Parent's Flyers 2017-2018- What's Going On around AHS and in town

June 22, 2018:
APL- One Book, One Community

APL- Summer Reading Teens

APL- Summer Reading Kids

APL- Summer Reading Adults

June 8, 2018:
OWL Newsletter
     Spanish edition
     Portuguese edition

Ashland Farmer's Market Schedule

YMCA Summer Camps

Sports Equipment Donation Bin

Dog Park Naming contest

May 25, 2018:
Chinese Exchange Home-stay flyer
Home-stay Application details

May 11, 2018:
Make-A-Wish Jump for Joy

May 4, 2018:
APL Classical Music May

APL Summer Reading Program Voucher

April 27, 2018:
Talking to Children about Violence

OWL Newsletter
   Spanish edition
   Portuguese edition

Green up Ashland

April 20, 2018:
ASHPAC Spring Calendar

ASHPAC Dyslexia Workshop

College Transition 

Kids Count, Too!

April 6, 2018:
ASHPAC DBT Workshop

Town MWRTA Meeting

March 29, 2018:
OWL Newsletter
   Spanish edition
  Portuguese edition

AHS Student Council BINGO

Courageous Conversations: Can It Happen Here?

APL- March Movie

APL- Mindfulness Program

APL- Interactive Movie Night

March 23, 2018:
YIP Summer Institute

March 16, 2018:
Courageous Conversations: Can It Happen Here?

ASHPAC Basic Rights in Special Education

APL: Museum Passes (English)

APL: Museum Passes (Portuguese)

APL: Wacky Saturday

APL: Friends Flyer

APL: Coco

APL- Wooden butterfly craft

March 2, 2018:
Student Voice Cross-Collaboration

Courageous Conversations-Can It Happen Here?

StuCo/Make-A-Wish/PTO Color Run!

OWL Newsletter
   Spanish edition
   Portuguese edition

ELL Parent Education class

ASHPAC Mindfulness & DBT Workshop

PTO Clocker Classic

PTO Disney raffle

AEFI Tickets on Sale

Ashland Stormwater discussion

APL Video Game March

APL Musical Theater

APL STEAM

APL Interactive Movie Event

APL Yoga/Dance

APL Mr. Vinny's Puppets

APL Aquarium Program

February 16, 2018:

APL - Harry Potter event Feb. 22

APL - Tech Take-Apart Feb. 20

APL - STEM Station Feb. 24

APL - Movie Day Feb. 21

February 9, 2018:
ARC Summer Program 

APL Dino-adventures

APL Friends

APL Candy Jewelry

February 4, 2018:
Special Olympics Chipolte fundraiser

ASHPAC Financial Planning workshop


January 26, 2018:
OWL Newsletter
      Portuguese version
      Spanish edition

The Flu Guide for Parents
      The Flu Guide- Spanish
      The Flu Guide- Portuguese

DAET Winter Newsletter

Courageous Conversations- Let's Talk about Trauma

APL Museum Passes

Friends of the APL - Grit

AYBS Youth Registration

Keefe Tech Wizards event

January 15, 2018:
Clocker Club Pancake Breakfast

Make a Wish - Jump for Joy

Town of Ashland- Stormwater presentation

APL Stress Dough

APL Cardboard Tube Castle project

January 7, 2018:
Karen Spilka's exSEL invitation

APL Resilience

PTO-Worcester Railers Ashland Day

Youth Sports Lacrosse registration

Performing Arts Center- Winter '18

December 22, 2018:
Winter Driver's Ed

SAT Prep class- Feb. 2018

December 15, 2017:
APL Homework Helpers

APL Paws to Read

Friends of the APL donations

APL Pretty as a Princess

APL animal-world experiences

Youth Soccer registration

December 8, 2017:
PTO Worcester Railers Ashland Day

APL Classical Music

December 1, 2017:
Make A Wish Club Winterfest

ARC Winter programs

AEFI Neighborhood Campaign

APL December Book Sale

Toys for Joy Drive

2017 Holiday Lighting

November 22, 2017:
AHS Band Holiday event at Barnes & Noble

MetroWest Health Survey Presentation

November 17, 2017:
MetroWest Health Survey Presentation

WIC flyer 

YMCA Outdoor RX
November 10, 2017:
ASHPAC Inclusion Workshop

APL Homework Helpers

APL Mr. Magic

November 3, 2017:
APS Athletes Wellness Forum

YMCA Open Gym at AHS!

