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January 12, 2026

Good morning-

As we wrap up Term 2, please take a moment to remind students of the mid-year exam expectations. 

I hope to have the 2026-2027 Program of Studies posted and shared with the community by the end of the week. Thank you for all of the work you did updating it for the coming school year. I am excited by the proposed new classes, and I am sure students will be as well. 

The schedule for our day on Friday is as follows:
8:00-9:30 am- UDL Refresher: All staff (unless assigned elsewhere)- AHS library
    ESPs - DLL
    School counselors, school psychologists, and adjustment counselors - MPY online PD
    Nurses - meet as a department
    Speech/OT - meet with Britt
    EL - meet with Christy 
9:30-11:45 am- Department curriculum work as assigned by liaison
    10:30-11:45 am- English, math, & sped vertical meetings w/grade 8 & 9 teachers
If I have forgotten anyone or you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. 

The Education Development Center (EDC), the organization that we work with for the MWAHS (MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey) sent the following opportunity:

  1. Digital Wellness Focus Groups for School Staff Next Week (Jan 14 and 15)

As part of our digital wellness work in the region, we are hosting two virtual focus groups next week for teachers, counselors, nurses, IT professionals, and other school staff interested in discussing student digital wellness. We would appreciate you sharing the attached flyer with colleagues at the elementary, middle, and high school levels who may be interested in participating. The flyer includes details and sign-up information, and participants will receive a $25 gift card.


Please see the message below from MPY:

As we begin the second half of the school year, Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) invites you and your staff to take advantage of our many free professional development opportunities, including virtual webinar series, hybrid conferences, and in-person seminars. Most offerings provide a valuable opportunity for staff to earn PDPs and/or CEUs at no additional cost. We encourage you to visit our website to explore MPY’s full lineup of professional development offerings and take advantage of these valuable resources for your school community

To register for MPY programming, each staff member must have their own user account. Please contact Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org to create an account or with any questions regarding registering for MPY programs.

We would welcome the opportunity to meet with your administrative team to discuss ways to maximize MPY benefits for your school and to assist with user account setup.

Wishing you and your staff a successful and rewarding New Year.

Best regards,
Margie Daniels
MPY Executive Director
margie@mpyinc.org

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