Students
are beginning the final phase of their Pittsburgh Project. Over the next
few weeks, students will create scripts for running routes that will feature
some important landmarks throughout the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding
neighborhoods (including a Ben Avon/Emsworth route for all of you local
runners!) Stay tuned to Stay Connected for information about how you can
learn about our city while getting some exercise!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Peanut Butter + Jam Slam
The 8th grade team is assisting DoSomething.Org’s Peanut Butter + Jam Slam. Donations will be accepted to Ms. Costantino’s room until April 14th. Donated peanut butter will be given to the North Borough’s Community Outreach food bank.
Congratulations Isabel Talarico!
The 8th grade team would like to congratulate Isabel Talarico for being a recipient of the 2014 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, from InCommunity’s Community Award for Service Excellence. We look forward to reading about your accomplishments in the magazine!
Congratulations Katie Carlson!
Congratulations to Kathie
Carlson, 8th grade student, for being selected as a Carson Scholar. Read more about this accomplishment on the school website. The 8th grade team is very proud of you!
Building Bridges to STEM Careers
Events for Experts in Bridge Design and Construction
May 8 and May 29
Avonworth Middle School, Pittsburgh, PA
As students in the 8th grade proceed through this project, we are seeking help from experts in the fields of engineering and design of bridges. This is the third year for the bridge building and design exposition at Avonworth Middle School! Interested experts can RSVP for our events by emailing Doug Haskins, Grade 8 science teacher.
Pay It Forward Volunteer Symposium
Just a reminder, the Pay It
Forward Volunteer Symposium will be held on Friday April 25 from 1200-130 PM.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about local organizations who rely on
the hard work of volunteers is welcome to attend! Opportunities to become
a volunteer with organizations such as the North Boros Community Food Bank,
Animal Friends, Riding for the Handicapped and many others will be highlighted,
so save the date!
Also note that the student group hosting the Food
Bank is having a food drive in advance of the symposium so please send in
non-perishable food products or bring one along when you come to the symposium!
https://sites.google.com/site/amsvolunteers/
Also note that the student group hosting the Food
Bank is having a food drive in advance of the symposium so please send in
non-perishable food products or bring one along when you come to the symposium!https://sites.google.com/site/amsvolunteers/
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Events and Dates
Friday, April 4
[Pre-Algebra] Study Island Post Test Due by Friday 4/4 at 3:00.
[Algebra] Open Ended 1 Due
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Monday, April 7
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Tuesday, April 8
[Event] Musical Assembly
{ rally schedule }
Wednesday, April 9
normal schedule
Thursday, April 10
[event] High School Counselor Visit - Mr. Smith's Classes
{ normal schedule }
Friday, April 11
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
[Algebra] Open Ended 2 & 3 Due
{ normal schedule }
Thursday, April 17
[Algebra] Open Ended 4 Due
9:50amVideoconference Pro Football Hall of Fame
11:59amSenator Visit, Honorable Matt Smith
Friday, April 18
No School - Spring Vacation
Monday, April 21
School back in session
Tuesday, April 22
[event] Inventionland Field Trip (GATE)
Thursday, April 24
[Event] National Pay It Forward Day
Friday, April 25
[Algebra] Open Ended 5 & 6 Due
11:59amPay It Forward - Volunteer Symposium
Monday, April 28
9:53am [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Tuesday, April 29
9:53am[PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Thursday, May 1
[Reading] AR midterm progress check
Friday, May 2
[Algebra] Open Ended 7 & 8 Due
Monday, May 5
[Algebra] Study Island Keystone Review (12 assignments) due
Wednesday, May 7
2-HOUR Delay Teacher In-service
Thursday, May 8
[Algebra] Open Ended 9 & 10 Due
[event] Bridge Engineers Visit AMS
Friday, May 9
[Event] History Center Field Trip & Strip District Tour
Saturday, May 10
[event] ASD School Picnic Kennywood Park
Thursday, May 15
[event] BAAHA presentations
Friday, May 16
[Algebra] Open Ended 11 & 12 Due
10:30am[event] videoconference Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame
Tuesday, May 20
Kennywood Field Trip
Wednesday, May 21
8:20am[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Thursday, May 22
8:20am[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Friday, May 23
[event] MS Olympics
Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, May 28
[Reading] AR Due Date
Thursday, May 29
[event] Bridge Exposition and Testing
Friday, June 6
Last day of school for students!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
This week...
