Abington Middle School

Track and Field Interest Meeting Are you in 7th or 8th grade and interested in participating in Track and Field this Spring? The Boys and Girls Track and Field teams will be holding a mandatory interest meeting on Friday, March 1st in the Main Gym Area from 3:15pm to 4:00pm. Please arrange for your transportation to pick you up at 4:00 or be prepared to take the 4:15 bus home. You can find the Google Classroom QR Codes on flyers throughout the building, please join the Google Classroom prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Long, Mrs. Collins or Mrs. Helm

Softball Interests Meeting 8th Grade Softball will be having our interest meeting immediately after school on March 4th in room 157. Any 8th grader interested in playing should plan to attend. More information can be found in our Google Classroom. The code is ikhelvv. Please see Coach Cantwell or Coach Dever with any questions.

Attention all students: Today is the big day! We will be holding our first K- Pop club meeting after school in room 240. We will be doing fun activities all connected to K-Pop and Korean culture. All are welcome and we hope to see you. Please see Mrs. O’Gara or join our google classroom (n6sp4je) for more information.

At last week's meeting, the Board of School Directors approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Download it here: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars

Ms. Anthony and the Dance Team joined up with AMS Buddies Club for their second annual Buddies Club Dance Party! The Dance Team taught everyone the AMS shuffle and debuted their dance routine! The group had some time to talk and have some pretzels while they waited for their buses.

Due to the inclement weather, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed today, February 13, 2024. As this is our third emergency closure due to weather, there will be no instruction for students.

Beginning Monday February 5th the library will start requiring students to have their IDs with them during Advisory. If you were issued an ID and have lost it you may purchase a new one in the 8th grade office for $8.

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

Attention AMS! The yearbook is sponsoring a DISPLAY THE DECADES SPIRIT DAY on Friday February 2. Staff and Students are invited to dress in clothes from their favorite decade! You could be a flapper from the 1920's, a Hippy from the 60's or even a Breakdancer from the 80's. Be creative and have fun with it! Prizes will be awarded to the top costumes from each grade. We hope this gets you excited to see your 2024 Yearbook theme "REWIND THE YEAR." Don't forget-yearbook orders are due THIS WEEK! Links to order yearbooks can be found on the posters in the Hallway, in your email, and on your team's Google Classroom. Ask any teacher for information and THANKS for helping us "Rewind the year. Below is the link to order your yearbook: 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

Attention all GSA members: Our next meeting will be virtual on Thursday afternoon at 4:00; check our Google Classroom for the Zoom link. If you have any questions, you can visit Ms. McGuffin in room 334 or Ms. Benner in room 220.

Our Buddies Club will host their next event on Wednesday, February 7th, at 3pm! We will meet down by the gym area after school. Please let us know if you will be attending :)

Hello AMS! Please take a moment to vote for the student entries we have received for the Going Green Pressed plant art contest. Click the link below to vote! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk2nFQhiqqP27testLi-a6uPs0gUBTMpHMrECYLdl5ebpmYg/viewform

TADA: Signups are underway for TADA's MOVIE NIGHT! The film we are showing is posted in the TADA Google Classroom along with the date and time. That evening we will also have an intermission where students can participate in a movie trivia contest to win prizes! The cost to sign up is $2 - put the money in an envelope with your FIRST & LAST NAME AND GRADE LEVEL. Students can sign up at the following locations: Ms. O'Connor will be in COMMONS B from 7:30-8:00 AM on the mornings of Tuesday 1/30 & Wednesday 1/31. TADA Office - Room 363A - the TADA office door has a locked drop box that you can put your envelope in at any time. Room 217 - Mr. Durand's classroom during advisory or after school.

8th grade AMS students: This Friday will be the 8th Grade Dance from 6:30pm - 8pm in the gym. Tickets are $5.00 each. If you would like to purchase a ticket to the dance, please see your Teacher Team Leader any day this week. Only cash will be accepted for payment. You can dress casually for this dance; however, please wear appropriate attire as you would on a normal school day. A bottle of water and pretzel are included in your ticket purchase.

This is the LAST week to guarantee your order for an AMS Yearbook! To get some excitement geared up for the yearbook, we will be hosting a "DISPLAY THE DECADES DAY" on Friday, February 2. Students and staff are invited to dress from their favorite decade! Prizes will be awarded to students. Below is the link for the yearbook https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome

Our next School Beautification Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 30th in room C59. We will meet from 3-4pm.

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

We are saddened to share that one of our Abington Middle School science teachers, Mr. Paul Sharp, who is also an alumnus, lost his home in a fire yesterday. Thankfully, no one was hurt, though the next few days and weeks will undoubtedly be challenging for Mr. Sharp and his family. We ask that you keep Mr. Sharp in your thoughts during this time. If you would like to contribute to a GoFundMe campaign that was created to help his family while they are displaced, please click and/or share this link: https://gofund.me/b3a800e6

With the forecasted snow totals for tomorrow increasing as the day goes on, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed Friday, January 19, 2024.