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Abington Senior High School is Partner to Empty Bowl Benefit

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Abington Senior High School’s National Art Honor Society made ceramic bowls for Arcadia University’s Empty Bowl Benefit as Abington students have done in the past.

Photos here are from past events.

Arcadia University hosts an annual Empty Bowl Benefit Dinner where people come together in the Castle at Arcadia to share a soup and bread meal.  All proceeds benefit two agencies that work to help the hungry and homeless.  This years’ event will be held on Monday November 13, 2017.  If you are interested in attending this event please go to the following website where you will find information on how to purchase tickets.

https://www.arcadia.edu/events/2017/11/13/empty-bowl-benefit-dinner


Abington Junior High School Choirs Sing National Anthem at “Survivor Night” at Temple University Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

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Last week, 60 members of the Abington Junior High School 8th and 9th Grade Choirs sang the National Anthem at Lincoln Financial Field before the Temple University Football Game.  The choirs were very proud to be there on “Survivor Night” and share the tunnel with cancer survivors who cheered the choirs as the students cheered the survivors.

The students had an awesome time.  A fun part of the evening was that the coordinator, Matt Segall, was an Abington Junior High School Band Student 2005-2007 (pictured with the group).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch the video of the performance!

Overlook Elementary School’s READING NIGHT was a great success from its PTO Book Fair to its musical, “Miss Nelson is Missing.”

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This week Overlook Elementary School hosted “Reading Night 2017.”  Reading Night promotes fun and exciting reading opportunities for the entire school community. Families are invited to come to shop at the Book Fair, listen to engaging stories read by the teachers, and end the evening with an entertaining multi-media presentation to show how books come to life through music, art, and drama!!

The evening began with the PTO’s Scholastic Book Fair, then on to the classrooms where the teachers read a variety of “School Stories” to the children and families, and finally the main event everyone had been waiting for…..Theatre Works of New York City presented the musical, “Miss Nelson is Missing!”  

The evening was a great time for everyone!

Highland Elementary School’s “Pennies for Puerto Rico” Fundraiser Donates Relief Funds to Puerto Rico

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We are proud that Highland Elementary School recently held a two week fundraiser – “Pennies for Puerto Rico.”  This fundraiser was quite successful, raising $2,200.40 that was donated to The Salvation Army relief fund for Puerto Rico.  One of the Salvation Army representatives, Lt. Colonel Stephen Banfield, Divisional Commander of the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division, visited Highland and picked up the donation check and congratulated and thanked the students and staff.

At Overlook Elementary School, Author-Illustrator Mike Artell Taught Third Graders Via Skype About Being An Illustrator

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Overlook Elementary School had author/illustrator Mike Artell talk with their third grade class via Skype about his experiences as an author and illustrator.  He also demonstrated on his computer a lesson in illustration, live from his home in Louisiana. The students were thrilled to learn from Mr. Artell; he showed them how to draw different facial expressions, lettering, and what it is like to be an illustrator. Mr. Artell then answered questions from the students. This was a follow-up activity to the story third graders read entitled “What Do Illustrators Do?” The students have spent the time since their discussion with Mr. Artell doodling and practicing their illustrations. 

Since 1987, Mr. Artell has been a freelance writer/illustrator/cartoonist and children’s book author/illustrator. He hosted his own television show on WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, where each week his show attracted more than 50,000 viewers and became #1 in the market in the time slot. He also created cartoons for many national publications including The Washington Post and Entrepreneur Magazine. Since publishing his first children’s books, he has written and/or illustrated more than 35 books, many which have won awards. His book PETITE ROUGE – A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD was named 2009 Read Aloud Book of the Year by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Copper Beech Students and Staff wear Red, White, and Blue Jeans to support Veterans!

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In support of Veterans Day, the teachers and students at Copper Beech Elementary School wore their best red, white, and blue jeans.  The teachers made donations to support our military veterans through the GI GO Fund, an organization that has worked to give them the help they need in order to provide for themselves and their family.  The school also recognized and thanked three teachers, who are military veterans, Mr. Alexander, Ms. Richards, and Ms. Ryan for their service to our country.

Maroon Madness at Abington Senior High School!

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Similar to “Midnight Madness” – but Earlier & Better!

Friday, December 1, 2017  — 7:00 p.m.

Abington Senior High School – Gym

900 Highland Ave, Abington PA 19001

Abington Senior High School’s first annual Maroon Madness event will be held on Friday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.   Similar to “Midnight Madness” events in college basketball arenas, Maroon Madness will be held to officially kick off the 2017-2018 basketball season for our basketball teams!

