Veterans Day Field Trip

On Tuesday, November 8, thirty-three 8th grade students spent the day with local veterans at the Heinz History Center.  The WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans shared their personal stories, brought in artifacts, and answered students' questions.  The heroic actions of these men and women were an inspiration to students and teachers.  Thank you to all veterans for your service to our nation.

Strip District Field Trip - Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the Strip District field trip. Students will be visiting the Heinz History Center and having lunch at restaurants in the Strip District. Students should bring a packed lunch or money for the field trip. School district policies including the dress code apply to students on the trip.

Spring Field Trip Forms Due

The 8^th grade team has several field trips planned for the spring. Click below to download the forms and letters.

Print, complete and return the permission slip & payment. 

Friday & Tuesday Field Trips

Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center - Friday, May 8 

We will leave the middle school at 8:15 AM on May 8 to visit the History Center.  The entrance fee for students at the History Center is $6. As part of the students visit to the Heinz History Center, they will tour the newly opened exhibit, "We Can Do It! WWII" which examines Western Pennsylvania's Impact on World War II.  Through a special partnership with the museum's Education department, in addition to touring the exhibit, students will participate in a small group Q&A with guest speakers who are experts on the topic of WWII.  These guests will include military veterans, teachers, factory workers, and other first-hand witnesses to the events of World War II.

Nicky’s Family – JFilms Presentation and Strip District - Tuesday, May 12 

The 8th grade will also visit the South Side Works Cinema to see the documentary Nicky’s Family, a true story about a British man who helped organize the rescue of almost 700 Jewish children out of Austria in the days leading up to World War II.  This powerful film tells the story of Sir Nicholas Winton, the children he rescued, and the generations that were impacted by his humble and heroic gesture.  This documentary connects with the World War II and Anne Frank unit studies in reading class. On the day of their field trip, students will depart Avonworth Middle School at 8:30 AM and return to school at approximately 2:30 PM.  After their visit to the cinema, students will separate into small groups led by one of the teachers to experience lunchtime in the historical Strip District.    Student will also complete a scavenger hunt.  Please remind your child to take money to school for their lunch purchases on May 12.

Field Trip to History Center and Strip District

Students had a great time at the Heinz History Center and the Strip District today!

Jeet jet? Strip District lunch choices!

Primanti Bros.

Choose your restaurant in the Strip!  All choices must be made by Thursday at 8:00 PM. To review what's for lunch, click on the links below!

    Café on the Strip

    Carhops

    Deluca's

    Pamela's

    Peppi's

    Primanti's

    Sunseri's

    Wholey's

    Bella Notte

    Little Bangkok

    Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center and Strip District Field Trip

We will leave the middle school at 8:15 AM on May 9 to visit the History Center located in the Strip District. After their visit to the History Center, students will separate into small groups led by one of the teachers to experience lunchtime in the historical Strip District. Student will also complete a  scavenger hunt. Please remind your child to take money to school for their lunch purchases on May 9.

Students will return to Avonworth Middle School by2:00 PM and will take their regular buses

home. 

If you would like to attend the field trip as a chaperone, please contact Jason Smith, jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us. Per Avonworth policy, you must have the appropriate criminal clearances to attend the field trip.

Reminder: Field trip forms due

Spring field trip information

The 8^th grade team has several field trips planned for the spring. Click below to download the forms and letters.

Read more about the field trips. 

Print, complete and return the permission slip. 

Spring field trip information

The 8^th grade team has several field trips planned for the spring. Click below to download the forms and letters.

Read more about the field trips. 

Print, complete and return the permission slip. 

Veterans Day Experience Field Trip

Following the positive feedback from last month’s Flag Retirement Ceremony, the 8^th grade class will again have the opportunity to share a unique experience with local veterans.  In honor of Veterans Day, we have partnered with the Heinz History Center to offer a “Veterans Day Experience Field Trip” on Friday, November 8.

On this date, 8^th Grade students will have the opportunity to tour an exhibit at the Heinz History Center with a veteran, hear personal stories and reflections of their service, eat lunch with a veteran, examine rare primary sources from each veteran, and take part in a round-table discussion with veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War in Iraq.

Students will depart from the Middle School at 8:30 a.m. and return by 2:00 p.m.  Since students who attend this field trip will be missing classes, they are responsible for seeing their teachers in advance to make sure that they can make up the work.  The cost of the Veterans Day Field Trip Experience is $8.00 per student.  Space is limited for this field trip.  Students who are interested in attending this field trip should sign up in Mr. Smith’s classroom by October 4.  If you have any questions about the field trip, contact Mr. Smith at jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us