A group of students from Algonquin have thrown a lifeline to peers struggling with their writing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS public comment tonight; Combined schools on April vacation and more
On Thursday night, the Combined School Committees will address how to handle Spring Break. In preparation, Superintendent Gregory Martineau is asking for input from students’ parents and teachers. Read the full article → from Schools ask for input on April Vacation vs ending school early – respond to survey ASAP
A Southborough church’s teen group is asking the community to help people put out of work by the pandemic. Read the full article → from Fundraising Drive to help furloughed workers
This afternoon, the Town of Southborough upped the total infected residents. Read the full article → from Update on Southborough infected: 14 total cases, 9 still in isolation
Screening sessions for incoming Kindergarteners will be rescheduled after school reopens. Read the full article → from Kindergarten registration screening on hold
Pauline M. (Bonazzoli) Cipriano, 90, of Southborough, passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Pauline M. (Bonazzoli) Cipriano, 90
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and School Committee
The in-person spring workshops had to be cancelled before they began. Now, SYFS is launching it online. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
These days, the only passengers have been Northborough and Southborough school nurses. The staff has been able to use the available buses to deliver lunches to students. Still, the district is working to renegotiate the contract given the long school closure. Read the full article → from School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
Two different movements overlap this week, encouraging the community to make, display and hunt for special painted rocks. Read the full article → from Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week
Just a friendly reminder to parents about the launch of mandatory remote learning this Monday, April 6th. Read the full article → from Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)
The Library is promoting that residents can get a Quarantine Card to tide them over while the building is closed. Read the full article → from Library mailing “Quarantine Cards” for access to online services (plus helping patrons who already have cards)
The Northborough and Southborough Schools latest newsletter highlighted advice on staying healthy physically and emotionally. Read the full article → from District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”