Agawam Public Schools Newsletter
Friday, May 29, 2020
Agawam SMILES Student Submitted Photograph
General Updates and Information
- Last Day of School - Friday, June 19th (due to working through April Vacation). Seniors last day with be June 2nd
- Agawam Public Schools Facebook Page - Like the Agawam Public Schools on Facebook to see what is happening across the district.
- Agawam's Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources Website - Mental health services and community resources from our Social/Emotional Learning Director are available 24/7 on the website to help children that may be experiencing anxiety.
- Reopening Schools Task Force - A task force has been formed and will be meeting throughout June and the summer. More information will be made available regarding reopening plans as they are developed.
- Reopening Schools Survey - A survey will be distributed to families to help the district better address family circumstances in the fall and moving forward. The district hopes to make the survey available by the end of the June.
District Technology Update
Exciting News! AHS Senior Graduation 2020 is confirmed!
Date: June 13, 2020 Rain date: June 14, 2020
Place: Six Flags parking lot-Drive-in
The graduates and their families will be allowed to park at Six Flags. Students will be given masks and exit their cars in small groups to walk across the stage and receive their diploma. Pictures of the graduates crossing the stage will be taken professionally and made available to purchase. After the graduates receive their diplomas they will return to their vehicles. Family members will remain in their cars throughout the ceremony.
In order to stay in accordance with CDC Guidelines and directives from our local health agent, the graduation ceremony is for graduates and their immediate family members (living in the same household) in one vehicle only. Other family members and friends will have the opportunity to view ceremony via video recording.
Immediate family members on site during the graduation, will be able to view the ceremony on a large screen. In addition, each car will be provided with a speaker to enable them to hear the ceremony. A DVD will be provided and sent to each graduate. A presentation of awards received by graduates will be included in the DVD. At the end of the ceremony, starting with the graduates in the front row will exit the parking lot to Pomp and Circumstances.
We are excited to be able honor our graduates and provide an opportunity for their families to witness this great event!
RAIN DATES
Please note the rain date for Distribution Day is Wednesday, June 10th. The rain date for Graduation Exercises is Sunday, June 14th at 1 PM.
End of the Year Activities:
ECC
- Parking Lot Parade - June 1st - Come say "hi" to all the preschool staff as we wish you all a great summer! We will be practicing social distancing so please remain in your car. Information regarding times to be provided at a later date.
- Moving Up Celebrations - Tentatively planned for June 18th and June 19th. More details and information to come.
- Virtual Field Day
Doering School
- Staff Video for Students
- Community Day for Seniors - June 2nd - Community members and businesses are encouraged to decorate for the graduating Senior class of 2020.
- Virtual Field Day - June 15-19th
- Virtual Award Assembly - June 18th
- Virtual Orientation for 4th Graders entering Doering - Last week of school. More information to come.
AJHS
- Awards Caravan - 7th and 8th Grade Department and Principal Award Winners - Tuesday-Thursday, June 16-18th, by team. Exact times and dates TBD.
- Yearbook Distribution - Pickup dates End of June - TBD
Agawam High School
- Last Day for Seniors - June 2nd
- Senior drop off books/pickup textbooks/caps & gowns - June 9th, 9AM-2PM
- Virtual Jr. Book Award Ceremony - June 9th
- Graduation at Six Flags - June 13th @ 1PM (please see above)
- Last Day of School for Grades 9-11
- NHS Induction Ceremony - August(date TBD)
S.M.I.L.E.S. (Sending Messages of Inspiration, Love,Empathy, and Support) Project -
Please help us brighten the day of a local Senior citizen. During this difficult time many seniors are unable to leave their homes. We are asking our local community to send them some joy. Please send any art, notes, or messages you would like to share.
There are two ways you can help:
Send your photos of notes, and art to Collen DeGeorge at the Central Office. She will print them and have them delivered cdegeorge@agawamed.org
OR
Drop off your art, cards, etc. at the Central Office. There will be an envelope available for contact free drop off.
Student Belongings Pickup Schedule -
Please see individual building information for specific dates and times:
Agawam High School - More information to come
Agawam Junior High School - Final pickup date for any leftover student items - Friday, June 26 @ 2pm. Items can be picked up anyday from 8-12am and 1-2:30pm.
Doering Middle School - Grade 5 - Wednesday, June 10th and Grade 6 - Thursday, June 11th
- Granger Elementary School - Monday-Wednesday, June 1-3 based on student grade level. Please see the Granger website for specific grade level information.
- Clark Elementary School - Monday-Wednesday, June 8-9, 9-11AM and 4:30-6:30PM
- Robinson Park Elementary School - Monday-Wednesday, June 1-3 from 9AM-2PM
- Phelps Elementary School - Tuesday-Thursday, June 2-3-4 from 10AM-2PM and 4-6PM on Wednesday, June 3 ONLY
Extended School Year Services
The Extended School year for students who receive services will be remote this year, as schools for teaching and learning are still closed in Massachusetts.
Teachers and related service providers will continue to do their best to support your children with remote learning. Depending on the needs of your child/children, this may or may not include technology (using computers, tablets, phones, etc.), and can also include any combination of resources supported by the teachers and related service providers in order to help your child make progress in their education while staff and students are unable to be together.
How to Activate (PIN) a P-EBT Card
How to Activate (PIN) a P-EBT Card You will need the letter DTA sent you in the mail to activate the card. If you lost the letter or never received one, you can fill out this form.
The Massachusetts EBT vendor was not able to change the automated prompts you hear when you call to PIN a card, and unfortunately, some of the automated instructions are inaccurate for P-EBT cards. Instead, please follow the steps below:
• Call the EBT card phone number on the back of your P-EBT card: 800-997-2555.
• Enter your P-EBT card number (it is an 18-digit number).
• You will then be prompted incorrectly to enter the last four digits of your Social Security number. Do not enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. For the P-EBT cards, you must enter the last four digits of your child's case number that was provided on the DTA letter you received in the mail.
• Then enter your child's date of birth using a two-digit month, two-digit day, and four- digit year (example: 04/06/2005).
Kindergarten Registration and Screening Update
- Kindergarten Registration - Registration packets are available online at (https://www.agawamed.org/application/files/7815/4886/4586/Enrollment_Packet.pdf) and printed packets are also available by request at each elementary school. Completed packets may be returned via mail or dropped off at the assigned school. Please contact the building principal with any questions or to receive a printed packet.
- Kindergarten Screenings - Due to the extended closure, screenings have been postponed until the first month of school.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.agawamed.org/
Location: 1305 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA, USA
Phone: 413-821-0551