November 7, 2025
AMS Newsletter
DATES TO REMEMBER!!
Tuesday November 11th No School – Veterans Day
November 10th – November 21st Student Council Food Drive
November 10th – PTO Meeting 7:00 pm in AMS Café
November 12th – Abington COPES Youth Coalition After School Student Meeting 2:25pm-3:25pm
Tuesday November 25th - Turkey Trot - No Rain Date
Wednesday November 26th – ½ Day No Lunch Served
Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th No School
Congratulations to the Abington Marching Band!!
Congratulation to our AMS Marching Band Students and our Music Director, Tim Leonelli, for the amazing performance becoming the Abington “Champions” Marching Band bringing home the 2025 US Bands Group 1, Regional A, State Championship on last Saturday!!!
AMS Students who helped The Abington Marching Band achieve this title are: Hazel Baker, Emma Fernandez, Angelina Galvao, and Jennifer Rodrigues
The Band earned an incredible score of 90.5, winning every major caption! Thank you for representing Abington Middle School with pride, hard work, and heart. You are truly Champions!”
READ ALL ABOUT IT!! – ABINGTON INK NEWSPAPER!
Abington Middle School has started a newspaper club for 7th and 8th graders. Students in the club have worked hard to interview, research, analyze and write interesting stories for students, staff and families to read. We hope you enjoy the first issue of Abington INK and will join us each month to find out what’s happening around our school! Please click on this link Abington Ink Newsletter | Abington Middle School to be directed to the Abington INK!!
AMS Student Council Happenings:
DRAMA CLUB
Please see the form below to sign up for the 2026 Drama Club Spring Performance! If you already signed up for one of the Falls Clubs and paid the $50.00 fee you will not have to pay that fee again. Please forward questions regarding the Drama Club to Tim Leonelli at timleonelli@abingtonps.org
WHAT THE HECK WRITE A CHECK PTO FUNDRAISER
ABINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
AMS 8th GRADE STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL AND JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY
Current grade 8 students will have the opportunity to participate in high school Girls Basketball (Varsity) and Boys Ice Hockey (JV) this winter. Interested students should register online here. If you have specific questions please contact Peter Serino, Abington High School Athletic Director (peterserino@abingtonps.org).
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
8th Grade Washington DC Trip Information Trip
We are excited to announce to the 8th graders and their families our upcoming trip to Washington DC! This educational journey will provide students with a firsthand look at our nation’s capitol and its rich history. Please find a detailed itinerary presentation on the AMS website or by scanning the QR Code below.
Voluntary Fundraiser for The Washington DC 8th Grade Trip:
GIFT IT FORWARD OPTION IS STILL AVAILABLE THRU 12/5/25!
With the LINK or QR Code you can share with Family and Friends that may not be close by! THE ORDER DEADLINE FOR THESE ORDERS ARE: December 15, 2025.
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.
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 on this 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 their 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 shared 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!
Student Dismissal Process:
The safety of all students is our top priority. To ensure a smooth and secure dismissal process, the following procedures must be followed by all parents and guardians.
Authorized Pickups
· Only individuals listed on the student's emergency contact or dismissal form may pick up a child. Please log on to the Aspen Parent Portal at the start of each new school year to confirm the information we have for your student is accurate. Click here for directions to verify/update information in Aspen. Questions about accessing the Parent Portal may be directed to our Tech Services Department.
ID is required for all pickups unless previously verified.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Abington Middle School hours are 7:50 a.m. to 2:22p.m. Students should be seated in their homerooms at that time, ready to start the day. Parents who are dropping off their students will use the entrance to the left of the school building at Door 10 and follow the designated drop-off procedures. If a student arrives late, they must sign in at the AMS main office. Students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students will be dismissed at 2:22 p.m. Parents who are picking up students should wait in the designated drop-off/pick-up area located to the left side of the building at Door 10 and follow the appropriate drop-off/pick-up procedures. Door 10 will be open between 7:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. for student drop-off. Students arriving after 7:50 a.m. should enter through the front door of the building and will be marked tardy.
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.
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).