Due to the forecast of below-freezing temperatures accompanied by precipitation, ABSS will be closed for all students and staff tomorrow, Friday, December 5th. This includes all after-school activities. We have made this decision out of caution to ensure the safety of our school community.

4 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
Important weather message cancelling school on Friday, December 5th
During Monday's Board of Education meeting, the 2026-2027 academic calendar's latest draft was unanimously approved. The updated version moves required workdays to Monday or Friday. We sincerely appreciate the valuable and extensive feedback provided by our community. You can download the calendars here: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/documents/district-information/calendars/350847
4 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
Calendar graphic with ABSS logo and text Now Available: 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
This is an important bus announcement for students who ride bus 149 and 175. This morning Ms. Vita (bus 193) will pick up students on bus 149. Students need to be outside by 6:30am. Bus 149 (Ms. Stacey) will pick up students on bus 175 at 6:55am Este es un anuncio importante para los estudiantes que viajan en los autobuses 149 y 175. Este mañana, la Sra. Vita (autobús 193) recogerá a los estudiantes en el autobús 149. Los estudiantes deben estar afuera a las 6:30 a. m. El autobús 149 (Sra. Stacey) recogerá a los estudiantes en el autobús 175 a las 6:55 a. m.
4 months ago, Seon Evans

Families, It's hard to believe we're approaching winter break! Three exciting weeks ahead with your children.

Newsletter

December brings learning, celebrations, and special activities. Despite seasonal excitement, we're maintaining strong routines and academic growth. Your support with punctuality and engagement makes a huge difference.
We'll continue working on grade-level goals, completing end-of-quarter tasks, and building classroom community. Watch for upcoming reminders and classroom-specific events.
This busy season moves fast, so we appreciate your partnership keeping students grounded and ready to learn daily. Together, we can help them finish 2025 with confidence and pride.
Thank you for all you do. Wishing you a joyful holiday season start! 🎄

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Es difícil creer que nos acercamos a las vacaciones de invierno. Tres semanas emocionantes por delante con sus hijos.

boletin informativa

Diciembre trae aprendizaje, celebraciones y actividades especiales. A pesar de la emoción estacional, mantenemos rutinas sólidas y crecimiento académico. Su apoyo con puntualidad y participación marca una gran diferencia.
Seguiremos trabajando en objetivos de grado, completando tareas de fin de trimestre y fortaleciendo la comunidad del aula. Estén atentos a recordatorios y eventos específicos.
Esta temporada ajetreada pasa rápido, así que agradecemos su colaboración manteniendo a los estudiantes centrados y listos para aprender diariamente. Juntos, podemos ayudarlos a terminar 2025 con confianza y orgullo.
Gracias por todo lo que hacen. ¡Les deseamos un feliz inicio de temporada navideña! 🎄

4 months ago, Seon Evans
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Thank you to PTO and ALL LION CUB FAMILIES who contributed to the lunch! We had fruit and cheese! Cake! Tacos! And Jugo de Jamaica! Delicious! We are so appreciative to have such caring and supportive families! Thank you to the SUMMIT CHURCH of Alamance County for the delicious cinnamon rolls!!! Have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! ¡Gracias a PTO y a TODAS LAS FAMILIAS DE CACHORROS DE LEÓN que contribuyeron al almuerzo! ¡Comimos fruta y queso! ¡Pastel! ¡Tacos! ¡Y Jugo de Jamaica! ¡Delicioso! ¡Estamos muy agradecidos de tener familias tan cariñosas! ¡¡¡Gracias a LA IGLESIA de Summit de Alamance por los deliciosos rollos de canela!!!! ¡Que tengas unas maravillosas y tranquilas vacaciones de Acción de Gracias!
4 months ago, Seon Evans
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Good morning!
We have a short week this week! As the holiday season approaches, we want to wish all of our families peace, happiness, and safe travels. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
Here's our newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/2sane

¡Buenos días!

¡Esta semana es corta! Con la llegada de las fiestas, queremos desearles a todas nuestras familias paz, felicidad y un feliz viaje. Gracias por ser una parte tan importante de nuestra comunidad escolar.

Aquí tienen nuestro boletín informativo: https://app.smore.com/n/2sane
4 months ago, Seon Evans

Families,
We are excited to invite you to our Family Engagement Night on Thursday, November 20! This special evening is designed to bring our school community together for learning, fun, and connection. We hope you’ll join us for activities that highlight what students are working on, opportunities to engage with teachers, and a chance to spend quality time as a school family.

