| April 2006 |
| 2 |
Daylight Saving
Time Begins at 2:00 a.m. Set your clocks ahead one
hour |
| 3 |
Abington Junior High School
PTO meeting, 7:30 |
| 5 |
Parent Council meeting,
7:30 p.m. at Glenside-Weldon Elementary School and sponsored
by Roslyn & Willow Hill Elementary Schools |
| 7 |
Rock-a-thon Details
at “Things To Do” |
| 8 |
Buddha’s Birthday
celebrates the founder of Byddhism, who lived from 563-480 B.C. |
| 9 |
Palm Sunday is observed
by Christians to remember Jesus triumphant arrival at the holy
city of Jerusalem. The crowds greeted him by waving palm branches.
Today, Christians usually begin Palm Sunday services with a
palm procession. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week
leading to Easter. |
| 10 |
Copper Beech Elementary School
PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m.Re-scheduled School District/Township
Liaison Meeting. 8:00 p.m., School District Administration Building,
970 Highland Ave., Abington |
| 11 |
Abington Board of School Directors
meeting, 7:30 p.m., School District Administration
Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
| 12 |
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. |
| 13 & 14 |
First days of Passover |
| 13 |
Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday
is a day when Christians attend services to remember the Last
Supper when Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples
and gave the sacrament of Holy Communion. |
| 14 |
Good Friday, the
most somber day of the Christian calendar, is observed by Christians
the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion, death,
and entombment of Jesus Christ. While Christians may observe
the solemnity of the entire day, many especially focus on the
three hours between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. when Christ hung
on the cross.
Pan American Day By Presidential proclamation
this date commemorates the friendship among Western Hemisphere
republics and symbolizes a spirit of mutual cooperation. To
learn more, contact Organization of American States, 17th
St. & Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202-458-3000. |
| 15 |
Easter Vigil is
observed on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. Traditionally,
new Christians are baptized at this service. Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil services form the Triduum
of Holy Week services. |
| 16 |
Easter, the highest
point on the Christian calendar, is the celebration of Christ’s
resurrection from death to win for the faithful eternal life
that is observed the first Sunday following the first full moon
that occurs on or after the vernal (spring) equinox. |
| 18 |
College & Career Night
for students Details at “Keeping Current”
or Things To Do,” then click “Special Programs”
Parent Advisory Council for Special Education,
7:30 p.m., Copper Beech Elementary School
Abington School District Budget Session,
7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building, 970 Highland
Ave., Abington |
| 19 |
McKinley Elementary School
PTO meeting, 9:00 a.m.Abington School District Jazz
Festival, 7:30 p.m.
Abington Junior High Little Theater Details
at “Things To Do
”Highland Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m. |
| 19 & 20 |
Last days of Passover (Pesach)
which begins at sunset April 18 and concludes at sunset April
20 |
| 20 |
Overlook Elementary School
PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 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 |
Orthodox Easter (Pascha)
is observed by Eastern Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Churches.
91st Annual Won Buddhism Founder’s Day
in Glenside Details at “Special Events” |
| 24 |
Abington Senior High School
PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m.
Community Yom HaShoah Observance at Adath Jeshurum Details
at “Keeping current/Tips” |
| 25 |
Holocaust Remembrance Day
(Yom HaShoah) begins at sunset April 24 and honors
the memory of six million Jewish martyrs and heroes who perished
in the Nazi Holocaust. To learn more, visit the Holocaust
Memorial Museum website: www.ushmn.org/remembrance/organizeaday.
Abington Board of School Directors meeting,
7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building, 970 Highland
Ave., Abington |
| 27 |
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
Abington Community Taskforce (ACT) Citizens That
Care Recognition Reception Details at “Special
Events”
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30
p.m. |
| 30 |
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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