The annual Student Council
Semiformal will be held on Friday, March 14. Stay tuned for announcements
regarding theme and which charities will receive the proceeds from our
dance! All seventh and eighth graders are invited to attend!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Math News
Would you rather earn $25,000 for an entire
month or earn $1 the first day of a month, doubling it each day for a 30 day
month? Many students would take the first offer, but in our next unit in
Integrated Math I, we are learning about exponential relationships, where a
quantity grows larger or smaller at an increasing rate rather than a constant
rate. Exponential relationships are often encountered in such fields as
business and biology.
In Math 8 we are focusing on one of the oldest and most
important relationships in all of mathematics, the Pythagorean Theorem.
Students will use this relationship to compute distances between points on maps
and coordinate grids. After this unit, we will continue our work with triangles
and other shapes, extending our geometric thinking.
In order to help your child, ask for an explanation of the
ideas presented in the text. Discuss how what they are learning in math is
applied by people in some careers, such as carpenters, architects, and pilots.
Finally, encourage your child’s efforts in completing all homework assignments.
Look over homework, making sure that all questions are answered and explanations
are clear. Thank you for your assistance in making this a successful year.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
JA presentations teach important lessons on economics
Tuesday was JA Day in the middle
school. Students in the 8th grade were engaged in lessons
focused on ‘Economics for Success.’
The 8th grade team would like to thank all of the
presenters, many of whom were parents and relatives of Avonworth students.
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| Students in Mr. Haskins's classes learned about risk and the role insurance plays in personal finance. Thanks to Mr. Ronk, Mr. Colenbrander, and all of the parent volunteers! |
AMS grade 8 student receives recognition on airwaves
WESA reported on AMS Grade 8 student, Ethan Woodfill, president of the Do-Something Club. Read and listen to the radio report on the radio station's website.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Engineering Day for Middle School Students
Read more... Engineering Day for Middle School Students
Note: The Avonworth School District does not sponsor or sanction this program.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Student release form for English class
Students and parents are being asked to complete the student release form for Mrs. Hickman. Click here to download, print and complete the form.
Events and Dates
Friday, January 17
2nd Nine-weeks ends
Pancake Breakfast
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
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
Advisory on Thursday
Students are reminded that they need additional artifacts for their advisory meeting on Thursday.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
AMS to host Junior Achievement
JA Day is on Tues., Jan. 21, 2014. There as an error in the last newsletter for the date of the event.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
AMS Grade 8 PSSA Testing Dates and Times
The 8th grade team has begun to post the dates and times for PSSA testing this spring! To read more about PSSA testing in the 8th grade, please click here.
PSSA
Reminder:
Avoid scheduling doctor appointments,
vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation
in PSSA exams is a state requirement. Making
up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss
valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork
you miss. Of course, if students are genuinely ill, please stay at home and take
the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they
are healthy.
Events and Dates
Tuesday, January 14
[Science] F3 Quiz - Density
Wednesday, January 15
[Algebra & Pre-algebra] Math Tests
Thursday, January 16
[Event] Advisory
Friday, January 17
2nd Nine-weeks ends
Pancake Breakfast
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
Next science unit is now available online
The next science unit, properties of matter, is now available on the class website. Notes, assignments, and information are being added to the site daily.
The Great Plankton Race was held today! Read more about race here.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Changes to grading period calendar
As of Monday, 1/6/14 from the middle school office:
Because of the delays and Tues. cancellation, the marking
period will now end January 17, as opposed to January 15. The marking period
calendar for this quarter will be adjusted as below:
January 17 Last day of 2nd marking periodJanuary 20 Act 80 Day
January 24 Grades posted to Edline
Midterm Information for 8th Grade:
High School midterms will be administered January 13-15.
Core subject midterms will be administered January 13-14. Makeups will be held on January 15 (if needed January 16-17).
Elective midterms, including languages, to be administered between January 15-17 during their regularly scheduled classes.
Monday, January 6, 2014
School cancellation and delay due to inclement weather
From the Avonworth School District:
The Avonworth School District will be closed Tuesday, January 7.
There will also be a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 8.
The Avonworth School District will be closed Wed., Jan. 8.
The Avonworth School District will be closed Tuesday, January 7.
The Avonworth School District will be closed Wed., Jan. 8.
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