Science Enrichment club spent the last 8-plus weeks expanding their problem-solving skills and science vocabulary by building catapults, rockets, airplanes, and paper towers that were sturdy enough to hold up a one-pound can. Here are some photos of them working together on their paper towers.
Yesterday was "signing day" for the incoming kindergarten students at Willow Hill Elementary School! Future Hawks and their families were invited to attend kindergarten orientation to help prepare them for the 2024-2025 school year! #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
Willow Hill staff and PTO welcomed the class of 2037 today for Kindergarten Orientation. #signingdayforfuturehawks
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
Willow Hill students have been enjoying this beautiful weather! Even Dr. Jordan joined some students to play some 4 Square!
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
Here are some additional pictures from yesterday's eclipse!
Mr. Tague's Class viewing the eclipse today!
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.
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
Today our kindergarten classes were given a gift from students in the Family Consumer Science course. The kindergartners drew a picture of their monster and then the eighth graders made the monsters come to life with buttons, felt, and sewing! We love them! THANK YOU!
Congratulations to all of our participants at last night's Reading Olympics held at Hatboro High School.
Willow Hill platinum card night!
Happy Pi Day!
Math enthusiasts around the world, celebrate Pi Day on 3/14— the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses.
Willow Hill celebrated it differently with the winning class from our 'soup"er bowl challenge being able to "pie" Mr. Tague (a 49ers fan), while Mr. Marinello ( a KC fan) watched with a smile!
Thank you to our Hawk retirees for sprucing up our garden today on this beautiful day!
Willow Hill had a visit from a Harlem Wizard named, Dragon today! The students were super excited and three lucky kids were chosen to help Dragon demonstrate some of his skills.
On Saturday, March 23 the Wizards will be visiting Abington Senior High School. Doors open at 1:00 pm. For tickets please go to: https://www.aef-pa.org/2024-harlem-wizards-event
Students enjoyed "A Dog Gone Good" Reading night tonight!
On Thursday, February 29th, Willow Hill celebrated Black History Month with an assembly. Black History Month was started in February of 1976, by Carter G. Woodson to honor the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