Senator Spilka's exSEL Forum

POWER Program- Risky Drinking

APL Friday Night Movie

ARC EmPower Fall

ARC Zumba

Scouting for Food

October 27, 2017:
OWL Newsletter
   Spanish edition
   Portuguese edition

BTB South Africa trip

APL Anime Club

APL Teen Advisory Board

APL Thank a Veteran

APL Tinkering

APL Skyrise

ARC Free Zumba

October 20, 2017:
Courageous Conversations: Love, Inclusion, Trust

BTB South Africa trip

APL Elka's Sculpture Dedication

APL Paws to Read

October 13, 2017:
AEFI Casino Night

Ashland football golf tournament

ARC Outdoor Rx

APL Star Wars Reads Day

APL Classical Music

APL Tech Take-Apart

October 6, 2017:
ASHPAC Calendar

APL If Only movie screening

APL Star Party

APL Julie Berry author visit

APL Big Joe 

IAM Strong Foundation event

September 29, 2017:
OWL Newsletter
   Spanish edition
   Portuguese edition

ASHPAC Transition Planning workshop

POWER program- Courageous Conversations-Wonder

Ashland Football fundraiser

APL Unity Tree

September 22, 2017:
Barnes & Noble StuCo flyer & voucher

Clocker Club membership

AEFI Gala kick-off meeting

Upper Charles Trail community meeting

September 15, 2017:
Barnes & Noble StuCo flyer

PTO flyer

ARC Fall Programs

APL Sulinha Trio

APL Outdoor Rx

APL Animal Kindess Walk

APL Read to a Dog

September 8, 2017:
Ashland Day auction

Ashland Day bike parade

September 1, 2017-Back-to-School:
Special Education OWL news
     Spanish edition
   Portuguese edition

Student Medical Insurance Info

ASHPAC Meet the Administrators

Community Education Fall Driver's Ed

Community Education College Essay Writing

APL Summer Reading Survey

FOL Unity Day

Girl Scout flyer

Welcome back!

August 29, 2017

The AHS faculty & staff has had a great couple of days getting ready and we can't wait to welcome students back to the building tomorrow.  We will be focused on getting to know students and building relationships for the first few days.

Make sure to follow me (@kstcoeur), Mrs. Carreiro (@ClockerDean), Mrs. Lachapelle (@MrsELachapelle), and Mr. Grimes (@ClockerAD) to see updates of the great things happening around the school.

Students who are being driven to school should be dropped off in the back of the building.  Drop off time for high school students is 7:45am and the cafeteria opens for breakfast at that time.  All students must remain in the cafeteria/lobby area until the first bell at 8:10am.  We will remind them of this expectation at class meetings next week.  Tomorrow, students will be directed to their homerooms get a paper copy of their schedule when the first bell rings.  Homerooms lists will be posted for 9th grade students and there will be lots of Peer Mentors on hand to help out!

Student drivers will have until September 15 to get their parking pass.  Information on how to obtain a pass is in the front office.

If you have any questions about your student's schedule please don't hesitate to reach out to their guidance counselor.  Students have 10 school days to make any changes to their schedule.  We especially encourage new students to use that time to evaluate placement and make sure they are in classes that are the best fit.

I hope everyone has a wonderful evening and I look forward to seeing our kids in the morning!

Here comes the 2017-2018 school year!

August 10, 2017

Good evening! Below is the Back to School letter but I want to share a few adjustments. While schedules were opened in iStudent/iParent today the new student schedules have not been mailed. We are still waiting for the completion of some state reporting and hope to be able to print them tomorrow. If you have iParent access you can view the schedule by clicking on the school year drop down menu and changing it to 2017-2018.

