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 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! Secondly, Copper Beech Science Fair is this 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 TODAY, 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.
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
AbingThon is this Friday!! Please make sure you are checking our Google Classroom for what to bring and what not to bring on Friday. General participants will be called down during last block.
AbingThon's raffle baskets will be in the library all week and at our event until we pick the winners. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check.
Karcher and Macnair
The Perfect Blend is selling a special drink for AbingThon, called the "Carmel for the Cure." All proceeds go to our cash foundations.
This week is spirit week:
Monday - Grout Fit
Tuesday - Sports Day
Wednesday - Twin Day
Thursday - Comfy Clothes
Friday - wear your grades' colors
Macnair/Karcher
BLOOD DRIVE: The Student Council sponsored Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday April 10th. All students aged 16 and older are permitted to donate. You can sign up by scanning one of the codes on the fliers in the hallway or by visiting the sign up table during lunch in the cafeteria. 16 year olds need to also obtain a parent permission slip from Mr. Garry in A201 or Mr. Banks in A204. All successful donors will earn 3 hours of service learning credit.
Garry
Aevidum Club Meeting - our next meeting is Friday 3/27 during Lunch/Learn in the Counseling Center. All are welcome - please join us!
Ms. Cawley and Ms. Jacobs
“I’m learning to skate in my comfy clothes!”
KEY CLUB FOR APRIL: (PREVIEW)
1) Attention all Key Club board members & officers, both OLD & NEW: our monthly board meetings will take place on Tuesday, 4/7 and Tuesday, 4/21 in C120 during Learn 1. Please make every effort to attend as we only have a few left!
2) Attention all Key Club members: our monthly member meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 14th in CAFETERIA C! We'll be finishing off our Book Drive and trying to surpass 4,000 books!
3) Attention all students: Key Club's Book Drive has been extended until Tuesday, April 14th! All books can be brought to Mrs. Peters in A132 or Miss DeGregorio in C120. Books in groups of 5 count as 1 service hour!
4) Key Club is looking for volunteers for the Manna on Main Street Race on Saturday, April 25th! Volunteers can sign-up on the Google Classroom page.