APW Jr Sr High School Newsletter
December 2020
Happy Holidays APW Families!
We are always looking for ways to improve our communication with you. We have decided to create a monthly electronic newsletter to highlight important information. Feel free to offer ideas and suggestions on how we can make this newsletter as effective as possible!
On another note, I want to thank you for your cooperation, patience, and understanding with the decisions and procedures that have been put into place this school year. We understand that it hasn’t been easy! Our number priority since returning to school has been everyone’s health and safety. With that in mind, it has been especially challenging creating and implementing and instructional experience that meets the needs of all in-person and 100% virtual learners. We will continue to work tirelessly to improve our practices to provide the best possible educational experience for your child.
Lastly, I hope everyone has a healthy and safe holiday season. Please take time to enjoy your families. We all have much to be thankful for. We very much look forward to seeing our students back in school on January 19th, 2021!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any concerns or questions.
Be well,
Joseph T. Olsen, JSHS Principal
Important Dates to Remember
12/23/2020-1/1/2021 - Holiday Recess - ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY
1/4/2021- 1/15/2021 - 100% Remote Learning - Please remember to log in and do your attendance daily during this time. You will be following your schedule for synchronous learning with your teachers.
1/29/2021 - Marking Period 2 ends - Be sure to submit all of your assignments.
Remote Learning Expectations
Students and parents should be checking their email daily for any important updates from teachers and staff. This is the easiest way for teachers to send out information to all students in a timely manner.
The High School rolled out their new schedules in December. During remote periods students are to do synchronous learning. This means you log in to your class with your teachers during the same time that you would have them if you were in the building. You do NOT do this for elective/special courses or study halls.
Guidance Corner
- SAT signups - if you are interested in taking these, please contact your school counselor. Deadline for the March exam is January 26th!
Juniors: If you are interested in taking the PSAT’s on January 26, 2021, please contact Mrs. Coppola. There is no cost to take the test and it is an excellent prep for the SAT.
- We have supports for you: Farnham, Liberty Resources, Mrs. Tanner, School Based Health Center, and your school counselors are here for you!
Seniors
- College, FAFSA, and TAP applications need to be completed.
- Be sure to request your transcripts in a timely manner.
- Don't forget to reach out to your teachers for those recommendations.
- It's not too early to get a jump start on those scholarship applications. Visit the Guidance Department section of the APW website for updated scholarships that you may be eligible for.
- Make sure you are looking for updates in the Senior Seminar Google Classroom. Please remember that we are here to help. Please reach out for any assistance.
Student Support Team
School Counselors:
- Mr. Daney - Grades 7 and 8 - jdaney@apw.cnyric.org
- Mrs. Coppola - Grades 9-12 Last names A-K - mcoppola@apw.cnyric.org
- Mr. Algie - Grades 9-12 Last names L-Z - ralgie@apw.cnyric.org
Farnham Counselors:
- Hope Rayder - hrayder2@apw.cnyric.org
- Kourtney Willette - kwillette@apw.cnyric.org
Liberty Resources Counselor:
- Logan Lewis - llewis2@apw.cnyric.org
Behavior Specialist:
- Mrs. Tanner - stanner@apw.cnyric.org
Be sure to check the website for the most up to date information: https://www.apwschools.org/Page/1084
Food Distribution
Staff Spotlight
Pictured below: Ann Hall with School Resource Officer, Jeff Bzdick, with gifts being distributed to students.
APW Jr Sr High School
CONTACT US:
639 County Route 22
Parish, NY 13131
P: (315) 625-5222 or 625-5220
F: (315) 625-4638
Joseph Olsen
Jr. Sr. High School Principal
P: (315) 625-5222
Kristin Moses
Jr. Sr. High School Assistant Principal
P: (315) 625-5220
Website: https://www.apwschools.org/Page/1
Location: 639 County Route 22, Parish, NY 13131, USA
Phone: (315) 625-5220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APWCSD
Twitter: @apw_rebels