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April 3, 2022

Good afternoon-

This message was shared with all students on Friday, April 1. Please share this with your classes this week so that all students who celebrate are aware of this option.  

We recognize Ramadan, which begins this evening, as a month-long observance by Muslims worldwide, marked by spiritual reflection and worship. For students who observe Ramadan and may be fasting, we want to offer you a space during your lunch period to be away from the cafeteria. The library and distance learning lab has been reserved for you for reflection and prayer throughout the month. The DLL is the room off the library.  If you have 3rd lunch the counseling office will be open as a space for you. As always, please reach out to your counselor or administrator with any questions or concerns or if you need to access quiet space at additional times during the day. We wish a safe, happy, and generous Ramadan to all members of our community who observe the holiday.

With one week left in Term 3 please make sure your grades in iPass are up to date, check in with students who are behind and alert administration and counseling of any students who are failing. We will once again make 50 the lowest grade for a failing student unless there are circumstances you have discussed with counseling and admin (ex.-the student has done no work all term). Please remember to discuss incompletes with counseling and admin before telling a student you will give them extra time.  Following the handbook expectations around make-up work will help students learn to manage their time. 

Grades will open on Friday after school. They are due at noon on Wednesday, April 13.  I recognize this is a slightly shorter window than normal but grades are due to be released on Thursday, April 14. 

Friday, April 8 is the senior prom. All students attending know they must be in school until 12:15pm in order to attend. 

We have a faculty meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 14. This meeting will be canceled since we have Friday, April 14 off. 

JED High School:
I am still in need of teacher representation on the JED High School interdisciplinary team. Lend your voice to how AHS implements social/emotional supports that impact classroom time. This team will meet on the following dates to learn about the JED High School comprehensive approach and how we can equitably implement mental health programming at our school:
April 26- 1 hour (via Zoom at 3:30pm)
random small group meetings to collect information and complete assessment questions
May 9- 30 minutes (during X-block and/or after school via Zoom)
In September the team will help develop the strategic plan for AHS and mental health supports moving forward.

Ashland High School Student Council Bingo Night
The Ashland High School Student Council is running its 12th Annual Bingo Night on Wednesday, April 6th.  This event is open to all ages and is always a fun time.   A pack of 6 cards good for the entire night will cost a suggested donation of $10.  Bring your own Bingo dauber or bring $1 to buy one.  Free coffee and baked goods.  The class of 2023 will be selling pizza.

We have over $1700 worth of prizes to give away, donated by local businesses and restaurants.  For a full listing of all of the prizes, visit our website at: https://sites.google.com/ashland.k12.ma.us/stucoashland/events-2021-2022/bingo-night

And check out our commercial online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEHMheqGrYM

It'll be a fun night!  Come join us!  If you have any questions, you can contact the Student Council at STUCO.ashland@ashland.k12.ma.us or Josh Wiczer (Student Council advisor) at jwiczer@ashland.k12.ma.us

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