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Month: March 2020
Beats for EATS is Online
The Arlington Community needs food support now more than ever. See this fundraiser from Arlington EATS.
Our online auction is LIVE, with all of our spectacular donated items and experiences awaiting bids. To participate in the online auction, register. If you are already registered or want to view the catalog, you can start bidding or check out the amazing auction items here.
Bidding is easier than ever and can be done directly from your phone or computer! Registered bidders will receive a text message confirming their bid once it is placed. You will also receive a text when you are outbid, so that you can place a new bid to win the item.
Funds raised through this Beats for EATS auction will ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors have access to sufficient and nutritious food during the COVID-19 response.
Secondary Enrichment and Practice Resources
Dear Secondary Parents and Guardians,
Teachers and curriculum leaders have been working this week to develop or identify enrichment and practice materials for each course at the secondary level. You can access these resources at https://arlingtonenrich.wixsite.com/mysite under Enrichment Activities for Students, grades 6-12. This site will be updated periodically while schools are closed.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Bodie, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
AHS Boys Hockey – Division 1a Champions
Due to the restrictions on large gatherings for public health, the MIAA has cancelled the Boys MIAA Ice Hockey Super Eight Final scheduled for this weekend at TD Garden.
AHS Boys Hockey stand at the top of the high school hockey season as the only undefeated team in the tournament final. The team was awarded 2020 Co-State Champions. I am sure they are disappointed that they didn’t have the opportunity to beat Pope Francis again, but they are the undisputed winners in my book.
This is an amazing achievement. Congratulations to the team for their dedication and teamwork. They represented us proudly to packed arenas. Congratulations to Coach Messuri and his team of coaches on your achievement!
Congratulations to the Pride of Spy Pond!
Dr. Janger
Student Lunches Available Through Extended Arlington Public Schools Closure
Student Lunches Available Through Extended Arlington Public Schools Closure
Student lunches will be available for students to grab and go, Monday – Friday starting March 16 through at least March 27
NO ONSITE EATING
Lunches will be provided at:
| Thompson Elementary
187 Everett Street Everett Street Entrance – Lobby Pick up a grab and go lunch between the hours of 10:30 am – Noon |
Questions? Please call Arlington Food Service at 781-316-3641 or 781-316-3643
Food is also available to all Arlington families through Arlington EATS at the Arlington Food Pantry located at:
Saint John’s Church
74 Pleasant St, Arlington MA
339-707-6757
Every Wednesday
9:00 am – 10:30 am AND 5:30 pm– 7:00 pm
Shoppers must be Arlington residents. Please arrive no later than 6:45 pm in order to have time to shop. If you are visiting the Market for the first time, bring a photo ID and proof of residency (lease, utility bill, or piece of mail with current address) as well as several shopping bags.
Also, available to all:
Mystic Community Market
Located at Walnut Street Center
291 Mystic Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
Market phone number: 617-629-5120
Hours of Operation
Monday: 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday: 10 am – 2 pm AND 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 2 pm AND 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
Please DO NOT attend these food distribution sites if you are not feeling well.
AHS Students Win C-SPAN Award!
Some great news this morning. Congratulations to Ben Austen, Eliot Martin & Sabrina Blasik for winning an “Honorable Mention” for their C-SPAN project “Climate Change and the Green New Deal“! Their project was one of TWO in the whole state to win an award. I’m so proud of them for their outstanding work!
You can see their video and others here:
Happy Purim, Holi, and Hola Mohalla
March 10 our calendar shows 3 holidays, Purim, Holi, and Hola Mohalla.
The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from a plot to destroy the Jews. On Purim, work and other activities may continue. Celebrations include public retelling of the Purim story, gifts of food, charity, and festive meals. Hamantaschen are a popular triangular cookie eaten at this time of year, named after the villain Haman’s triangular hat. Jew shake noise makers each time the name of the villain is spoken.
Holi is a Hindu spring festival in India and Nepal dedicated to the god of pleasure, also known as the festival of colours or the festival of sharing love. It began on the evening of March 8. It is celebrated predominantly in India, but has also spread to other areas of Asia and parts of the Western world through the diaspora from the Indian subcontinent. Holi is popularly known as the Indian “festival of spring”, the “festival of colours”, or the “festival of love”.
Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival that historically coincides with Holi. The day concludes a festival that may be held in various locations over several weekends preceding the actual date of the holiday. The event concludes on the day of Hola Mohalla with a martial arts parade.
I wish our Hindu community a happy and colorful Holi. To our Sikh community I wish you a blessed Hola Mohalla. For Happy Purim, one can say “Chag Purim Sameach.”
I am not aware of major disruptions to the school calendar from these holidays, but where students notify faculty of particular traditions in advance, we recommend flexibility deadlines, events, and activities.
NOTE: Our school calendar includes holidays and observances that are significant in our community. As a regular feature, I try to send updates on these observances and information on accommodations. We are not always familiar with all the holidays, with which religions are represented in our classrooms, or with the nature of different traditions. I encourage you to send me notes to educate us on the appropriate and positive ways to recognize and support the diversity of our community. Also, please notify your teachers well in advance of any special considerations you feel you need, so that they can make appropriate plans.
SOURCES: For anyone wondering, I gather this information from Wikipedia, information sent to me, a few college interfaith chaplain sites, and greeting cards. I don’t use quotations or citations much, because I am claiming neither expertise nor scholarship. Kids, don’t do this for homework
Intelligent Lives Screening 3/9
Please join the Arlington High School Reach Program and Special Education Department, Arlington Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), and the LABBB Educational Collaborative for a FREE screening of the documentary “Intelligent Lives” on Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Arlington High School Auditorium.
The film (trailer) profiles 3 young adults with intellectual disabilities navigating their education and post-secondary transition. The film will be followed by a panel discussion related to inclusion and transition. Panelists will include an Arlington High School student and their parent, an educator from the LABBB Collaborative, and the sister of one of the young people featured in the documentary.
You can sign up for the event using this Eventbrite. If you have questions about the film or accessibility, please Annalise Abdelnour at aabdelnour@arlington.k12.ma.us or Lauren Peterson at lpeterson@arlington.k12.ma.us.
Arlington Volunteer Fair 3/7
Find out where your energies are needed at the ARLINGTON
Volunteer Fair!
Saturday, March 7, 2-4pm
Masonic Temple, 19 Academy Street (around the corner from Town Hall)
Come listen to some great student performances in honor of Music in Our Schools month, while you explore opportunities with town and non-profit organizations. Volunteer your expertise or explore something new.
MEET your neighbors BRING your family and friends FIND OPPORTUNITIES to help causes important to you — in arts and culture, education, civic engagement, and more.
Light refreshments.
Sponsored by the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture and Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Beats for EATS! Fundraiser Saturday, March 28th
Beats for EATS! Fundraiser Saturday, March 28th
Enjoy a night of dancing, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and a fabulous silent auction on Saturday, March 28th at the 5th annual Beats for EATS! This year’s event features live music by the band Ripcord. All proceeds benefit Arlington EATS and support its mission of making food accessible to our neighbors. 7-11 pm at Town Hall. Early bird tickets on sale until March 7. To purchase tickets and/or register to bid in the auction (you can bid from home if you can’t make it to the event!), go to: https://tinyurl.com/BEATStickets2020