Thanks to Tanger Outlets, Mebane for awarding more TangerKids grants to our schools today! 🙌 👏 Congratulations to Karen Nofsinger of E.M. Yoder Elementary for receiving a $390.66 TangerKids grant from Tanger Outlets Mebane for Flexible Seating. She wants to provide wobble chairs as flexible seating options for pre-K students to help increase focus and sensory input. 👏 Congratulations to Carley White of Marvin B. Smith Elementary for receiving a $400 TangerKids grant for Ceramics Exploration, collected by Principal Brian Williams and VP Leslie Ray. She aims to purchase clay, glazes and bring in guest ceramic artists to expose all students to ceramics and empower them to create their own pieces. 👏 Congratulations to Meghan Ealy of Marvin B. Smith Elementary for receiving an $800 TangerKids grant for Sensory Needs equipment. She seeks funding for equipment to address sensory needs of students including wobble stools, adaptive seating and proprioceptive input tools. 👏 And congratulations to Elizabeth Estes of R. Homer Andrews Elementary for receiving a $920 TangerKids grant for Lego Brick Math kits. She is requesting funding to purchase LEGO Brick Math kits to teach math concepts in an engaging, hands-on way to elementary students.
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Tanger Outlets of Mebane Marketing Director Jeffrey Johnson stnading with E.M. Yoder teacher Karen Nofsinger holding a check together and a large T prop in front of a green E.M. Yoder banner
Tanger Outlets of Mebane Marketing Director Jeffrey Johnson stands with Smith Elementary Principal and Assistant Brian Williams and Leslie Ray holding two presented grant checks with a T prop
A group of 18 students stands with teacher Elizabeth Estes at Andrews Elementary while she holds a check from Tanger Outlets of Mebane for a grant
Great news! Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! For information, locations, and application links, please visit our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of two Pre-K students engaged in investigative play with text Applications are live! PRE-KINDERGARTEN Clases gratuitas de Pre-Kinder de calidad de cinco estrellas APPLY NOW @ BIT.LY/ABSSPREK
Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic advertising the Family University event with text Light dinner provided Choose your sessions Help your child excel in their educational journey! ABSS Family University Monday, January 29th 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Cummings High School and a photograph of a teacher working with an elementary student at a desk
Southern Alamance students who are part of Future Teachers of America brought joy and magic to Miss Oballe's kindergarten class at EM Yoder today, as they crafted shrinking paper ornaments with the students! Both big kids and young ones were smiling, laughing, and having fun together! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
EM Yoder Pre-K students sitting on the carpet with Southern Alamance High School Future Teachers of America sitting behind them
A handmade wreath ornament made with shrinking paper
A handmade ornament made with shrinking paper that says Carter 2023
An application must be completed to receive free or reduced school meals for the new school year. 🥪 If your school is already eligible for free meals or you bring lunch from home, the application is still worthwhile as it provides waivers for testing and college applications! 🖥️ lunchapplication.com
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic advertising lunchapplication.com as a way to receive free or reduced school meals or waivers for testing and college applications
All ABSS rising 6th graders are invited to attend 4 jam-packed, fun, and engaging days at their assigned Middle School for 2023-2024! Light breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided. Complete the registration form on or before May 26, 2023 for a chance to win some school swag. Deadline to register is June 23, 2023. Please contact your child's middle school for any additional questions. https://bit.ly/SummerBridgeABSS
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Flyer for the Middle School Summer Bridge Program on August 7-10, 9AM to 1PM
The Read-A-Thon event is ongoing at E.M. Yoder Elementary and today's theme is Readers are Leaders: "Dress up as what you might want to be when you grow up or someone who inspires you." This student dressed up as ABSS Superintendent Dr. Butler! 😍 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of a young elementary student dressed up as ABSS Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler, wearing a blue blazer, white collared shirt, a hand-written name tag that says Dr Butler and a marker beard and moustache
Students in Mrs. Howell’s Third Grade class at E.M. Yoder Elementary worked on their service project. Students brought in supplies to pack individual bags for local homeless populations. ❤️️ This idea stemmed from their morning meeting! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Third grade students at EM Yoder Elementary place items in plastic bags for the homeless
A student stands in front of a long table with many plastic bags containing goods for the homeless
Plastic bags filled with snacks and water with a note made by students for the homeless
ABSS Kindergarten - Start Strong, Start Here! 🌠 We are committed to providing a foundation that will help our youngest learners build on their futures. Registration opens March 1st and our Fair is March 4th, 9am to Noon at Holly Hill Mall. https://youtu.be/Pu5mx20NMu8
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
¡Celebremos! 🎉 EM Yoder Elementary concluded Hispanic Heritage Month with a parade of cultures down the halls complete with flags, costumes, and props. After school, staff sampled authentic food provided by the Dual Language teachers! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Students at EM Yoder marching down the halls as part of the Hispanic Heritage parade
Staff and students holding a flag as part of the Hispanic Heritage Parade at EM Yoder
Two students with an SRO during the Hispanic Heritage Parade at EM Yoder
Dual Immersion staff standing in front of food they prepared as part of Hispanic Heritage Month
Rise and shine! ☀️ EM Yoder students joined the @MebanePolice for another Walk to School Day. Traffic Unit motorcycles from @BurlingtonNC_PD were leading the way! #WalkToSchoolDay #ABSSCommunity #burlingtonncpd
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Students, parents, treachers, and police from Mebane PD during Walk to School Day at EM Yoder Elementary
Mebane Police who helped with Walk to School Day at EM Yoder Elementary
We're thrilled to announce the new app for ABSS! It's everything ABSS, in your pocket. 

 Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JqX1Mq
 Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3PTrWmU
over 3 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a smartphone showing the ABSS mobile app feed, events, and buttons at the bottom and the text "It's everything ABSS, in your pocket.".
ABSS has a new website & mobile app. You may need to update your bookmarks if you're getting an error message. Check out the new site using the link below and be sure to download our mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic announcing new website and mobile app.
We’re encouraging all families to complete an online lunch application for this school year. School breakfast this year will cost $1.50. Lunch is $2.60. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must complete the application. https://www.lunchapplication.com/
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
school lunch graphic spelling out the words school lunch in magnetic letters