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the summer.  It is hard to believe it is almost over and we are gearing up for the 2017-2018 school year.  I hope your summer has brought plenty of time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.  Every year brings some changes in our staffing and I would like to take the opportunity to make you aware of the few changes here at the high school.  

We are very excited to welcome the following new staff:

• Ms. Erin Lachapelle, Dean of Students (Classes of 2018 and 2020)
• Mr. Stephen McKeon, Academic Foundations
• Ms. Mary Nemeth, Music/Chorus
• Ms. Robin Wilson, Education Support Professional
• TBD, School Psychologist

Internally, we are excited to announce that Ms. Erin Cameron has moved from Academic Foundations to filling a vacant special education teaching position.  

Ms. Lachapelle, our new Dean, joins us after 11 years as a science teacher for Grafton High School where she taught Biology, Anatomy and Oceanography.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stonehill College and a Master’s in Secondary Education from Fitchburg State University.  Ms. Lachapelle also completed her administrative licensuschre program while working for Grafton Public Schools.  Ms. Lachapelle is student-focused, collaborative, and an enthusiastic leader.  We are excited to welcome her to the AHS leadership team.  

Schedules for 2017-2018 for all new students will be sent in the next couple of days, I will share when they are actually mailed.  If you do not receive a schedule please call the AHS main office to request one.  All students, grades 10-12, can view their schedules through iStudent.  Any current AHS student who does not recall how to access iStudent can email Linda Chaney to have their account reset. (Members of the Class of 2021 will receive their iStudent log-in information at the beginning of the school year but can see their schedules through iParent.)  It is important to note that the schedules are not 100% finalized and there will be some changes as we try to balance out class sizes and meet the needs of all students.  The guidance staff and administration have been working tirelessly this summer to produce the best schedule for the greatest amount of students.  Any blank space in the schedule indicates a potential study period.  Study periods are being developed as needed and will be reflected by the first day of school.  If you have not already done so, please visit our website https://ipass.imgsoftware.com/school/ashland/pamregister.html and sign-up for iParent.  

Our guidance staff will return to the office on August 22.  If you would like to set up a meeting with your counselor regarding schedule changes, we will be offering 15 minute appointments from 8:30 – 11:45, and 12:30-1:30 on August 22, 24, and 25.  On August 23 counselors will be available from 11:30-3:00.  You may call the high school main office at 508-881-0177 to arrange an appointment.

We have a new email address for anyone needing to reach the main office secretaries.  Please add ahsmainoffice@ashland.k12.ma.us to your email list.

My weekly newsletter can be found on the main AHS webpage, under my name.  All announcements and information is linked to one page so that you can access information easily. Check it out at http://ahsprincipalsnews.blogspot.com/

All summer work is posted at http://sites.ashland.k12.ma.us/ahs-guidance-department/summer-reading-assignments

Follow us on Twitter @KStCoeur, @ClockerDean, @MrsELachapelle and @ClockerAD

Key Dates:

• Freshman and New Student Orientation- Wednesday, August 23 from 4-6pm.  We will have a barbecue and fun activities so please plan to attend to get to know the school community.  This event is for students only.  

• The Student Leadership Summit will be on Friday, August 25 from 9am-12pm.  This annual event is a chance for all students interested in helping to build a positive school culture and set goals and expectations for a great school year.  All captains and students in club and activity leadership positions are expected to attend.  Please RSVP to Mrs. Chaney at lchaney@ashland.k12.ma.us or 508-881-0177 to confirm attendance.

• First day of classes will be Wednesday, August 30, 2016.  Don’t forget our new start time is 8:20am.  The first bell will ring at 8:10am.  Students are expected to remain in the back lobby/cafeteria until that time unless they have made arrangements to meet with a teacher.  The building will be open and the cafeteria will begin serving breakfast at 7:50am.  

• There are no classes on Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4, 2017 in honor of Labor Day.  

Finally, Mr. Caira, Principal of the Mindess School, is looking for students to help unpack, label, and deliver textbooks. A great opportunity to earn community service! Contact him at mcaira@ashland.k12.ma.us or call the Mindess at 881-0194 if you want to help out.

