AHS Faculty/staff news

Good afternoon- A reminder that the students from Japan's Toshimagaoka HS will be spending Monday, March 27 with us at AHS. The students will gather in the library when they arrive and their AHS buddy will meet them there. The students will attend all classes with their buddy expect for E block. They will present a little about life in Japan in the auditorium last block. Again, you are welcome to bring your class to the presentation. Please let me know this morning if you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers. Here is the  Japanese/AHS buddy list .  (changes at this time: Saanvi Chugh replaced by Maggie Smith Stella Otipoby replaced by Nicole Laplana) The following students also have permission to attend the presentation: Sasha Clay Krystal Degennaro Madeleine Reynolds Stephanny Sousa The following students will be testing for the Seal of biliteracy starting Tuesday morning at 8:20am in the world language lab: Alves Ana Bovenschulte Leo Dolabela Sarah Moraes Julia...

 Good morning- Thank you all for your participation in Friday's PD. Safety training can be unnerving for all of us. I appreciate your willingness to practice and discuss ideas for improvement.  As you know, the graduation requirement of community service was lifted by School Committee. This will apply to the senior privilege policy as well. Grades, attendance, and discipline will determine privileges.  I will be out of the building at a conference on Wednesday but will access to email.  Attached is the list of students who will be acting as buddies for the Japanese students next Monday. The students will be attending the presentation by the Japanese students during E (last) block with their partner. Students who were not chosen as a buddy are invited to attend the presentation as well. I will share that list next week. Any teacher interested in bringing their class to the presentation is also welcome to do so. It will be held in the auditorium. 

Good afternoon- I hope you had a restful weekend. Remember this week is the spring Spirit Week. Wear your pj's tomorrow! Here are some reminders regarding MCAS preparation:  1. Once you've reviewed the  MCAS training slideshow   in full and stop by Meaghan's office to sign you have done so. 2. If at this point you still do not have access to Pearson or can't login, please email Meaghan to get you set up.  3. Special education proctors: Josh will be in touch with additional training and paperwork for you to sign.  4. We will send the proctor schedule once it is finalized.  As always, please reach out with any questions. Override Process:  Students and their parents who plan to override a course should be discussing their decision before the end of the week, The parent window for course registration closes Friday, March 17. The  Override form  is attached. Once a parent/guardian indicates they plan to move forward with an overrid...

Good morning- Many of you may have already heard this but I am excited to share that Brenda Iannarilli has graciously agreed to serve as the math substitute until Chas Alberts returns from leave. We are very grateful to her and the special education department for lending her for the month.  Kudos to AHSTS on their performance of Mamma Mia this weekend. It was great to be back in the theater for a musical and so fun to see so many staff members and alumni in the audience. Bravo to David, the cast and crew! A reminder that this Wednesday, March 8 we will host a Red Cross blood drive. The student list of donors will be shared Wednesday morning.  Our next Faculty meeting is this Thursday, March 9. We will meet in the library at 2:50pm. Our primary focus will be reviewing the MCAS training. If you have an agenda item to share please let me know. ELA MCAS is scheduled for March 28-29. On Monday, March 27 we will welcome 39 students from Toshimagaoka Secondary School in Japan. We wo...