September 2009
1-30  SAFE-T Blitz A traffic safety program of the Abington Police
Department to remind motorists using signs throughout Abington Township to observe speed limits.
1 Highland Elementary School New Family Orientation, 2:00 p.m., school library, 1201 Highland Avenue, Abington

McKinley Elementary School Kindergargen Orientation, 9:00 a.m.
7 Labor Day This legal holiday in all states and Canada honors working
people and is observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the American labor movement to recognize the value of the achievements of the American worker. The first Labor Day was held in New York City on September 5, 1882. Two years later, the observance was moved to the first Monday in September, and workers around the country, especially in industrial centers, were urged to celebrate this day. Slowly, states began passing bills to designate Labor Day as a state holiday. In 1994, the United States Congress made it a legal holiday in Washington D.C. and the territories. Today, Labor Day is largely seen as part of the last long weekend of summer rather than a day for political organizing and the celebration of labor.
8 Abington Board of School Directors meeting, open to the community, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington
9 Abington Public Schools Open for Elementary (except Rydal) and Grades 7 & 10
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Abington Public Schools Open for All Grades in all schools

Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting 8:00 p.m. in the Township Building, 2nd Floor Board Room, 1176 Old York Road, Abington

11 Patriot Day This day honors the victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. On this date, terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners, crashing the first two into the World Trade Center in New York City, the third into the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and the fourth into Somerset County, PA. Approximately 3,000 people were killed.
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Unity Day The greater Abington/Rockledge community comes together to celebrate its diversity. The day features food concessions, entertainment, arts & crafts, vendors, and booths where community organizations post displays and hand out helpful information. Sponsored by the Willow Grove NAACP, it is held at Crestmont Park, Old Welsh Road and Reservoir Avenue, (opposite Willow Grove Park Mall) from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.For details click "Special Events"
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Grandparents Day This is a day for showing appreciation to grandparents,’ it is always observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. For more information see www.Grandparents-day.com
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Abington Junior High School PTO meeting to meet & greet, 7:00 p.m., school library

Highland Elementary School Open House Grades K-3: 7:00 p.m.
                                                                             Grades 4-6: 7:15 p.m.
15 Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and runs through October 15. This time has been designed by presidential proclamation to celebrate the rich heritage of Hispanic Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture.

Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.m.
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McKinley Elementary School Open House, Grades 3-6, 7:00 p.m.

Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.
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Constitution Day On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention adjourned at Independence Hall, Philadelphia after framing the Constitution and having the 12 states represented vote unanimously for the Constitution. Presidential proclamation sets aside this day as well as Citizenship Week (September 17-23).

Laila Al Qadr  “The Night of Power” marks the night in which God first revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad. Often fixed as the 27th day of the Islamic month of Ramadan, Sunnis may also observe it on the 21th, 23rd, 25th or 29th. Shi’ites observe it on the 19th, 21st or 23rd of Ramadan.

Abington Junior High School Open House, Grade 7, 7:30 p.m.

Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m.

McKinley Elementary School Open House, Grades K-2, 7:00 p.m.

Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
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Rosh Hashanah This is the Jewish New Year 5770 which begins at sunset on September 18. A solemn religious observance, it celebrates the creation of the world and is the first of the high holy days. It is a time for reflection and self-examination when Jews attend services at their synagogue. There, one of the most important observances is hearing the sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn). One tradition in homes is eating apples dipped in honey, expressing a wish for a sweet new year. The common greeting is L'shanah tovah, meaning "for a good year."

CAPT Bike Day Citizens And Police Together’s Fourth Annual Police and Citizen Motorcycle Ride for Child Safety Details to participate at “Special Events”
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Overlook Elementary School Open House, 6:30 p.m.

Willow Hill Elementary School Open House, 6:30 p.m.

Copper Beech Elementary School Open House, Grades K-2, 7:00 a.m.
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Autumnal Equinox  First Day of Autumn

Abington Board of School Directors meeting, open to the community, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington
23 Abington Junior High School Open House for grades 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m.
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Rydal Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:15 a.m.

McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Roslyn Elementary School Open House, 7:00 p.m.

Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Roslyn Valley Car Show & Fall Festival Details at “Special Events”
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Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement. This Jewish holy day is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It begins at sunset on October 1 and is said by many to be the most important holiday of the Jewish year. On this day, Jews are to atone for their sins between them and God during the past year and devote themselves to prayer (usually in the synagogue), fasting, and repentance. No work is to be performed on this day. Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of Tishri.
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Abington Adult School Fall semester begins

Rydal West Elementary School Open House, Grades K-1, 6:30 p.m.

Rydal East Elementary School Open House, Grades 2-3, 7:30 p.m.
   
       
         
 

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