*****Enjoy dinner at Chipotle tonight and support the boys lacrosse team! Eat at Chipotle on York Rd from 5 - 9 and mention code: BHEQZWY when ordering!
Farrington
PICKLEBALL: Pickleball is back. Join us during Lunch & Learn #1 on Friday mornings in the Auxiliary Gym to play pickleball. See Mr. Deck in Room C205 with any questions.
Deck
The American Sign Language Club: ASL Club will meet every Monday during second block of Learn. in Mr. James’s room, C110.
All are welcome!!
King
KEY CLUB: Need to get rid of some books lying around your house and begin your spring cleaning early? Key Club's annual book drive will start on Monday, February 2nd and run through Friday, March 27th. Bring in your gently used books for ages 0 through 12 and collect service hours: 1 hour per 5 books. Books can be dropped off in Mrs. Peters room A132 or Miss DeGregorio's room C120. Last year we donated over 3,000 books to the Mitzvah Circle! Can we surpass that this year?
Key Club: During the month of March, Key Club is offering 3 service opportunities. The first is the ongoing book drive: bring in 5 books to either Mrs. Peters in A132 or Miss DeGregorio in C120 and receive a service hour. The drive will end on Friday, March 27th! The second is the Kiwanis Special Athlete Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 21st at Hatboro-Horsham High School. Sign-ups for volunteers and participants are on the Key Club Google Classroom page. The third is the Copper Beech Science Fair on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30-7:30pm. Sign-ups are also on the Key Club Google Classroom page. Questions about the science fair can be directed to Ms. Cohen in C228.
Christa Peters
VIDEO GAMES CLUB: The Video Games Club is hosting its 4th annual Video Games Tournament. This event will take place on Thursday, March 26 after school in the library.
The entry fee to compete for prizes is $5.00.
This year’s games are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Wii Sports, Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and Mario Party.
Go to your Library Google Classroom page to sign up or stop by the library.
Nancy Summers
M3 AUDITIONS: Auditions for the M3 touring and modern band ensembles at Abington HSs are underway. Auditions include considerations for vocals and instrumental performance, and round one video submissions will be due by April 3.
All necessary details and submission information are available on our Google Classroom using code "v45d3dz5" or using this LINK.
This nationally recognized program features consistent performances across the greater-Philadelphia region and performs alongside top-tier talent on a regular basis, as well as work in studio recording original music and covers. Plans for next year include continuing to record new music projects as well as potential for another touring experience.
All questions should be directed to Mr. Longwill (kevinlongwill@abingtonsd.org).
Longwill
Attention Seniors: Looking for that perfect dress? Our annual Prom Dress Shop will take place starting Monday 3/23 through Friday 3/27. This event gives students an opportunity to shop for a new/gently used prom gown at school for $15. Students will make a 'shopping appointment' during learn #1 any day the week of 3/23- 3/27 to try on and purchase gowns.
See Ms. Colon or Ms. Greiner with any questions.
MILITARY CLUB: The Military Club will be hosting representatives from the United States Marine Corps on March 23. The visit will take place in Room A142. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vanassche. The representative will be discussing the branch of service and what to expect during boot camp.
Feel free to attend and bring any questions you may have.
Vanassche
PROM DJ REQUESTS: Juniors, we are looking for your DJ requests. Please fill out the form posted in the Class of 2027 google classroom.
Wiley / Schwartz
GIRLS SOCCER: Girls in 8th thru 11th grades who are interested in trying out for the Senior High Girls Soccer program for the fall should attend a meeting in Cafe C TODAY, Wednesday, March 18th at 3:15PM. The meeting will be important, please plan to attend.
Coach Rick
A-TOWN STEPPERS: Do you step? Do you dance? Then come on out and join the A-Town Steppers. We meet every Friday during Lunch & Learn 2 in C146. There will be stepping and dancing. Please see Ms. Povacz in the Career and College Center or Ms. Cooper in C146 if you have any questions.
Povacz/Cooper
DRINK OF THE WEEK: The Perfect Blend Drink of the Week is available THIS WEEK from March 16th to March 19th: This week's spotlight drink is "The Show Stopper" - a yummy mix of mango-tangerine punch, Sprite, maraschino cherries, and edible glitter! This $1 sparkly delight supports the Indoor Percussion and Color Guard teams. See them perform LIVE on March 28th, along with other area schools, in their annual double Home Show! "The Show Stopper" is only available until March 19th - don't miss it!"
ABING THON: AbingThon is less than 2 weeks away, and this week is PUSH week. Each grade level has a goal to reach for donations on their donor drives; we are trying to double the money we raised. Make sure you are signed into your donor drive and share your link for people to donate. The incentives for reaching your goals by grade will be announced soon. I know Mr. Zanetti already agreed to get pied for the seniors!.
We also have a fundraiser at Chill on The Hill on Highland Ave this Thursday March 19th from 5 to 9."
Mrs. Karcher and Mr. Macnair
GIRLS SWIMMING:
Congratulations to the girls swimmers who competed at the PIAA State Championships last week.
Senior Julie Chong finished 16th in the 500 Free with a personal best time to wrap up an outstanding career.
Senior Ruby Tucker set a new school record in the 100 Backstroke to finish in 6th place and qualify for possible All American status as she also wrapped up an exemplary career.
Great work girls!!
Coach Lennon