Stop by the Environment Fair at Trottier on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be environmental vendors and exhibits, giveaways, face painting, eco crafts, and special presentations throughout the day. Read the full article → from Reminder: Environmental Fair tomorrow at Trottier
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Trottier to host environmental fair on May 22
On Saturday, May 22, Trottier Middle School will partner with Project Green Schools to host an environmental fair. The fair is free, open to the public, and will have something for everyone with giveaways, environmental vendors and exhibits, face painting, eco crafts, and special presentations throughout the day. Read the full article → from Trottier to host environmental fair on May 22
School holiday concerts this week and next
‘Tis the season for school holiday concerts, and there are several coming up in the next two weeks. Read the full article → from School holiday concerts this week and next
In the media: Southborough group awards $33K in education grants
The Metrowest Daily News reported recently that the Southborough Education Foundation awarded $33,000 in grants to fund new programs in Southborough schools and at Algonquin. “So many teachers out there are doing the work and coming up with grant ideas to make the schools better,” said foundation President Nicki Healey. The grant money will go Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough group awards $33K in education grants
Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
After three years as principal of Neary, Joanne Irish has decided to retire at the end of the year. Irish told school committee members last night that she and her husband are relocating to the Cape. Superintendent Charles Gobron thanked Irish for all she had done, and for her “kindness toward students, parents, and teachers.” Read the full article → from Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
Trottier and Neary jazz bands win medals at district festival
It was all about jazz at Trottier yesterday as bands from throughout the area took part in the Central District Junior Jazz Festival. And our hometown bands had an excellent showing. At the end of the night the Trottier band walked away with a gold medal, and the Neary band got silver. The festival, sponsored Read the full article → from Trottier and Neary jazz bands win medals at district festival
Trottier math team has a good showing at states
In February I told you the Trottier math team placed 6th in the MathCounts chapter competition to qualify for the state competition. States were held on March 7th at Wentworth Institute of Technology, and the math whizzes from Trottier placed a respectable 16th out of 27 teams. Trottier eighth-grader Tommy Yu ranked 8th among all Read the full article → from Trottier math team has a good showing at states
Volleyball marathon at Trottier
It’s a good thing Trottier students will get a healthy breakfast tomorrow becuase they’re going to need it. This week is health week at Trottier which means students can fill up on smoothies, bagels, fresh fruit and other healthy breakfast options in the cafeteria before class. The week culminates in a volleyball marathon on Friday Read the full article → from Volleyball marathon at Trottier
Rotary talent show Friday night
There’s still time to get tickets for the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show happening on Friday night at Trottier. Purchase advance tickets for $10 tomorrow morning in the Trottier lobby between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Or buy them at the door for $15. Organizer and Trottier teacher Pamela Lunder tells me the show will feature Read the full article → from Rotary talent show Friday night
Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Signing, dancing, martial arts, juggling, and a crowd-pleasing yo-yo act. The annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show has had it all. And now it’s your turn to join the fun. Auditions for this year’s talent show will be held on Thursday (1/29) and Monday (2/2) at Trottier Middle School. The talent show itself is scheduled Read the full article → from Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Winter RAP registration starts today
Online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins today. Walk-in registration starts tomorrow. The winter RAP schedule runs February 2 through March 20. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier and cover everything from cheerleading to martial arts to cooking to woodworking. There’s even a program at Woodward for Beasties drawing with Read the full article → from Winter RAP registration starts today
Preliminary capital requests for the schools
At the Southborough School Committee meeting earlier this month, Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary version of the operating budget for fiscal year 2010. Totaling $16.4 million, the budget does not include capital requests like computer equipment and major maintenance projects. While a final version of capital requests won’t be available until next month, Gobron Read the full article → from Preliminary capital requests for the schools
Area chamber of commerce has cash to give
And both students and teachers stand to benefit. First the students. Algonquin seniors are eligible to apply for $12,000 in scholarships to be awarded by the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce, the chamber recently announced. Graduating seniors from other area schools are also eligible. Scholarships will be granted on the basis of scholastic achievement, Read the full article → from Area chamber of commerce has cash to give
Gift cards to help Southborough schools
With a little extra planning this holiday season, your gifts to family and friends can also be a gift to Southborough schools. A fundraising program offered by the Southborough Organization for Schools lets you purchase gift cards for national retailers to give as gifts or to use for your own holiday shopping. You purchase the Read the full article → from Gift cards to help Southborough schools