Superintendent's Update
October 4, 2024
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESK
Hello Auburn Families and Staff,
I hope this finds you doing well and I also hope your child(ren) are having a terrific school year. It is amazing to me how quickly we all settle in to the routine of the school year.
Please remember that if you have any questions or concerns about your child(ren), please reach out to your child's teacher. They are happy to answer your questions. The family and school partnership is a key ingredient to the success of our students. Please see some important information regarding opportunities to meet our teachers below.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place for students in grades k-8 on November 19th. Students in grades Prek-8 will have a half day of school. You will receive specific information regarding meeting times from your child's school.
Students in grades 9-12 will have a full day of school on November 19th. Curriculum night for students in grades 9-12 will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 5:45-7:15. These are great opportunities to learn more about your child's school experience and to ask questions. We hope that all families are able to attend.
Please note October 11th is a half day of school for students to allow for professional development for teachers and there is no school on October 14th for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
I wish you all a safe weekend filled with sunshine.
Best,
Beth
APS Inclement Weather/Unanticipated Situation Planning
While I hope that you do not need to refer to this information at all this school year, I am sharing the plan should there be a need to delay or cancel school. Please know that these plans will only be used in response to a significant weather event or unexpected school event that warrants the delay or cancellation of school. The most important thing you can do is have a plan in place should it be needed. As you might suspect, these events don't always allow for a lot of planning of time so it is best to be prepared.
WELLNESS INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSES
Please click on the button below for important information from our School Nurses regarding student illness and school expectations for managing student illness. Our nurses are dedicated to the well being of students and staff and they appreciate your support in keeping all of our students as healthy as possible.
AUBURN ROCKETS BOOSTER CLUB ROCKETS APPAREL STORE IS NOW OPEN!
Auburn Rockets Booster Club online apparel store is live! A portion of your purchase will benefit athletes of AHS. As always, thank you for your support!!
*NEW items! PJ pants! Youth sizes! And more new items! (You spoke, requested and we listened!)
Click on the button below to start shopping!
*Any questions our email is auburnrocketsboosterclub@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page Auburn Rockets Booster Club Page.
AUBURN TOWN REPORT PHOTO CONTEST
Submit your photos from in & around Auburn for a chance to be featured in the 2024 Town Report.
The winning photo will be on the cover of the report!
Submissions should be in .jpg or .png format. Multiple submissions are allowed. Photos not chosen for the cover may be featured within the report. All selected entrants will be credited with a byline under the photo.
Please submit photos via email to droberts@town.auburn.ma.us by December 31, 2024. The winner will be notified via email by March 2025.
We encourage employees and residents alike to submit their wonderful photos
AYFS SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORTS
IMPORTANT DATES
Professional Development-Half Day for Students
Friday, Oct 11, 2024, 07:00 AM
Indigenous Peoples Day-No School for Students or Staff
Monday, Oct 14, 2024, 07:00 AM
Election Day-No School for Students-Professional Dev. for Staff
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024, 07:00 AM
Veterans Day-No School for Students or Staff
Monday, Nov 11, 2024, 07:00 AM
K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences-Half Day for k-8 Students-Full Day for AHS Students and Staff
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024, 07:00 AM
Winter Holiday Break-December 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
Monday, Dec 23, 2024, 07:00 AM
School Resumes after the Winter Break
Thursday, Jan 2, 2025, 07:00 AM
APS RESOURCES
APS QUICK LINKS
AUBURN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION
AHS STUDENT COUNCIL HALLOWEEN BOO BASH
The annual Student Council Halloween Boo Bash that will be taking place after school on Monday, October 28th in the high school cafeteria.
FAME SCARECROWS FOR SOLUTIONS FUNDRAISER
Friends of Auburn Music Education (FAME) is participating in the Scarecrows for Solutions Fundraiser at Bemis Farms in Spencer. This is a fun, family themed event with Scarecrow making, a pumpkin path, fun games, and more! Pre-register for the weekend of your choice, September 14-October 20 using the attached flyer. All proceeds support Music and Theater Education in the Auburn Public Schools
TOWN OF AUBURN SCARECROW CONTEST
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
My name is Yetziann Ortiz and I am the President of the Auburn SEPAC. We are hoping to schedule a Meet & Greet with parents and we want to get your feedback on what times/days are best. The SEPAC is a great way to connect with other families who have children with special needs. We also hope to offer informational sessions for families. We are also still looking for more people who would like to join our team. Please email me at ortizyetziann@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
Please follow the link to a brief survey. SEPAC FAMILY SURVEY
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. ~Helen Keller