Athol-Royalston Regional School District

Dear Members of the ARRSD Community, We need your input! The District is developing our Vision of a Graduate, which will define the essential knowledge, skills, and mindsets all of our graduates need for success after high school. As a member of our community, we hope you will take a few minutes to complete our survey to share your input about what matters most for our graduates. Click here to access the survey. https://tinyurl.com/mr2epwhx The survey will remain open until April 4, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact our partner, Ashley Santiago at asantiago@focusedschools.com. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your insights with us. --- Estimados miembros de las comunidades de Athol y Royalston, ¡Necesitamos su opinión! El Distrito Escolar Regional de Athol-Royalston está desarrollando nuestra Visión de un Graduado, que definirá los conocimientos esenciales, habilidades y mentalidades que todos nuestros graduados necesitan para tener éxito después de la escuela secundaria. Como miembro de nuestra comunidad, esperamos que dedique unos minutos a completar nuestra encuesta para compartir su opinión sobre lo que es más importante para nuestros graduados. Pulse aquí para acceder a la encuesta. https://forms.gle/qnaTm2w2dbWgdW4y9 La encuesta permanecerá abierta hasta el 4 de abril. Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con nuestra colaboradora, Ashley Santiago, al correo electrónico- asantiago@focusedschools.com. Gracias de antemano por dedicar su tiempo al compartir sus opiniones con nosotros. --- Chè manm kominote ARRSD a, Nou bezwen avi w! Distrik lekòl la ap devlope sa nou rele vizyion yon gradye ki pral detemine esans konesans, konpetans avek mantalite tout gradye nou yo bezwen pou yo reyisi lè yo fin lekol. Kòm yon manm kominote a, nou espere wap ka pran kelke minit pou w konplete sondaj sa pou patage avi w sou sa ou panse ki enpotan pou yon gradye genyen. Klike la a pou jwenn aksè nan sonday la. https://forms.gle/pyjGAuPCvyqKXsjs6 Sondaj la ap ret ouvè pou jis 4 avril. Si ou gen ninpot ki kesyon, silvouplè kontakte asosye nou Ashley Santiago, nan mailto:asantiago@focusedschools.com Mèsi davans pou tan ou pran pou w pataje opinyon w avek nou.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Athol High School on Saturday, April 5th! All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2025.

Please join SEPAC on April 7th with a Special Presentation from Meri and Ann from the Parent /Professional Advocacy League. Light refreshments and childcare are available.

Last month the district began the Vision of a Graduate process. As part of our next steps, we are holding focus groups for all stakeholders to gather information about the skills, knowledge and mindset for which you believe our students should possess upon graduating from high school. The ARRSD Family Member focus group session(s) will take place next Tuesday, March 11th from 3:00-4:00 PM and next Wednesday, March 12th from 9:00-10:00 AM, both at Athol High School. Family members should plan to enter the building through the front main entrance, where they will be greeted and provided additional information on the location of the focus groups. We hope to see you at one of these ARRSD Family Member focus group sessions. Sincerely, ARRSD Vision of a Graduate Steering Committee

Patch Parents Support Council, a support group for parents and caregivers presented by Valuing Our Children, will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 6:00 p.m.

Looking for a night out on Valentine's Day? Drop off your children (ages 5-12) at the Athol YMCA, and while you enjoy an evening away, the children will play! Sign up at the front desk by calling 978-249-3305.

Valuing Our Children will be running a Cooperative Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Group on Wednesdays, beginning February 26th through April 16th, from 5 - 6:30 pm.

PLEASE JOIN OUR AR-SEPAC Monthly Meeting FEBRUARY 3, 2025 AT 6:00PM FAMILY & COMMUNITY CENTER AT ATHOL HIGH PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE BACK DOOR ON LAKE ELLIS ROAD All are Welcome! EMAIL: ARSEPAC.BOARD@GMAIL.COM

Good morning: Due to the weather and road conditions, all schools in the district will be closed today. The central office will remain open.

Come and join us for a FREE, family, fun event with dinner included on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM. ARRSD is hosting the Title One- All Around The World Literacy Event at Athol High School. Doors will open at 5:00 PM. There is an opportunity for one lucky family to win the grand prize raffle to Great Wolf Lodge. Each family that is present for a brief presentation from 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM will be entered in the grand prize raffle. Immediately after the presentation we will pick the lucky winner. That is not all, the first 75 families will receive a goody bag for attending and we will have more raffles at the end of the event. You must be present to win the final raffle. Prizes include: Red Apple Farm Gift Certificate, Movie Passes and local restaurants.

Title 1 Annual Event Wednesday, January 29, 2025 515- 700 PM @ATHOL HIGH SCHOOL Join us & celebrate the New Year. There will be food, fun activities, books and info on Title I services. EVENTO ANUAL DEL TÍTULO I Miércoles 29 de enero de 2025 515- 700 PM @ESCUELA SECUNDARIA ATHOL Únase a nosotros y celebre el Año Nuevo. Habrá comida, actividades divertidas, libros e información sobre los servicios del Título I.

ARRSD January 6, 2025 SEPAC Monthly Meeting 6:00 PM Family & Community Center Athol High School 2363 Main St. Athol Ma Special Presentation By: North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy

Parents and Guardians, Get ready for the New Year, we understand that managing your student's payments can be a challenge, which is why we've partnered with a solution tailored to your needs. With LINQ Connect, say goodbye to the hassle of cash payments. Download the LINQ Connect app from the Google Play or Apple Store, or simply visit LINQConnect.com. Once you're in the LINQ Connect portal, you'll discover a world of possibilities. • Set up one-time or recurring payments for your student's meals • Effortlessly view past transactions • Establish spending limits • Transfer funds between students • Receive handy low balance notifications Get ahead of the game and make the upcoming school year a breeze by utilizing the convenience of LINQ Connect - the ultimate payment platform for all your school-related expenses. More resources can be found on our website at www.arrsd.org\linq-connct Thank you, Carolyn Brown- ARRSD Food Service Director

The Athol-Royalston Regional School District is opening one school choice slot in the 9th Grade @ AHS. Any interested parties should contact Jody Leazott at our Central Office by January 2nd, 2024

Important Update - Given the weather and dangerous driving conditions across our district, all schools and offices in ARRSD will be closed today.

Good evening, ARRSD: Given the forecasted weather, we will be having a two hour delay for all schools tomorrow. If school becomes canceled, we will notify you before 7:30 AM tomorrow.

Important Reminder: November 25th, 26th, and 27th will be 1/2 Days in ARRSD. Parent Conferences will be happening on those days, as well. The 28th and 29th of November there will be no school. If you celebrate, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Children's Advocacy Center will be facilitating beginning next Tuesday at VOC. This 6-week group for female-identified teens ages 12-17 will provide education, skill-building, and peer connection in a safe and supportive environment (with yummy snacks!). Topics include: risks girls face in person and on-line, healthy relationships and consent, MA laws governing teen sexting and non-consensual sharing of inappropriate images/videos, keeping self and friends safe, calming and regulating tools, and of course self esteem and empowerment.

Policy subcommittee has been canceled for this evening

Valuing Our Children's North Quabbin Patch Parents Council annual backpack drive will be happening August 1st and 2nd. We are encouraging families (who live in the North Quabbin) to pre-register for their backpacks. Pre-registration information can be found on the attached flyer.