AVA Family Update

We have another standard schedule next week and it is pictured below.

In addition to my notice about academic honesty that will be a standing item on this update for a while, my only big news is for 10th graders. MCAS Math is coming up on May 16 and 17, and it is a graduation requirement and must be done in person. Unless you have heard from me directly otherwise, you will be expected to get here for both days. I will notify families and students individually by email next week as well.

The usual guidance and community updates are below and I thank you for your time.

Joseph Connor, AVA Principal

jconnor@attleboroschools.com

508.245.9948

I began in September with my warnings about plagiarism, and the particular temptation it offers virtual students. Over the past months, the AI chatbot issues where students submit computer generated writing pieces have been a real issue. The technology at the time certainly advantaged students who were looking to take shortcuts. Fortunately, the technology to defend against such activity has caught up, and we are now flagging assignments that are caught by the systems. Submitting AI generated responses will be dealt with the same way we have dealt with plagiarism. Students, please know our tolerance for this will be quite low going forward. Do your own work, please.

All fliers, opportunities, and events shared by the Attleboro Community are found on the Welcome Center webpage. To view the most recent updates and opportunities, visit the Community Fliers page.

Grades 9-12 - NCAA Webinar for students and families
Final Reminder: The NCAA Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families on Sunday, April 30 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.. They will go over what students can be doing now depending on their high school grade level and answer any questions you may have, like about recent removal of standardized test score requirements. Please click HERE for the flyer and HERE to register.

Grades 9-12 - Student Jobs
The School-to-Career student job board can be found HERE. Be sure to check it often for new opportunities!

Juniors - Last call for SATs before summer
May 4th is the deadline to register for the June 3rd SAT test administration. Click HERE to register. Also, email Ms Nellie to see if you can qualify for a testing fee waiver. Here are also links to free online SAT study resources:

Full Practice Exams
PrepScholar
Khan Academy

Seniors - AVA Exit Survey
Within the next two weeks, AVA seniors will be sent a Googleform Exit Survey that MUST be completed before the end of May. It will ask a few simple questions about your post-graduation plans and should literally take 1-2 minutes to fill out. Ms Nellie will announce during Advisory when it is ready.

As always, please email me at nng@attleboroschools.com with any comments, suggestions, and concerns, or to make a virtual meeting appointment. Have a great weekend!

Friday, April 28

• Senior Prom

May 1-5

• AP Test Week

Saturday, May 6

• SAT Exam

May 8-12

• AP Test Week

Thursday, May 11

• Awards Night 6:30 PM

• Junior Prom- Mansfield Holiday Inn (6-10:30 PM)

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 and 17

• MCAS Math Testing All 10th Graders