Some Maroon Madness highlights will include:

  • Introduction of the Girls and Boys basketball teams by Coach Grasty and Coach Marsh
  • Faculty versus student game
  • Three-point shooting contest
  • Dunk contest
  • Unveiling of new 1,000 point scorer banner and District 1 Championship banners
  • VIP seating area
  • And lots more!

Admission to the event will be FREE with the DONATION of a toy to the “Toys for Tots” organization.   Abington basketball is partnering with the local branch of Toys for Tots and will have donation bins at the gym entrance in hopes that we can help make the holiday season brighter for some local families.

Please mark your calendars and consider bringing your own family to support the boys and girls teams as they embark on another successful basketball season!

McKinley Elementary School’s Art Showcase and Poetry Slam

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Last week McKinley Elementary School hosted an Art Showcase and Poetry Slam. McKinley’s faculty, staff, parents, guardians, students, and guests viewed student artwork, participated in poetry related art projects, and heard poetry performed live by McKinley students. The Art Showcase and Poetry Slam was part of McKinley’s celebration of National Poetry Month and included its annual Art Showcase of students’ artwork. This event represented only a sampling of the ongoing endeavors of McKinley’s school community as it works daily to become effective readers, writers, creators, and thinkers. The poems and art will continue to be displayed throughout the school and, as described by a McKinley teacher, “The school continues to hear the voices of young poets and artists ring in our minds and hearts!”


Abington Junior High School Ninth-Grade Student Sofiya Lysenko Wins Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher Contest”

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Barnes & Noble challenged students to write and submit an essay, poem, or thank-you letter describing how a special teacher influenced their life.  Students were instructed to explain why they admired their teacher.  Sofiya Lysenko, a ninth-grade student at Abington Junior High School created the poem displayed here to honor Mr. Robert Hartman, her ninth-grade social studies teacher.  At a special ceremony during Barnes & Noble’s Educator Appreciation Days, Sofiya was announced as the store winner and received recognition and a special certificate.

Read “My Favorite Teacher”

McKinley Elementary School’s Environmental Night Featured Environmental Science Topics for Students and Families

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McKinley Elementary School hosted an Environmental Night where students and their families learned environmental science topics such as: the macroinvertebrates and wildlife found at McKinley; tree planting & vernal pool restoration at McKinley; and ways to help the creek. Students also had the opportunity to make a button, decorate a reusable bag, help paint a rain barrel, play watershed games and create a pollinator hotel!  Various community organizations helped organize the event: the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership; the William Penn Foundation; Briar Bush Nature Center; the National Audubon Society; Primex Garden Center; and McKinley’s Roots and Shoots Club.

Abington Junior High School Students Worked the Philadelphia Marathon to Help Raise Funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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This past weekend, at 5:30 in the morning in the pouring rain, thirty-one 9th graders, two 10th graders, and a number of parents from Abington Junior High School arrived to volunteer at the Philadelphia Marathon.  The students worked at water station #8 until 2:00 in the afternoon with other volunteers from Team in Training, raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Everyone had a positive attitude the entire day and the experience was extremely worthwhile!

Copper Beech Elementary School and Abington Senior High School Students Team Up for a Kindness Project

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Students from Abington Senior High School and Copper Beech Elementary school worked together on a project to spread kindness.  The project was modeled after “The Kindness Rocks Project” that was created as a pay-it forward service with the goal of changing someone’s life with one simple message at the right moment. In order to complete the project, students first worked together to paint rocks with vibrant colors and designs. Then, inspirational messages were written on the rocks, and finally, the rocks were distributed throughout the Glenside, PA community. Both classes had an amazing experience and they are looking forward to getting together again to work on more service learning projects.

The Annual Abington Junior High School Science Fair is on Wednesday, December 20th, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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The Annual Abington Junior High School Science Fair is on Wednesday, December 20th, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

Come see STEM in action!

Six Abington Students Qualified for PMEA District 11 Choir

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Based on auditions, six Abington Senior High School students have been selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 11 Choir Festival to be held January 24-26, 2017.

The selected students are:

  • Talie Rau, Soprano 1
  • Elizabeth Hilliard, Soprano 2
  • Isabella DiPasquale, Alto 2
  • Nick Hilliard, Tenor 2
  • Jack Sullivan, Bass 1
  • Ethan Manton, Bass 2

Congratulations to these students!

Junior High School Honor Society Students Read to Their Overlook Buddies

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Abington Junior High School’s National Junior Honor Society visited Overlook Elementary School for the “Kindergarten Book Trip.” The older students read books, conducted interviews, built relationships, and played sight word games with their kindergarten buddies! A fun time was had by all!


