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Yesterday, Trottier Middle School held it’s big Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Jumpers raised more than $10,600 for the cause! Read the full article → from Trottier’s Polar Plunge collected more than $10,700 for Special Olympics
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Yesterday, Trottier Middle School held it’s big Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Jumpers raised more than $10,600 for the cause! Read the full article → from Trottier’s Polar Plunge collected more than $10,700 for Special Olympics
This winter, Algonquin Regional High School held its annual in-school competition to select their representative for Poetry Out Loud. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s annual celebration of Poetry Out Loud
This winter, an Algonquin coach and teacher put himself in harm’s way to help a skier in danger. Read the full article → from ARHS teacher demonstrates heroism (and knowledge of his subject)
The call went out. Northborough and Southborough Public Schools are cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 6th. Read the full article → from Snow Day – February 7, 2018 (Updated)
Algonquin has musical accomplishments to boast and news to share. Read the full article → from School music news: Top musicians selected for Symphony Hall; upcoming concerts for grades 4-12
The school district is bringing in another expert to talk to parents. This Monday’s talk focuses on the importance of music. Read the full article → from Reminder: District speaker on how science informs music education for all – Monday
Southborough Youth and Family Services has announced the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Clear your calendar: March 15th is UNscheduled
Although the program is hosted by The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council, it will address “all types of learners”. Read the full article → from Creating Successful Students: Parent workshop – Feb 12
Southborough and Northborough schools will continue observing “high” religious holidays next year. To help smooth the start of the school year, the Professional Development schedule is being adjusted instead.
Observance of holidays won’t be reconsidered in near-future years, unless there is a “compelling” reason. In addition, the schools will adopt a policy for handling other religious holidays. Read the full article → from N-S School decisions on religious holidays (observance and policy) and Professional Development Days
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship, plus 11 other opportunities. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 16
Above: Dr. Kathleen Howland gave a TED talk in Spain on the healing power of music. In a few weeks, she’ll be coming to Southborough to talk to parents about the scientific impact of music. (image from YouTube) The school district is bringing in another expert to talk to parents. This time, the focus is Read the full article → from District speaker: Music’s effect on the brain and heart – February 5th
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Book Depository specialist, Business Admin, ASL interpreter and more
Trottier Middle School is hosting a special Special Olympics fundraiser this winter. Read the full article → from Trottier students taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (or chickening out for the cause) – Feb 15
The Northborough and Southborough School district is moving into the next phase of its Solar Feasibility study. The Community Advocated covered the discussion at last month’s Combined School Committee meeting. Read the full article → from CA: Schools continue research into feasibility of solar arrays