Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
The state has released MCAS results from the spring 2017 tests. While some stats may look worse than past years, Southborough students actually performed impressively compared to other districts. Read the full article → from MCAS: Southborough #2 in Math for grades 3-8; #20 for English Language Arts
Trottier Middle School has announced a support group for 6th-8th grade students in “Changing Families”. Read the full article → from Changing Families: Support for Trottier students impacted by separations/divorce/re-marraige
Algonquin’s Arts department has been blogging news from the school. Stories include announcements on two events coming up soon (or three, depending on how you slice them.) Read the full article → from Gonk Art news: “Double Header” on Wednesday; Fall Instrumental – Nov 1; other highlights
Assabet students looking to “Do. More.” in the high school program and adults seeking to learn Advanced Manufacturing skills in the evening are getting a boost through a state grant. Read the full article → from Assabet benefits from state Skills Capital Grants for voc programs: Aid for Advanced Manufacturing
Two Southborough schools already sent out requests to collect children’s winter hand-me-downs. Read the full article → from Winter gear collection drive for tots through teens
If your child is struggling with homework, or just has trouble staying on task, St. Mark’s students want to help. Read the full article → from Free tutoring and homework coaching at the Library – Mondays this fall
This month, district school committees are continuing to talk about changing the school calendar. This time, the combined committees will focus on potential changes to the holiday schedule for next year. Read the full article → from School Committees to talk calendar changes 10/25 (Still time to answer survey)
The Worcester Telegram reports on a federal judge’s decisions on a lawsuit against Fay School that has made headlines around the country. Read the full article → from Telegram: Judge dismisses multiple counts in Fay wifi suit; charges proceed on alleged retaliation
Technology being beta tested at Algonquin may help reduce risk of player concussions in practices this season. Read the full article → from Globe: THawks Football using robotics to reduce player hits in practice
Assabet Culinary program’s student-run restaurant/bakery will open for public business tomorrow. Read the full article → from Epicurean Room: Assabet Culinary serving up breakfast and lunch – starting tomorrow
There’s a lot going on at Assabet’s campus this week. So, it’s a good time to catch up with them. Read the full article → from Assabet events: Back to School night, College application “Crash Course” and Financing talks, Craft Fair and Homecoming
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to help kids manage their stress. Read the full article → from Student stress? There’s a class for that: SYFS offering stress management for K-12
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
The Northborough – Southborough School District is continuing its expert speaker series for parents and teachers. Up first this fall is a September 18th presentation on reducing students’ anxieties. Read the full article → from District Keynote series: “Reducing Anxiety in Children” – Sept 18