Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
8th grade science teacher Shannon Souaibou is fostering a love of gardening among Trottier Middle School students. Earlier this fall, her Garden Club made use of Southborough Education Foundation funding. The groundwork is now layed for a big spring season. Read the full article → from Trottier Garden club looks towards spring
St. Mark’s School asked me to share some of their news on students’ athletic honors.
While at it, I’ve rounded up some of their noteworthy stories from the past couple of months. Read the full article → from St Mark’s roundup: Presidentially honored alumnus, student athletic achievements, and annual Christmas service for community
Local 3rd-5th grade students registered and came to learn from the high school robotics team. Read the full article → from Build Your Own Robots a success
Southborough public schools will send out registration packets for Kindergarten next month. Read the full article → from Getting ready for Kindergarten
uperintendent Dr. Charles Gobron issued a statement last week about the ethics regulations surrounding gifts to public school teachers. Read the full article → from Ethics of giving to teachers
Whatever your interest, Southborough Access Media could provide the perfect opportunity. Read the full article → from Public Access channels looking to make use of funds and expand Southborough programming
Gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from Holiday gifts for teachers and service providers
Today, Neary Principal Linda Murdock sent a letter to parents. She informed them that the iPad Pilot is being revised. It will no longer be a parent-funded 1:1 program. Read the full article → from Neary shifting iPad Pilot from 1:1 to increased access
Everyone knows that the schools hold fundraisers throughout the year. Even if you child isn’t in a Southborough public school, you may have been hit up to buy something in support. Read the full article → from School fundraisers that don’t cost you anything
Woodward and Finn Schools are collecting winter coats and boots for adults. The deadline is this Friday, November 22. Read the full article → from Donate YOUR old winter coats and boots – this week
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School makes the most of Thanksgiving. They use the holiday to show off their Culinary Arts students’ skills while earning dough for the school. Read the full article → from Assebet Valley’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale – November 26
In a letter to parents, Neary School Principal Linda Murdock shared information on results of the iPad Pilot parent survey. She also expressed the hope to make a decision soon to implement a revised plan. Read the full article → from Neary Pilot survey results: 15.4% of 4th grader parents “made comments opposing the project”
At Wednesday’s School Committe meeting, Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron reported on the results of Neary’s 1:1 Pilot survey. He also announced that the Southborough Schools will be hosting a community forum on 11/21 to explain the state’s MCAS transition. Read the full article → from Southborough Schools: Parents support 1:1 pilot and November 21 MCAS transition forum
The Metrowest Daily News spoke to the DOE and school officials. While they confirmed the legality of the 1:1 pilot is under investigation, a final ruling has not yet been made. Read the full article → from MWDN: Legality of iPad Pilot to be determined