Thank you for your continued partnership—we can’t wait to see you there!

Here's our weekly newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/dhq5p

Familias,

¡Nos complace invitarlas a nuestra **Noche Familiar el jueves 20 de noviembre**! Esta velada especial está diseñada para reunir a nuestra comunidad escolar para aprender, divertirnos y conectar. Esperamos que nos acompañen en las actividades que destacarán el trabajo de los estudiantes, tendrán la oportunidad de interactuar con los maestros y disfrutarán de un tiempo de calidad como familia escolar.

Gracias por su continua colaboración. ¡Los esperamos!

Nuestra boletin: https://app.smore.com/n/dhq5p

5 months ago, Seon Evans
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Good morning,

Please RSVP to our Family Engagement Night happening November 20, 4-6 pm. The last day to RSVP is tomorrow, Nov 16.
There will be a PTO meeting at 5:00 and dinner will be served. If you do not RSVP, there may be a chance that you will not receive dinner.

https://forms.gle/2yUS6bknbA1Y4QNj9

Buenos días,

Confirme su asistencia a nuestra Noche de Participación Familiar que tendrá lugar el 20 de noviembre de 4:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. La fecha límite para confirmar su asistencia es mañana, 16 de noviembre.

Habrá una reunión de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTO) a las 5:00 p. m. y se servirá la cena. Si no confirma su asistencia, es posible que no reciba la cena.

https://forms.gle/2yUS6bknbA1Y4QNj9

5 months ago, Seon Evans
Reminders:
The hearing screening will be 11/25. If you want to OPT-OUT, you must bring a written letter to the teacher.
The vision screening will be November 18th for third grade and November 14 for 5th grade. . If you want to OPT-OUT, you must bring a written letter to the teacher.
Recordatorios: La prueba de audición será el 25 de noviembre. Si desea optar por no participar, debe entregar una carta escrita al maestro.

La prueba de visión será el 18 de noviembre para tercer grado y el 14 de noviembre para quinto grado. Si desea optar por no participar, debe entregar una carta escrita al maestro.
5 months ago, Seon Evans

Families,
We've officially reached Week 12, and it’s amazing to see how much our students have grown this semester! As we move closer to the holiday season, our classrooms are full of energy, learning, and teamwork.
newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/5xfpb
Reminders for the Week:

Please check your child’s folder and Dojo for important updates.
Attendance matters — thank you for helping students arrive on time each day!
As the weather cools, be sure your child is dressed appropriately for recess.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we’re making this a wonderful school year filled with learning, laughter, and love.


Familias, ¡Ya estamos en la semana 12 y es increíble ver cuánto han crecido nuestros alumnos este semestre! A medida que nos acercamos a las fiestas, nuestras aulas están llenas de energía, aprendizaje y trabajo en equipo.
boletin informativa: https://app.smore.com/n/5xfpb
Recordatorios para la semana:

Por favor, revisen la carpeta de su hijo/a y Dojo para ver las actualizaciones importantes.

La asistencia es importante: ¡gracias por ayudar a que los alumnos lleguen puntuales todos los días!

Con la llegada del frío, asegúrense de que su hijo/a esté vestido/a adecuadamente para el recreo.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración. Juntos, estamos haciendo de este un maravilloso año escolar lleno de aprendizaje, risas y cariño.

5 months ago, Seon Evans

As we continue into the school year, we're excited to look back at the amazing progress during the first nine weeks! Our Progress Report Video highlights three key areas:

📵 Cell phone-free classrooms leading to greater student connection and engagement.

🤝 Strong relationships that are building confident learners.

💡 Data-driven, standards-aligned instruction challenging and supporting every student.

We're proud of this progress and encourage you to keep the conversation going at home! Ask your student about what they're learning class and connections at school. Thank you for being a vital part of the #ABSSCommunity!

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AjYlPQ99Hk

5 months ago, James Shuler
Hello families!

