Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Last night, Neary School educators held a session to answer parents’ questions about the iPad Pilot. Educators looked to answer concerns, hoping to come to a consensus. Read the full article → from Neary Pilot hinges on community feedback, especially 4th graders’ parents
As previously promised, Neary School Principal Murdock has released more information about the proposed iPad Pilot for 4th graders. She also posted a video of the October 22nd presentation on technology in the classrooms. Read the full article → from Neary School’s iPad Pilot information packet released today
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Excited about Neary 1:1 iPad Pilot
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Additional thoughts on the proposed Neary School iPad Pilot
Parents attended a presentation to learn about uses of 1:1 technology in the classroom. The speaker couldn’t address all of the concerns about the proposed Neary pilot. Read the full article → from Neary’s technology presentation still leaves unanswered questions for some. How about you?
Algonquin Regional High School will be inducting former hometown heroes and MVPs into their Athletic Hall of Fame this November. Read the full article → from ARHS honors former athletes with induction to Hall of Fame on November 30
Finn School is collecting gently used children’s coats and boots for their “sister school” in Worcester. What do you do with clothes too big or small for elementary school students? Read the full article → from What do you do with outgrown coats and boots? Or other hand-me-downs?
Collection drive to help transitional families in Northborough, including ARHS students. Read the full article → from Collection drive for transitional families, through November 1st
Fay School will be holding a “Metrowest Early Childhood Care & Preschool Education Fair”. Read the full article → from Early Childhood Care & Preschool Education Fair on October 19
In August, The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded a gold medal to Algonquin’s Art & Literary Magazine. Read the full article → from Algonquin wins art and literary magazine gold medal for 4 years running
Over the past few days the Neary iPad Pilot controversy has continued to develop. So here’s a brief update. Read the full article → from Update on Neary iPad Pilot: Neary’s facebook defense and new parent petition (Updated)
Assabet Valley is opening a new restaurant to the public this Wednesday for lunch three days a week. This got me thinking, “Where do people like to grab lunch in and around Southborough?” Read the full article → from Where do you lunch (locally)? (Updated)
If you have concerns about the program, the school committee is the authority to address. An invitation has been issued to parents to voice concerns at this Wednesday’s meeting. Read the full article → from Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9
Parents of Neary 4th graders learned details on the pilot program to launch this January. Not all of them are happy about it. One mother, representing many, submitted a letter to the editor explaining her concerns. Read the full article → from 4th Grade One:One Pilot Project – Update and Letter to the editor (Updated)