Superintendent's Update
May 10, 2024
**RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION**IMPORTANT-DUE MAY 15, 2024**
The Returning Student Registration must be completed by ALL students returning to Auburn in the Fall of 2024. The process is only available through the web version of the Auburn Public School web based Powerschool parent portal. (You will not be able to complete the registration process using the PowerSchool mobile app.) You may access the web based portal by visiting our district website at www.auburn.k12.ma.us and clicking the portal link or by navigating directly to: https://auburnschools.powerschool.com/public/.
**BUS FEES WILL INCREASE AGAIN ON JUNE 1ST! PLEASE REGISTER SOON!**
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESK
Hello Auburn Families and Staff,
I hope this finds you all doing well. Please take a moment to complete the important tasks of Returning Student Registration or Bus Registration if you have not already done-- so. This will be enormously helpful in our planning for next school year. Below you will also find this month's update on the Strategic Plan.
As we come to the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, Wednesday was School Nurses Day, we recently had School Lunch Hero Day, there is School Custodian Day, Principal's Day and many others, I would like to simply thank ALL of the people who help to make the Auburn Public Schools a great place to learn and to work. It is the people, and the care and dedication they demonstrate on a daily basis, that makes an organization special. And I believe that Auburn is a VERY special place. Thank you for all you do! And I would be remiss if I did not also thank the families and caregivers in Auburn for your ongoing collaboration in making Auburn a great place for kids to learn. You are an integral part of our team and working together, we will continue to make Auburn great! And while I am thanking folks, I would like to thank Auburn Town Leadership, the Selctboard, the Finance Committee Town Meeting Members, and the townspeople of Auburn for the approval of our 2024-2025 Budget that was passed at Town Meeting on Tuesday evening. Thank you for supporting our work and our students and staff!
Finally, there are lots of community activities happening and they are also listed below.
Thank you for your continued support of the Auburn Public Schools.
Have a great weekend.
Best,
Beth
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
PROMOTE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH IN ALL SCHOOLS
We know that students can't learn if they do not have a sense of belonging in their school or if they are struggling with mental health issues. The Auburn Public Schools takes this responsibility seriously and we are committed to the success and support of all students.
Initiatives that promote the Social and Emotional Health of students include working to ensure that each student has a positive connection with at least one staff member. All students need to feel seen and known. At Auburn Middle School, a partnership has been established with the College of the Holy Cross to develop a modified version of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for students who are at risk academically or socially. Each of our schools have developed School Improvement Teams that includes a team focused on school climate and student belonging.
This year we have been preparing as a Leadership Team, by working with Perennial Education, to develop a professional development plan for all staff that develops their cultural competency and better equips staff to identify and address issues related to bias. Training for groups of staff related to the implementation of Restorative Practices is ongoing with the goal being to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging and safety and to also improve our response to negative behavior to ensure that all students and staff feel supported and seen.
Transitions within the District continue to be an area of emphasis. We know that even adults sometimes struggle with change and our students are no different. As students move from building to building, we are working to do everything we can to mitigate and worry or anxiety about the upcoming change.
There is no doubt that this process is one that will continue to grow and change. We are committed to the safety of all and we recognize the importance of this work.
Auburn’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council needs you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic chairperson or co-chairperson for our Special Education Parent Advisory Council.
A Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a state-mandated and supported advisory group that provides input to the School Committee on the education of students with disabilities and informs parents, guardians, and the community about the special education programs offered to children and youth.
SEPAC membership is open to any resident of Auburn, as well as non-resident parents or guardians of Auburn students; if you have a child who receives special education services, think your child may have learning issues or differences, behavioral, attention, social, or emotional issues or are interested in networking and expanding your advocacy skills, we invite all to join. There is no fee to join Auburn SEPAC. Would you like…to work with Auburn Public Schools to make our Special Education Department the best it can be for students and families? If so, please consider becoming our next SEPAC Chair or Co-Chair. You can contact gwalton@auburn.k12.ma.us if you are interested in helping with this important organization.
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION-DUE MAY 15, 2024
The Auburn Public Schools has opened our online Returning Student Registration for the 2024-2025 school year. All current families are required to complete the form through our Powerschool parent portal for each child attending the Auburn Public Schools. This will update our contact information, emergency contacts, medical records and allow you to complete necessary forms. This is critical so that the district has the most current information on each student. This information is used to update many critical systems such as our OneCall Now calling system, health system and classroom curriculum based programs.
The Returning Student Registration is only available through the web version of the Auburn Public School web based Powerschool parent portal. (You will not be able to complete the registration process using the PowerSchool mobile app.) You may access the web based portal by visiting our district website at www.auburn.k12.ma.us and clicking the portal link or by navigating directly to: https://auburnschools.powerschool.com/public/.
