April 2005
1 Rock-a-thon at Abington Junior High School. Details at “Things To Do”
3 Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m. Set your clocks ahead one hour
6 Parent Council meeting held at Copper Beach Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. This is a forum to promote better understanding of the issues concerning the education of Abington children. Information at “ACT Organizations”
12 Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m. Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue
13 Abington School District Jazz Festival at Abington Junior High School Little Theater, 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do”
14 Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
16 “K”ids “K”arnival Details at “Special Events”
17 Ramanavani This is the Hindu anniversary of the birth of Rama, the incarnation of Vishnu, The Preserved
18 Abington Senior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Willow Hill PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
19 College & Career Night at Abington Senior High School. For details, see “Keeping Current/Tips”

Parent Advisory Council for Special Education held at Copper Beecdh Elementary School, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
20 Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
21 ACT Citizens That Care Recognition Reception See details at “Special Events”
22 Earth Day is observed on April 22 each year to acknowledge our responsibility for the environment. Information: earthday@earthday.net or www.earthday.net
23 Highland Spring Fling, 10:00 a.m.

Passover (Pesach), the most important of Jewish festivals, begins at sunset (the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan) It is the seven- or eight-day observance—depending on family tradition—commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. It is observed with one or more Seder meals filled with ritual. Many Jews keep Passover by refraining from eating certain foods during the days of Passover, including any foods with leavening. Read more in the Bible’s book of Exodus, chapters 1-15.
24 & 25 First days of Passover
24 Palm Sunday Eastern Orthodox

Won Buddhism Founder's Day observed – 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(April 28, 1910) This is a celebration of celebration of Sotaesan's Enlightenment. He was the founder of Won Buddhism of Philadelphia, 423 Abington Avenue, Glenside, PA. Lunch will be served after ceremony. If you would like to attend, RSVP to 215.884.8443
25 Abington School Board Curriculum Committee meeting on writing, 7:30 p.m.
28 Take Our Daughter and Sons to Work Day Parents and other adults are encouraged to bring girls and boys to work with them to show them the wide range of jobs available to them. More information at www.daughtersandsonstowork.org

Kindergarten Parent Orientation

Roslyn PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
29 Arbor Day is held the last Friday in April to encourage people to plant and care for trees. Information: education@arborday.org or www.arborday.org
   
       
         
 

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