Copper Beech Elementary students were thrilled to host Matt Phelan, an award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator of picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic novels for young readers. #ASDProud #ASDReads
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Matt Phelan poses with Copper Beech Elementary students
Mr. Phelan speaks to Copper Beech students about his work as an author/illustrator
Copper Beech students had the opportunity to share lunch with Mr. Phelan!
A cake in appreciation for Mr. Phelan's visit to Copper Beech
Mr. Phelan signed copies of his books for Copper Beech Elementary students
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and several of our elementary schools celebrated with specially themed events and carnivals for students and families to enjoy together! #ASDProud
4 months ago, Abington School District
There were bubbles galore at the Copper Beech dinosaur-themed celebration!
Ring toss was a popular game at Highland's circus-themed event!
Ducks in a pond is always a favorite, as at the McKinley Family Fun Event
Decorating masks with colorful feathers and markers gets a high-5 at Highland's circus-themed celebration
A volunteer paints artwork on the hand of a student at Highland's circus-themed event
McKinley's Seek-n-Find box was a popular choice for attendees at McKinley's circus-themed celebration
Kona Ice was curbside providing refreshing water ice at Copper Beech's Family Fun Event!
Students make shapes with play dough at Copper Beech's dinosaur-themed event
A student picks out his favorite flavor at McKinley's lollipop tower
Students and staff join in a celebratory dance at Copper Beech's dinosaur-themed event
On May 20, voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will vote on the referendum. Our community helped shape this plan, and will soon decide if it moves forward. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote for voting information. #OneASDOneFuture
4 months ago, Abington School District
On May 20, district residents will vote on the referendum. Our community shaped this plan and will soon decide if it moves forward. Link in post.
The plan to build a new Middle School would create a learning environment with bright natural light, enhanced airflow, and equitable access to improve the student experience. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan to explore our plan to make Abington Middle School future-ready. #OneASDOneFuture
4 months ago, Abington School District
The proposed new Middle School will provide a learning environment with more natural light, enhanced airflow and an equitable experience for all students. Link in post.
Thank you to GIANT shoppers in our area for rounding up at the register and donating more than $7,879 through the Feeding School Kids program! These funds will be used to purchase GIANT gift cards, which our Student Services Department will provide to ASD families to help them cover the costs of groceries. #ASDProud
4 months ago, Abington School District
Representatives from GIANT present a check for more than $7,879 to Dr. Rosenthal, Director of Student Services, and Dr. Fecher, Superintendent
The District has worked carefully to ensure that the proposed $285 million bond referendum meets student needs, reflects community priorities, and provides long-term value. Go to https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/cost to calculate your estimated tax impact. #OneASDOneFuture
4 months ago, Abington School District
The proposed $285 million bond referendum was designed to prioritize student needs and community input. Link in bio.
Congratulations to the winter sports teams and individual athletes who were honored at last week's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
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Boys and Girls Swimming
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Boys Indoor Track
Girls Indoor Track
Last week, Overlook Elementary welcomed award-winning author Aram Kim, a NY-based children's book author/illustrator, and picture book designer. Ms. Kim is an advocate for diversity in children's literature, and is a strong supporter of family literacy. #ASDProud #ASDReads
4 months ago, Abington School District
Author Aram Kim speaks to Overlook Elementary students
Author Aram Kim shoes students how to draw a character from her picture books
Students sketch a story in their own journals
Author Aram Kim answers questions at Overlook Elementary
Students participate in discussion with Author Aram Kim
Accessibility issues, outdated classrooms and infrastructure, and undersized spaces for collaboration, athletics, and performing arts are just a few of our challenges at Abington Middle School. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/challenges to learn about the needs we must address. #OneASDOneFuture
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Challenges at Abington Middle School include undersized and outdated learning spaces. Link in post.
Yesterday was Kindergarten Orientation at all seven of our Abington School District elementary schools. Welcome, Class of 2038! #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
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Soon-to-be kindergarteners enjoy an activity at Overlook Elementary
A future Overlook kindergartener signs her welcome certificate!
A Highland family enjoys special books distributed at Kindergarten Orientation
Families gather at Kindergarten Orientation
A future Willow Hill student signs his Welcome Certificate!
