Here’s an item I missed from the weekend. Although school was already done the year, it appears zoombombing wasn’t. Read the full article → from Superintendent: Racial incident during virtual meeting for Algonquin athletes
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NSBoro Schools: Update on uncertainty of what reopening will look like
Superintendent Gregory Martineau issued a farewell to the strange year. In it, he provided an update on what reopening will look like for in September. Read the full article → from NSBoro Schools: Update on uncertainty of what reopening will look like
Woodward website embraces learning at home (and a virtual reality)
Woodward School has embraced the new reality. Read the full article → from Woodward website embraces learning at home (and a virtual reality)
ARHS music teachers acknowledge seniors and NSMA thanks teachers
Northborough Southborough Music Association shared news on the goodbyes and thank yous between Algonquin’s music teachers and their Class of 2020 students. Read the full article → from ARHS music teachers acknowledge seniors and NSMA thanks teachers
Trottier SOS thanks teachers
Earlier this week, I shared pics of Algonquin’s parade, where faculty congratulated students. Today, I’m sharing pics from a bit of a reverse event held at Trottier last Friday. Read the full article → from Trottier SOS thanks teachers
District nurses and cafeteria workers make news across the country
Yesterday, the work of Northborough and Southborough school nurses and cafeteria workers to support district students was documented in a feelgood story shared by local news stations across the country. Read the full article → from District nurses and cafeteria workers make news across the country
School Surveys: Fall “Hybrid” Reopening, Start Times, & Strategic Plan surveys seek feedback from parents/community by Monday (Updated)
Earlier today, Northborough and Southborough public school parents received the monthly newsletter from the Superintendent. In it, he asks for responses to three surveys with deadlines this Friday, June 5. Read the full article → from School Surveys: Fall “Hybrid” Reopening, Start Times, & Strategic Plan surveys seek feedback from parents/community by Monday (Updated)
Photos: Faculty Farewell tribute to Algonquin seniors
Algonquin faculty held a tribute and farewell for the Class of 2020 last week. Read the full article → from Photos: Faculty Farewell tribute to Algonquin seniors
Algonquin hopes to hold July 30th Graduation gathering
Over the weekend, Algonquin Regional High School’s administration announced that they are making plans to gather graduates for a ceremony this summer. Read the full article → from Algonquin hopes to hold July 30th Graduation gathering
How ARHS is (and isn’t) honoring the Class of 2020
The details for Algonquin Regional High School’s graduation have been released. It’s not the celebration petitioners are asking for, but graduates will be able to cross a stage, get diplomas, and turn tassels in front of relatives. Read the full article → from How ARHS is (and isn’t) honoring the Class of 2020
Fundraiser for ARHS Facemasks for graduating seniors
A group of community members are seeking to fund face masks for the close to 350 member graduating Algonquin seniors. The initiative is part of an effort to allow seniors to hold some kind of Graduation celebration. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for ARHS Facemasks for graduating seniors
Neary shares music, art, and kindness
Looking at what Neary has been up to, I was delighted to find a series of fabulous videos and digital presentations. Read the full article → from Neary shares music, art, and kindness
School meeting notes: Remote learning, Financial decisions, Start Time proposal, Solar project and more
Last week, the district’s combined school committees met for over 3½ hours. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from School meeting notes: Remote learning, Financial decisions, Start Time proposal, Solar project and more
Combined School Committees on hourly workers, bus contract, and Start School Later – Wed night
The combined committees are meeting for the first time since the announcement that buildings would remain closed this year. Read the full article → from Combined School Committees on hourly workers, bus contract, and Start School Later – Wed night