Thursday, May 12, 2016
Pancake Breakfast Tomorrow
Parent Network will be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast this Friday, 5/13/16, that includes great toppings and a drink for $3.
Restaurant Choice for Friday's Field Trip
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
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Peppis
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Chicken Latino
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Primanti Brothers
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Bella Notte
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Sunseris
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Cafe Raymond
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Gaucho
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Sushi Kim
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Wholey's
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Pamelas
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Grade 8 Commencement
Parents and students should have received an invite for the 8th grade commencement.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Cross Country Pre-Season Workouts Continue
Pre-season Cross Country
workouts continue next week on Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18 from 3:00
to 4:00. Any parents of student-athletes should attend an informational
meeting at 4:00 in the Middle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, May 18. All
8th grade boys & girls are welcome to attend (no previous running
experience necessary).
If you have any
questions, email Coach Smith at jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us
AR due soon!
AR Points are due May 25!
Parents, you can check
your child's reading progress! Click on the link below and login with
your child's login information.
https://hosted321.renlearn.com/24471/HomeConnect/
Notice from the Library - End of the Year
1. The final
day for students to check out books will be May 20th. No new check outs will
take place after this time.
2. All materials are due back to the library by the end of the day on May 31st. If you need materials longer than that please let Mrs. Hickman know.
3. If any students are interested in
helping to close up the library, please see Mrs. Hickman.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Important Dates and Events
Thursday, May 12
AR POINTS DUE MAY 25 - NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM
[Field Trip] Nicky's Family - South Side Works Cinema
Friday, May 13
[Event] Pancake Breakfast
10:30am [Event] Holocaust Survivor Assembly
Tuesday, May 17
Keystone Exams
Thursday, May 19
Keystone Exams
6:00pm [SCHEDULING] BUMP UP NIGHT
Friday, May 20
History Center Field Trip
Tuesday, May 24
[Field Trip] Kennywood Field Trip
Wednesday, May 25
Reading AR due
Thursday, May 26
[Event] AMS 8 Bridge Exposition
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day - School Closed
Wednesday, June 1
7:00pm [Event] Grade 8 Commencement
Friday, June 3
Fourth Grading Period Ends
Last Day for Students
Student-led Conferences
Student-led conferences are now being conducted... be sure that you have set a date and time with your adviser.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Experts visit Grade 8 for Bridge Design Day
Today, students in the 8th grade received expert
advice on their bridge building projects from engineers who specialize in bridge
construction and design. Avonworth Middle School welcomed
engineers from the Michael Baker International and PennDot District 11. Students are working on a
project in science class that requires them to design a sturdy yet cost
effective bridge. Students will build their structures out of plastic drinking
straws, hot glue, and fishing line. Progress on the project can be viewed on
our webpage,www.HaskinsSci8.info.
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| Mr. Allen Peng, engineer PennDot District 11 |
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| Mr. Paul Maynisha, engineer PennDot District 11 |
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| Mr. Greg Cerminara, engineer Michael Baker International |
School Maker Faire
First
Annual School Maker Faire
Avonworth
School District
5/10/16 - 5:30-8:30PM
MS/HS Library
5/10/16 - 5:30-8:30PM
MS/HS Library
8th Grade Waterwheel Projects to be Displayed
Fall Boys & Girls High School Cross Country
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:
Tuesday, May 10
Friday, May 13
Friday, May 13
Tuesday, May 17
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 such as soccer, football, cheerleading, or volleyball 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 Flag Pole near the Middle School Cafeteria. Students should bring
water & their running shoes. If you have any questions, email Coach
Smith at jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Tomorrow is the last pre-order day for the yearbook!
The last day to pre-order a yearbook is tomorrow! A limited number of yearbooks will be printed, so be sure to get your order placed! The yearbook will be delivered the week of May 23.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Maker Help Wanted - Aquaculture Project
MAKER HELP
WANTED
Are you interested in problem-solving, creating/designing,
making/building? Are you an animal lover?
Then join us after school on Thursday, May 5 as we begin to construct the aquaponics installation.
See Mr. Haskins if you have any questions. We will meet until 4:30 PM in the "construction area."
Then join us after school on Thursday, May 5 as we begin to construct the aquaponics installation.
See Mr. Haskins if you have any questions. We will meet until 4:30 PM in the "construction area."
