Thursday, January 16, 2014

Student release form for English class

Students and parents are being asked to complete the student release form for Mrs. HickmanClick here to download, print and complete the form.

Events and Dates


Friday, January 17
 2nd Nine-weeks ends
 Pancake Breakfast

Monday, January 20
 No School - Teacher In-service ACT 80

Tuesday, January 21
 3rd Nine-weeks begins
  [Event] Junior Achievement Day
Friday, January 24
 [Math] Study Island Due
 
Tuesday, January 28
 [Science] F9 Quiz: Kinetic Theory

Thursday, January 30
  [Event] Pro Football Hall of Fame - videoconference

Friday, January 31
 [Science] F11 Quiz: Behavior of Gasses and Fluid
 
Tuesday, February 4
 [Field Trip] Courthouse field trip
 [Science] F12 Unit Test: Properties of Matter

Thursday, February 6
 [Field Trip] Courthouse field trip

Monday, February 17
 No School - Teacher In-service ACT 80

Thursday, February 27
 [Event] Women’s Portrayal on Television - Videoconference

Wednesday, March 12
 2-Hour Delay Teacher In-service

Tuesday, March 18
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING

Wednesday, March 19
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING

Thursday, March 20 
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING

Friday, March 21
 No School

Monday, March 24
 [AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
 Holocaust Videoconference

Tuesday, April 1
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test

Wednesday, April 2
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test

Thursday, April 3
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test

Friday, April 4
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test

Wednesday, April 16 - Friday, April 18
 No School - Spring Vacation

Monday, April 21
 School back in session

Thursday, April 24
 [Event] National Pay It Forward Day

Tuesday, April 29
9:53am  [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA

Wednesday, April 30
9:53am [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
 2-HOUR Delay Teacher In-service

Friday, May 9, 2014
 [Event] History Center Field Trip & Strip District Tour

Monday, May 12, 2014 & Tuesday, May 13, 2014
 [KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
 Kennywood Field Trip

Monday, May 26, 2014
 No School - Memorial Day Holiday
The 8th grade homework calendar is available on our Edline page.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ice Skating Social!



Ice Skating Social!

Sunday night
1/19/14

at North Park Ice Rink 

from 7:30-9:00 pm

 

The cost is $3 admission and $2 to rent skates!

Sponsored by AMS Parent Network 

Monday, January 13, 2014

Student teacher begins working with AMS Grade 8 science






Dear Parents/Guardians,


            My name is Jody Garza, and I am going to be completing my student teaching, here at Avonworth, with Mr. Haskins.  I am a student at Robert Morris University, completing my professional year in Middle Level Education.  I am very much looking forward to getting to know your child throughout the course of the year, and I want you to know that I will do everything I can to make sure your child has a fruitful and rewarding year at Avonworth Middle School.

Sincerely,


Jody Garza



This week...


This week: 
 
Tues- science quiz
Wed- math tests (algebra and pre-algebra)
Fri- pancake breakfast

Advisory on Thursday

Students are reminded that they need additional artifacts for their advisory meeting on Thursday.