I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Accreditation association releases report on ARHS: 44 commendations and 28 recommendations
The New England Association Of Schools and Colleges released its assessment of Algonquin Regional High School. The report listed 44 commendations and 28 recommendations. Read the full article → from Accreditation association releases report on ARHS: 44 commendations and 28 recommendations
Fay students’ successful candy canes for a cause
For ten years, Fay School students have sold candy cane greetings to raise charitable funds. This year the fundraiser had phenomenal success for a personal cause. Read the full article → from Fay students’ successful candy canes for a cause
NP: Superintendent Gobron retiring
The Northborough Patch reports that after seven years as Superintendent of the Northborough-Southborough school district, Dr. Charles Gobron will retire this June. Read the full article → from NP: Superintendent Gobron retiring
Trottier Garden club looks towards spring
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 roundup: Presidentially honored alumnus, student athletic achievements, and annual Christmas service for community
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
Build Your Own Robots a success
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
Getting ready for Kindergarten
Southborough public schools will send out registration packets for Kindergarten next month. Read the full article → from Getting ready for Kindergarten
Ethics of giving to teachers
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
Public Access channels looking to make use of funds and expand Southborough programming
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
Holiday gifts for teachers and service providers
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
Neary shifting iPad Pilot from 1:1 to increased access
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
School fundraisers that don’t cost you anything
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
Donate YOUR old winter coats and boots – this week
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