magical! #ASDProud #ASHS2024
REMINDER: The next Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7pm in the AMS Little Theater. The meeting will focus on the visual arts with a presentation from Dr. Matthew Harris and Ms. Nicole Caracciolo, Curriculum Lead for K-12 Art. #ArtsinASD
REMINDER: The rescheduled Meet and Greet with new Abington Senior High School Principal, Dr. Alice Swift, will be held on January 29th! This event is only for families of current ASHS students, though the presentation will be livestreamed on the ASD YouTube Channel.
Thank you to our students on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, who joined us this morning for the first meeting of 2024! The students had an opportunity to share feedback with our Chartwells foodservice representatives. #ASDProud
