November 2005
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All Saints' Day A Christian Feast day commemorating all the saints, which may include those named by the Church, those not known by name, and special remembrance of loved ones who have died in the past year. All Saints' Day is a Christian holy day observed by many Western churches (especially Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, and Lutherans) on November 1 and by Eastern churches on the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is a day of obligation when Roman Catholics attend Mass. Protestant churches often observe this day at worship services the first Sunday in November.

Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m. Board Room, Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington
2 Parent Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Copper Beech Elementary School
2-5 Non-Violent Conflict Resolution Week is observed in the Abington Public Schools. A special video with discussion on bullying at Abington Junior High.
3 Rydal Elementary PTO meeting, 9:15 a.m.
4 Idul-Fitr Muslims the world over celebrate Idul Fitr on the first day of the month Shawwal. This is for the Muslims the king of feasts. Coming at the end of the month-long fast of Ramjan, it is an occasion for rejoicing and thanking Allah. On this day the faithful remember Islam's loftiest principle, "Man is Allah's obedient servant."
7 Abington Junior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the library

Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m.
8 Election Day Remember to vote between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Abington public schools closed.
9 College Admission Process seminar Details at “Keeping Current/Tips”
10 Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
11 Veteran's Day (Armistice Day) This federal holiday celebrates the anniversary of the World War I Armistice between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers, signed at 5:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918. Hostilities ceased at 11:00 a.m. In many places a moment of silence is observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
14-18 American Education Week This week is dedicated to keeping the public aware of what schools are doing. All Abington Schools will participate with special activities that invite parents and community members into the schools.
15 Parent Advisory Council for Special Education, held at Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.
16 Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.

McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
17 Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Abington Senior High School All-School Play, 7:30 p.m. Details to appear at “Things To Do”
18 Abington Senior High School All-School Play, 7:30 p.m. Details to appear at “Things To Do”
21 Abington Senior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the library

Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting begins with tour of new Highland Elementary School at 6:50 p.m.; School Board meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. at Highland Elementary School

Community Thanksgiving Service All community members are invited to attend this interfaith service to praise God for His many blessings. Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. at Glenside-Abington United Methodist Church, Easton Road & Menlo Ave., Glenside. Non-perishable food is being collected for those in need. The offering will also go to Inter-Faith of Montgomery County. Sponsored by the Old York Road Ministerium. See “Special Events” for details.

Abington School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue
24 Thanksgiving Day Celebrated the fourth Thursday in November by presidential proclamation, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the many good things in one's life. Families and friends gather for a traditional holiday meal that typically includes turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in America by the Pilgrims who came here for religious freedom and the Native American Indians who taught them how to survive and grow crops here.

3rd Annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk Details at “Things To Do”
27 First Sunday in Advent Advent is the first season in the Christian church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas. It is a time when Christians prepare in heart and mind to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
   
       
         
 

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