REMINDER: Abington Schools are taking part in the PA School Climate surveys provided by The Pennsylvania Department of Education. Parents and guardians are invited to complete the parent/guardian version of the surveys no later than Friday! Check your email for the link, or contact your school's principal to have it resent to you.
Today, we remember and honor the brave.
At last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors, the Teaching and Learning Department presented the 2024 Mathematics Achievement Awards, which recognize elementary and middle school students for their accomplishments in the Pennsylvania Statistics Poster Competition, the Mathematical Olympiads and the Continental Mathematics League Competition. Congratulations to all of our honorees! #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
On Monday, May 13th, Overlook hosted Holocaust Survivor George Marcus! The 5th Grade was captivated by Mr. Marcus' incredible journey escaping Germany at the outbreak of the Holocaust.
REMINDER: Through Friday, May 10, recognize a special teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation! Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing
Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us and we will share it with the teacher (please indicate whether you are comfortable with it being posted on social media). #ThankATeacher #ASDProud #OneASD
REMINDER: Today's Open House and Community Forum starts at 11 a.m. at Abington Middle School!
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're saying Thank You to educators! From Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, recognize a special ASD teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation. Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message. Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us by the end of next week, and we will compile the messages to send to teachers. Please also include whether you're comfortable with having your message shared on social media. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing #ASDProud #OneASD #ThankATeacher
SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA! The 5th graders at Overlook thoroughly enjoyed their very special day out filled with fancy outfits, yummy food, awesome dancing, and a voyage on the Delaware River!
Overlook welcomed incoming Kindergarten students and their families today at Kindergarten Orientation. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you in September! #OverlookProud #OverlookOWLS!
We are grateful to receive more than $9,500 from @Giant as part of the 2024 #FeedingSchoolKids initiative! Every dollar contributed by local Giant shoppers will be used by our Student Services Department to purchase grocery giftcards for our families in need. #EliminatingHunger
Yesterday's solar eclipse was a rare educational opportunity for our K-5 elementary school students! Students and staff were able to view the celestial event, which will not occur in our area again until 2044. #ASDProud #ASDAcademics
APRIL CALENDAR REMINDERS:
- Elementary schools 3:45pm dismissal today, 4/8
- All schools closed on Wednesday, 4/10
- No classes on Tuesday, 4/23
There was an earthquake in New Jersey that could be felt in Montgomery County within the 10 a.m. hour. We were one of several school districts who felt vibration and shaking. Please know that all ASD facilities are safe, secure, and there are no incidents.
Members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) from Abington Middle School met with their Overlook kindergarten buddies, sharing personalized books crafted for each child. This cherished annual tradition brings joy to all participants!
The Abington Educational Foundation (AEF) is thrilled to organize the 3rd annual Abington Night at the Phillies for the April 17th game vs. the Colorado Rockies! This year you will purchase your discounted tickets ($25 each) and pick your seats directly from the Phillies at this link: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/abington-education-foundation. Please use code AEF when purchasing your tickets.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to our paraeducators in Abington School District! Thank you for supporting our students and teachers. #ASDProud #OneASD
Briar Bush's Ms. Katie (along with a few of her friends 😉) visited Overlook as an extension of our nature theme from One School, One Book: Og the Frog!
REMINDER: The Abington School District team of home and school visitors is partnering with High Focus Treatment Centers to bring a Health & Wellness Fair to the Abington School District. This event will run in conjunction with the annual College and Career Fair hosted by the Abington Senior High School Counseling Department on Thursday, March 7, starting at 6 p.m. The Health & Wellness Fair portion will be housed in the library and is open to all ASD families. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/838300924730103 or https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/e-fliers/download.php?id=1399.
Overlook's 2024 Science Fair!
Fantastic job to all our scientists who participated in this awesome night of science exploration & discovery!
Overlook Elementary School was visited today by the one and only @philliephanatic as part of the Phanatic About Reading Program! The fan-favorite mascot acted out one of his stories, which was read aloud by Principal Ms. Karima Boyd.
The Phanatic About Reading program is a free, incentive-based program that encourages students in grades Pre-K through 8 to read, or be read to, for a minimum of 15 minutes a day to improve their literacy skills. Top-performing schools like Overlook were given a chance to receive a special experience with the Phanatic. #ASDProud #PhanaticAboutReading
