You're invited! 8th Grade Commencement June 4 at 7PM. RSVP by May 26. Read more: http://www.edline.net/pages/Avonworth_Middle_School/Team_Teaching/8th_Grade_Ceremony_Registratio
Friday, May 16, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Keystone Algebra I Exam
8th grade students enrolled in Algebra will be testing periods a-d on Wednesday and Thursday. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and to eat breakfast, too! For more information on the Keystone exams, go to http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx
AMS Parent Network Pancake Breakfast tomorrow
The Parent Network is sponsoring a pancake breakfast tomorrow! The cost
is $3 & includes a drink, pancakes and many delicious toppings.
8th Grade Commencement Registration now Open
The registration for 8th Grade Commencement is now available online. Click here or complete the form below. If you have difficultly completing the submission form, please email Mrs. Donovan or call the office, 412-366-9650.
Kennywood Field Trip
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
~Field Trip Guidelines ~
· School district policies including the dress code apply to students on the trip.Read more...
· Bring money for lunch or pack a lunch.
· Wear sunscreen if we have a sunny day.
· Important alerts and information will be sent to students through Remind 101. Be sure you are signed up. Text @amsgrade8 to (412) 203-8844
· Don’t be a lone wolf! Stay with your Avonworth group!
· Check-In With Your Chaperone:
o 1st Check-In - 11:30 – 11:45 Meet at the George Washington statue in front of the Kangaroo ride and Carousel / Merry-Go-Round Food Court.
o Final Check-In - 1:40 in front of the Sky Rocket by the tunnel.
In the event of a medical emergency or problem, go to the nearest First Aid Station and have a teacher paged. In the event of another problem or concern, call 412-339-0281 for an Avonworth teacher.
Represent Avonworth well and stay classy.
Remind101 Terms of Service: IMPORTANT! AS WITH ALL CONTRACTS, IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THE AGREEMENT BELOW AND AGREE TO IT FOR YOU. IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO READ AND AGREE TO THIS, YOU DON'T HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THIS SERVICE. ALWAYS GET AN ADULT'S PERMISSION BEFORE GOING ONLINE. |
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Bridges to STEM Careers
Students in grade 8 continue to work through the bridge project. Construction, testing, and problem-solving continues through May 28. The bridge exposition and test will be held on May 29.
Students can earn extra credit this week by submitting a song selection to our playlist.
Progress on the project can be viewed on our webpage, www.HaskinsSci8.info.
Progress on the project can be viewed on our webpage, www.HaskinsSci8.info.
Cross country
Cross country pre-season conditioning continues on:
Friday, May 16,
Monday, May 19, and
Wednesday, May 21
These practices are open to any
8th Grade student who is interested in joining the Boys & Girls
High School Cross Country team next school year. We will meet from 3:00
to 4:00 at the Track. Students should bring water & their running
shoes. If you have any questions, email Coach Smith jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Bump Up Night
May 29, 6:00-7:30
Students will get a brief overview
about transitioning to high school, receive their schedule for next year, and
find and see their classrooms.
Middle School Olympics
The
Middle School Olympics will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014.
Students are to sign-up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/viewform?authuser=0&hl=en&id=1c-aIKaBlisizMjFRe3nv2xZv-jT1OvdwWYxacQsbpB88
Students are to sign-up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/viewform?authuser=0&hl=en&id=1c-aIKaBlisizMjFRe3nv2xZv-jT1OvdwWYxacQsbpB88
Monday, May 12, 2014
Events and Dates
Friday,
May 16
[science]
Extra credit: Bridge Playlist by Friday (see directions on the timeline)
[Algebra]
Open Ended 11 & 12 Due
[event]
pancake breakfast
10:30am [event] videoconference Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame
Tuesday,
May 20
[Reading]
AR Due date Wed, 5/28
[registration]
8th Grade Commencement by May 26
8:30am [event]
Kennywood Field Trip
Wednesday,
May 21
8:20am [KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Thursday,
May 22
[Reading]
AR Due date Wed, 5/28
[KEYSTONE
EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Friday,
May 23
[Reading]
AR Due date Wed, 5/28
[registration]
8th Grade Commencement by May 26
[event]
MS Olympics
Monday,
May 26
[registration]
8th Grade Commencement (last day)
No
School - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday,
May 27
[Reading]
AR Due date Wed, 5/28
Wednesday,
May 28
[Reading]
AR Due Date
Thursday,
May 29
[Social
Studies] Fort Extra Credit DUE
[event]
Bridge Exposition and Testing
[event]
Bump Up Night
Monday,
June 2
[event]
AMS Awards Assembly
Wednesday,
June 4
Civics
Final Exam
7:00pm 8th Gr Commencement Auditorium (RSVP required)
Thursday,
June 5
Books
due: Civics
Friday,
June 6
Last
day of school for students!
Sunday, May 11, 2014
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