ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
March 14, 2021
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- ABRPTSO Meeting this Tuesday
- Update from the Food Services Department
- College Planning Night for Students with Disabilities - Save the Date
- Course Scheduling for 2021-22
- Year-End Senior Events
- ABSAF Spring Fundraiser
- Food and Personal Care Items Available at A-B
- School Store News
- Upcoming Community Ed Programs
- Families of Juniors - Virtual College Fair and Webinar Series
- College & Career Planning at Danny's Place Youth Services
- Looking for a Mental Health Provider?
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March 16 - PTSO General Meeting (Virtual) 7:30pm
March 17 - Senior Class Meeting (Virtual)
March 25 - College Planning Night for Students with Disabilities
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ABRPTSO Meeting this Tuesday March 16th 7:30pm
We want you to join us virtually for the next ABRPTSO meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30pm. We will be discussing student-led community-building events, staff-appreciation events and more!! We would love to hear your voice!
Please click to view the Agenda here. Click on the Zoom Link to join the meeting on March 16th at 7:30pm.
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Update from the Food Service Department
- Did you know all students receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day?
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Food Services offers a FREE Weekly Meal Kit for contactless pickup every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00. Each Meal Kit includes items for breakfast and lunch for 5 days.
- Fresh Produce boxes are available along with a Meal Kit for families of 2 or more every Wednesday.
- Meal Kits are for all students from any Town and for adults from Acton or Boxborough.
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Additionally we offer our Food Service Online Store for contactless pick up on Tuesday. Place an order online Thursday-Sunday and pick up on Tuesday at the RJ Grey High School from 3:00-4:00. HERE is the link to the Food Service online store. Check it out! We offer Savenor's Butcher Cut Meat Boxes, Red's Best Fish, Fresh Produce Boxes and Boar's Head items and many other items that change weekly.
- It is our pleasure to serve our community!
Kirsten Nelson
Food Service Director
Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools
1-978-264-4700 x 3221
NEW!! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ABFoodservices1
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College Planning Night for Students with Disabilities - Save the Date
This program, for students and their parents/guardians, will take place via Zoom on Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. featuring guest speaker Barbara Ahern, Disability Support Coordinator at Middlesex Community College.
- Learn about the college application process as it relates to students with IEPs and 504 Plans
- Learn about support services available
- Learn strategies to navigate the admissions process
- Understand how special education testing and SATs/ACTs impact your college planning
The Zoom link will be available closer to the date of the event.
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Course Scheduling for 2021-22
During the coming week, teachers will complete discussions with students regarding course options for the 2021-22 school year. During the following week, in advisory period, all students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will receive instructions for on-line course selection for the 2021-22 school year. Students will be asked to make their course selections for next year via the PowerSchool Parent Portal between March 24th and April 14th.
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Year-End Senior Events
The Graduation and Senior Events team, along with Project Graduation, are currently working with the Acton Board of Health to look at plans for graduation and some type of senior celebratory event for the Class of 2021. There will be a senior class meeting on Wednesday, March 17th to share with students what our current ideas are. We look forward to sharing our news. Seniors will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting in their AB school email accounts. More information and updates for families will be sent after the senior class meeting.
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ABSAF (Acton Boxborough Student Activities Fund) is Kicking off a New SPRING Fundraiser!
ABSAF is a non-profit organization led by adults and high school students board members.
The purpose of ABSAF is to raise money each year through ABSAF sales and donations. These funds are then donated to the Acton Boxborough Regional High School and RJ Grey Jr High to support performing arts groups, athletic teams, academic teams and community service efforts.
Spring is right around the corner! Everyone can stay dry with the signature Acton Boxborough Logo Umbrella for $20, as well as purchase fun flowers to decorate your home with an 8 inch multi- colored pansies pot for $11- Purchase both to receive a discount!
Stay Prepared this spring...Purchase an AB Umbrella and a POT OF PANSIES!
Click the following link to purchase and view pictures: ABSAF Spring Fundraiser. All proceeds go directly to supporting ABSAF!! Orders must be placed online by March 20th. We will have a contactless pick up on April 10th in St. Elizabeth Church parking lot in Acton.
To learn more about ABSAF, please visit www.absaf.net. Thank you for your support!
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Food and Personal Care Items Available at A-B
Students in need of food or personal care items can access these items through the Food Pantry Outpost in the Counseling Center at no charge by submitting this order form online and picking up bagged items in Counseling on in-person days. Delivery can be arranged for students in the remote learning program. In addition, gift cards are available to be used to purchase school supplies and clothing. Of course, all information and participation will be held in strict confidence. For more information on the Food Pantry Outpost, please contact Lindsay Rosenman or Elizabeth Warren in the Counseling Center. The Acton Food Pantry (including the Acton Community Supper) has been providing food assistance to residents of Acton and surrounding towns since 1984 and last year partnered with the high school to provide in-school access to food pantry items.
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School Store News
The High School Store has just received a new shipment of apparel - hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, long sleeve t's, short sleeve t's, flannels, joggers and more. Check out our website.
You can call the store to place your order: 978-264-4700 x 3484.
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Upcoming Community Ed Programs
This class provides a survey of, and some potential fixes for, the time sinkholes that cause many students to work the Reading section more slowly than they otherwise would.
This workshop seeks to provide families with clarity, strategy, and peace of mind as they navigate the application process.
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Families of Juniors: Check out this Virtual College Fair and Webinar Series
The Counseling Department is happy to share that the Sudbury Education Resource Fund (SERF) will once again be hosting a college fair. The virtual college fair will be held on Saturday, March 20th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., and a family webinar series on college admissions topics will be held throughout the week leading up to the Saturday college fair event. Students and families will have to register with their names and emails beforehand in order to participate. For more information and to register for the 2021 College Fair Week, please access this link.
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What's Next Starts Now - College & Career Planning at Danny's Place Youth Services
Calling all high school students! We’ve just launched our new online version of “What’s Next Starts Now” -- It’s your map to college and beyond! What’s Next Starts Now is a 10 step program to help students figure out their plan for college and their careers beyond it. Through videos, guided activities, and 1-on-1 coaching, we’ll help you navigate the entire planning process and get you on your way!
By focusing on individualized exploration methods, and a customized approach, students will have the opportunity to think about what plan for college prep best fits them. Additionally, all programs emphasize the importance of balance, wellness, and self-care to make the process of college exploration more fun.
For a limited time, use code “LAUNCH20” for $20 off your purchase of the What’s Next course.
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Looking for a Mental Health Provider?
INTERFACE Referral Service is a mental health resource and referral Helpline that helps children, adults and families, in subscribing communities, become connected with mental health and wellness resources. Part of your ABRPTSO Membership Donation goes towards the funding of this service.
INTERFACE Referral Service looks forward to continuing to help residents of Acton & Boxborough find a successful match with an outpatient mental health provider in their area, who is able to see them at a convenient time, takes their insurance or meets their fee requirement, as well as meets their clinical needs.
Please call the William James College INTERFACE Helpline at 617-332-3666 Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, for resource information and/or provider referrals from a mental health professional. Please also review the very extensive website at interface.williamjames.edu for additional information about the service, as well as resources on mental health and wellness across the lifespan.
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The Weekly Chatter is distributed each Sunday. If you have a submission you'd like to include in the Chatter, please email it to ABWEEKLYCHATTER@gmail.com by noon on Friday. The Chatter was created solely for the purpose of communicating school-related events, groups and forums to parents and students.
Acton-Boxborough Regional PTSO Chair
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