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February 23, 2020

Hello all and welcome back from February vacation-
I hope you feel rested and ready for March! I am having a hard time getting my mind back in the game but look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. 

Our meeting time on Thursday will be divided into several different groups:
1. FlexTime Manager training
2. Transition meetings w 8th grade teachers 
3. NEASC report prep

Here are some important dates to remember:
February
25 Liaison/lead learner Meeting 2:50-3:50 pm
26 Site Council 4:00-5:30 pm
27 Curriculum Meeting 2:50-3:50 pm
28 Winter Musical 7:00 - 9:30 pm
29 Winter Musical 7:00 - 9:30 pm
March
1 Winter Musical 2:00 - 4:30 pm
2 MCAS Retest Composition A & B
4 MCAS Retest Reading-Sessions 1 & 2
5 MCAS Retest Reading-Session
5 NHS Talent Show 6:30 – 7:30 pm
6 MCAS Retest Math Session 1
9 MCAS Retest Math Session 2
Red Cross Blood Drive
visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: AshlandHigh65 to schedule an appointment
11 Mass Heartbeat ECG Screenings (see below)
12 Faculty Meeting 2:50-3:50 pm
Vocal Solo Night 7:00 – 9:00 pm
18 Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00- 7:00 pm

19 Interdisciplinary Concert 7:00 – 9:00 pm
24 ELA Session 1
Liaison Meeting 2:50-3:50 pm
25 ELA Session 2
Site Council 4:00-5:30 pm
26 Curriculum Meeting 2:50-3:50 pm
Band Concert-MICCA Preview 7:00 – 9:00 pm
27 Early Release 12:35 pm


Information on a few programs that we are bringing to AHS or were shared with me that might be of interest:

Mass Heartbeat
Ashland High School is pleased to announce a heart screening program being offered during the school day on Wednesday, March 11th. The program will be provided by Mass Heartbeat, a local organization that specializes in ECG heart screening. Mass Heartbeat brings its state-of-the-art ECG technology directly to the school to provide an optional, non-invasive, and COST-FREE screening that can help detect underlying issues in the heart. The ECG tracings are interpreted by an experienced cardiologist and the results will be returned within 5 business days.
Sign up as soon as possible to secure your student's spot! 

Please choose a 5-minute time slot on and register your student today: 


Yiddish Book Center
I want to let you know about two programs at the Yiddish Book Center that may be of interest to you and your students: our Great Jewish Books Summer Program for rising high school juniors and seniors and our Great Jewish Books Teacher Summer Seminar.

The Teacher Seminar is a month-long professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers who want to bring more modern Jewish literature and culture into their classrooms. During the seminar, which runs July 5–31, teachers survey Jewish literature from the Enlightenment to the present day, attend diverse cultural events, and discuss pedagogy with a cohort of like-minded educators. You can find a printable flyer for the program here.
In the five-day Great Jewish Books Summer Program, students study with college professors, meet contemporary Jewish authors, get a taste of college life, and make friends with other bright, enthusiastic teens from across North America and beyond. Program dates are July 26–31. Click here for a program flyer.

Both of these programs are tuition-free for accepted participants, and room and board are covered. The Teacher Seminar also comes with a $3,000 stipend. Both are transformative experiences that lead to deep knowledge, creative thinking, and lasting friendships. 
Applications for both programs are due March 9. We hope you’ll consider applying for the Teacher Seminar and that you’ll encourage students to apply for the high school program.

If you have any questions, please contact Education Program Assistant Margaret Frothingham at greatjewishbooks@yiddishbookcenter.org or 413.256.4900 ext. 152.

A sheynem dank—thank you for spreading the word!
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goatJessica Parker
Museum Education Specialist
1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
( 413-256-4900 ext. 131
* jparker@yiddishbookcenter.org






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