Enjoy the last couple of weeks of summer and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Kelley St. Coeur

Principal

Last day of school

Good afternoon & happy last day of school!

It is so hard to believe the 2016-2017 school year has come to an end. It was both a wonderful & challenging year and I am grateful to have the opportunity to work in such an amazing community.  I hope you all have a restful summer and we look forward to seeing you in August!  The school times schedule shared by Superintendent Adams is available here.

Term 4 and Final grades are now open in iStudent and  iParent.  GPA & decile rank will be available in the next few days once we check for accuracy.  Members of the Classes of 2018 and 2019 will now have access to that information.  

Guidance counselors are available until June 28.  Please call or email to schedule an appointment.

Summer hours for the building are 8am-2:45pm.  It's always best to call or email first to make sure someone is here if you need assistance.

I will be out of the building enjoying some professional development and family time for the month of July.  We will get back in the swing of things in early August.  Schedules will be mailed to 9th grade students and available on iStudent for all others sometime after the first week of August.  Stay tuned for a date!

Peer Leader program:

The mission of the Peer Leadership-Freshman Advisory program is to help students with the transition from middle school to high school.  The goal of the program is to establish a foundation for success in meeting the school-wide academic, social, and civic expectations set forth in AHS’s mission statement.  Junior & senior leaders will work with 9th grade students to introduce them to the core values and culture of AHS and in doing so encourage positive decision making.  Students will give up one study hall or wellness class a cycle to join a 9th grade wellness class and lead transition activities. Peer leaders will also support the entire school community in Positive Behavior Support Team initiatives. Current Peer Leaders do not need to reapply. Interested students should complete a application and return it to Ms. St. Coeur ASAP via email.

The National Honor Society is looking for recent grads to donate their blue gowns.  We especially need the smaller sizes (heights below 5'9").  There is a box in the main office where they may be dropped off over the summer.


Foundation for MetroWest is now recruiting high school students for its fall Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) programs in Natick and Sudbury, and we would love to have Ashland High students participate. 

YIP (informational flyer attached) is a free leadership program now in its 20^th year of teaching local youth about the needs and assets of our community; students do not have to have any experience with community service or be from either Natick or Sudbury to join. Over the course of 17 sessions, participants will work as a team to award $10,000 in grants to youth-serving nonprofits.

·         YIP Natick will meet Thursdays from 7-8:30pm starting Sept. 14

·         YIP Sudbury will meet Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm starting Sept. 19

·         The deadline to apply is August 25

Week of 6/12/17

Good morning-

Final exams started yesterday at AHS, the year is officially winding down.  The schedule is attached here and can be found on the AHS website. As a reminder, students only need to be present for their final exams but the school is open for regular school hours.  Students must attend their exams during the scheduled time unless they have an excused absence.  The cafeteria will be open, selling sandwiches and salads each day of exams.  June 22nd is a make-up exam day and students do not need to report.  This is the teachers last day and they will leave at 10:30am.  

We were very happy to welcome the Class of 2021 last Wednesday night and look forward to seeing them again at New Student Orientation on Wednesday, August 23rd at 4pm.  This is a fun, interactive afternoon where students explore the building, learn about our values and expectations, and meet the Peer Leaders. 

All schedules for the 2017-2018 school year will be available the week of August 7, 2017 on iParent. Hard copies of schedules will be mailed to the Class of 2021. 


Check out pictures from the junior prom from our photographer Grynn & Barrett. The website link is the best way to share it: https://www.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=10038161


The Class of 2019 is having a fundraiser at Dairy Queen in Ashland on Tuesday, June 20th. Stop by anytime between 4 - 8 pm and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Class of 2019! We appreciate your support! 

Peer Leader program:

The mission of the Peer Leadership-Freshman Advisory program is to help students with the transition from middle school to high school.  The goal of the program is to establish a foundation for success in meeting the school-wide academic, social, and civic expectations set forth in AHS’s mission statement.  Junior & senior leaders will work with 9th grade students to introduce them to the core values and culture of AHS and in doing so encourage positive decision making.  Students will give up one study hall or wellness class a cycle to join a 9th grade wellness class and lead transition activities. Peer leaders will also support the entire school community in Positive Behavior Support Team initiatives. Current Peer Leaders do not need to reapply. Interested students should complete a application and return it to Ms. St. Coeur by June 22, 2017.

