Literacy Education in Math Class

The 8^th grade would like to thank Mr. Grandovic of Northwest Savings Bank in Sewickley for presenting to the pre-algebra students about banking on May 13^th.  Mr. Grandovic spoke about the importance of financial literacy, focusing on fiscal responsibility and the four things you can do with money: EARN, SPEND, SHARE, and GROW, specially speaking about fiscal responsibility.  This is Mr. Grandovic’s second year presenting on this important subject to our students as a conclusion to our financial literacy unit. 

Keystone Exams

Tomorrow & Thursday students in IM1 take the Keystone Algebra test in periods A-D. Read more here: http://amsgrade8.blogspot.com/2014/05/keystone-algebra-i-exam.html

Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday during Keystone Exams in grade 8.

Honors English 9

Students in Honors English will meet with their instructor, Mrs. Barkovich, during the week of June 2 to receive summer reading assignments. The meeting date will be confirmed and released next week!

This week...

Tomorrow: Kennywood Field Trip! Bring money or bagged lunch! http://amsgrade8.blogspot.com/2014/05/kennywood-field-trip_14.html   

Wed & Thu: Algebra Keystones  

Fri: MS Olympics

Middle School Olympics Friday

Friday is the Middle School Olympics!  
Be sure to bring sunscreen and water! 
Dress for the weather!

Grade 8 Commencemet

You're invited! 8th Grade Commencement June 4 at 7PM. RSVP by May 26. Read more: http://www.edline.net/pages/Avonworth_Middle_School/Team_Teaching/8th_Grade_Ceremony_Registratio 

Keystone Algebra I Exam

8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra will be testing periods a-d on Wednesday and Thursday.  Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and to eat breakfast, too!  For more information on the Keystone exams, go to http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx

AMS Parent Network Pancake Breakfast tomorrow

The Parent Network is sponsoring a pancake breakfast tomorrow! The cost is $3 & includes a drink, pancakes and many delicious toppings.

8th Grade Commencement Registration now Open

The registration for 8th Grade Commencement is now available online. Click here or complete the form below. If you have difficultly completing the submission form, please email Mrs. Donovan or call the office, 412-366-9650.

Kennywood Field Trip

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

~Field Trip Guidelines ~ ·        School district policies including the dress code apply to students on the trip.Read more... ·         Bring money for lunch or pack a lunch. ·         Wear sunscreen if we have a sunny day. ·         Important alerts and information will be sent to students through Remind 101. Be   sure you are signed up.       Text  @amsgrade8 to (412) 203-8844 ·         Don’t be a lone wolf!  Stay with your Avonworth group! ·         Check-In With Your Chaperone: o   1st Check-In - 11:30 – 11:45 Meet at the George Washington statue in front of the Kangaroo ride and Carousel / Merry-Go-Round Food Court. o   Final Check-In - 1:40 in front of the Sky Rocket by the tunnel. In the event of a medical emergency or problem, go to the nearest First Aid Station and have a teacher paged. In the event of another problem or concern, call 412-339-0281 for an Avonworth teacher. Represent Avonworth well and stay classy. Remind101 Terms of Service: IMPORTANT! AS WITH ALL CONTRACTS, IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THE AGREEMENT BELOW AND AGREE TO IT FOR YOU. IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO READ AND AGREE TO THIS, YOU DON'T HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THIS SERVICE. ALWAYS GET AN ADULT'S PERMISSION BEFORE GOING ONLINE.

Bridges to STEM Careers

                

Students in grade 8 continue to work through the bridge project. Construction, testing, and problem-solving continues through May 28. The bridge exposition and test will be held on May 29. 

Students can earn extra credit this week by submitting a song selection to our playlist.

Progress on the project can be viewed on our webpage, www.HaskinsSci8.info.

Cross country

Cross country pre-season conditioning continues on:

Friday, May 16,

Monday, May 19, and

Wednesday, May 21

These practices are open to any 8^th Grade student who is interested in joining the Boys & Girls High School Cross Country team next school year.  We will meet from 3:00 to 4:00 at the Track.  Students should bring water & their running shoes.  If you have any questions, email Coach Smith jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us

Bump Up Night

May 29, 6:00-7:30

Students will get a brief overview about transitioning to high school, receive their schedule for next year, and find and see their classrooms.

Read more from the Avonworth SD website.