AVA Family Update

The schedule, guidance updates, community updates, and important dates are all below as per usual. Please not the late start time and period switches on Friday.

Two big items this week: Progress Report grades will be published this Wednesday. If you need help with accessing them once published, or have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me.

The second is for Seniors, and current Juniors who hope to be promoted mid-year and still graduate this May: Attached below is a letter from the AHS Principal outlining the things you need to do to ensure a smooth graduation, whether you plan to participate in Senior Events or not. Please read it carefully and attend to the tasks assigned.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph Connor, AVA Principal

jconnor@attleboroschools.com

508.245.9948

Fall Open Houses

Many college campuses are now hosting Fall Open House events. Interested students and families can tour the campus, talk to current students and faculty, and sometimes even be provided with free meals and fun activities! Below is an inconclusive list of some upcoming local open houses. Most require registration, so please click the respective link to learn more.

Bridgewater State University - Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 15

Curry College - Oct. 25 and 26

MassBay Community College - Nov. 15

Suffolk University - Oct. 19, Nov. 9

UMass Boston - Oct. 19, Nov. 1

SAT Registration:

Registration deadlines are approaching for the final administrations of the SAT exam for the calendar year! Any AVA college-bound senior who would like to include SAT test scores on their applications should please keep in mind that it takes 2-4 weeks after the test date to get the results.

Click HERE to register. Click HERE to find and view seat availability for an SAT test location. The Attleboro zip code is 02703. Click HERE for SAT practice exams.

Students can bring and use a personal computer, but you must download and install the Collegeboard's Bluebook App weeks prior to the testing date.

Click HERE to download Bluebook and learn more.

Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day. Click HERE to learn more.

FAFSA Festival - Hosted by MEFA
The MA Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) is hosting a virtual financial aid help session on Wednesday, October 29th from 4pm-6pm. AVA seniors and families thinking about college or even trade schools (many accept FAFSA) are strongly encouraged to participate. Please click HERE to register and for more information.

FSA ID Night

Kind reminder: On October 30th from 6pm-8pm, the AHS Guidance Dept. will be hosting an FSA ID night to help seniors and families complete the FSA ID for federal financial aid. Though it is the same night and time as Parent Teacher Conference Night, we welcome any AVA seniors and their families to join us on campus or make a virtual appointment with Ms Nellie for FSA ID help that night. Registration is required, so please click HERE to register.

As always, please feel free to email me (nng@attleboroschools.com) with any questions, comments, or concerns. Have a restful weekend!

Welcome Center Update

Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS. This week’s Community Flyers include Halloween events, sports clinics, and parent information sessions hosted by the local community.

City of Attleboro Alerts & Notifications
The City of Attleboro uses CivicReady to send emergency alerts and other notifications to residents. Subscribers can register to receive emergency alerts and other notifications via phone call, text message, and/or email. To learn more and register for alerts, click here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/aps/page/city-of-attleboro

Wednesday, October 22

• T1 Progress Reports Shared with Families

Friday, October 24

• PSAT Day

Thursday, October 30

• Parent Teacher Virtual Conferences

Tuesday, November 4

• No School , Professional Development

• No School, Veterans Day

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*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.