In the fall, Northborough and Southborough public school committees will vote on the 2018-19 school calendar. Based on district surveys, that could look different than recent years. And the following year could have significantly more changes. Read the full article → from School district revisiting calendar: Handling religions and reconsidering Feb & April breaks
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
District launching Digital Learning Certificates for teachers
Northborough and Southborough public schools are continuing to efforts to teach their teachers how to incorporate technology in classrooms. Read the full article → from District launching Digital Learning Certificates for teachers
Finn Library opens Dr. Suess corner in memory of Diane Toomy
This year, Finn School created a special corner in the library. It serves more than one wonderful purpose. Read the full article → from Finn Library opens Dr. Suess corner in memory of Diane Toomy
Helping to make for a safe prom night – volunteers and donations needed
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. Read the full article → from Helping to make for a safe prom night – volunteers and donations needed
Neary band alumni invited to join tribute concert for Steve Curtis’ retirement – June 3rd (Updated)
An alumni concert is planned to honor the beloved Neary School 4th & 5th Grade band teacher. Organizers are inviting any alumni out there to join them. Read the full article → from Neary band alumni invited to join tribute concert for Steve Curtis’ retirement – June 3rd (Updated)
Tiny Tomahawks accepting pre-K signup for fall
The Tiny Tomahawks preschool program at Algonquin has some openings for the fall. Read the full article → from Tiny Tomahawks accepting pre-K signup for fall
Southborough author honors Trottier teacher and students in “Mr. Clark’s Big Band”
A Southborough author and mother chronicled the difficult and bittersweet journey of Trottier’s 2012-2013 Big Band and its beloved leader. Recently, key players from the story came together to celebrate its publication. Read the full article → from Southborough author honors Trottier teacher and students in “Mr. Clark’s Big Band”
NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
This Saturday, is New England Center for Children’s 11th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
Principal hirings: Finn & Algonquin searches rebooted; seeking parent for Finn committee; Woodward pick in negotiations
The search for a Principal of Finn School has been re-opened with a May 1st deadline for applications. And the school is seeking another parent to join the search committee. Read the full article → from Principal hirings: Finn & Algonquin searches rebooted; seeking parent for Finn committee; Woodward pick in negotiations
Full Day kindergarten “transition”: Tuition won’t be eliminated this fall
In December, the Southborough School Committee supported parents’ desires to make full day Kindergarten tuition free. But, given the costs to making a change, it’s something they planned to “transition in”.
What that transition will mean to parents in potential tuition decreases this coming fall and the next few is still unclear. Read the full article → from Full Day kindergarten “transition”: Tuition won’t be eliminated this fall
Meet the finalists: Finn and Woodward principal candidates site visit with Meet & Greet – Monday
Site visits for the candidates are scheduled for Monday, April 10th and include opportunities for parents/the community to meet the finalists for Finn and Woodward principals. Read the full article → from Meet the finalists: Finn and Woodward principal candidates site visit with Meet & Greet – Monday
Principal finalists for Finn (and Woodward) announced; Vice Principal asks upset supporters to respect committee’s choice (Updated)
This week, the announcement of finalists for Finn and Woodward principals spurred at group of parents to protest. Now the “passed over” candidate they rallied behind is thanking them, but asking them to back down. Read the full article → from Principal finalists for Finn (and Woodward) announced; Vice Principal asks upset supporters to respect committee’s choice (Updated)
NSPAC’s monthly “Coffee and Connect” – April 5 (at C’est La Vie)
If you have a child with special education needs, two upcoming meetings may be of interest. Read the full article → from NSPAC’s monthly “Coffee and Connect” – April 5 (at C’est La Vie)
Student academic achievements: Masters of words, math, business and more (Updated)
Southborough and Algonquin students have plenty to brag about. Here’s a roundup of recent academic honors. Read the full article → from Student academic achievements: Masters of words, math, business and more (Updated)