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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
September 8, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- PTSO Update
- ABRHS Student Handbook
- New Attendance Procedures for 2024-2025
- Helpful Links
- School Picture Information
- Girls Swim and Dive Fundraiser Car Wash
- College and University Visits
- Understanding The College Application Process
- Project Graduation Update
- ABRHS Library Welcomes Back Students!
- High School School Council Meeting
- Community Education
- "Stand Up to Stigma" Scarecrow Contest
- Golf Team Clinics
- ABSAF Pass
- High School Store
- Do you have a job for high school students?
- Student Volunteer Opportunities
- Extra Help Sessions
- AB Resource Center and Exchange
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Calendar of Events:
- Tuesday September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 - School Picture Days
- Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday, September 12 – Activities Fair
- Monday, September 16 – Early Release Day for students at 1:15 pm
- Thursday, September 19 - Fall College Night for 12th Grade at 6:30
- Thursday, September 26 – Back to School Nights for Parents/Guardians at 6:30
- Thursday, October 3 - Rosh Hashanah, No School
- Wednesday, October 9 – 9th Grade Parent Night with Counseling & Admin at 6:00 pm
Calendar: 2024-2025 School Calendar
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The ABRPTSO Welcomes You to the 2024-2025 Academic Year!
ABRPTSO, the combined PTSO for the high school and RJ Grey, supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your children’s quality of education, and builds a strong, more inclusive school community. We invite you to contribute to the PTSO because your contribution makes it possible to provide important programs and resources. If you are not familiar with the ABRPTSO's work, we do a lot!
There is no wrong or right way to be involved! The ABRPTSO can do a lot with your $50 donation. Or, if you have 2 hours a month, we can also desperately use your time! Board and Volunteer positions are currently available for the 2024-2025 school year
so contact chatter@abrptso.org and we can connect you with a committee that needs your help! We are working on our social media presence, so stay tuned for more information about that (or volunteer and show us your social media game!).
If you are interested in volunteering please join us at our upcoming virtual meeting, Wednesday, September 11th @ 7 pm.
Zoom link
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81146251140?pwd=l6nCZgf7ag0s0s8bHGtmMnvRpak9hH.1
Every member of the school community - parents, caregivers, teachers, students, etc. - are always invited. It’s a whole new school year and we are ready for all the possibilities ahead of us!
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ABRHS Student Handbook
The Student Handbook contains all policies, regulations, and practices that govern our school community and create an inclusive and respectful environment at ABRHS. All students must review and agree to the content in the Student Handbook.
Students and families are required to log into the PowerSchool Public Portal to confirm they have read and understood our handbook.
Please reference the Student Handbook (p. 47-53) for detailed information about excused and unexcused absences.
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New Attendance Procedures for 2024-2025
Parents and caretakers will want to be familiar with the attendance policy and procedures for excusing student absences, latenesses, and early dismissals. You can learn more here: Quick Guide for Parent/Caretakers Reporting Attendance
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School Picture Information
School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11, in the auditorium at the high school. Students will be called down in their English classes on one day OR the other, and your student’s English teacher will notify them in advance which day will be theirs. For any students who miss the September dates or would like a new picture, retakes will take place on Wednesday, October 23. Families will receive order information from Mark Lawrence Photography; if you have any questions about ordering, please call Mark Lawrence at 603-882-0116. General questions can be directed to Melissa Dempsey, mdempsey@abschools.org.
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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VISITS TO ABRHS
Beginning Tuesday, September 17th, and run through mid-November. See the Fall 2024 College/University Visits Calendar for who is visiting. Please note that the visit date/time may change as schools sometimes need to cancel and reschedule. These visits are for Seniors (class of 2025). Juniors may attend only if the visit is during their free period. Seniors planning to attend a college or university visit should indicate in their SCOIR account a day prior to the visit that they will be attending and email the class teacher that they will be missing class due to their planning to attend XYZ college/university visit. On the day of the college university visit, students should come to the Counseling Center and sign an attendance sheet within the first 10 minutes to be marked as excused. Any questions regarding the college/university visits should be directed to Mrs. Holden-Webber at pholdenwebber@abschools.org
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Understanding the College Application Process for Senior Parents and Caregivers
The Counseling Department Fall College night for parents and caregivers of seniors is September 19th at 6:00 pm in the ABRHS Auditorium. A presentation on the pros and cons of early decision and early action will be directed at seniors who are planning on applying early to college and to those who are considering this option. In addition, counselors will review the procedures for students to follow in submitting applications and requesting transcripts, school reports, and teacher recommendations. This is an opportunity for parents to review the steps and have questions answered.
