Strip District Field Trip - Choose a buddy and a restaurant

Strip District restaurant choices to be made starting 4/27/17! Ends 4/28/17!

Each student pair must sign up for a restaurant while attending the Strip District field trip. Please note that you are not guaranteed your first, second or third choices!  Also, you must choose a travel buddy before selecting your restaurant choices! Only pairs will be grouped together! 

Students will get their first choice unless there are more than 12 students (six pairs) requesting that restaurant. If more than 12 students (six pairs) are wanting the same first choice, a lottery will be conducted to fill the twelve slots. Students who do not get their first choice will then be placed in their second choice as long as that restaurant is not also filled. 

Deluca's (American/Diner)	http://www.delucasdiner.com/
Peppis (Hoagies)	http://peppisubs.com/
Chicken Latino (Peruvian)	http://chickenlatino.net/
Primanti Bros (Sandwiches)	https://www.primantibros.com/
Bella Notte (Pizza)	http://www.bellanottepgh.com/
Sunseris (Pizza/Italian)	http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunseri-jimmy-and-nino-pittsburgh
Kelly O's (American/Diner)	http://www.kellyos.com/
Sushi Kim (Sushi/Korean)	http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-kim-restaurant-pittsburgh
Wholey's (Sandwiches)	http://wholey.com/kitchen-menu/
Pamela's (Breakfast)	http://www.pamelasdiner.com/
Casa Reyna (Mexican)	http://www.reynafoods.com/content/casa-reyna

Form will be available starting Thursday morning!

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.

Restaurant Choice for Friday's Field Trip

Strip District Restaurant Choices to be made 5/17/16!

Each student must sign up for a restaurant while attending the Strip District field trip. Please note that you are not guaranteed your first, second or third choices!  Also, you must choose a travel buddy before selecting your restaurant choices! Only pairs will be grouped together! 

Students will get their first choice unless there are more than 12 students (six pairs) requesting that restaurant. If more than 12 students (six pairs) are wanting the same first choice, a lottery will be conducted to fill the twelve slots. Students who do not get their first choice will then be placed in their second choice as long as that restaurant is not also filled. 

Delucas	http://www.delucasdiner.com/
Peppis	http://peppisubs.com/
Chicken Latino	http://chickenlatino.net/
Primanti Brothers	https://www.primantibros.com/
Bella Notte	http://www.bellanottepgh.com/
Sunseris	http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunseri-jimmy-and-nino-pittsburgh
Cafe Raymond	http://www.caferaymond.com/
Gaucho	http://eatgaucho.com/
Sushi Kim	http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-kim-restaurant-pittsburgh
Wholey's	http://wholey.com/kitchen-menu/
Pamelas	http://www.pamelasdiner.com/

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.

Strip District Tour & Lunch

On May 12, the eighth grade will see the documentary Nicky's Family in the South Side Works theater and then have lunch in the Strip District.  Each student must sign up for a restaurant for our Strip District lunch. Please note that students' choices are not guaranteed. If a student selects the same restaurant for all four choices below, they may be placed in another restaurant.

Students will get their first choice unless there are more than twelve students requesting that restaurant. If more than twelve students request the same first choice, a lottery will be conducted to fill the twelve slots. Students who do not get their first choice will then be placed in their second choice as long as that restaurant is not also filled.

If you have any questions, please contact Doug Haskins or Jason Smith. 

Sign ups will begin Thursday, April 30 in science class. 

Restaurants:

• Primanti Brothers
• Pamelas
• Delucas
• Sushi Kim
• Bella Notte
• Pho Van
• Cafe on the Strip
• Mixsters
• Chicken Latino
• Little Bangkok
• Casa Reyna Taco Shop
• Carhops
• Sunseris
• Wholeys
• Peppis

Field Trip to History Center and Strip District

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

Field Trip to Strip District - TOMORROW

Field trip TOMORROW to the Heinz History Center and Strip District. Remember to bring money for lunch. Read more: http://amsgrade8.blogspot.com/2014/04/heinz-pittsburgh-regional-history.html

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.

Spring field trip forms are due!

Spring field trip forms are due! Read more: http://www.edline.net/files/_xGIPx_/3ae779a926bb01fe3745a49013852ec4/2014_field_trip_full_packet.pdf  Return the forms and payment to Mr. Smith Field Trip Dates: 3/4 or 3/6 Allegheny County Courthouse 5/9 Heinz History Center & Strip District 5/20 Kennywood

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.