The Southborough K-8 School Committee had planned on reviewing an initial budget at their meeting last week, but they’ve pushed that off a month saying the numbers are still in flux. Read the full article → from School budget numbers still in flux, but no staff reductions anticipated
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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Find out about recreational opportunities for special needs athletes
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host a discussion next Tuesday on opportunities for special needs athletes. Read the full article → from Find out about recreational opportunities for special needs athletes
School committee to get its first look at FY2012 budget
The budget season is underway, and the Southborough School Committee will soon get its first look at how things are shaping up for next year. Superintendent Charles Gobron said he would present an initial budget at the committee’s meeting on Wednesday. Read the full article → from School committee to get its first look at FY2012 budget
Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term

Algonquin recently released its honor roll for the first term of the school year. There are three levels of honors, with Principal’s List being the highest. Read the full article → from Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Assabet students organize holiday gift drive

Assabet is once again sponsoring its Aztec Wishes holiday gift drive. You can help by fulfilling a child’s wish list, or by donating gift cards, cash, or other items. Read on for more information. Read the full article → from Assabet students organize holiday gift drive
Annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale at Assabet on Tuesday

Here’s something that’s sure to help you out with your holiday preparations — the annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale at Assabet next Tuesday. Read the full article → from Annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale at Assabet on Tuesday
Reminder: Bullying workshop for parents on Thursday
Parents are invited to attend a discussion on the dynamics of bullying and cyber-bullying tomorrow evening at the Trottier Middle School library Read the full article → from Reminder: Bullying workshop for parents on Thursday
Get your ice cream fix at Woodward on Friday
On Friday, November 19, Woodward SOS will hold its 7th annual Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for Woodward SOS, with all proceeds benefiting students and student programming. Read the full article → from Get your ice cream fix at Woodward on Friday
Mixed results in Algonquin postseason action … and I do mean action

The Algonquin girls field hockey and boys soccer teams won their respective postseason games yesterday, but for the defending state championship girls soccer team, it was the end of the road. Read the full article → from Mixed results in Algonquin postseason action … and I do mean action
Bullying workshop for parents on November 18
Bullying is something people are thinking a lot about these days – from legislators in the State House to those in the classroom. In response to the focus on bullying, a new group formed in Southborough with the mission to promote and further extend respect within the community. Read the full article → from Bullying workshop for parents on November 18
NSPAC to host presentation on special education law on Tuesday
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) Announces Special Education Law:
Parents’ & Students’ Rights Presentation Read the full article → from NSPAC to host presentation on special education law on Tuesday
UPDATED: Four Algonquin playoff games today

It’s a busy (and exciting!) day in Algonquin sports. Four teams — boys soccer, girls soccer, girls volleyball, and girls field hockey — will compete in post-season games today. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Four Algonquin playoff games today
A beastly ‘beastie’
The other week when we were talking about RAP (Recreation After-school Program) registration, I went off on a tangent about beasties. Beasties are the creation of retired Neary teacher Ray LaChance. In my post I said that while I had heard about beasties, I had never actually seen one. Thanks to 9-year-old Matthew Richardson, that has all changed. Read the full article → from A beastly ‘beastie’
Photos: Neary celebrates its 40th birthday
Neary School opened 40 years ago this fall. To celebrate, students, staff, and faculty held a birthday celebration last Friday complete with singing, cupcakes, and a school-wide hug. Read the full article → from Photos: Neary celebrates its 40th birthday