NSBORO school committee meetings covered a lot of ground in the past two weeks. Presentations included overviews of parent responses to a survey issued in late November and updates and actions relevant to some of the concerns raised. Below are some of the highlights for Southborough K-8 and Algonquin. Read the full article → from School updates: Addressing parent worries, planning for potential increased attendance, Covid screening, and more
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Schools seeking remote, long term substitute for remote students and other NSBORO jobs
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools have had difficulty finding needed staff to support remote schooling for students who are staying at home during the pandemic. I offered to help get the word out. Read the full article → from Schools seeking remote, long term substitute for remote students and other NSBORO jobs
Covid Update: 324 cases; School issues FAQ on plans for weekly student testing
The latest information from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 324 cases; School issues FAQ on plans for weekly student testing
NECC vaccinating students and direct-care staff
Yesterday, the Southborough based institute for autism received enough doses of a Covid-19 vaccine for all of its students ages 16 and older and NECC’s direct-care staff. Read the full article → from NECC vaccinating students and direct-care staff
Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
The latest figures from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
Covid Update: Cases rising again
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Cases rising again
NSBORO newsletter looks back at 2020 (and planning for 2021)
Last week, the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools issued its final monthly newsletter of 2020. I’m sharing highlights. Read the full article → from NSBORO newsletter looks back at 2020 (and planning for 2021)
Covid Update: 17 cases confirmed in past week; ARHS students screened negative
The latest figures from the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 17 cases confirmed in past week; ARHS students screened negative
Covid Update: 65 active cases, 231 total
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 65 active cases, 231 total
Covid Update: 91 active cases (Updated)
The latest figures from the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 91 active cases (Updated)
Covid Update: NSBORO updating quarantine policies and offering post-holiday testing to ARHS students (Updated)
An update on Covid-related votes at this week’s NSBORO school committee meetings. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO updating quarantine policies and offering post-holiday testing to ARHS students (Updated)
Order NECC student-made gift bags for the holidays (or anytime)
The school is selling Christmas, Hannukah, and winter themed gift bags with profits going directly to the students who made them. Read the full article → from Order NECC student-made gift bags for the holidays (or anytime)
Covid Update: Other Southborough schools in remote learning mode
An update on the other public school available to our town and two private schools based here. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Other Southborough schools in remote learning mode
Covid Update: 66 active cases in Southborough; Algonquin students offered free tests before Christmas
The latest news on Covid in Southborough and the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 66 active cases in Southborough; Algonquin students offered free tests before Christmas