Copper Beech Elementary

In the following link you will find the October 2026 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://app.smore.com/n/r1by7

🧠🖍️ Our first graders in Mrs. Bradbury’s class had a hands-on learning experience as they chalked their body outlines and illustrated the different body systems they’ve been learning about in their Knowledge Domain! We love seeing our students bring their learning to life! 💙

🍎 Mrs. Wentz's 4th graders are celebrating fall with freshly picked apples! From enjoying the flavors of the season to embracing the beauty of autumn, our students are making sweet memories and welcoming fall one apple at a time! 🍂❤️

🌿 This week, Briar Bush Nature Center visited our 5th grade classrooms to explore ecosystems! Students learned about the connections between living things and their environments through hands-on learning and discovery. What a great way to bring science to life! 🌎🔍

REMINDER: Registration closes on Monday for the screening and discussion of "Screenagers: Generation AI," co-hosted by Abington Community Taskforce (ACT) and Cheltenham Communities That Care (CTC). The free event will be held at Penn State Abington on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4NtNSHtYTSrbDurM9

We are proud that all nine Abington School District schools were among the 68 schools statewide to have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for completing last year’s Governor’s Breakfast Challenge! The goal of the challenge was to increase student participation in school breakfast, which is free for all students. Abington’s schools were recognized for our commitment and contribution to child nutrition and the education of students. Special thanks to our Chartwells team for their partnership in this effort to ensure students are well-fed before their school day begins! #ASDProud

🍂 Taking learning outside! Fourth graders in Mrs. McAleer's class enjoyed a sensory walk while soaking up the sights, sounds, and smells of the beautiful fall season. What a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy the crisp autumn weather! 🍁

📚✨ Mrs. Monica’s second graders are bringing their learning to life! Students have been busy working on culminating activities for their Fairy Tales and Tall Tales domain, showing off all they’ve learned about magical stories, fascinating characters, and larger-than-life adventures! 🏰📖🌟

📚🦅 Mrs. Chung’s third graders are having some fun while learning! They’re Getting Ready for the Eagles game and enjoying a cozy Flashlight Friday SSR! 🔦📖💚🦅

Nothing beats a little reading fun to wrap up the week! ✨

💚 Start With Hello Week! 💚

Last week, CB celebrated the power of a simple “hello!” Our students are learning that small acts of kindness and inclusion can make a big difference. From greeting someone new to inviting others to join in, we’re working together to make sure everyone feels seen, welcomed, and included.

Let’s spread kindness, and make connections!

The September 2026 edition of ASD Highlights & Happenings is now available! Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/n09de

Register for the Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic, in partnership with Eric's Rx Shoppe, on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Cafeteria A at Abington Senior High School. More information is available on the registration page, which closes on 10/6: https://www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd2026

Join the Student Services Department for the first parent/guardian seminar of the year: "How elementary counselors support students". The session will be held virtually at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, 9/24. Access the session using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91975598749?pwd=vaER5hdEYyqqfJNA5KEjoi8ArvONML.1

Abington School District is proud to have been named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2025-2026 from the Pennsylvania Art Education Association, reflecting the District's commitment to providing students with a strong, high-quality visual arts education. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #AwardsofASD

Our Classroom Buddies are in full swing! Our second and fifth graders have been meeting up, getting to know their new buddies, and building connections for the school year. We can’t wait to see these connections grow! 💚📚

Attention parents/guardians of students who utilize our District transportation vehicles to travel to and from school each day: Information was sent to you on Friday about how to download the Zonar MyView app for tracking the routes on which your student rides each day. Check your email for more information.

It's official -- we're All In! Today, all 8,000+ Abington School District students across grades K-12 returned to our nine schools. Thank you to our staff, students and their families who made yesterday a great start to the 2026-2027 school year, and best wishes to our students in grades 7-8 and 10-12 for a wonderful first day today! #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD

Yesterday was the Opening Day for the 2026-2027 school year and the theme "All In for All Students", focused on equity and inclusion. All ASD teachers and support staff were welcomed back with a presentation from keynote speaker, Katie Jameson, whose session, "Side by Side", provided a comparative look at inclusion through two different lenses in the same education system, based on her experiences as a mom of twins -- one of whom has Down Syndrome and Autism. Afterward, school teams broke out into reflective circles to discuss what they learned and how it can be applied to their classrooms. Later in the afternoon, the Montgomery County Department of School Safety and Abington Township Police Department provided safety and security training to all attendees. #ASDProud #OneASD #Back2SchoolASD

Important information about Skyward was sent to parents/guardians via email yesterday in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. As a reminder, Skyward will reopen for student and family access beginning at noon on Monday. #Back2SchoolASD