ABRHS Weekly PTSO Chatter

ABRPTSO

Weekly Chatter

AB Regional High School

December 19, 2021

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Table of Contents

Calendar of Events
Simply. Thank. You.
ABRHS is Seeking Science Fair Judges
College Planning at Danny's Place
Seeking Parent Volunteers for Community Service Awards Night
Stock up Before Break: Food and Personal Care Items Available at A-B
Seeking Donations for new ABRHS Makerspace & Library of Things
Audio Recordings of Student Names
Looking for a Mental Health Provider?

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 23 - Early Dismissal - Dismissal at 11:22 am

December 24 - January 2 - Winter Break

December 26: Weekly Chatter will not be published

January 3 - School Reopens

Simply. Thank. You.

It’s time to pause and say Thank You to everyone who helped the ABRPTSO spread the word and the love as we shared many donation opportunities with parents/guardians for supporting our students and staff. A huge THANK YOU goes out to our caring AB community. We hope everyone has a healthy and safe holiday and, of course, a winning lottery ticket!

Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you and yours!😊

ABRHS is Seeking Science Fair Judges

Do you have a background in a scientific field? Acton-Boxborough Regional High School is looking for judges for its first annual science fair that will take place on January 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm at ABRHS. All areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are welcome. Please complete this brief form if you are interested in volunteering as a judge. Contact ABRHS science teacher, Brian Dempsey (bdempsey@abschools.org) if you have any questions.

What's Next Starts Now - College Planning at Danny's Place

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!

For more information and to sign up, visit dannys-place.org/whatsnext

Seeking Parent Volunteers for Community Service Awards Night

Volunteers are needed to help at Community Service Awards Night January 11 (snow date Wednesday, January 12) from 5:45-7:00 with setting up and handing out certificates. The awards ceremony begins at 7:00. If you are interested or have any questions, please email Bobbie Chiauzzi at rchiauzzi@abschoools.org.

STOCK UP BEFORE BREAK - 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. Students can “shop” in the outpost in the Counseling Center (see Mrs. Kelly) or submit this order form online and pick up bagged items in Counseling. 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 partnered with the high school in 2020 to provide in-school access to food pantry items.

Seeking Donations for new ABRHS Makerspace & Library of Things

The maker movement is coming to AB! We are developing a makerspace and library of things for ABRHS students and are seeking donations from the community. Please click here for more information and to see the list of items. We are accepting donations until Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Thank you for your support!

Audio Recordings of Student Names

Having our name pronounced the way we prefer is an important part of feeling included in a community. Students recently received a request to submit an audio recording of their name to be shared with their teachers. This audio recording will be used each semester/year as teachers learn students' names. It will also be used at graduation to assist in the proper pronunciation of students' names as they receive their diploma. Please encourage your student to submit their audio recording if they have not done so already. Students may find the link to submit in their email. If you have any questions, please contact the high school data team at hs_powerteachersupport@abschools.org

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.

The Weekly Chatter is distributed each Sunday. If you have a submission you'd like to include in the Chatter, please email it to chatter @abrptso.org by noon on Friday. The Chatter was created solely for the purpose of communicating school-related events, groups and forums to parents and students.