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Project Graduation: Class of 2025, Let's go!
Aaaaaand, we're back! After a fantastic all-night, substance-free celebration for the entire Class of 2024, we're ready to rock for the Class of 2025. In times past there was a lot of drinking and driving, but for more than 30 years the Acton-Boxborough community has come together to keep kids safe on graduation night. And although June is a long way off, we start planning NOW. We are seeking key volunteers to make this rite of passage a reality. This is a rare way to stay involved now that your kids are out of elementary school. Please click through to see the roles that match your interests: Entertainment, Decorations, Communications, or Head Honcho. Then simply sign up! Believe it or not, your time could save lives.
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ABRHS Library Welcomes Back Students!
Check out these slides for information about the High School Library.
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ABRHS School Council - Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
We will have our first School Council meeting of the year next week. School Council is a school-based committee composed of the principal, parents/caregivers, teachers, and community members that meets to engage the school and their community in discussions about their school. School Council meets seven times over the course of the year. We have a few spots open for parents, community members and 11th grade students. Please email Melissa Dempsey (mdempsey@abschools.org) if you are interested in being a member of School Council.
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Community Education
Community Ed has many fall class offerings for kids, teens & adults! Check out all of our classes here: Online Catalog. Contact us at ceregistrar@abschools.org with any questions.
Introduction to Python (Gr. 9-12): Online classes start the week of September 16 and run through the week of December 9. Students are introduced to fundamental programming concepts, and learn the basics that any programmer must incorporate before moving on to more advanced content.
Wednesday class
Saturday class
The Digital SAT, The ACT, and YOU: Everything You Need To Know About College Admissions Testing: September 18
This online class will illustrate the differences between the SAT & ACT. Parents & students will learn about the evolving roles of tests, how to mindfully prepare for them, and setting testing timelines.
Digital SAT Practice Test: September 21
ACT Practice Test: October 5
*Students must be at least 15 AND in Grades 10-12 to take the tests.*
The PSAT is Coming: Be Ready! October 5 | October 8 (online)
This class will help your student understand the format & content of the PSAT, and learn effective strategies for test taking.
Youth Badminton (Ages 9-18)-Intensive session:
September 17-November 12 from 7:30-9 PM
The intensive sessions are fast paced & intensive. They're open to kids of all levels who are energetic & very interested in badminton!
Family Swim (Ages 6 & up): September 21-October 26
Families can sign up for regular access to the ABRHS pool for recreational/open swim.
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High School Store
There are lots of things for sale at the school store - apparel, winter hats, school supplies, snacks, drinks and more! Students work at the store for community service hours and credit - feel free to visit us, right in the main lobby of the High School. Find us online to see what apparel we have available.
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Do you have a job opening for an ABRHS High School Student?
If yes, we post openings to the student body.
Complete a job posting HERE
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Would your student like to volunteer?
To view the list of volunteer opportunities and to learn more about our Community Service Program, please visit this link.
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Academic Support Offered by Math, Science, & Social Studies Departments
The Math and Science departments at ABRHS are offering academic support/extra help after school! Please click here for detailed information regarding Math and Science.
For information about the Social Studies Academic Support (SSAS) click here.
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AB EXCHANGE
We just wanted to send out a quick reminder that AB Exchange is here for you!
AB families can "shop" or request items through their Google Form, and they will send along a bag of goodies to your school.
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The Weekly Chatter is distributed each Sunday. If you have a submission you'd like to include in the Chatter, please email it to chatter@abrptso.org by noon on Friday. The Chatter was created solely for the purpose of communicating school-related events, groups and forums to parents and students.
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