Earlier this month, district school committee members addressed parents’ concerns about members’ knowledge of Common Core issues. They also addressed criticism about committees’ communications with the community. Read the full article → from Combined School Committee addresses criticism and community concerns
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep this July
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep this July
Car hauler fire on 495 and other Fire Dept. updates
The SFD was one of three departments working to extinguish the fire on 495 yesterday morning. But that’s not all they’ve been up to. Read the full article → from Car hauler fire on 495 and other Fire Dept. updates
St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
St. Mark’s School is buying a property on Main Street. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
School news: Access media moving to Trottier, regional transportation funding, an update on ARHS schedule changes, and Core forum reminder (Updated)
I have a hodge podge of school news items to share. Read the full article → from School news: Access media moving to Trottier, regional transportation funding, an update on ARHS schedule changes, and Core forum reminder (Updated)
SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
Southborough Wicked Local covered some stories worth sharing this week. Read the full article → from SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
Congrats to Trottier Baseball
I’ve been asked to share news on Trottier’s baseball team. Read the full article → from Congrats to Trottier Baseball
Common Core not to be addressed at Regional School Committee meeting; but might be at Combined meeting
The agenda for the Regional School Committee meeting does not include discussion of Common Core. But an item on the Combined committee agenda might open a window for discussion. Read the full article → from Common Core not to be addressed at Regional School Committee meeting; but might be at Combined meeting
Common Core forum on June 20th (Still seeking Core advocates to speak)
Organizers of a forum on the pro/cons of Common Core are inviting the public to attend. But so far it’s looking like a one sided debate. Read the full article → from Common Core forum on June 20th (Still seeking Core advocates to speak)
End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
End of school gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
Area high schools’ classes of 2015 have completed their graduation marches. Here are some highlights thanks to local media and social media. Read the full article → from Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
Police respond to “minor” road rage incident at Woodward School; Students never “in harms way”
Students of Finn and Woodward elementary schools witnessed a road rage confrontation that required police intervention this morning. Read the full article → from Police respond to “minor” road rage incident at Woodward School; Students never “in harms way”
SWL: ARHS becomes “CPR Smart” thanks to efforts of Suzy Green
Southborough Wicked Local reported some news Algonquin can be proud of on Friday. Read the full article → from SWL: ARHS becomes “CPR Smart” thanks to efforts of Suzy Green
ARHS cancels Senior Ball in response to “hooligan behavior”
Today, Algonquin Principal Tom Mead announced the cancellation of class of 2015’s senior ball. Read the full article → from ARHS cancels Senior Ball in response to “hooligan behavior”