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Blue Notes Attleboro High School—The Home of Blue Pride
www.AttleboroHigh.com
January 2017
JANUARY 2017
3 Classes Resume
5 ACCESS for ELLs Testing Window opens
13 ½ Day—Professional Development Day*
16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
18 Parent Conferences 6-8 PM
21 SAT Exam
26 Variety Show (Bray Aud.) 6-9 PM
31 Balfour Ring Ceremony 6:30 PM (Mini-Aud.)
FEBRUARY 2017
6-7 MCAS Biology Test
8 Class of 2021 Welcome Night [Bray] 6:30 PM
17 ½ Day—Professional Development Day *
20-24 February Break
28 Opportunities Fair 8:30 - 10 AM
*10:50 dismissal
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society recently held a sock drive
to help members of our community stay warm this
winter. Seniors Andrew Milliken and Julia Strachan
were responsible for the event. The drive collected
218 pairs of socks. National Honor Society stu-
dents then distributed the socks during lunch at the
Food and Friends Soup Kitchen on Saturday, Decem-
ber 17.
Photo: L to R Andrew Milliken, Jessica Macia, Chloe
Viera, Julia Strachan and Meaghan Cooper.
News from the Guidance Department
NCAA Workshop
This year’s NCAA presentation on January 18
from 5:30-6:15 is for students and parents of all
grades who are interested in finding out more
about playing sports in college. The focus will be
on the recruitment process with speakers that in-
clude college and high school coaches and former
NCAA athletes. Registration for this event is re-
quired at the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/attleboro-high-schools-
ncaa-workshop-tickets-30219970746
AP Exams
It is that time of year to begin thinking about AP ex-
ams! Even though AP exams are taken in May, much
of our preparatory work begins now! Students received
their AP bills at the beginning of December. Payment
begins the week of January 9-13 in the Guidance Cen-
ter. Students should see Ms. Little or Mr. Parrillo on
January 3 if they need any assistance.
Alumni Day
The Guidance Department is excited about hosting
Alumni Day! This year’s date will be Friday, June 9
and will target our junior class. We have already heard
back from a number of alums who are excited about
returning for the event. We are hoping to reach as
many individuals as possible to make this event a suc-
cess. We would love to have representation from alum-
ni who are in college, the military and the work force.
The department is updating our database of alumni
contacts, and we could use your help! If you know of
any alumni who may be interested, please email Julie
Little at [email protected].
Opportunities Fair
The School to Career Office, the Guidance Department
and the Office of Special Education will be hosting the
fourth annual Opportunities Fair on February 28 from
8:30-10:00. Area businesses, colleges, military
branches and community support services will be rep-
resented to assist students with their post-secondary
endeavors. Seniors will be invited to this event based
on their responses to a survey in advisory. Any student
who has questions about the event should see Robbi
Scruggs in the School to Career Office or Julie Little in
the Guidance Department.
Mock Interviews
The Guidance Department is hosting individual Mock Inter-
views after school on Wednesday, January 25 for students
whose post-secondary plans include college, work, or the
military. Interested students must see their guidance coun-
selor to sign up for a mock interview in order to practice
their skills before sitting for a real interview. Space is lim-
ited, so interviews are first-come, first-served. Parents, if
you think this would be a good opportunity for your student,
please encourage him or her to take the first step by seeing
the guidance counselor to register, as this best replicates real
-world conditions.
Guidance Department Upcoming Events
The Guidance Department is excited to announce our addi-
tional winter and spring events:
Harvard Symposium on January 10
As a continuation of the Year of the Student Experience, we
are excited that Attleboro was selected as a host site for ad-
mission and financial aid presentations from a current Har-
vard undergraduate student. The presentation will be fo-
cused on the college and financial aid process for all stu-
dents in grades 9-11 interested in post-secondary options. In
addition, students who have expressed interest in applying,
or who have applied to Harvard, will also be given an op-
portunity to have their specific questions answered about
admission to an ivy league institution.