PSSA Testing Conitnues...
Monday - Math PSSA Test
Tuesday - Reading PSSA Test
Wednesday - normal schedule
Thursday - Writing PSSA Test
Friday - Writing PSSA Test
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Congratulations Ethan Woodfill!
The 8th Grade Team would like to congratulate Ethan Woodfill for being honored with The President's Volunteer Service Award. Read more about this accomplishment on the school district website.
In honor of Ethan’s accomplishment, the 8th grade team will be collecting jars of peanut butter for DoSomething.Org’s Peanut Butter + Jam Slam. Donations will be accepted to Ms. Costantino’s room until April 14th. Donated peanut butter will be given to the North Borough’s Community Outreach food bank.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Events and Dates
Friday, March 28
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Monday, March 31
[science] Pds F & G Controlled Experiment assignment due
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Tuesday, April 1
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, April 2
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
Thursday, April 3
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 4
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Monday, April 7
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Wednesday, April 9
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Thursday, April 10
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
Friday, April 11
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
Thursday, April 17
9:50amVideoconference Pro Football Hall of Fame
11:59amSenator Visit, Honorable Matt Smith
Friday, April 18
No School - Spring Vacation
Monday, April 21
School back in session
Thursday, April 24
[Event] National Pay It Forward Day
Friday, April 25
11:59amPay It Forward - Volunteer Symposium
Monday, April 28
9:53am [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Tuesday, April 29
9:53am[PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Wednesday, May 7
2-HOUR Delay Teacher In-service
Friday, May 9
[Event] History Center Field Trip & Strip District Tour
Saturday, May 10
[event] ASD School Picnic Kennywood Park
Tuesday, May 13 - May 14
[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 20
Kennywood Field Trip
Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 6
Sunday, March 23, 2014
PSSA Testing this week!
Students in the 8th grade will be taking PSSA tests this week.
Tuesday
Wednesday &
Friday
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Freshman Scheduling Information
Dear Students/Parents/Guardians,
As we get closer to the end of the 2013-2014 school year, it
is time to begin to think about the transition from middle school to high
school. This letter is meant to give you
a clear understanding of the scheduling process.
Week of March 24th:
Mr. Pellicano will be in one of the 8th
grade classrooms to have a general discussion in regards to this transition.
After Third 9
Weeks: The 8th grade
teachers will make recommendations for placement in academic or honors courses.
* You will receive notification of
the teacher recommendations at that time.
* We realize that students could
perform far better or worse during the final grading period and this could
affect the recommendation.
Week of April
7th : Mr. Como, high
school guidance counselor, will spend a day in one of the 8th grade classes
to continue the transition discussion. Topics
will include credits required for graduation and elective courses and the
overall scheduling process.
May 29th :
“Bump Up Night” will be held for all 8th
grade students and their families. It
will be held from 6:00-7:30 this evening.
Students will be given a tentative schedule for 9th grade and
have a chance to walk through the high school building. Future meetings can be
set up with the high school counselors should there be any additional
questions.
Sincerely,
Aaron Pellicano
Middle School Counselor
Events and dates
Friday, March 21
No School
Tuesday, March 25
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, March 26
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Friday, March 28
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Monday, March 31
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Tuesday, April 1
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, April 2
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
Thursday, April 3
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 4
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Monday, April 7
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Tuesday, April 8
[Event] Musical Assembly
Wednesday, April 9
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 11
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
Thursday, April 17
11:59amSenator Visit, Honorable Matt Smith
Friday, April 18
No School - Spring Vacation
Monday, April 21
School back in session
Thursday, April 24
[Event] National Pay It Forward Day
Friday, April 25
11:59amPay It Forward - Volunteer Symposium
Monday, April 28
9:53am [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Tuesday, April 29
9:53am[PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Wednesday, May 7
2-HOUR Delay Teacher In-service
Friday, May 9
[Event] History Center Field Trip & Strip District Tour
Monday, May 12
[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 13
[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 20
Kennywood Field Trip
Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 6
Last day of school for students!
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