Do you have a prom or formal dress in your closet that you know you will never wear again?  The Ashland High School Make-A-Wish Club will be hosting a Prom Dress Boutique Fundraiser on November 25, 2018 in the high school gymnasium.  Gowns will either be sold on consignment by their owner with a 20 percent portion going to Make-A-Wish or as a donation with all profit being given to Make-A-Wish.  We will be collecting dresses through November 18th as we prepare for the day.  You can either drop the dresses off to the main office at Ashland High School during school hours or reach out to hessoli@ashland.k12.ma.us to make other arrangements.  If you wish to sell your dress please provide your name, phone number and asking price with the item.  We will be seeking dresses from local area towns and welcome additional shoppers at the boutique day as well so spread the word!


Please be sure to check out all of the other important events happening around town in the Parent Flyers!

Attention current Ashland high school Juniors. Looking for several students that might be interested in a career in marketing. I have a startup project for a nonprofit organization that needs fresh, young idea’s. For students interested in the field of marketing, this will look great on their resume and help build early experience. These project managers will be given an idea and will be able to expand it however they like. Setting up website/social media, club logo, designs are just some of the tasks that they will be involved in the process. Students will receive community service credit hours along with a successful project that will enhance a college resume application. 

Contact Bob Nutting mpremiersoccer@aol.com (781)985-6628

Video Contest for Teens

"13 Ways to Take Care of Ourselves and Each Other Video Contest" A Suicide Prevention Project

Enter by July 28, 2017  First Place Prize is $1,000 Who Can Enter: This contest is open to anyone who is enrolled in high school as of spring 2017, age 14 and older, and who lives in Massachusetts.Contest Goal: Recently, the media has shown that one way teenagers might cope with emotional and social challenges is by suicide. We are countering that message by having the "13 Ways to Take Care of Ourselves and Each Other Video Contest." The overall goal of this contest is to have high school students demonstrate healthy ways that they can manage social and emotional challenges. We are very excited about getting teens involved in this contest as a way to promote the various healthy ways they cope with obstacles in their lives. Please Help Make this Contest a Success: We really need your help to to get the word out about this contest. Could you please pass information about this contest on to teens and encourage them to enter? The first place prize is $1,000. The contest description and Official Contest Rules are online at www.riversidetraumacenter.org/?p=1037. On that page there's a PDF of a flyer that you can pass around to teens or post. If you have any questions, please send an email to tcenter@riversidecc.org. Thank you in advance for helping us promote healthy coping skills for teens.Employees or directors of Riverside Community Care or their immediate family or household are not eligible.

Ashland Raises Healthy & Happy Kids
Hopefully the summer will allow your family to slow down a little and enjoy one another. You might also want to spend some time this summer giving your children the chance to practice and acquire life skills. Once they master them, it will make YOUR life easier. Below is a good rule of thumb for teaching children (and adults!) new things:

First you do it for them, 
Then you do it with them, 
Then you watch them do it, 
Then you let them do it on their own. 

This list of things your kids should be able to do on their own is a great place to start. Choose  two or three tasks for each of your children to practice and master this summer, and think of how much easier the next school year could be!

Ages 2-3: Small chores and basic grooming - Put toys away, put clothes in the hamper, clear plate after meals, assist in setting the table

Ages 4-5: Know important names and numbers and simple chores - Know their name, address and phone number and 911, clear the table after meals, dust, feed pets, brush teeth, comb hair, wash face, choose his/her own clothes

Age 6-7: Basic cooking techniques - Mix, stir and cut with a dull knife, make a sandwich, help put groceries away, wash dishes, make bed, use basic household cleaners to wash windows and wipe down counter tops, order their own meals at restaurants. 