A soon-to-be kindergartener enjoys a craft at Overlook Elementary
Future kindergarteners select books at Kindergarten Orientation
Dr. Etlen speaks to parents at Highland's Kindergarten Orientation
Families were excited to visit their future school on Kindergarten Orientation Day
A future Willow Hill student signs her Welcome Certificate!
The 28th Annual Abington Arts Fest, where students' creative works will be on display, will be held in the Administration Building gymnasium on Monday and Tuesday, April 14 and 15, from 1-6:30 pm. Come celebrate the #ArtsinASD with selected pieces from students in grades K-12!
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Arts Fest displays
Arts Fest Displays
Make your voice heard on the May 20 referendum. Abington School District has proposed a plan to build a new Middle School. Now, voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will decide whether the proposed plan moves forward when they cast their ballot on the referendum. Learn more about voting at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote #OneASDOneFuture
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Make your voice on the proposed plan to build a new middle school by voting on the referendum on May 20. Visit our website for more voting information. Link in post
Last week was the annual Literature Night at Copper Beech Elementary! Students and their families celebrated a love of reading by joining in activities themed to this year's One Story, One Book initiative: Knights vs. Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan. #ASDProud #ASDReads
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Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Principal Stokes with a CB student dressed to theme
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Students engage in literacy activities at Copper Beech's Literature Night
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Wizards game on Saturday to support the @abingtoneducationalfoundation! Special thanks to our home team teachers who gave it their all on the basketball court. #ASDProud
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ASD home team
Students hold up posters they designed
Students hold up posters they designed
Volunteers sell Wizards merchandise
Wizards sign memorabilia
trick hoops and alley oops from the stands
Wizards take on the ASD teachers
final celebration
Wizards take on our teachers
Wizards sign memorabilia
Key benefits of investing in a new Middle School include: Purposeful design, modern security and future-ready spaces. A collaborative approach to the design of the new school. Avoids disrupting student education during construction. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan for more details on the impact of the proposed plan. #OneASDOneFuture
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Key benefits of a new Middle School include thoughtful design, enhanced security, and adaptable spaces. Link in post.
National Junior Honor Society students from Abington Middle School visited their kindergarten reading buddies at Overlook Elementary School yesterday! The older students made personalized books for their younger buddies, which they read during their time together. #ASDReads #ASDProud
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NJHS student presents his book to his kindergarten buddy at Overlook
Overlook kindergartener holds up the book her AMS buddy created for her
An Overlook kindergartener shares the personalized book his AMS buddy created for him
An Overlook kindergartener shares the personalized book his AMS buddy created for him
Principal Boyd with AMS NJHS students, their Overlook kindergarten buddies and the personalized books that were created for them
AMS NJHS students and their kindergarten buddies pose with the personalized books that were created at Overlook
Thank you to everyone who supported McKinley's Race for Education! Over $20,000 was raised for the school through the generous contributions of families and friends. As a special reward, students got to watch their teachers and administrators race in inflatables! #ASDProud
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Inflatable shark proudly shows that McKinley raised over $20,000 for the Race for Education
Teachers and administrators race in inflatable costumes as a reward for McKinley reaching it's goal!
Students also raced in celebration reaching of their goal for the Race for Education
Mr. Oldham greets students before the big inflatable race
Students cheer for their favorite teacher on the sidelines at the inflatable race
Students also raced in celebration reaching of their goal for the Race for Education
Students cheer for their favorite teacher on the sidelines at the inflatable race
Teachers and administrators greeted their enthusiastic fans after the race
Teachers and administrators gave high fives to their enthusiastic fans after the race
Teachers and administrators greeted their enthusiastic fans after the race
If a majority of voters approve the referendum on Tuesday, May 20, the investment in a new Middle School will be paid for by a property tax increase. We're committed to ensuring every district resident can estimate their individual tax impact by using a tax calculator. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/cost to access the calculator. #OneASDOneFuture
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Use our tax calculator to estimate your individual tax impact of the referendum. Visit our website to use the tax calculator. Link in post.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and the Special Education Department is celebrating at our schools all week long. Thank you to our paraeducators for supporting our students and teachers year round! #ASDProud
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Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Paras celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Reminder: Join us tomorrow from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Abington Middle School to learn about the May 20 bond referendum to build a new Middle School. Take a tour, explore information, and ask questions. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/ for more information. #OneASDOneFuture
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Don’t forget to join us Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Abington Middle School to learn about the May 20 referendum to build a new Middle School. Link in post.