Junior Parent Night March 1 at 6:30 PM in Bray Auditori-
um
Join us as we discuss the upcoming post-secondary process
for college, the military and the workforce.
College 101 March 1 at 6:00 PM for ninth and tenth grade
families
We are fortunate to have representatives from BCC Attle-
boro back again this year to give a helpful and thorough
presentation on all aspects of the college process.
BCC “Palooza” February 15, 2017
Back by popular demand, seniors will have the opportunity
to receive admission decisions, meet with an academic advi-
sor, complete their FAFSA and schedule placement testing.
Highly Selective College Admissions Panel April 12 5:30-
6:30 PM
Join us for our second annual event as college admissions
experts from highly selective colleges give students and par-
ents advice on applying to highly selective institutions.
For further updates please follow us on Twitter
@AHSGuidanceNews.
TDA - Driver Education at Attleboro High School
Join the over 1000 families that choose Teachers Driv-
ing Academy as the driver education program for their
child. Quality classroom instruction and the conven-
ience of on-site classes make TDA the perfect choice!
Students aged 15 years, nine months and older are eli-
gible to take driver education classes. In order to earn
a driver’s education certificate, the state of Massachu-
setts requires students to take 30 hours of classroom
instruction, 12 hours of driving instruction, and six
hours of driving observation; parents must also take a
two hour parent class. Both the student and parent
classroom instruction will take place at the high
school; the driving instruction will take place off site.
See the schedule below for the remaining session
dates. The cost of the classroom instruction is $80.00.
The next 3 sessions are:
FEBRUARY VACATION 2017 #4
Thursday, February 9 * 6:00-8:00 PM
Monday, February 13 5:00-9:15 PM
Tuesday, February 21 8:00-2:30 PM
Wednesday, February 22 8:00-2:30 PM
Thursday, February 23 8:00-2:30 PM
Friday, February 24 8:00-2:30 PM
* Parent & Student Class: Thursday, February 9, 6-8 PM
APRIL VACATION 2017 #5
Tuesday, April 11* 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, April 13 5:00-9:15 PM
Tuesday, April 18 8:00-2:30 PM
Wednesday,April 19 8:00-2:30 PM
Thursday, April 20 8:00-2:30 PM
Friday, April 21 8:00-2:30 PM
* Parent & Student Class: Tuesday, April 11, 6-8 PM
SUMMER 2017 #6
Tuesday, June 6* 6:00-8:00 PM
Monday, June19 8:00-2:30 PM
Tuesday, June 20 8:00-2:30 PM
Wednesday, June 21 8:00-2:30 PM
Thursday, June 22 8:00-2:30 PM
Friday, June 23 8:00-12:15 PM
* Parent & Student Class: Tuesday, June 6, 6-8 PM
(will change if AHS has snow days)
To register, call Donna Cameron in the Evening
Programs office at: (508) 222–5150, extension 1370,
or Rhonda Marzetta, (508) 222-5150, extension
1534, or send an
e-mail to: [email protected].
Science and Public Policy
In Mr. Finale and Mr. Weinstein’s course, Science and
Public Policy, students choose a scientific, technological,
health, or other issue in the school community that has po-
litical, social and/or economic impacts. Based on their re-
searched topic, students then begin an action project to at-
tempt to solve the problem. Current topics include cyber
security, recycling at AHS, testing water, School Farm-to-
Table, and climate change.
One group of students in Mr. Finale and Mr. Weinstein’s
Science and Public Policy class are working to improve
recycling at AHS. Plans include getting recycling bins in
the cafeterias and informing students and teachers as to
what items are and are not recyclable. So far we’ve in-
formed the students in our class in Trimester One about
which items can be recycled and we’d like to use the pic-
ture below as a classroom poster so we can put it in every
class to continue informing students and teachers. We hope
you will join us in improving recycling efforts at AHS in
the New Year!
