Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
Missing just 2 days a month means a student missed 10% of the school year. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse Program is happy to announce that the mums have arrived!! See flyer for details, hours and pricing!
over 1 year ago, Superintendent's Office
Mums 2022
Did you know, a student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout. If we’re going to reduce the dropout rate, we need to reduce absenteeism. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
Chronic absence is solved when a whole community plays a part. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
PTG Update! Please look in backpacks today for our first fundraiser of the school year. Think, "Pizza, Pizza"! Brayton Gear is back, and we have added new items to our usual choices! I will notify you when that information becomes available. Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, October 12 @ 6:30, in the Brayton Welcome Center.
over 1 year ago, Theresa Dudziak
Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
The Food Bank of Western MA mobile distribution on 10/7 is cancelled for staff training. The next distribution date is scheduled for 10/21 Food and Meal Site listing for Berkshire County can be found here: https://5il.co/1iuc9
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Cancelled: North Adams Mobile Food Bank
Happy October! I hope all of you are enjoying your weekend! Here are a few dates to add to your calendar. Tuesday, 10/4 @ 6:00 in City Hall: School Committee Wednesday, 10/5 @ 6:00 on Zoom - Greylock/Brayton Feasibility study: Be a part of planning for the future of our two schools! Contact me asap if interested in attending - 662-3260 Thursday, 10/6 @ 11:30 - Early Release Day for Teacher Professional Development Monday, November 7 - Picture Day - details to follow
over 1 year ago, Theresa Dudziak
Information about the upcoming Fall Foliage Children's Fair. See flyer for details.
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Fall Foliage Children's Fair
Educators can use attendance to assess how well they are doing with engaging families & their children. Absences drop when families understand what their children are learning while also feeling welcome & supported. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
Elf Warm Clothing Program Applications can be found here: https://5il.co/1inb5 https://5il.co/1inb4 Completed forms are due to BCAC by Friday, September 30th.
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
There are several opportunities for flu vaccination and COVID boosters coming up in the next couple of weeks: Flu/COVID Vaccination and Booster Clinics will be held on: October 4, 2022 at the Spitzer Center from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm October 6, 2022 at Drury High School from noon to 3:00 pm October 12, 2022 at Colegrove Park Elementary School from 3:00 to 6:00 pm October 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth's Center from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Absenteeism is a red alert that students will drop out of high school. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
Building strong, trusting relationships that promote a feeling of belonging is fundamental to improving student attendance & engagement. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
As part of the newly passed Infrastructure Law, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created to provide eligible households up to $30/month (or $75/month for households living on Tribal lands) toward their internet bills, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. More information can be found here: https://5il.co/1ijyh
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
It's been a great #StartWithHelloWeek! Make a Start With Hello Promise Pledge to keep the Start With Hello spirit going throughout the year!
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Start With Hello Week
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often. It's not too late to start. #SchoolEveryDay
over 1 year ago, NAPS District
Attendance
Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County: The North Adams Mobile Food Bank will not be running on 10/7. The next North Adams Mobile will be on 10/21. (Since program hours and days can change without notice, please call the location to be sure of times and requirements) Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County can be found here: https://5il.co/1ictv
over 1 year ago, Superintendent's Office