Upcoming programing from the Family Center.
Upcoming programing from the Family Center.
Upcoming programing from the Family Center.
Outdoor Recreation Survey
Help Massachusetts be Eligible for Federal Grants by Filling Out this Outdoor Recreation Survey
The National Park Service requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
(SCORP) every five years to remain eligible for funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. Since the program was established in 1965, more than $100,000,000 has been awarded statewide to projects in every county in the state for the acquisition of conservation and park land, development of new parks, or renovation of existing parks.
As a part of the SCORP update, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is asking for opinions on outdoor recreation and open space from municipal employees, land trusts, and all users of Massachusetts’ outdoor recreational facilities. The user survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. It is critical for us to hear from as many residents as possible to know how to best distribute LWCF funding over the next five years. The response deadline is October 31, 2022. Any questions should be directed to Melissa Cryan, LWCF Stateside Coordinator, at SCORP.2022@mass.gov. The surveys can be found online below.
Recreational user survey: https://forms.office.com/g/YjdBwjDeiQ
Link to flyer: https://5il.co/1jala
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
Missing just 2 days a month means a student missed 10% of the school year. #SchoolEveryDay
The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse Program is happy to announce that the mums have arrived!! See flyer for details, hours and pricing!
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
Chronic absence is solved when a whole community plays a part. #SchoolEveryDay
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.
Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #SchoolEveryDay
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
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
Information about the upcoming Fall Foliage Children's Fair. See flyer for details.
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
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often. #SchoolEveryDay
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.
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.
Absenteeism is a red alert that students will drop out of high school. #SchoolEveryDay
Building strong, trusting relationships that promote a feeling of belonging is fundamental to improving student attendance & engagement.
#SchoolEveryDay
