The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are holding two info sessions to talk to “Caregivers” about the new Math curriculum for K-5 students. Read the full article → from Parents & Caregivers of K-5 students are invited to a Math Info Night — Thursday
Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to another Thanksgiving interfaith event. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service & “light” potluck — Monday (Updated)
Officials are working towards holding another Special Town Meeting on spending on Southborough school buildings. But this time, there will be big differences.
The Select Board and School Committee are targeting spring for a meeting that will focus on Feasibility Studies and Schematic Plans. They will ask for funding the work for multiple potential building/renovation project(s). Read the full article → from Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)
This year, the Gardeners are again selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors, plus the option of ribbons on the side.. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ Wreaths Fundraiser
Assabet’s Culinary program is putting their skills to work through special pre-Thanksgiving events. And the school is inviting prospective students to come check out all of their programs the week after the holiday. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Early Thanksgiving Buffet, & Annual Showcase
With the exception of the Thanksgiving Day game, Algonquin’s varsity sports are over for the season. Here’s a look at how the final competitions played out this fall. Read the full article → from ARHS Post-Season Wrap Up (Updated)
I’m reminding readers about the annual Winter Wishes program. The community is asked to donate funds that will be converted to gift cards for families in need this winter holiday season.
With Black Friday sales approaching — donating now is the best way to help recipients get cards in need in time to make the most of them! Read the full article → from Donate Now to Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
Southborough Recreation and the Southborough Police Department are offering free fun and “community connection” with kids in grades 5 to 8. The events will use “Hoops” to draw kids in. Read the full article → from Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Next week, the agency is offering a session to promote “Mindfulness”. And the following week, a “Shelf Help” will explore “themes of gratitude, kindness, and human connection”. Read the full article → from SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”
The Northborough Education Foundation is raffling off a reason that at least one NSBORO student will be even more excited than usual if school is cancelled this year. Read the full article → from NEF Snow Day Raffle
In a hearing last week, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 7.6% as a result.
That’s up slightly from the 7.37 –7.47% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Town Meetings. Read the full article → from Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Reminder: Registration for Dodgeball Tournament ends Friday
Next week, Algonquin students will hit their big stage to entertain with “a whimsical and witty musical”. It’s a show geared to entertain all ages.
While I’m sharing those details, I’m also throwing in some other news/updates related to the Northborough-Southborough Schools’ music program. Read the full article → from Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news