Please login to the portal and begin the registration process, following the general steps below.
Select your student’s name in the blue bar under the PowerSchool icon near the top of the screen.
Click on the “Returning Student Registration” link near the bottom of the navigation menu on the left side of the screen to begin the form.
Review contact names, relationships, addresses, emails and phone numbers for accuracy. Update emergency contacts, health data, and complete all permissions and acknowledgments.
Scroll to the bottom of each screen to be sure you answer all questions on the page before clicking the Next button.
Electronically sign the form.
Review all the data entered for accuracy before clicking Submit. Once submitted you will not be able to edit the data. Phone numbers and dates must be in the correct format and may not contain a space at the end. All required fields must be completed before the submit button will be activated. If you can not submit the form please check the review page for any red completion errors and make the necessary corrections until the Submit button is activated.
After submission the Next Steps screen will appear. It is recommended that you print or save a copy for your records.
Close the form tab in your web browser.
If you have additional students, navigate back to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, and select your next student by clicking on their name in the blue bar, then complete the process for them.
If you do not remember your username or password you should attempt to retrieve it by using the Forgot Username or Password? link located in the login box. If the system matches your entered email address with an account, you will receive an auto-generated email with the requested information (either your username or a password reset link). These emails will come from: pstechnical@auburn.k12.ma.us and it is recommended you whitelist or add that email as a contact so emails pertaining to PowerSchool will not be blocked. If you do not receive the password reset email, please check your Spam/Junk folder to make sure it wasn't flagged as Spam accidentally.
If you are unsuccessful in retrieving your username and password this way you should reach out to the main office at your school for assistance. They will verify you are using the correct email address and username and attempt to resolve the issue. They will not provide you the username or password over the phone. In the event the issue can not be resolved you will have the option to receive a letter mailed or sent home with your child, if necessary. This is for the safety and security of all student data.
If you have any technical issues that require support you can send an email to apsregistration@auburn.k12.ma.us. Our technical support team will attempt to resolve any issues that may arise. Please be aware that we will not be able to help you with forgotten usernames and passwords at this address, those should be addressed to the main office at your school. In the event they are unable to help you due to a technical issue you may then contact this address for assistance.
If your child is entering grade 3, grade 6 or grade 9, you will also have to complete the Residency Check Point section by uploading current residency documentation as noted in the attached School Committee Policy. If you do not have a document from Category A in your name, you will be required to complete the Residency Affidavit(please see the attachment) and the documentation required.
Thank you so much for your prompt attention to this matter. Please make every effort to complete this process by May 15, 2024. The sooner every family updates all of the required information, the sooner we will be able to update all programs that utilize this updated and accurate information for the upcoming school year.
IMPORTANT DATES
MEMORIAL DAY-NO SCHOOL
Monday, May 27, 2024, 07:00 AM
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Friday, May 31, 2024, 06:30 PM
2024-2025 BUS APPLICATIONS DUE-REGISTRATION FEE INCREASES AFTER MAY 1ST!
Saturday, Jun 1, 2024, 04:00 PM
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF-HALF DAY
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024, 07:00 AM
APS RESOURCES
APS QUICK LINKS
AUBURN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION
WOO SOX AUBURN TOWN TAKEOVER
Attention: Friends and Families of Auburn!
Join us at Polar Park on Tuesday June 18th, 2024 for an Auburn Takeover of Polar Park!
Each ticket purchased through this link will benefit Auburn Youth & Family Services, and contribute towards Auburn's standing in the 2024 WooSox “Town Takeover” competition.
Town residents and organizations will be featured in the pregame ceremonies and throughout the ballgame. Each ticket includes $2 of ballpark credit that can be used on concessions or merchandise.
For more information and to purchase tickets: https://fevo.me/auburntakeover24
Throughout the season, the WooSox will host 24 different towns in Central & Western MA at Polar Park for “Town Takeover” nights. Tickets purchased for each “Town Takeover” night will benefit a non-profit from that town. At the end of the season, the town with the largest turnout will be rewarded with a trophy and special recognition.
Auburn Junior Woman's Club - 21st Annual Duck Race
- Monday, May 27th at the Library, after the parade
- Money raised goes towards scholarships for high school seniors
- $500 first place prize, many other prizes too!
TARANTINO STRONG 5K
TROOP 753 IS RECRUITING
AUBURN LODGE OF ELKS KIDS SAFETY DAY-JUNE 22ND
FROM AUBURN RECREATION AND CULTURE
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. ~Helen Keller