Time to pick your RAP – Recreation After School Program for those of you not in the know – classes for the spring. Registration is now open online or in person at the Rec. Department (21 Highland Street). The spring RAP schedule runs April 27 through June 5. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, Read the full article → from Spring RAP registration now open
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Finn March Madness race results
Saturday was the first ever Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk, and Finn SOS Chair Laura Eppen said the event went well. The race went very well! We had a very good turn out for our fist time event. Most of the Finn teachers as well as the principal, nurse, reading specialist participated in the Read the full article → from Finn March Madness race results
It’s MCAS time
If you have school-aged kids, you probably already know that the MCAS Reading Assessment test will be administered this week. That means a healthy breakfast and lots of rest for the little ones. Students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 take the reading assessment exam. And kids in grades 4 and 7 get Read the full article → from It’s MCAS time
Reminder: Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn on Monday
The Metrowest Daily News has more details on Monday’s musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn, the Algonquin music director who died last month on a school trip to Greece. The tribute will feature performances by students, alumni, colleagues, and friends. The tribute will be held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester and is free, but organizers recommended Read the full article → from Reminder: Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn on Monday
Southborough Education spelling bee Friday night
I am hopelessly dependent on my spell-checker. And those of you who have been reading this blog for a while now know even technology can’t completely mask my ineptitude when it comes to putting the right letters in the right order. That’s one reason you won’t find me on stage at Trottier on Friday night Read the full article → from Southborough Education spelling bee Friday night
Sign up for the Finn March Madness Run/Walk
If you haven’t registered yet for the Finn March Madness Run/Walk taking place this weekend, there’s still time. Sign up online by Friday at 5:00 and get a free t-shirt. You can also register on Saturday before the race, but it will cost you $5 more. Proceeds benefit Finn School. Babysitting is available during the Read the full article → from Sign up for the Finn March Madness Run/Walk
Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn
Details about the musical tribute for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have been announced. The tribute will be held on Monday, March 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. It will be celebration of Mr. Wrenn’s life with music, memories, and photographs. Students, colleagues, friends, and family will participate. If you Read the full article → from Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn
Trottier math team has a good showing at states
In February I told you the Trottier math team placed 6th in the MathCounts chapter competition to qualify for the state competition. States were held on March 7th at Wentworth Institute of Technology, and the math whizzes from Trottier placed a respectable 16th out of 27 teams. Trottier eighth-grader Tommy Yu ranked 8th among all Read the full article → from Trottier math team has a good showing at states
4 things to do this weekend
Exhibit opening at the Arts Center – Friday The latest exhibit at the Arts Center opens on Friday night with a reception from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Collage: Process and Product runs through April 10. If you can’t make it to the opening reception, you can view the exhibit on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 Read the full article → from 4 things to do this weekend
No new technology approved for the schools
School technology may take a big hit this year. The Southborough schools originally requested $205K for capital technology projects like replacing desktops and network equipment. It was an amount that Director of Technology Jean Tower said would keep them “barely treading water.” But the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee have since slashed the schools’ Read the full article → from No new technology approved for the schools
Volleyball marathon at Trottier
It’s a good thing Trottier students will get a healthy breakfast tomorrow becuase they’re going to need it. This week is health week at Trottier which means students can fill up on smoothies, bagels, fresh fruit and other healthy breakfast options in the cafeteria before class. The week culminates in a volleyball marathon on Friday Read the full article → from Volleyball marathon at Trottier
Schools to renegotiate health plan with teachers union
The Southborough School Committee last night voted unanimously to reopen negotiations with the teachers union over health insurance plans. The vote came after the Board of Selectmen reduced the K-8 benefits budget by $120K last week. “The town has decided the budget deficit should be borne by the schools,” School Committee member Marybeth Strickland said. Read the full article → from Schools to renegotiate health plan with teachers union
Algonquin music showcase happening on Thursday
Members of the newly-formed Algonquin Acoustics club and others will participate in the Algonquin Music Showcase on Thursday night. About 20 groups and individuals were chosen to perform both instrumental and vocal selections. Admission is $5.00 with proceeds going to the Murphy Sisters scholarship fund. The show starts at 7:00 pm. (Photo by oneilkwangwanh) Read the full article → from Algonquin music showcase happening on Thursday
Handwriting may mean more than you think
We email, we text, we IM, we blog. How often do we actually write by hand? Is teaching good handwriting still important these days? Occupational therapist Karen Conrad says yes, and she’ll explain why at a seminar sponsored by the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) on Thursday night. Topics to be covered in Read the full article → from Handwriting may mean more than you think