AMS Newsletter
February 13, 2026
HAVE A NICE WINTER BREAK!!!!
FEBRUARY 14-22
· FEBRUARY 23 – SCHOOL RE-OPENS
· March 13- Grades Close
· March 20 – Report Cards Available on Aspen
Report Card Update:
Due to the two snow days on January 26 and January 27, the close of the current report card term has been adjusted. Report card grades will now close on March 13, and report cards will be available on Aspen to families on March 20.
8th GRADERS WE NEED YOUR PICTURES!!!
FROM PRESCHOOL - PRESENT
PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO:
BY 3/19/26
Grade 5&6 iReady Reports Are Available In Aspen
i-Ready Diagnostic Family Report Information
An i-Ready Diagnostic family report for both Reading and Math will be posted in the Aspen Parent Portal as PDF files after each testing window (fall, winter, spring). Click here for information about the reports. The newest reports have just been posted. Below are directions for accessing your student’s reports:
1. Visit the Abington Public Schools website: www.abingtonps.org
2. Select ‘Aspen Staff and Parent Portal’ under ‘Technology Resources’ at the top of the page or click here.
3. Use your Parent Portal credentials to log-in
4. Make sure the ‘Pages’ tab is selected at the top left of the screen after you are logged in.
5. Find the Reading and Math i-Ready PDF files in the Published Reports section on the bottom right of the screen.
6. Consider downloading and saving or printing a copy of your child’s reports.
Questions about your child’s results may be directed to their classroom teacher. Questions about i-Ready testing in general may be directed to the school administration.
Snow/School Closures or Delays
School closures and delays are announced via an automated phone call and text to whatever primary number has been provided by families to the schools in our Aspen Parent Portal. Changes to family contact information may be made in the Aspen Parent Portal (Click here for directions). The announcement of a school delay or cancelation will also be widely published on our website and major local media outlets.
Substitute Paraprofessionals and Substitute Teachers Needed:
Abington Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions district-wide:
Substitute Paraprofessionals and Substitute Teachers at all schools (PreK-12)
Please send your letter of interest to Danielle Gaylor at daniellegaylor@abingtonps.org and click here for more information.
8th Grade Washington DC Trip Updates-
How to Make a Washington DC Trip Payment:
Passengers (parents/students) can log in at any time to make a payment with the email address used to register for the trip.
Sign in to wetravel.com and pay your balance there. Click on "My Trips". Then click on "Manage Booking"
Then click on "Make a payment" on the right or left side of the screen.
A pop-up appears where you can pay your next or all the remaining installments.
Select a saved payment method or enter a new one and click "Confirm Payment"
If you have forgotten your password, you can click on the reset password button.
Payment Schedule-
1st payment, due Nov 15th ($250.00)
2nd payment, due Jan 15th ($250.00)
3rd payment, due Mar 15th ($250.00)
Final payment, due Apr 15th ($195.00) – If you have a credit from the Mickman Wreath Sales that will be reflected in your last payment.
Please click on the link if you would like additional information on the trip - https://5il.co/3qy9k
If NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN PAID; but your student has registered and DOES NOT want to attend the Washington DC trip please email colleenblanchard@abingtonps.org .
AMS Drama Club Update
AMS Drama Club Schedule Reminder
Parents and Guardians – please check the AMS Drama Club “Rooms” often for the schedule for your student(s). Mr. Leonelli will have the schedule posted by the end of the day on Friday for the following week and will send a reminder on Sunday evening. Please reach out if you have any issues with accessing this app to Mr. Leonelli at timleonelli@abingtonps.org
Students, families, and guardians involved in the AMS Drama Club are encouraged to check the Abington App Rooms or Thrillshare regularly for the latest updates and announcements.
Each Friday, Mr. Leonelli will post a “Week-at-a-Glance” that includes all important information for the upcoming week — rehearsal schedules, reminders, and event details!
Thank you for staying connected and helping our Drama Club run smoothly!
YEARBOOK CREW:
Next Meetings will be on February 26, 2026 - Meetings are 2:30 to 3:25 PROMPT PICK UP PLEASE!
If you love ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, WRITING or love using your COMPUTER SKILLS - then this is the club for you! This club is FREE and all students in grades 5 to 8 are welcome. Yearbook Club meets every other Thursday. If you have any questions, email Ms. Herron at amberherron@abingtonps.org