Another group’s initiative is an
effort to ban polystyrene in the
Attleboro schools. In Attle-
boro, polystyrene is most com-
monly seen in lunch rooms,
where service on “Styrofoam”
trays is the norm. Working
from the group’s findings on polystyrene’s harmful effects,
efforts have begun to discuss the possibility of our conces-
sionaire switching to a biodegradable tray starting next
school year. The community’s assistance and enthusiasm
would help greatly.
For additional information on this student-led initi-
ative, please go to the website:
www.banthestyrofoam.weebly.com and TAKE
THE PLEDGE!
Click here to print the registration form.
Attleboro Athletics Home of the Blue Bombardiers
New England Sports Village is new home for
AHS Ice Hockey!
Winter Season Come out and support our winter sports
teams! The winter season includes:
Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track,
Swimming and Ice Hockey. This year,
our home hockey games will be played
at the New State of the Art New Eng-
land Sports Village in Attleboro. For schedules and/or
more information, please visit the athletics page on our
website. The MIAA also has a new App you can down-
load for updated schedules on your mobile phone.
Hockomock League game admission fees are:
Adults and students $5.00
Seniors and students under 4th grade are free.
*Ice Hockey rinks have varied pricing.
Our AHS Student-Athletes of the month for November are
senior cheerleader Amanda Morry and senior football
player Tyler McGovern.
The Nationally-recognized Wendy’s® High School
Award recently named its School Winners.
AHS Senior Julia Strachan was selected based on her
outstanding academic athletic achievements, and
leadership within her community. J u l i a will move on
to the stage of the program for the chance to be
named one of two State Finalists, and for the
consideration of the National Winner
GO BLUE!
Mark Houle, Director of Athletics
AHS Mitten Tree
During the month of December, students and staff gen-
erously donated over 234 hats, mittens, gloves and
scarves and hung them on the Mitten Tree in Student
Services on the Balcony of Attleboro High School. The
items collected were donated locally to the Family Re-
source Center serving the Attleboro Community in col-
laboration with the Student Council’s annual “Homeless
for a Night” effort in collecting winter clothing for
homeless members of the community.
Ms. Thibodeau’s freshmen English Class was the class
to collect the most items and enjoyed hot chocolate and
cookies for their donations. The students of Mrs. Car-
penter and Ms. Spina’s 12+ Program also donated many
items as well as seniors Emily Yarboro and Tiffany Ko-
valski.
Thanks to all for generously showing your Blue Pride
spirit in helping keep our community warm this winter!
AHS Preschool
The preschool children have been learning about their
community and how to become active members of socie-
ty. For the past two months they have been collecting
plastic bottle caps for the Caps for Chemo charity. They
have collected enough caps to give 2 children a free
chemo treatment! Congratulations my friends!
Tattletale Yearbook 2017
Dear Parent/Guardian
Senior year comes so quickly. It is an exciting and special
time for students and families. An important event that
precedes Graduation occurs on the last day of school for
seniors, Yearbook Dedication Day. Students receive their
Attleboro High School Tattletale and peek inside to find
their picture and remember times gone by at AHS. We
would like to provide you with the opportunity to be part
of that special moment. This cherished keepsake could
include a message from you. The Senior Parent section of
the yearbook offers advertisement space in various sizes
from one eighth of a page to a full page. You can congrat-
ulate your child and surprise them with a unique message
that reminds them of how special they are.
Placing an ad is easier than ever since you can create your
own message online. Personalize the message with a fa-
vorite photo or have the entire family add their well wish-
es. Follow the instructions on the next page and create a
lasting memento for your family.
What makes a yearbook special? Pictures!
Important Deadline!
Senior photos are due by January 6, 2017
If your senior photo is NOT taken by Chestnut Hill, please
email your picture to: [email protected]
Images must be 300 DPI (dots per inch)
Send baby pictures too!
