AMS Newsletter
November 28, 2025
DATES TO REMEMBER!!
· Thursday December 4th AHS Junior Class Auction
· Friday December 5th AMS Dance 5th & 6th 6pm-7:15pm and 7th & 8th 7:45pm-9pm
· Monday December 8th 1/2 Day – Lunch will be served
· Monday December 8th PTO Meeting At 7PM
· Tuesday December 9th AHS & AMS 7& 8 Grade Chorus Concert @ 7pm
· Thursday December 11th AHS & AMS 7&8 Grade Band Concert @ 7pm
NURSE’S MESSAGE:
SCHOOL MANDATED HEALTH SCREENINGS
School mandated screenings will take place starting in January through the end of the school year. If parents would like to opt out, they can send an email no later than January 1 to sarahlapointe@abingtonps.org.
The following screenings will be completed:
· Grade 5 vision, postural
· Grade 6 vision, hearing, postural
· Grade 7 height, weight, postural
· Grade 8 postural
· If your child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy, please provide the school nurse with the required emergency medication, a current allergy action plan, and a signed parental consent form.
· If your child has been diagnosed with asthma, please provide the necessary asthma medication, an updated asthma action plan, and a signed parental consent form.
· Additionally, please remember to submit a current physical examination form and an up-to-date immunization record for the school nurse’s files.
AHS Junior Class Auction- December 4, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS-
Abington Middle School needs a Parent Representative to serve on our School Council. The primary function of the council is to advise and assist the principal in the development of the School Improvement Plan, Student Handbook and Program of Studies. In addition, the council discusses and advises about school-based programs, initiatives, and events. The council consists of two parent representatives, two staff representatives, a community representative and school administration. Council meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month at 4:00 in the Abington Middle School conference room. If you are interested in serving on the School Council or have questions, please contact Mrs. Blanchard at colleenblanchard@abingtonps.org.
After School Clubs Schedule - PROMPT PICK-UP AT 3:25PM
Monday
Grs. 5 & 6 Lego Club – Mrs. Jacobs
Grs. 7& 8 Minecraft Club – Mrs. Graham
Wednesdays
Grs. 5 through 8 Chess Club – Mr. Perkins
Grs. 5 & 6 Minecraft Club – Mrs. Johnson
Grs. 5 & 6 STEAM Club – Mrs. Ryan
Thursdays
Grs. 5 & 6 Taylor Swift Club – Ms. Byrne
Grs. 5 & 6 Homework & Fun Club – Mrs. Duquette
Grs. 7 & 8 Newspaper Club – Ms. Regan
Voluntary Fundraiser For The Washington DC 8th Grade Trip:
GIFT IT FORWARD OPTION IS STILL AVAILABLE THRU 12/5/25!
With the LINK you can share with Family and Friends that may not be close by!
https://giftitforward.com/fundraising-code/ABINGTMA001
NURSE’S MESSAGE:
· If your child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy, please provide the school nurse with the required emergency medication, a current allergy action plan, and a signed parental consent form.
· If your child has been diagnosed with asthma, please provide the necessary asthma medication, an updated asthma action plan, and a signed parental consent form.
· Additionally, please remember to submit a current physical examination form and an up-to-date immunization record for the school nurse’s files.
NOTES FROM HOME
Parents must notify the school if your child is to be absent, tardy or dismissed. A written note must be submitted for each absence stating the date and reason for the absence. A note is also needed to dismiss your child from school or if your child will not be taking the bus home. Phone calls changing student dismissal plans can impact child safety. Thank you for cooperating with this important child safety issue.
AMS MUSIC NEWS-
Grades 5 and 6 Band Update!
We’re making music, and it’s not too late for Grade 5 and 6 students to join Band this year!
If your student would like to start an instrument, you can contact Goulet at 781-829-2282 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM) to set up a rental.
If you’d like help directly, email timleonelli@abingtonps.org.
Please be sure students bring their instruments and music folder to every music class—including half days! We need YOUR help and partnership, so students do not fall behind!!!
Weekly Music Class Schedule:
Monday: Bynre, Hyman, Pease, Samsel
Tuesday: Cummins, Collins
Wednesday: Brisson, Grady, Lodge, Riley
Thursday: Boudreau, Whitman
Friday: Duquette, Minnehan, Regan
SAVE THE DATE - Band and Chorus Concert Dates
Families, start penciling these dates into your calendars - These are fun events for the entire family! Please note that for Grades 7 and 8, Concert Attendance is part of their overall grade!
Winter Concerts (December 2025)
Tues, Dec 9th – AHS & 7/8 Chorus Concert @ 7pm
Thurs, Dec 11th – AHS & 7/8 Band Concert @ 7pm
Wed, Dec 17th – 5/6 Band Concert @ 7pm
Spring Concerts (May/June 2026)
Wed, May 6th – AHS & 7/8 Chorus Concert @ 7pm
Tues, May 19th – AHS & 7/8 Band Concert @ 7pm
Wed, June 3rd – 5/6 Band Concert @ 7pm
Reminder: Traffic Safety and Respecting Property
As students walk or ride your bikes home from school, we ask that they remember to follow all traffic laws and stay off private property. These rules help keep you safe and maintain good relationships with our community. The following will be share with AMS students in homeroom next week.
Important reminders:
Do not ride bikes on the track at Reilly Field. The track is for runners only. Bicycles can damage the surface of the track, which is used recreationally by townspeople and by our own APS sports teams
If you need to pass through Reilly Field, stay outside of the track fencing. Use the designated pathways around the perimeter.
Follow all traffic signals and crosswalk rules when traveling to and from school.
Respect private property by staying on public sidewalks and paths.
Thank you for being responsible members of our school community and helping to keep everyone safe!
IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION REQUEST
If you received a bus tag for your child, but do not plan for them to take the bus this year, please email transportation@abingtonps.org and let them know so that they can be removed from the bus roster. Please include your child's name and school (AMS) in your email. You can also contact 781-982-2170 and let the office know. Thank you.
DOOR 10 DROP OFF SAFETY PROCEDURES
When you drop off your students at Door 10 in the morning, please encourage your students to exit the vehicle onto the sidewalk side of the building for safety reasons.
FREE SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Breakfast & lunch remains free for all students. We are still asking that families submit Free and Reduced Lunch Applications for federal reimbursements and other financial considerations in the district.
STUDENTS SHOULD BRING EVERY DAY
Please have your student bring their charged laptop and a water bottle to school every day. (Plastic water bottles please - no glass bottles).