Outdoor Recreation Survey
Help Massachusetts be Eligible for Federal Grants by Filling Out this Outdoor Recreation Survey
The National Park Service requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
(SCORP) every five years to remain eligible for funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. Since the program was established in 1965, more than $100,000,000 has been awarded statewide to projects in every county in the state for the acquisition of conservation and park land, development of new parks, or renovation of existing parks.
As a part of the SCORP update, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is asking for opinions on outdoor recreation and open space from municipal employees, land trusts, and all users of Massachusetts’ outdoor recreational facilities. The user survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. It is critical for us to hear from as many residents as possible to know how to best distribute LWCF funding over the next five years. The response deadline is October 31, 2022. Any questions should be directed to Melissa Cryan, LWCF Stateside Coordinator, at SCORP.2022@mass.gov. The surveys can be found online below.
Recreational user survey: https://forms.office.com/g/YjdBwjDeiQ
Link to flyer: https://5il.co/1jala
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. #SchoolEveryDay
Missing just 2 days a month means a student missed 10% of the school year. #SchoolEveryDay
The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse Program is happy to announce that the mums have arrived!! See flyer for details, hours and pricing!
Did you know, a student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout. If we’re going to reduce the dropout rate, we need to reduce absenteeism. #SchoolEveryDay
Chronic absence is solved when a whole community plays a part. #SchoolEveryDay
Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #SchoolEveryDay
The Food Bank of Western MA mobile distribution on 10/7 is cancelled for staff training. The next distribution date is scheduled for 10/21
Food and Meal Site listing for Berkshire County can be found here: https://5il.co/1iuc9
Information about the upcoming Fall Foliage Children's Fair. See flyer for details.
Educators can use attendance to assess how well they are doing with engaging families & their children. Absences drop when families understand what their children are learning while also feeling welcome & supported. #SchoolEveryDay
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often. #SchoolEveryDay
Elf Warm Clothing Program
Applications can be found here:
https://5il.co/1inb5
https://5il.co/1inb4
Completed forms are due to BCAC by Friday, September 30th.
There are several opportunities for flu vaccination and COVID boosters coming up in the next couple of weeks:
Flu/COVID Vaccination and Booster Clinics will be held on:
October 4, 2022 at the Spitzer Center from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
October 6, 2022 at Drury High School from noon to 3:00 pm
October 12, 2022 at Colegrove Park Elementary School from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
October 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth's Center from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Absenteeism is a red alert that students will drop out of high school. #SchoolEveryDay
Building strong, trusting relationships that promote a feeling of belonging is fundamental to improving student attendance & engagement.
#SchoolEveryDay
As part of the newly passed Infrastructure Law, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created to provide eligible households up to $30/month (or $75/month for households living on Tribal lands) toward their internet bills, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. More information can be found here: https://5il.co/1ijyh
It's been a great #StartWithHelloWeek! Make a Start With Hello Promise Pledge to keep the Start With Hello spirit going throughout the year!
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often. It's not too late to start. #SchoolEveryDay
Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County:
The North Adams Mobile Food Bank will not be running on 10/7. The next North Adams Mobile will be on 10/21. (Since program hours and days can change without notice, please call the location to be sure of times and requirements)
Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County can be found here: https://5il.co/1ictv
Chilly weather is here!
Dress for the weather, not the season!
Temperatures are projected to drop on Friday, 9/23. Remember to dress in layers!
