ABIS Happenings

The 8th graders perfected their slide making and microscopes skills this week in Science! Students explored various types of pre-made prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell slides, perfecting their microscopy skills before making 4 different wet mount slides of their own including cheek and onion cells, live brine shrimp, and elodea. These skills will carry through their 8th grade year and have them well prepared for Biology in MHS. We even let our cell phone policy slide for the sake of science as students zoomed in on captured pictures using adapters for their microscopes. Focusing on fine detail and using critical observation skills is a must for success in science!

In a recent brainstorming session, students explored the many reasons to learn French and the benefits it can bring to their lives. They delved into various French-speaking countries and highlighted influential figures who speak the language, drawing inspiration from their experiences. The group also identified key positive traits that will help them succeed in achieving their language-learning goals.

Voting is now open for September Staff of the Month. Please, take a moment, follow the link provided, and nominate an ABIS staff member who you believe helps support the ABIS Community and makes you feel exceptional.

30 September - Fall Sports Photos

7-11 October - Week of Respect

10 October - Hispanic Heritage Night

17-25 October - Fall Book Fair

September is Attendance Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of consistent school attendance for student success. Click the link to view more details.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a chance for us to learn how to support our friends and family. By talking openly and offering help, we can make sure everyone feels cared for and knows where to find support.

• Make A Plan: Families may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to create plans that outline how they will contact each other during an emergency.
• Build a Kit: Assemble emergency kits containing essential supplies like water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, and important documents. Ensure these kits are easily accessible and periodically updated.
• Ready Kids: Engage students in age-appropriate preparedness activities. Utilize FEMA’s “Ready Kids” resources to teach children about emergency planning.
• Pet Preparedness: Pets are important members of families too, so they need to be included when making a plan.

Attention 6th Grade Parents and Guardians:

Please remember to submit proof of immunization for the required 6th grade vaccines: Tdap and Meningococcal. Documentation should be submitted by September 30, 2024.

Time spent outdoors is something we all look forward to. Unfortunately hiking, biking or just spending time in our yards or in the woods can increase the chance of tick exposure. The NJ Department of Health has provided this resource which provides excellent information NJ residents can use to reduce exposure to ticks/tick-borne illness. Click on the link - excellent information!

If your child is planning to participate in ABIS sponsored sports, please take some time to review this information

The ONLY sports paperwork accepted for school-sponsored sports is the current NJSIAA physical. For the spanish version please click here. They are available on the district website, and for your convenience the link is also provided in this email. These forms were updated July 2024, so please be sure you are using the updated paperwork.

Physicals are to be performed by the student's medical provider. There will be no school-based physicals. Please contact your child's healthcare provider for information with regard to the physical.

Completed physicals need to be submitted to the school nurse. They are then sent to the district physician for final approval. No athlete can participate unless the physical is approved, so please arrange to have physical paperwork submitted by the due date.

Before taking the physical documents from the medical provider, check and make sure the provider has signed and dated the form in all required areas, including the eligibility and Cardiac Module areas. The school district physician cannot approve any physical missing these signatures.

For students who use an inhaler or epinephrine auto-injector: medical authorization is required each new school year and must be on file in the school health office.

Sports physicals are valid for 365 days from the date of the physical. If your child plans to participate in school based sports, it is suggested to bring sports physical paperwork with you when your child goes for their annual checkup.

The due date for all sports physical paperwork for Winter Sports is November 13, 2024. This is the last date physicals will be accepted.

Two movies will be shown. Family-friendly first and classic horror second. Advanced seating is required for one or both showings. Space is limited. Reserve your seats here.

Here is the ABIS September Issue from the Manville Public Library. It includes a variety of upcoming events and some other interesting shares.

Learn about our 60+ clubs for youth in grades K-12.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30-8:00 PM, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater

4HisTops.org

Attention children in grades K - 3, you can join 4-H! The Somerset County 4-H Prep/Cloverbud Program includes FREE, non-competitive, exploratory clubs led by volunteers. Clubs typically meet 1-2x/month beginning in September through our 4-H Fair in August. For information about joining 4-H and a complete list of 4-H clubs for grades K - 12, visit 4HisTops.org.

A great opportunity for all ages. Visit somersetcountyparks.org for more information.

The Manville Food Pantry will be open the second Saturday of each month at the Faith in Action Church at 228 S. Main Street. Please make sure to bring your ID and a bag.

Feeding Hands is also offering assistance the fourth Saturday of each month at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Avenue. See the flyer for dates and more details.

Empower Somerset is holding two, in-person Teen Speak workshops for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers this month. Teen Speak is an evidence-based, skill-building workshop that helps parents improve communication with their teens and aims to reduce common teen risk behaviors such as mental health concerns, sex, and substance use. Click here and here to view flyers.