🎙️ Episode 20 🎙️ of #thinkinglikearegion features @napsk12's Dr Tim Callahan! Interviewed by @druryhighschoolna student Miguel, the two discuss the impact that infusing arts into education has, the power of writing and creativity, the skills needed to write a great email, and growing up in Berkshire County.
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Find shownotes and the full transcript of the episode at brainworks.mcla.edu/podcast
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#artsed #creativelearning #intheberkshires #artseducation #creativecapacities
Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during school break, February 17-21! Workshops will take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm every day, with an additional workshop at 3pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come be inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar will also be open for drop-in art-making throughout the day.
RSVP encouraged but not required. (Note: Some workshops may be capped based on attendance, RSVPs will be honored before walk-ups.) Workshops are open to all ages, however younger children may need support from guardians. All children must be accompanied by an adult in Kidspace.
PreK applications and Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year are now LIVE! Visit our website for details: https://www.napsk12.org/page/prekapplicationandkindergartenregistration
The Northern Berkshire Youth & Family Collaborative, a group of 20+ family and youth serving providers in north Berkshire, have designed a short survey to understand parent/caregiver & youth engagement in the community and where parents/caregivers get their information on clubs, events, activities, groups, etc... in the community.
This survey will take less than 5 mins to complete, it will help all our local organizations be more mindful of family engagement in our community and understand where we need to prioritize our efforts. Additionally, upon completion, each parent will be given a link to enter a raffle for 1 of 3, $500 Visa Gift Cards.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J8PLZ77
Upcoming community programming.
Upcoming programming at the Clark.
Upcoming community programming
Don't forget! 📣
The Drury High School End of Semester Showcase and Student Recognition Ceremony is tomorrow!
January 22nd from 12-2:20 pm
See the flyer for a schedule of events.
Student performances and the ceremony will be available on our YouTube live-stream channel by using the QR Code on the flyer. To attend in person, register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQEIqKHJeFwVvT6zdGn-apV3J018j7v7gpCkq-GXVal34vLg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawH8qfdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTuBNy2NxaqkuIry4ar4v6FpNCB3je29E38nqZiS90OLzra2t7P9hGaHzA_aem_L_Mxo_GoaMBPX0aFGeVG7A
SHOWCASE UPDATES!
During the Showcase there will be a student art market and the Drury School Store will be open so come and get your Drury Swag! The stores are cash only.
The BERK12 Arts Ed PLN, Berkshire Cultural Assets Network, and the Artist Book Foundation have collaborated and designed two PD sessions for teachers on using the newly written Artful Thinking Guides to activate their contemporary art resources in classrooms. PDPs through BERK12 for the training and subsequent engagement with the material will also be provided. See flyers for details.
Upcoming programming sponsored by 4H.
Congratulations to Dr. Malkas for her recent spotlight as the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year award recipient in the District Management Journal (DMJ)!
Upcoming programming sponsored by the Family Center.
Join Our Team!
We are looking for motivated individuals to support our schools as teacher assistants.
Regular, school-day hours
Paid federal holidays
Union contract
Additional pay for substitute teaching
Health, dental, and life insurance options provided
HOW TO APPLY:
1️⃣ Review the job description at www.napsk12.org/HumanResources
and fill out the easy application form
at napsk12.org/apply
2️⃣ Email your application to
cvolff@napsk12.org
3️⃣ Complete hiring instructions
and start work!
📢 New Substitute Pay Rates! 💰
We’re excited to announce updated pay rates for all substitute positions—whether or not you have a college degree or are a licensed/retired teacher working as a substitute! 🙌
✨ New Pay Rates for Per Diem Subs ✨
💼 Passed ParaPro/or 48 College Credits: $130/day
🎓 College Degree: $150/day
👩🏫 Retired or Certified Teachers: $170/day
Whether you’re looking to earn extra income, gain experience, or continue making an impact in the classroom, North Adams Public Schools has a place for you!
Why Substitute Teach?
✅ Choose the days you work
✅ Gain teaching experience
✅ Make a difference in students’ lives
✅ On-the-job training!
HOW TO APPLY:
1️⃣ Fill out the easy application form at napsk12.org/apply
2️⃣ Email your application to cvolff@napsk12.org
3️⃣ Complete hiring instructions and start work!
Apply today and start helping our students succeed! 📚
Nearly 350 students gained 49,000 additional learning hours in our 21st Century Afterschool Program.
Wow!
Check out more from NAPS Wrapped 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7jgoM4vAtYi532LN/
Colegrove was awarded a golden basketball for being Attendance All-Stars and reducing absenteeism.
The Boston Celtics signed it!
Check out more from NAPS Wrapped 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7jgoM4vAtYi532LN/
Our students spent 1.65 million hours working towards challenging academic standards.
Check out more from NAPS Wrapped 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7jgoM4vAtYi532LN/
239 new students enrolled in our district.
Welcome!
Check out more from NAPS Wrapped 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7jgoM4vAtYi532LN/
Drury High School ranked in the top 20% of U.S. schools in the U.S. News & World Report’s College Readiness Index.
Check out more from NAPS Wrapped 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7jgoM4vAtYi532LN/
More than 500 students visited MASS MoCA and The Clark as part of our museum initiative.
That’s a lot of art!
Check out more from NAPS Wrapped 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7jgoM4vAtYi532LN/
