Rydal's Track Team had an awesome time at the District's Track Event! 4th and 5th graders from all of the elementary schools in the district got together to compete in different track and field events. The team showed amazing sportsmanship and positive energy and the crowd was going wild during each event. Way to go on an amazing track season!
First graders at Rydal are having blast this fall! Students are enjoying the season by painting pumpkins, welcoming a visit from Briarbush's Mr. Gross, and voting for their favorite candy to celebrate election day!
This week schools nationwide celebrate National School Psychology Week to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for our school psychologists, who support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. #ASDProud #OneASD #SchoolPsychWeek
REMINDER: The Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meets again tonight at 7pm. This meeting will be held in the library at Abington Middle School (above the main office entrance). The meeting is open to any parents/guardians of students in grades K-12.
It's officially the month of November, which means it's time for students to be introduced to a new theme from the Abington Pledge of Character! This month's character theme is RESPONSIBILITY, with students pledging to be responsible for their actions.
Rydal's Safety Patrol has been working hard! Some of our amazing 5th graders volunteered to be role models for our younger students during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. The 5th grade Safety Patrol helps out in the bus room, car line, and walker line to make sure everyone is having a safe experience as they travel to and from school. Keep up the great work, Safety Patrol!
At Tuesday's Board meeting, Dr. Matthew Harris, Supervisor of Fine Arts, and Abington School District art teachers, curated the 2023-2024 Abington School District Art Exhibit in the Administration Building, and recognized the students who have created wonderful pieces of artwork and dedicated them to the building. Their artworks will be on display for four years. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #AwardsofASD
Do your elementary students need a winter coat? Get a free coat and meet the elementary social worker, Rose Walsh, at Copper Beech Elementary! To RSVP, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jhDETR7m3z3sghSJ8. One coat per student. First come, first served. Questions? E-mail rosewalsh@abington.k12.pa.us or call 215-884-4700 x5686.
STARTING TODAY: We are enabling a new function of our Thrillshare mass communication system that can automatically translate communications into a parent/guardian's preferred language. Any changes to your language preference for school communications can be made by calling the main office of your student's school.
The McKinley Fire Department stopped by Rydal West for a Fire Safety visit! Kindergarten students learned about the firefighter's gear and talked about what to do if they see a fire. Students even got to hear the sound of a smoke detector and were able to check out the awesome firetruck!
Tonight is the annual Trunk or Treat at Abington Senior High School! The event runs from 5-7 p.m. and is open to all families.
Students and staff gathered for our monthly assembly and learned about the word of the month for October: Respect. We even had special guests put on a performance to help introduce our new word. #RydalisRespectful
Happy World Teachers' Day! Proud to have some of the best here in ASD! #ASDProud #OneASD
Rydal has Phillies spirit! Students and staff sported their Phillies gear in celebration of the big game tonight. Whether in the classroom or in the hallways, everyone is excited to learn and to cheer on the Phillies!
In the following link you will find the Fall 2023 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://www.smore.com/3w9v7
Rydal students get creative in the classroom. Students work collaboratively in their Explorations class with different materials to build towers and make different creations. Mr. Hoag's class continues to build their cardboard cities to present next week! We can't wait for the finished products! #RydalRocks
ASD is partnering with @erics.rx.shoppe to host a COVID/Flu vaccination clinic for all staff, families and community members, ages 3 and older, for the COVID (Moderna) and Flu vaccines.
- Friday, Oct. 6, 3-6pm
- Abington Senior High School, Cafeteria C - 900 Highland Ave, Abington, PA 19001
For more info and to register: https://www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd
Rydal has been enjoying the first few weeks of school! Dr. Morgan kicked off the school year with an assembly where students were greeted by the school mascots, Rocky and Ollie. She introduced the Abington Pledge of Character word of September, Inclusion. Start with Hello week was celebrated with a few extra friends, local Police Officers and firefighters, who came to give students high fives to begin their school day. Students can also be found already enjoying their classroom friends and diving into some good books! #RydalRocks #AbingtonPledgeofCharacter #HighFiveFridays #ASDProud
Please be advised that our bullying prevention guest speaker for Thursday, September 14th, Tom Thelen, is being rescheduled to 7-8 p.m. in the ASHS auditorium. The program will also be streamed live on our Abington School District YouTube channel.
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m. at the ASHS Auditorium! Tom Thelen, lead author of Mental Health 101 for Teens and founder of Reset Schools, will be speaking at a special event for parents and guardians. Reset Schools is a nonprofit that teaches practical mental health skills and resiliency. Since 2012, Tom has spoken at over 800 schools and conferences, and has been featured on PBS, CBS, and NBC.
