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March 1, 2020

Happy March! One of my favorite months despite how long it is. Take a moment to think about how lucky you are to be a part of AHS, to thank someone you feel lucky to work with, and most importantly try to tell your classes how lucky you are to have them this year! 

Thank you to all who attended the Flextime Manager training this week. We appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with your colleagues. I will put out a schedule for teacher trainings for those that would like more training tomorrow (Monday). Please let us know if you have 
any questions!

Spring Parent's Night- March 18
Most departments have chosen to hold the traditional Parent's Night on March 18. 
Teachers should reach out to schedule appointments with parents they need to speak to this week. Linda has shared the Google Doc she has used in the past to schedule appointments. As she asked, please make a copy of the document and use it to schedule your own appointments this week. Make sure to share your copy with her. You are expected to reach out to parents you need to discuss current progress or next year's recommendation. 
We will open the calendar for any parent looking to schedule an appointment during the week of March 9.


Attendance/students out of class: Please remember that students out of class for an
extended amount of time should initially be dealt with as a classroom issue. Set parameters
with students and determine teacher consequences if they do not adhere to your
expectations. Students who are repeatedly out of class for extended periods of time should
be written up in iPass. You should call the office but also record the issue in iPass. If a student
is out of your class frequently and you have tried classroom discipline let the Dean know so
next steps can be discussed!

All call code - The all call code was shared with department liaisons last week. If they have
not shared it they will soon. If you are ever faced with a true emergency you can make an
all-call.We will practice this and share more information at a meeting this month.

After school emergencies & expectations- Last week we had the opportunity of an after-
school fire alarm. It provided us with valuable practice. If the alarm sounds after school, leave
the building immediately. Exit using the nearest door but then please go to the front or back
entrances. Wait for direction from First Responders or Facilities/Custodial staff before re-entering
the building. The building may not be cleared for return even if the alarm stops sounding.

Teacher lounge/common area cleanliness- Please remember that the teacher common areas
are our responsibility. If you use the refrigerator please check it regularly to make sure you
have not left food in there that could rot. Please wash your dirty dishes on a daily basis.




Dear Faculty,

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 their 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 spot! 

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

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