Students of Finn and Woodward elementary schools witnessed a road rage confrontation that required police intervention this morning. Read the full article → from Police respond to “minor” road rage incident at Woodward School; Students never “in harms way”
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
SWL: ARHS becomes “CPR Smart” thanks to efforts of Suzy Green
Southborough Wicked Local reported some news Algonquin can be proud of on Friday. Read the full article → from SWL: ARHS becomes “CPR Smart” thanks to efforts of Suzy Green
ARHS cancels Senior Ball in response to “hooligan behavior”
Today, Algonquin Principal Tom Mead announced the cancellation of class of 2015’s senior ball. Read the full article → from ARHS cancels Senior Ball in response to “hooligan behavior”
Parents petition Regional Committee for Common Core pro/con forum; discussion stifled
Parents expressed concern last night about the Regional School Committee’s knowledge of Common Core issues. What ended up front and center again was frustration over school committee communication practices. And again, the school committee pointed to Open Meeting Law as responsible for stifling discussion. Read the full article → from Parents petition Regional Committee for Common Core pro/con forum; discussion stifled
Algonquin administration considering alternative schedule changes: Faculty voting on preferences
Superintendent Christine Johnson said an earlier proposed schedule did what it was intended to do: spark conversation and exchanging of ideas. Since then, faculty have been proposing, discussing, and are continuing to vote on several alternative schedules. Read the full article → from Algonquin administration considering alternative schedule changes: Faculty voting on preferences
High school robotics honors and awards
Last month local high schools competed in WPI’s FIRST Robotics Competition NE District championships. Both Algonquin and Assabet walked away with something to boast about. Read the full article → from High school robotics honors and awards
Read all about it: Woodward 2nd grader gets the scoop in one-on-one with Governor
There’s a new reporter covering the local beat. But if you don’t have a child in her 2nd grade class, you probably haven’t seen her work. Read the full article → from Read all about it: Woodward 2nd grader gets the scoop in one-on-one with Governor
Trottier’s planned improvements: More class time, STEM, and Chromebooks; less study halls; no FCS
This week, Principal Kieth Lavoie walked the School Committee through Trottier’s new School Improvement Plan. Read the full article → from Trottier’s planned improvements: More class time, STEM, and Chromebooks; less study halls; no FCS
APTO “dangerously below budget” for safe prom night
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. They are hoping the community and businesses answer the call. Read the full article → from APTO “dangerously below budget” for safe prom night
Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations for ‘Go the Distance’ awards due Saturday
On Thursday, May 14, 2012, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its fifth annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies. Read the full article → from Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations for ‘Go the Distance’ awards due Saturday
News on Kindergarten next year (But not what you were hoping for)
At last week’s School Committee meeting, there were some updates worth sharing related to Kindergarten next year. Read the full article → from News on Kindergarten next year (But not what you were hoping for)
School Start Time: K-8 committee reaction
Last week, the Southborough School Committee had their first discussion about issues related to school start time for Algonquin students. It was a problem that members believe should be handled at the high school level for now. Read the full article → from School Start Time: K-8 committee reaction
Videos: Showcasing Algonquin, tick-borne diseases, Solar Bylaw, and St. Patrick’s Day
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Showcasing Algonquin, tick-borne diseases, Solar Bylaw, and St. Patrick’s Day
NSPAC events: Special coffee this morning; Law update on April 15
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is holding a program to educate parents and guardians of special education students about their rights. Read the full article → from NSPAC events: Special coffee this morning; Law update on April 15