“Movember” at Overlook Elementary School Raised Funds for Men’s Health Groups

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During the month of November, Overlook Elementary School participated in “Movember.” Teachers grew or wore facial hair to raise awareness and money for men’s health groups like the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.  A group of students and staff members received fake mustaches to wear on the last day of November to culminate the month-long activity.

Abington Senior High School’s “Real Ghosts Wear Pink!” Breast Cancer Awareness Football Game Donates $5,500 to Fight Breast Cancer

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When the football coaches from Abington and North Penn were talking several years ago, they realized that their mothers were both breast cancer survivors.  Since the teams were playing each other – during Breast Cancer Awareness Month – they decided to develop activities and events to promote breast cancer awareness at the game in Abington at the Schwarzman Stadium with the theme “Score Big Against Breast Cancer.” The program and fundraising have become an annual event.  This year’s theme was “Real Ghosts Wear Pink!” at the home football game played during Breast Cancer Awareness month and was a big success.  In addition to raising awareness about breast cancer, the teams and Key Club raised $5,500 for breast cancer research and support.

Last week, the Key Club donated the proceeds of the event to the four partner organizations:  a total of $ 5,50, to Abington Jefferson Hospital’s Rosenfeld Cancer Center, to the Breathing Room Foundation, to the Terry Hanifin Memorial Scholarship Fund, and to the Unite For HER Women’s Breast Cancer Support Program for women with breast cancer and their families

     Shown in the photo of the donation of the checks:  Michelle Ritterman, Abington Senior High School Key Club co-advisor and mathematics teacher; Christa Peters, Abington Senior High School Key Club co-advisor and mathematics teacher; Cameron Contrufello from Unite for HER; student Noah Beratan; Martin Hanifin and Jeff Hanifin, of the Terry Hanifin Memorial Scholarship Fund; student Becca Gable; Meredith Kohn, Abington Jefferson Health Nurse – Genetics Risk Assessment Program; student Mackenzie Greiner; student Reilly Burton; Tina Rock of the Breathing Room Foundation; and Abington Senior High School Principal Angelo Berrios.

Abington Varsity Soccer Teams Work with Rydal Elementary Students on Reading Goals, Fun, and Soccer Skills

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The Abington Senior High School Varsity Soccer Teams visited Rydal Elementary School to share their love of reading with the second and third grade students.  The high school students shared their favorite picture books in the classroom and answered questions about their high school careers.  The Rydal students were gifted with team bookmarks.  The high school students went to lunch together with their younger buddies, and then accompanied them outside for recess, where they had the opportunity to teach some basic soccer skills.  These high school student ambassadors are a fine example of what hard work on and off the field represents!

Copper Beech Elementary School Fifth Grade Students Celebrate “Hour of Code” with First Grade Students

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Dr. Portman and his fifth grade students at Copper Beech Elementary School helped Ms. McGettigan’s first grade students celebrate the “Hour of Code.” The classes engaged in one hour of coding and gaming as they learned about the art and science of computer coding.  The students were amazed at what they can do on a computer and everyone learned a lot during the hour.  

 

Junior High School Science Fair Spotlights Fascinating Scientific Investigations, Experiments, Analyses, and Presentations.

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The Science Fair at Abington Junior High School this week was a HUGE success of scientific investigation and presentation.  Over 250 student-created projects were presented to parents, teachers, administrators, community visitors, and other students.  

The projects included a wide range of interesting subjects including real world applications.  Projects included:  how many times do you need to shuffle a deck of cards?; how long can elastic items be stretched before failure?; the stroop effect on how the brain processes names of colors when the actual colors are different; checking for mold; how liquids affect magnetism; benefits of solar energy;  how a potato can generate electricity; what contaminants are found in drinking water, and much more.  A fascinating experiment that studied if brainwaves can affect inanimate objects attracted much attention, including a 6abc television report.

The event was the Junior High School’s 24th annual science fair at the school. The projects were extremely interesting, highly creative in their approach, and implemented and presented extremely well.  Clearly, over recent years projects at the Science Fair have become much better – more sophisticated and more closely aligned with current scientific methods.  The use of technology in presenting data, including extremely effective computer-generated charts and graphs, has grown in recent years.  Collaboration, a characteristic sought after by industry and science, was extremely evident as students conferred and worked with each other, worked with faculty, and worked with parents.  There were many parents, teachers, and staff present and more students stayed after school to tour the fair, judge the projects, and confer with each other.  Visitors commented that they learned a great deal from the presentations.

Selected projects will be presented at the Montgomery County Research Competition where the junior high school students typically do very well.

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