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Following the Jewish Film Forum's screening of "Nicky's Family" at the Southside Works Cinema, 8th grade students toured the historic Strip District in downtown Pittsburgh. Students selected a restaurant for lunch from a variety of cuisines including Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, and Latin food. Students could also choose from other famous Pittsburgh restaurants such as Pamela's, Wholey's, and Primanti Brothers.   |
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Nicky's Family Field Trip
Kennywood Field Trip
May 19, 2015 (updated 5/18/15)
Field Trip Guidelines - 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. Be sure you are signed up. Text @amsgrade8 to 81010 - Don’t be a lone wolf! Stay with your Avonworth group!
Check-In With Your Chaperone
1st Check-In - 11:30 – 11:45 Meet at the George Washington statue in front of the Kangaroo near the Carousel and Johnny Rockets.
Final Check-In - 1:40 in front of the Sky Rocket by the tunnel.
Complete the math/science assignment:
There is an assignment for you to complete. A paper copy will be given to you before departing on the trip. It is also available on Google Drive. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdlR-845-zcgryVRE-R_I6S8OyxWJoh1MAyp4151vSE/edit?usp=sharing Emergencies in the park
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 412-339-0477 to reach an Avonworth teacher.
Represent Avonworth well and stay classy.
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End of the School Year Information
Check out the AMS Grade 8 Blog to review the end of the school year information.
This blog post will be updated regularly.
8th Grade Commencement
Parents and students should have received an invite for the 8th grade commencement.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Holocaust Survivor Visits AMS 8
On Wednesday, students heard the life story of Sam Weinreb. He is a holocaust survivor who escaped Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Poland in 1944. He explained how he became the only survivor from his immediate family due to the persecution of Jews in Eastern Europe. At the time of German occupation of his native Czechoslovakia, Mr. Weinreb was the same age or younger than the 8th grade students in the audience.
Avonworth Middle School was Mr. Weinreb's last Pittsburgh speaking engagement as he moves to Boston to live with his daughter. This activity was part of the various events held to help connect Grade 8 students to World War II and the Diary of Anne Frank which is being read in reading class. Special thanks to Mr. Weinreb, JFilm, Mr. Smith, and Mrs.Galecki for organizing the assembly for our 8th grade students.
Keystone Exams Next Week
The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exams in May.
May 20 & 21 (Periods A through D)
Each of the 2 modules have 23 multiple choice questions and 4 constructive response questions. Students may use a graphing or scientific calculators on this test. For more information on the Keystone Exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us.
Join Boys & Girls High School Cross Country Team Next School Year
Any 8th Grade student who is interested in joining the Boys & Girls High School Cross Country team next school year can attend pre-season conditioning after school on the following dates:
Monday, May 18
Thursday, May 21
Tuesday, May 26
No previous running experience is necessary. All ability and interest levels are welcome to give this sport a try. Everyone makes the high school team. There are no try-outs. There are no cuts. And, athletes are permitted to participate in another Fall Sport during the Cross Country season. Members of last year's high school team will be on hand to help the new runners learn about proper stretching techniques, running form, safety precautions and answer any questions that you might have about the sport.
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 at jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Yearbook Order Forms
AMS 2014-15 Yearbook Orders
due by Monday, 5/18/15!
$16 (checks made out to Avonworth Middle School)
Forms are available in period A or in the middle school office
Return payment and form to your Period A teacher.
Monday, May 11, 2015
May & June Calendar with Updates!
Thursday, May 14
[Event] BAAHA Presentation
Friday, May 15
[Reading] Due Fri 5/15. Read Anne Frank Act 1
and complete packet.
Library Closed
Monday, May 18
[Reading] Read your AR book tonight. AR due
date: 5/26. No extensions 4th term.
Yearbook Order Forms Due Read more...
Tuesday, May 19
[Science] Kennywood Assignment
[Event] Kennywood Field Trip Read more…
[Lunch] Lunch to be eaten at Kennywood Park
Wednesday, May 20
[Science] Kennywood Assignment
[MATH KEYSTONES] IM1 students Read more…
Thursday, May 21
[MATH KEYSTONES] IM1 students Read more…
Friday, May 22
MS Olympics
Monday, May 25
[Reading] Read your AR book tonight. AR due
date: 5/26. No extensions 4th term.
No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26
[Reading] AR due date. No extensions 4th term.
Thursday, May 28
6:00pm [Event]
Bump-up Night Read more…
Friday, May 29
[SCIENCE] Bridge Exposition Read more…
9:45am [EVENT] Bridge Expo / Engineers Visit
Monday, June 1
8:30am AMS
Awards Assembly
Wednesday, June 3
7:00pm AMS
Commencement Read more…
Friday, June 5
Last Day of School
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