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Click here to view archived yearbooks from years past!
ASEPAC Attleboro Special Education Parent
Advisory Committee
January 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM
How Big is the Problem & Tools for the
Coping Toolbox
Presented by Compass Social Skills and Counseling
All meetings are held at:
Hyman Fine Elementary School
6:30-7:00 PM Parent Support This is an opportunity to meet face to face with
ASEPAC officers to receive advice and resource infor-
mation!
7:00-9:00 PM General Meeting
Leo Club
On Friday, November 18, Leo Club
collected and sorted cans that were
donated for the food drive. On Decem-
ber 5, the Leo Club helped fill stock-
ings for Christmas Is For Kids, an or-
ganization that gathers Christmas presents to give to
families in need. Leo Club filled 75 stockings and do-
nated other toys to help this program.
For more information, email us at:
Interested in joining LEO Club? This year, the Leo
Club has gone digital! All membership forms and vol-
unteer forms can be found in our Google classroom.
Students can join by using the class code: JX1XSA. To
see other volunteer opportunities as they become avail-
able, please check the AHS Service Google Classroom
page for more information.
Health Office
During the month of January, the Nurse’s Office will be
performing the state mandated 10th grade screenings for
hearing, vision and Body Mass Index (BMI). The sched-
uled dates are January 24, 25 and 26. Please contact the
Nurse’s Office with any questions or concerns.
Sturdy Memorial Hospital School-based Health Center
at Attleboro High School
What is the Health Center and what do we do?
We are a licensed satellite of Sturdy Memorial Hospital
located in the Health Office at Attleboro
High School. It is staffed by a Nurse
Practitioner and Program Coordinator.
We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday to provide convenient access to
quality health care during the school
hours for students. Students are first
evaluated by the School Nurse and then referred to the
Health Center as appropriate. No appointment is neces-
sary. If the student is under 18 years of age, parents are
contacted for consent to be seen in the clinic.
The Health Center bills insurance for the cost of the visit
while Sturdy Hospital will bill the parent/guardian for the
appropriate co-pay.
Our services include:
Evaluation and treatment of minor illnesses and inju-
ries
Acute care for flare-ups of chronic conditions
Lab services (limited on-site testing and obtaining
specimens) for evaluation at Sturdy Memorial Hospi-
tal
Sports Physicals: the cost is $65 ( cash or money order
only)
Music News
Parents of music students are invit-
ed to participate in the Attleboro
Music Parents’ Association
(AMPA) which usually meets on
the first Tuesday of every month in
the High School Music Room
(181E) at 7:00 PM. This month’s
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 3. We hope
to see you there!
Congratulations to Jalyn King who made the Southeast-
ern Massachusetts Music Educators Association District
Festival. She will be performing at Sharon High School
on Saturday, January 7, 2017.
The Pep Band will be performing at the following Bas-
ketball games in January:
1/6 - Double Header vs. King Phillip
1/20 - Girls Basketball vs. Taunton
1/27 - Boys vs. Milford
Come out to support the Pep Band and Basketball
Teams!
Attleboro High School Alumni Association (AHSAA)
THE ORIGINAL "BLUE PRIDE"
The AHS Alumni Association will hold its next
monthly meeting:
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM (We will not meet in January 2017)
Location: AHS Library Media Center Please enter through the Principal's Lobby (the pit) and proceed to
the 2nd floor where the library is located.
Want more information on upcoming
MEETINGS ~ ACTIVITIES ~ PROJECTS
that are in the works?
Contact us at:
for more information.
“Friend” us on our Facebook page: The Real Attleboro
High School Alumni Association
ALUMNI MISSION ~ committed to creating a unified, informed
and proud body of Alumni through our service to
SCHOOL ~ CLASSMATES ~ COMMUNITY
MLK Day There will be NO SCHOOL on
Monday, January 16, 2017 in
observance of the Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. Holiday.
Click here for course descriptions.
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