American Legion Award due Monday
Resumes are due to Mr.
Smith by Monday, May 2. Click here for details.
Student-led Conferences in May
In order to close our 8th grade advisory program and to have time to reflect on middle school academically, each 8th grade student will be preparing to lead a parent-student-teacher conference. Our 8th grade advisory program has been reflecting on student work, progress, and goal setting while meeting bi-monthly throughout the school year. Each parent and student will have a student-led conference in May after school.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Junior Achievement Day
The 8th
grade team would like to thank all of the parent presenters during the
Avonworth Middle School Junior Achievement day. The presentations on careers,
finance, and economy were presented in grades 6 through 8 on Wednesday 4/27/16.
Women and Girls Foundation 2016 GirlGov
The Women and Girls Foundation is still
accepting applications for our 2016 GirlGov yearlong program and we need help spreading
the word to young girls entering 9th grade in the Fall of 2016.
The Women and Girls Foundation’s Seventh
Annual GirlGov program will kick off this summer with a trip to Harrisburg June 12th through June 16th. GirlGov is designed to provide local
girls with the opportunity to learn firsthand about government, civics, advocacy,
philanthropy, community involvement, youth organizing, women’s history, and
leadership. Participants will shadow a state legislator for the day and
learn about current public policy issues impacting women’s and girls’ lives in
our region. Transportation, overnight accommodations, and meals are
included; there is NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE. This year’s program also includes
GirlGov meetings from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM on the second Thursday of
every month. Transportation to and from GirlGov meetings is the
participant’s responsibility.
The program is open to all girls entering 9th to
12th grade in the Fall of 2016 who live in Allegheny, Fayette,
Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Past GirlGov participants
are welcome to apply.
This year’s program
promises to be our biggest and best yet! Participants will have opportunities
to:
· Shadow a state legislator for a day at the
Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg
· Learn about philanthropy and grant-making, and
award $10,000 to local girl-led projects
· Explore nonprofit and government career
options
· Discuss issues affecting women and girls with
key decision makers
· Meet and hear from accomplished women working
in and with government
· Become (more) involved in community civics
· Most of all – have fun!
APPLY HERE: https://wgfpa.wufoo.com/forms/mv4qah904z1w29/
The application deadline
is this Friday, April 29th. If you need a deadline extension, please
contact blayre@wgfpa.org.
Avonworth School District does not sponsor the activities of GirlGov.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Kailey S. and Abigail A.,
winners of the yearbook cover contest! Kailey and Abby received the highest
number of votes for their artwork. The combined ideas will be printed on the
the cover of the yearbook! They both will receive a free yearbook!
Yearbook Sales continue through May 6
A yearbook order form and payment are due to the office by May 6, 2016. A limited number of yearbooks will be printed, so be sure to get your order placed! The yearbook will be delivered the week of May 23.
Monday, April 25, 2016
May & June Calendar Update
Monday, May 2
American Legion Award
Resume due to Mr. Smith by Monday
Make Up PSSA Testing
Tuesday, May 3
Make Up PSSA Testing
Wednesday, May 4
Make Up PSSA Testing
2 hour delay
Thursday, May 5
Make Up PSSA Testing
[Event] Bridge Engineers Visit AMS 8
Friday, May 6
Make Up PSSA Testing
AR POINTS DUE MAY 25
- NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM
[Civics] Layered
Curriculum Unit Test
[Event] BAAHA
Presentations
YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE!
Tuesday, May 10
12:25pm [Event]
Holocaust Activity
Wednesday, May 11
AR POINTS DUE MAY 25 - NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM
Thursday, May 12
[Field Trip] Nicky's Family - South Side Works
Cinema
Friday, May 13
10:00am [Event]
Holocaust Survivor
Tuesday, May 17
Keystone Exams
Thursday, May 19
Keystone Exams
6:00pm [SCHEDULING]
BUMP UP NIGHT
Friday, May 20
History Center Field
Trip
Tuesday, May 24
[Field Trip]
Kennywood Field Trip
Thursday, May 26
[Event] AMS 8 Bridge
Exposition
Friday, May 27
[Event] Middle School
Olympics
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day - School
Closed
Wednesday, June 1
[Event] Grade 8
Commencement
Friday, June 3
Fourth Grading Period
Ends
Last Day for Students
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