Our book fair is open this evening 4pm-6pm!
Nuestra feria de libros esta abierto 4pm - 6pm!
5 months ago, Seon Evans
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Good afternoon,

Students on bus #175 will be leaving the campus at 2:15. Please make sure you are home to receive your students. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Students who ride bus 55 will be leaving campus around 2:50. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Buenas tardes,

Los estudiantes del autobús n.° 175 saldrán del campus a las 2:15. Por favor, asegúrense de estar en casa para recibirlos. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. Los estudiantes del autobús n.° 55 saldrán del campus alrededor de las 2:50. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.
5 months ago, Seon Evans
We’re excited to kick off a brand-new semester filled with fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. November brings cooler weather, a spirit of gratitude, and plenty of exciting classroom activities. As we move into the holiday season, let’s continue building on our successes, setting new goals, and celebrating how far we’ve come. Here’s to a strong, positive start to the semester and a wonderful month ahead!
Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/8162t

Estamos emocionados de comenzar un nuevo semestre lleno de nuevas oportunidades para crecer, aprender y conectar. Noviembre trae consigo un clima más fresco, un espíritu de gratitud y muchas actividades emocionantes en el aula. Al acercarnos a las fiestas, sigamos construyendo sobre nuestros éxitos, estableciendo nuevas metas y celebrando todo lo que hemos logrado. ¡Les deseamos un inicio de semestre fuerte y positivo, y un mes maravilloso por delante!

Boletín: https://app.smore.com/n/8162t
5 months ago, Seon Evans
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Hello Families,

The end of the semester is here! We are now 10 weeks into the school year.
Here's our newsletter! We have a lot going on in the next few weeks.

https://app.smore.com/n/rhb9k
Hola familias,

¡El semestre ha terminado! Ya llevamos 10 semanas de curso.

¡Aquí está nuestro boletín! Tenemos muchas actividades para las próximas semanas.

https://app.smore.com/n/rhb9k

5 months ago, Seon Evans
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We love seeing ABSS alumni returning to teach! This week, Alba Canales joined Haw River Elementary as an ML Beginning Teacher. She is a graduate of Grove Park, Turrentine, and Williams. Welcome, Alba! #ThisisABSS

5 months ago, James Shuler
A young teacher wearing a black shirt and pants with khaki sweater stands in front of a bulletin board themed around Hispanic Heritage.
**Week 9 Update**

Dear Families,

We’ve made it to **Week 9** of school! Students are settling into routines, showing growth, and building great habits each day. Thank you for supporting learning at home and partnering with us to make this a strong start to the year. Please take a look below for this week’s updates and reminders.
https://app.smore.com/n/jwske

Estimadas familias:

¡Ya llegamos a la **Semana 9** de clases! Los estudiantes se están adaptando a sus rutinas, mostrando progreso y desarrollando excelentes hábitos cada día. Gracias por apoyar el aprendizaje en casa y colaborar con nosotros para que este sea un excelente comienzo de año. A continuación, encontrarán las actualizaciones y recordatorios de esta semana.

https://app.smore.com/n/jwske
5 months ago, Seon Evans
It’s National School Lunch Week and these students at Haw River Elementary School are loving it! 🥗 Today's menu included chicken filet sandwich with whole grain bun, spaghetti with meat sauce, a whole grain garlic breadstick, fresh garden salad, seasoned corn, and sliced pears! Our wonderful cafeteria staff prepares the meals and keeps up with the demand throughout the day, all while serving with a smile. Thanks for providing the fuel for a full day of learning! ⚡
6 months ago, James Shuler
Student smiling at lunch table with tray containing chicken sandwich, corn, milk, and fruit cup in elementary school cafeteria
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Four elementary students sitting together at lunch table smiling at camera with their lunch trays containing various menu items
School staff member in glasses posing with two young students in elementary school cafeteria during lunch period
Two cafeteria staff members in blue ABSS School Nutrition uniforms standing together in kitchen with Halloween decorations visible in background
Student in Stitch sweatshirt carrying lunch tray with spaghetti, breadstick, and salad through cafeteria line
Student in black Under Armour jacket waving both hands at camera with big smile while standing in cafeteria
Five students posing together at lunch table with their meal trays, smiling at camera with basketball lunchbox visible
Large group of diverse elementary students gathered with teacher behind lunch table, all smiling at camera
Cafeteria worker in blue ABSS uniform serving lunch through service window decorated with Halloween cutouts, placing chicken sandwich and corn on tray
Good evening, Bus 175 will be out tomorrow morning Bus 174 will be doing the route , I will start picking up at 6:35am Buenas tardes, El autobús 175 saldrá mañana por la mañana. El autobús 174 hará la ruta, empezaré a recoger a las 6:35 a.m.
6 months ago, Seon Evans

Good morning! We are ready for week 8! It is almost the end of the semester! WOW!

Let's get ready for skate night tomorrow night!
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¡Buenos días! ¡Ya estamos listos para la semana 8! ¡Ya casi termina el semestre! ¡Guau!

¡Preparémonos para la noche de patinaje mañana!
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