I have a hodge podge of school news items to share. Read the full article → from School news: Access media moving to Trottier, regional transportation funding, an update on ARHS schedule changes, and Core forum reminder (Updated)
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
Southborough Wicked Local covered some stories worth sharing this week. Read the full article → from SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
Congrats to Trottier Baseball
I’ve been asked to share news on Trottier’s baseball team. Read the full article → from Congrats to Trottier Baseball
Common Core not to be addressed at Regional School Committee meeting; but might be at Combined meeting
The agenda for the Regional School Committee meeting does not include discussion of Common Core. But an item on the Combined committee agenda might open a window for discussion. Read the full article → from Common Core not to be addressed at Regional School Committee meeting; but might be at Combined meeting
Common Core forum on June 20th (Still seeking Core advocates to speak)
Organizers of a forum on the pro/cons of Common Core are inviting the public to attend. But so far it’s looking like a one sided debate. Read the full article → from Common Core forum on June 20th (Still seeking Core advocates to speak)
End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
End of school gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
Area high schools’ classes of 2015 have completed their graduation marches. Here are some highlights thanks to local media and social media. Read the full article → from Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
Police respond to “minor” road rage incident at Woodward School; Students never “in harms way”
Students of Finn and Woodward elementary schools witnessed a road rage confrontation that required police intervention this morning. Read the full article → from Police respond to “minor” road rage incident at Woodward School; Students never “in harms way”
SWL: ARHS becomes “CPR Smart” thanks to efforts of Suzy Green
Southborough Wicked Local reported some news Algonquin can be proud of on Friday. Read the full article → from SWL: ARHS becomes “CPR Smart” thanks to efforts of Suzy Green
ARHS cancels Senior Ball in response to “hooligan behavior”
Today, Algonquin Principal Tom Mead announced the cancellation of class of 2015’s senior ball. Read the full article → from ARHS cancels Senior Ball in response to “hooligan behavior”
Parents petition Regional Committee for Common Core pro/con forum; discussion stifled
Parents expressed concern last night about the Regional School Committee’s knowledge of Common Core issues. What ended up front and center again was frustration over school committee communication practices. And again, the school committee pointed to Open Meeting Law as responsible for stifling discussion. Read the full article → from Parents petition Regional Committee for Common Core pro/con forum; discussion stifled
Algonquin administration considering alternative schedule changes: Faculty voting on preferences
Superintendent Christine Johnson said an earlier proposed schedule did what it was intended to do: spark conversation and exchanging of ideas. Since then, faculty have been proposing, discussing, and are continuing to vote on several alternative schedules. Read the full article → from Algonquin administration considering alternative schedule changes: Faculty voting on preferences
High school robotics honors and awards
Last month local high schools competed in WPI’s FIRST Robotics Competition NE District championships. Both Algonquin and Assabet walked away with something to boast about. Read the full article → from High school robotics honors and awards
Read all about it: Woodward 2nd grader gets the scoop in one-on-one with Governor
There’s a new reporter covering the local beat. But if you don’t have a child in her 2nd grade class, you probably haven’t seen her work. Read the full article → from Read all about it: Woodward 2nd grader gets the scoop in one-on-one with Governor