You might remember last year there was considerable discussion about Southborough’s MCAS scores, in particular whether our numbers were up to par with comparable districts. This year, the schools hope to get out in front of the MCAS messaging. Read the full article → from Southborough schools to host MCAS forum – Tuesday, October 23
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Finn holds Community Reading Day
Students at Finn school welcomed some special guests last week as part of its annual Community Reading Day. Preschool, kindergarten and first grade classes simultaneously hosted volunteer readers from a cross section of the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Finn holds Community Reading Day
Neary students create a ‘living flag’ to honor troops
For one day each year, red, white, and blue are the official Neary School colors. Read the full article → from Neary students create a ‘living flag’ to honor troops
New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
Students at Woodward were welcomed back to school this year with an unexpected update to their playground. Two new half-court basketball courts, sporting developmentally-appropriate basketball hoops, were installed before the start of the school year. Read the full article → from New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Northborough/Southborough (NSPAC) and Westborough (SEPAC) Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Announce “Basic Rights in Special Education” on Tuesday October 16, from 7:00-9:00pm in the library at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA. Read the full article → from NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
State data suggests the school-age population in Southborough will decline over the coming decade, and that has school and town officials considering whether it makes sense to close one of Southborough’s four K-8 schools. Read the full article → from Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
News from Assabet
Lots of great things are happening at Assabet this year. Here is a collection of press releases with all the details. Read the full article → from News from Assabet
Earn money for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
For the third year in a row, Southborough schools will take part in Stop & Shop’s A+ School Rewards program (formerly called Bonus Bucks). It’s a program that lets shoppers earn money for their favorite school when shopping at a Stop & Shop store. In past years Southborough schools have earned more than $1,000 through the program. Read the full article → from Earn money for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Roundup: Algonquin stories in the media
Algonquin’s MCAS scores aren’t the only thing out of the school making news recently. Here’s a round-up of Algonquin-related stories in the local media from the last week or so. Read the full article → from Roundup: Algonquin stories in the media
School superintendent says central office is understaffed
School Superintendent Charles Gobron told the Regional School Committee last week the districts’ central office is understaffed and he plans to take steps this year to ease the pressure. Read the full article → from School superintendent says central office is understaffed
Special education group invites parents to dessert and coffee hour – FRIDAY
I’m a little late in bringing you this announcement, but the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is kicking off the school year with dessert and coffee on Friday. Read the full article → from Special education group invites parents to dessert and coffee hour – FRIDAY
MCAS scores are out: Here’s how Southborough schools did
The Department of Education released the state’s MCAS scores for 2012 yesterday. You’ll all be happy to hear Algonquin performed phenomenally well. In the 10th grade MCAS, Algonquin had the most students pass of any school to take the exam. Of the 375 students who took the English test and the 376 who took the math test, not a single one failed. Read the full article → from MCAS scores are out: Here’s how Southborough schools did
Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers needed in Southborough
The Southborough schools announced recently they’re looking for substitute teachers and cafeteria workers for the current school year. Both are opportunities to work with kids and help out the schools. Read the full article → from Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers needed in Southborough
Reminder: Residents invited to strategic planning focus group on Tuesday at Trottier
Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Reminder: Residents invited to strategic planning focus group on Tuesday at Trottier