Age 8-9: Take pride in personal belongings - Care for toys/belongings, fold clothes, use a broom and dustpan, read a recipe and prepare a simple meal, help create a grocery list, weed and water flower beds/plants, take out the trash

Age 10-13: Gain independence - Make a purchase at a store, change sheets on beds, use the washing machine and dryer, iron clothes, mow the lawn, plan and prepare a meal with several ingredients, look after younger relatives or neighbors, clean the bathrooms


Age 14-18: More advanced skills - Read and understand medicine labels and dosages, get gas and change a car tire, prepare and cook meals, apply and interview for a job, paint a piece of furniture or a room in your house, make their own appointments

Week of 6/5/17

Good afternoon-

It was a relatively quiet week at AHS without the Class of 2017.  The rest of the student body is getting ready to wind down their year and final exams start next Friday, June 16.  The schedule is attached here and can be found on the AHS website. As a reminder, students only need to be present for their final exams but the school is open for regular school hours.  Students must attend their exams during the scheduled time unless they have an excused absence.  The cafeteria will be open, selling sandwiches and salads each day of exams.  June 22nd is a make-up exam day and students do not need to report.

Peer Leader program:

The mission of the Peer Leadership-Freshman Advisory program is to help students with the transition from middle school to high school.  The goal of the program is to establish a foundation for success in meeting the school-wide academic, social, and civic expectations set forth in AHS’s mission statement.  Junior & senior leaders will work with 9th grade students to introduce them to the core values and culture of AHS and in doing so encourage positive decision making.  Students will give up one study hall or wellness class a cycle to join a 9th grade wellness class and lead transition activities. Peer leaders will also support the entire school community in Positive Behavior Support Team initiatives. Current Peer Leaders do not need to reapply. Interested students should complete a application and return it to Ms. St. Coeur by June 22, 2017.


Student Council News:
Congratulations to all of the winners of today's AHS Student Government Elections.
Any students interested in getting involved in the Student Council for the 2017-2018 school year should come to our first meeting on Wednesday, June 14th, at 2pm in the auditorium.  We will go through the process for joining and do some brainstorming work for next year.  Attendance is required for all elected class officers and Student Council representatives and all current "open enrollment" members of the group.

All High School Athletes who have not returned their uniforms must do so before Friday June 16th.  There is a bin outside of the Athletic Office where you are able to drop your uniform. All uniforms need to be placed in a bag with your name written somewhere in or on the bag.  Please DO NOT place uniforms in the bin which are not within a bag.  You might not get credit for returning said uniform and can be charged a replacement fee.  Thank you and remember the portal for Fall Sports Registration is now open.



Is your child interested in a career in writing or public service? Ashland High School's Breaking the Barriers club is hosting an event on Tuesday, June 13 from 6:30-8 pm in the AHS Auditorium called 'Inspire'! Technical writer and public service advocate, Cece Doucette will be speaking about her career and the road that led there. There will be open Q&A and also an opportunity for interested students to apply for internships and community service opportunities with Mrs. Doucette. Added bonuses are that you will be entered in a raffle for a $100 Amazon gift card just by attending and there will be free food! This is a community event so parents, students, and anyone else who would like to attend is welcome! Again, the event is on Tuesday, June 13 from 6:30-8 pm. Hope to see there!

Please be sure to check out all of the other important events happening around town in the Parent Flyers!

Some Surprising Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

We may think we know what anxiety looks like (shaking hands, shallow breaths) and what it sounds like (“I can’t do this. What if I can’t do it. What if?…What if?…), but what does anxiety feel like? Often, we focus so much on the racing thoughts and emotions that come with anxiety, we forget to recognize how physical anxiety can be. In fact, you can feel physical effects of anxiety without even realizing it’s anxiety that’s causing them.

1. Gastrointestinal distress
2. Feeling “antsy” - being unable to sit still
3. Racing heart
4. Nausea
5. Back/neck pain from muscles being tense
6. Shortness of breath
7. Headaches
8. Clenched jaw and/or teeth grinding
9. Blurry vision
10. Sweating
11. Feeling lightheaded and dizzy
12. Nightmares
13. Nail biting/scalp picking
14. Rashes
15. Trouble sleeping