The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting substitutes. The long list, encompassing more than teachers reflects the new reality the schools are grappling with. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, nurses, custodians, and cafeteria workers
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School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
A message to school parents last night explained both options NSBORO students have in September – being part of the phased strategy to get kids into classrooms at least part-time or opting out of that and into a fully remote learning model. Read the full article → from School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
Northborough Cable Access has posted the video of last night’s school committees meeting. Read the full article → from View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
The recommendation is one that hadn’t been previously floated to the community. Read the full article → from NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
School Reopening Update: More detail on in-person learning time for Special Ed students
More detail on Special Ed Support Services under the schools’ Hybrid Model in the Reopening Plan. Read the full article → from School Reopening Update: More detail on in-person learning time for Special Ed students
School Update: Start pushed to September 16th; New survey due Sun afternoon, and more
The latest school update on Reopening Plans – including another quick survey and the new start date. Read the full article → from School Update: Start pushed to September 16th; New survey due Sun afternoon, and more
School Reopening Update: Potential delay to start, FAQs, and updated Plans
Tonight, the Combined School Committees for Northborough and Southborough Public Schools will discuss a potential delay in reopening district schools. This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau emailed parents an update on Reopening Plans. The latest message links to new FAQs along with where parents can view the recent Community Forums. Read the full article → from School Reopening Update: Potential delay to start, FAQs, and updated Plans
Reopening Plans: Deadline Sun 2pm for Qs to be answered at Mon forums; Another Survey request (Updated)
Parents have until 2pm tomorrow (Sunday, August 2nd) to submit questions for Community Forums on school Reopening Plans. The question form also serves as a survey that all parents are being asked to complete. Read the full article → from Reopening Plans: Deadline Sun 2pm for Qs to be answered at Mon forums; Another Survey request (Updated)
Reopening Update: Hybrid recommended for ARHS, while sports still being pursued; Committees to vote on starting model(s) in mid-August
In this morning’s Regional School Committee meeting, the same recommendation was made for the high school. Meanwhile, Algonquin is still working on offering sports in the fall – including competition with other schools. Read the full article → from Reopening Update: Hybrid recommended for ARHS, while sports still being pursued; Committees to vote on starting model(s) in mid-August
Administration recommending revised Hybrid model for K-8 schools
Last night, the K-8 School Committees for Northborough and Southborough heard the administration’s plans for reopening school in September. In the meeting, the administrative team recommended a Hybrid Model as the best option. Read the full article → from Administration recommending revised Hybrid model for K-8 schools
Regional School Committee to discuss Reopening Plans
The district posted an agenda for a Regional School Committee meeting this Friday morning. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee to discuss Reopening Plans
School reopening update: Committees to discuss plans, preparing students, AP prep work delay, and more free tutoring (Updated)
An update on preparations for resuming schools in the fall. Read the full article → from School reopening update: Committees to discuss plans, preparing students, AP prep work delay, and more free tutoring (Updated)
School update on reopening work and survey results (Updated)
The latest “reopening” update from Northborough and Southborough Public Schools shared results from recent family surveys. Read the full article → from School update on reopening work and survey results (Updated)
School news: Reopening survey and update; quarantine protocol for student travelers; 8th grade DC trip cancelled
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools is asking each family to complete a survey. Updates were also issued on status of work on reopening plans and news on a big field trip cancellation. Read the full article → from School news: Reopening survey and update; quarantine protocol for student travelers; 8th grade DC trip cancelled