Berkshire Food Project Easter meal Thursday, March 28 from 11:30 – 1 at Berkshire Food Project, 134 Main Street (entrance around back of the church). ALL are welcome!
about 12 hours ago, NAPS District
Berkshire Food Project Eastern Meal
Community of Practice: Chair Yoga Looking for a way to practice yoga from the comfort of your own chair? Well, come join us in the Colegrove Park gym. Accessible to all levels, chair yoga is a safe, restorative practice that is taught through a trauma-informed approach. Every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:00 Colegrove Park Elementary School Gym Please RSVP to slazzari@napsk12.org All you have to bring is yourself and comfy clothes. Open to all staff and community members. Please consult your doctor before participating in a new exercise regimen.
2 days ago, NAPS District
Community of Practice; Chair Yoga
Here at North Adams Public Schools, we're incorporating Breathe 4 Change practices into our school district and have seen the positive impact they're having on both students and staff! Enjoy this short piece by Spectrum News highlighting these efforts! https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2024/03/14/yoga-in-class
13 days ago, NAPS District
On Tuesday, 3/19, the North Adams Police Department and BE SMART Program will be hosting a BE SMART Safe Storage Workshop from 6-7 pm in the North Adams PD Training Room (21 Holden Street). The night will start off with a presentation from BE SMART followed by an open floor for questions answered by the North Adams Police Department. Everyone in attendance will be entered into a raffle to win a safe. Free gun locks will be available. The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. Ultimately, you can help prevent kids from accessing firearms by storing them securely, and encouraging others to do the same. Because children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are. For more information about the BE SMART program: https://besmartforkids.org The event is free and open to all! Please feel free to share and post. North Adams SRO Mirante Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/780041180217975/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
15 days ago, NAPS District
Community Forum: Grade Configuration and Closure of Greylock Elementary School Wednesday, March 20th at 6:00 PM Location (hybrid): Welcome Center at Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom link: www.napsk12.org/ZoomLinkMarch20 Hear about grade configuration and closure options being considered for the 2024-2025 school year. Ask questions and provide feedback. Hope to see you there!
20 days ago, NAPS District
Community Forum
Our amazing North Adams teachers participated in collaborative professional development sessions on Thursday afternoon, delving into topics like mathematics instructional practices, self-regulated strategy development in writing, school improvement planning, social-emotional learning, and more! The teachers in our district are incredibly reflective and continually work to hone their teaching practices and improve student outcomes.
21 days ago, NAPS District
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Upcoming programming from the Family Center
21 days ago, NAPS District
Routines and Transitions
Every Child Ready to Read
Virtual Story Time
Ooey Gooey Night
Ooey Gooey Night (Spanish)
Playgroup schedule
Today North Adams Public Schools is taking the show on the road! We're currently tabling at UMASS Amherst in hopes of gaining interest in some of our open positions.
22 days ago, NAPS District
NAPS Table
Don't forget!!! Now's the time to register your student for Kindergarten and apply for PreK for the 2024-2025 school year! See our flyers for details including screening information. Contact us today! Questions? Email us at familysupports@napsk12.org
22 days ago, NAPS District
PK flyer
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PK Spanish
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College and Your Mental Health A webinar panel presentation for students and parents/caregivers about balancing the transition to college life while living with a mental health condition. The agenda and registration info is available here: http://namicentralmiddlesex.org/.../college-and-your.... The annual College and Your Mental Health program prepares students and parents for transition and success in a college environment for those living with a mental health condition. The panel includes a student currently balancing college life and mental health challenges and administrators from Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, and Boston University. Students, parents/caregivers, and high school counselors are invited to join our webinar—where your identity is private—on Monday, March 18th, 7:00–8:30 pm. Topics include: Mental health-friendly signs to look for when applying to colleges Disclosing a diagnosis Life skills to master before the 1st term Family communication plans Privacy laws surrounding adult students Communicating with the support services office Types of support on campus Organizing telehealth appointments Managing a daily college schedule Planning self care options Thinking about living arrangements Alternate paths to a degree Coping with a medical leave
24 days ago, NAPS District
NAMI Flyer
Till 3/26/24 Dinner and talk back featuring co-writer and producer Keith Beauchamp See flyer for details
23 days ago, NAPS District
Till Flyer
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Have Hope Recovery Center on 3/22. See flyer for details.
23 days ago, NAPS District
Have Hope Peer Recovery Center
Spring Nature Explorers program at Sheep Hill during April break. See flyer for details.
24 days ago, NAPS District
Spring Nature Explorers
MCLA Student Government to Hold 46th Annual Sam Gomez Road Race See flyer for details!
28 days ago, NAPS District
Sam Gomez Road Race
Baby Bonanza See flyer for details
29 days ago, NAPS District
Berkshire Baby Bonanza
Berkshire Baby Bonanza (Spanish)
Massachusetts State SNAP Supplement The Department of Transitional Assistance is pleased to announce the launch of the new State SNAP Supplement effective February 14th, 2024. This supplement will help lawfully-present immigrants who are living in Massachusetts buy food. People who do not qualify for federal SNAP benefits may qualify for this. Starting February 14, many individuals and families will begin receiving the State SNAP Supplement. If a person applied for SNAP before December 4 and was denied, they should reapply. If a person applied for SNAP after December 4, they do not need to reapply, even if they were denied. If a person newly applies, DTA will contact them to process their application The department has also set up a web page with FAQ and helpful information: mass.gov/statesnap For more information about SNAP and to apply: https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps
about 1 month ago, NAPS District
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SNAP 1 Spanish
SNAP 2 Spanish
Berkshire Food and Meal Site listing (2/26/24): https://5il.co/2fipp SNAP materials: https://5il.co/2fipo https://5il.co/2fipn WIC materials: https://5il.co/2fipm Please note the following additions and/or corrections to the Berkshire Food and Meal Sit list: Under North County Food Pantries: Cheshire Food Pantry Under North County Meal Sites: Berkshire Food Project
about 1 month ago, NAPS District
Register your child for Kindergarten today! Must be 5 years old by August 31st, 2024. Contact us at 413-776-1458 or email familysupports@napsk12.org today!
about 1 month ago, NAPS District
Kindergarten Registration and Screening, Spanish version
Kindergarten Registration & Screening
PreK applications for next year are still available for our FREE PreK program. Any child living in North Adams who turns 3 or 4 by August 31st, 2024 is eligible. Contact us at 413-776-1458 or email familysupports@napsk12.org today!
about 1 month ago, NAPS District
PK application and screening flyer
PK application and screening Spanish version
Saturday March 2nd from 10am to 12pm, CHP Family Services and Community Access to the Arts (CATA) are holding an Art and Tea Party event for children ages 2-10 with special needs and their families. The event is free. Registration details are on the flyer (drop ins are OK too!) This event will be held at CATA, 420 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA.
about 1 month ago, Superintendent's Office
CHP & CATA Art and Tea Party