AVA Family Update

I hope everyone had a good start to the New Year. See below for important guidance updates (there are several) and the usual schedule and district updates.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph Connor, AVA Principal

jconnor@attleboroschools.com

508.245.9948

Next Year Plans

Reminder: AVA non-seniors and families who intend to enroll back on campus next year should complete this quick Next Year Plans Survey. Ms. Nellie will follow up soon after submitting the survey about the AHS course request process.

Alumni Series

The AHS Guidance Dept. is hosting returning recent AHS graduates to come talk to current students about their college experience. This series is open to ALL grades and is a great opportunity for students to ask peers about their firsthand experience with the college process and about what college life is like. Schedule is below. Please click HERE to register. Email Ms Nellie below for any questions about virtually attending.

Mon., Jan 12th at 8:30a - Umass Dartmouth

Tues., Jan. 13th at 10am - Assumption University

Wed., Jan. 14th at 9:30a - Uni. of Connecticut + Uni. of Rochester

Wed., Jan 14th at 12:30pm - University of Hartford

Scholarship Updates
In preparing scholarship applications, it is helpful to have a resume started. If you do not currently have one, here is a template you can use. Please make a copy and fill in your information. Attleboro Scholarship info is below.

What is the difference between the 2 main Attleboro-sponsored scholarships listed below? - The difference in scholarships depends on the sponsor. Many are offered through the Attleboro Scholarship Foundation (ASF), and others are through organizations associated with the high school.

1) The Attleboro High School General Scholarship Application is now online for seniors to complete. Please note, if this link doesn’t work for you, copy and paste it into another browser. Students must be logged into their APS email account to complete the application. This online application serves as the application to multiple scholarships that do not have specific applications. If you experience any technical difficulties with the form, please contact Gina Spencer at gspencer@attleboroschools.com.

2) The Attleboro Scholarship Foundation general application, loan application and all of their individual scholarship applications are all online this year. Their general application serves multiple scholarships, and, like above, there are separate applications for certain awards. All of these can be found on the Attleboro Scholarship Foundation website. Please note, you must create an account as a first step in the process.

The Horatio Alger Association Massachusetts chapter is still looking for MA candidates for their scholarships! AVA Juniors and Seniors are stronly encouraged to apply. Details below. Link to scholarship details and online application for MA high school students found HERE.

For High School Juniors:

· The Association awards 2 Massachusetts students with a $25,000 National Scholarship and 9 students from the state of Massachusetts with $10,000 scholarships. The application deadline is March 1.

For High School Seniors:

· The Association awards scholarships worth between $10,000 to $52,000 to specific colleges and universities across the United States. The application deadline is Feb 15.

Key criteria for qualification:

· Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States

· Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

· Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

· Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0

· Be a United States citizen

FAFSA/Scholarship Night - Last call!

The AHS Guidance Dept. will host a FAFSA help night next Thursday on Jan. 15th from 4pm-7pm. We will have financial aid experts from Providence College, Rhode Island College, and more to assist seniors and families with FAFSA completion. There will also be a scholarship search presentation at 6pm in the Bray auditorium; AVA senior AND juniors are encouraged to attend this presentation! Free pizza dinner will be served at 5pm. Please click HERE to register for this event. We hope to see you!

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

Welcome Center Update

Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.

Attendance Facts

Did you know that missing 10%, or about 2 days per month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read and affect students' academic success? Read 10 more facts about school attendance here: https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/10-facts-about-school-attendance/

Friday, January 16

• Half Day For Students

Monday, January 19

• No School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com.

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