A message to district parents notifies of a zoombombing incident that took place yesterday. Read the full article → from School reports incident in a zoom call yesterday
School reports incident in a zoom call yesterday
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Schools surveying teachers, parents, and students on remote learning experience
This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau sent a message to parents about the survey. Read the full article → from Schools surveying teachers, parents, and students on remote learning experience
Remote learning through end of school year
Public and private schools will need to utilize remote learning through the end of this school year. Read the full article → from Remote learning through end of school year
Regional School Committee meeting notes: Remote learning feedback; handling spring events; and hiring search updates
Last night, the Regional School Committee held its April meeting. I’m sharing some highlights from school administration updates. (Not all of them are specific to Algonquin.) Read the full article → from Regional School Committee meeting notes: Remote learning feedback; handling spring events; and hiring search updates
Schools ask students to “self care” and parents to prohibit playdates and interactive sports with friends; new tabs on NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0
Yesterday, the Northborough and Southborough public schools sent another message to parents. Read the full article → from Schools ask students to “self care” and parents to prohibit playdates and interactive sports with friends; new tabs on NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0
Meeting Notes: EDC tomorrow; Schools guarding zoom sessions; Planning on public participation; and Capital Committee on oversight responsibility
I have a few updates on Town committees and boards. I’m rounding them up as “Meeting Notes”. Read the full article → from Meeting Notes: EDC tomorrow; Schools guarding zoom sessions; Planning on public participation; and Capital Committee on oversight responsibility
School update: No spring break; last day set for June 16th
Southborough and Northborough public schools have cancelled spring break. Read the full article → from School update: No spring break; last day set for June 16th
Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students
A group of students from Algonquin have thrown a lifeline to peers struggling with their writing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students
Schools ask for input on April Vacation vs ending school early – respond to survey ASAP
On Thursday night, the Combined School Committees will address how to handle Spring Break. In preparation, Superintendent Gregory Martineau is asking for input from students’ parents and teachers. Read the full article → from Schools ask for input on April Vacation vs ending school early – respond to survey ASAP
School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
These days, the only passengers have been Northborough and Southborough school nurses. The staff has been able to use the available buses to deliver lunches to students. Still, the district is working to renegotiate the contract given the long school closure. Read the full article → from School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week
Two different movements overlap this week, encouraging the community to make, display and hunt for special painted rocks. Read the full article → from Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week
Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)
Just a friendly reminder to parents about the launch of mandatory remote learning this Monday, April 6th. Read the full article → from Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)
District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”
The Northborough and Southborough Schools latest newsletter highlighted advice on staying healthy physically and emotionally. Read the full article → from District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”
NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0 details released
Our public schools are gearing up to launch mandatory remote learning on Monday, April 6th. This morning, the administration released details on how that will work. Read the full article → from NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0 details released