Gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from Holiday gifts for teachers and service providers
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Neary shifting iPad Pilot from 1:1 to increased access
Today, Neary Principal Linda Murdock sent a letter to parents. She informed them that the iPad Pilot is being revised. It will no longer be a parent-funded 1:1 program. Read the full article → from Neary shifting iPad Pilot from 1:1 to increased access
School fundraisers that don’t cost you anything
Everyone knows that the schools hold fundraisers throughout the year. Even if you child isn’t in a Southborough public school, you may have been hit up to buy something in support. Read the full article → from School fundraisers that don’t cost you anything
Donate YOUR old winter coats and boots – this week
Woodward and Finn Schools are collecting winter coats and boots for adults. The deadline is this Friday, November 22. Read the full article → from Donate YOUR old winter coats and boots – this week
Assebet Valley’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale – November 26
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School makes the most of Thanksgiving. They use the holiday to show off their Culinary Arts students’ skills while earning dough for the school. Read the full article → from Assebet Valley’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale – November 26
Neary Pilot survey results: 15.4% of 4th grader parents “made comments opposing the project”
In a letter to parents, Neary School Principal Linda Murdock shared information on results of the iPad Pilot parent survey. She also expressed the hope to make a decision soon to implement a revised plan. Read the full article → from Neary Pilot survey results: 15.4% of 4th grader parents “made comments opposing the project”
Southborough Schools: Parents support 1:1 pilot and November 21 MCAS transition forum
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
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?