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November 8, 2021

Good morning-

Giving Thanks for our Colleagues! Fill out this form to thank a colleague.

We will be starting the Pledge and announcements again over the loud speaker today. We will start each day with this way. 

The clocks will be reset tonight. The bells should ring at the correct times.

A reminder that MCAS Retakes are scheduled for this week and next. Please support the students who are testing by giving them time to make up missed work and providing them ample opportunity to get missed content. 

Please remind your club leaders, or spend some time yourself, removing advertisements around the building for events that have passed. Thanks!


PD opportunities:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about participating in the webinar. For registrants who cannot attend a webinar, a recording will be made available for 72 hours continuous hours after each session.

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Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth & Families

November 9, 2021 | 12:30 – 2:30 pm


Speaker: Colby Swettberg, Ed.M., LCSW, CEO, The Silver Linings Institute

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Mindful Fridays: I'll Meet You at the Intersection of Mindfulness and Gratitude!

November 12 , 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Speakers: Peter Franklin, CPC, ELI-MP, Certified Mindful Schools Instructor, iPEC Certified Professional Coach, .b Mindfulness Instructor; Russ Terry, CPC, ELI-MP, Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker

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Hanging In with Challenging Students

November 15, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Speaker: Jeffrey Benson, M.Ed., Educational Consultant and Author, AthenaK12 Speaker

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Building a System of Student Support in Your School Post-Covid



A half-day workshop for:


Aspiring Administrators

Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the MSAA Office

Sponsored by:  MSAA High School Committee

Sign-In/Registration: 8:00am- 8:30am

Workshop: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Fees: $25 per person

The MSAA High School Committee is offering this half-day workshop to afford interested teachers, department heads and other educators an opportunity for dialogue about school leadership. Workshop topics will be introduced and moderated by current educational leaders allowing for supportive and collaborative discussion by all attendees.

Topics will include:

·         The Interview

·         School Culture

·         Entry plan (in district promotion vs. out-of-district promotion)

·         Athletics and the MIAA

·         And more!

As a service to MSAA, the High School Committee encourages all association members to select a "future leader" in your school to attend this interactive workshop.

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MSAA Contact: ekawesa@msaa.net

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