At Wednesday’s School Committe meeting, Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron reported on the results of Neary’s 1:1 Pilot survey. He also announced that the Southborough Schools will be hosting a community forum on 11/21 to explain the state’s MCAS transition. Read the full article → from Southborough Schools: Parents support 1:1 pilot and November 21 MCAS transition forum
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MWDN: Legality of iPad Pilot to be determined

The Metrowest Daily News spoke to the DOE and school officials. While they confirmed the legality of the 1:1 pilot is under investigation, a final ruling has not yet been made. Read the full article → from MWDN: Legality of iPad Pilot to be determined
Roundup of Southborough related news: Sex offender back in news, Building Inspector hired, and ARHS clean drug sweep

Here are the recent headlines from news about Southborough and ARHS that I haven’t had a chance to share. Read the full article → from Roundup of Southborough related news: Sex offender back in news, Building Inspector hired, and ARHS clean drug sweep
Neary Pilot hinges on community feedback, especially 4th graders’ parents

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
Neary School’s iPad Pilot information packet released today

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
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: Excited about Neary 1:1 iPad Pilot
Letter: Additional thoughts on the proposed Neary School 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
Neary’s technology presentation still leaves unanswered questions for some. How about you?

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?
ARHS honors former athletes with induction to Hall of Fame on November 30

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
What do you do with outgrown coats and boots? Or other hand-me-downs?

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 for transitional families, through November 1st
Collection drive to help transitional families in Northborough, including ARHS students. Read the full article → from Collection drive for transitional families, through November 1st
Early Childhood Care & Preschool Education Fair on October 19
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
Algonquin wins art and literary magazine gold medal for 4 years running

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
Update on Neary iPad Pilot: Neary’s facebook defense and new parent petition (Updated)

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)