| May 2006 |
| 1 |
Abington Junior
High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Yom HaZicaron Open Service Join the members
of the community in an open service to commemorate Israeli
Memorial Day at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Road.
6:30 pm. |
| 2 |
Budget Session for Abington
School District, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building,
970 Highland Avenue, Abington |
| 3 |
Parent Council meeting at
Overlook Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. |
| 4 |
National Day of Prayer is
observed the first Thursday in May. Since the first call to
prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies
to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has
continued through our history. For the first time in U.S. history,
a bill enacting a permanent national day of prayer passed both
houses in an unusual bi-partisan effort and was signed into
law by President Reagan. This law amends a 1952 law which required
the president to proclaim a day of his choosing each year. President
Reagan urged "...the citizens of this great nation to gather
together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray,
each after his or her own manner, for unity of hearts of all
mankind." |
| 5 |
Cinco de Mayo
is a date of great importance in the Mexican and Chicano communities
when they celebrate Mexico’s victory over the French
army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a symbol of Mexican
unity and patriotism. It has actually become more of a Chicano
holiday than a Mexican one and is celebrated on a much larger
scale in the United States than in Mexico. People of Mexican
descent enjoy and participate in parades, mariachi music,
folkloric dancing, and other types of festive activities.
Willow Hill Elementary School Family Fair,
5:00 p.m. |
| 6 |
Highland Elementary School
Spring Fling
Buddha’s Birthday Community Celebration
Details at “Special Events” |
| 8 |
Copper Beech PTA meeting,
7:30 p.m.
DARE Graduation for Abington Junior High
School, Held at Abington Senior High School, 7:00 p.m.
VE Day or Victory in Europe Day marks Germany’s
surrender to Allied forces in 1945, ending World War II.
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| 9 |
Hershey Track & Field
Meet Details at “Things To Do”
Abington Board of School Directors meeting,
7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building,
970 Highland Avenue, Abington
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| 10 |
Spring Band Concert
for Abington Senior High School, 8:00 p.m. Senior High Auditorium |
| 11 |
Spring Band Concert for
Abington Junior High School, 7:30 p.m.
Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:00 p.m. |
| 13 |
Copper Beech Elementary
School Spring Fair, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School Spring Fair, 10:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Police Memorial Day Open House at the Abington
Township Police Staton Details at “Special Events” |
| 14 |
Mother's Day Since
1914 when President Woodrow Wilson issued the first proclamation
making Mother's Day an official national holiday, Mother's Day
has been observed on the second Sunday in May in the United
States. This day grew out of the efforts of a Philadelphia woman,
Anna Jarvis, who in 1907 began a letter-writing campaign with
her friends to gain the support of influential ministers, businessmen,
and congressmen for such a day. She felt children often neglected
to appreciate their mother enough while she was still alive.
She hoped Mother's Day would increase respect for parents and
strengthen family bonds. |
| 15 |
Abington Senior High School
PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m.
Parent Advisory Council for Gifted Education,
7:30 p.m. Abington Junior High School |
| 16 |
Orchestra Concert for
Abington Senior High School, 8:00 p.m., Abington
Senior High School Auditorium
Parent Advisory Council for Special Education meeting
7:30 p.m., Copper Beech Elementary School
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| 17 |
Orchestra
Concert for Abington Junior High School, 7:30 p.m.
at Abington Senior High School Auditorium
McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:00 p.m.
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| 19 |
Highland
Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Overlook Elementary School Spring Fair,
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School Spring Concert,
7:30 p.m. |
| 20-21 |
24-Hour Relay Challenge
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-Sunday, 10:00 a.m., Memorial Field Details
at “Things To Do” |
| 22 |
Copper Beech Elementary Spring
Concert, 9:15 a.m. at Copper Beech and 7:30 at Abington
Senior High School Auditorium |
| 23 |
Spring Chorus Concert
at Abington Senior High School, 7:00 p.m., Senior High School
Auditorium
Abington Board of School Directors meeting,
7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building,
970 Highland Avenue, Abington The Budget Meeting has been
rescheduled for June 6 at 7:30. |
| 24 |
Abington Senior High School
Art Show and Awards Assembly, Abington Senior High
School Lobby at 5:30 and Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., respectively,
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| 25 |
Ascension
Day is celebrated the Thursday that is approximately
40 days after Easter to commemorate Christ's ascension into
heaven. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Some Protestant churches also hold services.
Abington Senior Prom, 8:00 p.m.
Abington 9th Grade Dance, 7:30 p.m. Abington
Junior High School
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30
p.m. |
| 29 |
Memorial
Day originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance
for those who have died in our nation's service. It is a state
and federal holiday that is celebrated on the last Monday in
May. It has been observed since 1868 when flowers were placed
on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington
National Cemetery. |
| 30 |
Rydal Elementary
School Spring Concert 9:30 a.m. at Rydal Elementary
School and 7:30 p.m. at Abington Senior High School Auditorium |
| 31 |
Abington
Junior High School Awards Program, 7:30 p.m. |
