Back-To-School Newsletter ~ August 2018

The Public Schools of Northborough  and Southborough

Greetings from the Superintendent of Schools

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. This annual Back-To-School Newsletter is an opportunity for you to learn more about our school community. This year we continue to offer this communication in a format that provides the maximum amount of information on topics of interest with ease of accessibility.  Our strategic plan  Vision 2020: Strategically Planning for the Future , and each school’s improvement plan, provides a pathway for continuous learning, growth, and development. We are mindful that to achieve our shared vision of providing an exceptional educational experience for all students it is essential that we explore opportunities that celebrate and cultivate our spirit of collaboration with town officials, parents, students, community members, and organizations.  The Northborough, Southborough, and Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committees share in this commitment by working with all stakeholders to develop educationally sound and fiscally responsible teaching and learning experiences.  Please take a moment to visit each link and to learn more about our ten schools, three districts and become part of one community of learners. All the best,  Christine M. Johnson Christine M. Johnson

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School Bus Information Bus routes are posted on the district website click here The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough provides bus transportation for all students. We work closely with our transportation provider, North Reading Transportation (NRT) to establish routes that are safe and stops that are accessible. Our bus routes also consider reducing the commute time for students to and from home and school by consolidating bus stops..  Please contact the Office of the Superintendent if you wish to receive a paper copy of our routes. Copies are also available at each of our schools, Northborough Town Hall and Southborough Town House. Please note that a bus driver is not able to change a bus route or a stop. If you feel that you would like us to review an existing stop or consider adding a new stop, please contact Pauline Joncas at 508-486-5115 X71252. The school district and NRT will work together within the first two weeks to review all routes and requests. Any changes to bus routes will be republished no later than September 17, 2018. Parents will receive a notification of any change, and that change will take effect within 24 hours.  There are a few safety tips and general parameters for transport to and from home and school that are important to note. It is essential for all students to be ready for boarding at the designated stop and should stand 15 feet away from any roadway while waiting to board the bus. No students should be standing on any main road while waiting for the bus to arrive. All students who live on a high traffic roadway, as well as all kindergarten students, are transported door to door. Parents that have concerns relating to school bus transportation should call their building principal, and if concerns persist, contact the Office of the Superintendent at 508-486-5115.   Our school buses in are equipped with seat belts, and the administration strongly recommends that all of our students begin the school year by "buckling up" and continue this safety procedure throughout the year. All schools will be conducting training on school bus safety and on the importance of wearing seat belts. We encourage parents to discuss the importance of using seat belts with their children.

Office of the Superintendent of Schools 53 Parkerville Road Southborough, MA 01772 508.486.5115

Christine M. Johnson Superintendent of Schools

Gregory L. Martineau Assistant Superintendent  Click here to visit the District's Teaching & Learning webpage

Student Support  Marie B. Alan Director of Student Support Services Deborah Q. Lemieux Assistant Director of Student Support Services Erica J. Edstrom Assistant Director of Student Support Services Click here to visit the Student Support webpage

Business & Finance  Click here to visit the Business & Finance webpage Human Resources Rebecca J. Pellegrino Human Resources Administrator Click here to visit the Human Resources webpage Instructinal Technology & Digital Learning Julie Doyle Director of Instructional Technology and Digital Learning Click here to visit the Instructional Technology and Digital Learning webpage

School Lunch Program Kyle Parson Food Service Director Click here to visit the Food & Nutrition webpage

Health & Wellness Laurie Pardee Nurse/Health Leader Finn School 60 Richards Road Southborough, MA 01772 Click here to visit the Health & Wellness webpage

Preschool Program Jennifer M. Henry Early Childhood Coordinator Mary E. Finn School 60 Richards Road Southborough, MA 01772 508.460.0941   Click here to visit the Early Childhood webpage

English Language  Education Rhoda Webb Director of English Language Education Marion E. Zeh School 33 Howard Street Northborough, MA 01532 508.393.4378 Click here to visit the English Language Education webpage

Ten Schools, Three Districts, One Community of Learners

Sara Pragluski Walsh Principal Timothy McDonald  Assistant Principal Andrew McGowan  Assistant Principal Michele Tontodonato Assistant Principal

ALGONQUIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 79 Bartlett Street Northborough, MA 01532   508.351.7010 A warm welcome to our newest rising T-Hawks Class of 2022 that come to us from both Northborough and Southborough. As we transition from a summer full of adventures and learning to the excitement of a new school year, we continue to build positive connections between students, faculty members, and community. We are looking forward to another successful year of academics, athletics, and activities. Our students continue to excel in the classroom and internships as well as attaining high levels of success on standardized tests and advanced placement coursework. Thank you to our students, our staff and our community members for continuing to create a safe and challenging learning environment as we continue our T-Hawk journey. Go #thawknation!   ARHS Webpage

Northborough K-8 Schools

Jennifer Wright Principal

LINCOLN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 76 Lincoln Street Northborough, MA 01532 508.351.7030 Lincoln Street School is a child-centered community where academic achievement and social-emotional growth are cultivated. We are grateful for the strong partnership that we share with our families and dedicated volunteers. As we approach the 2018-2019 school year, we anticipate a wonderful year ahead! Lincoln Street School Webpage

Jill Barnhardt Principal

MARGUERITE E. PEASLEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 31 Maple Street Northborough, MA 01532 508.351.7035 Peaslee School is a student-centered community of learners. We strive to provide positive, meaningful learning experiences that contribute to students' social, emotional, and academic growth. We look forward to continuing our strong family/school partnership throughout the 2018-2019 school year! Peaslee School Webpage

Alana Cyr Principal

FANNIE E. PROCTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26 Jefferson Road Northborough, MA 01532 508.351.7040 Fannie E. Proctor School takes pride in its community that provides rich learning experiences for all students. Our vision is that every child who leaves Proctor will have the tools, knowledge, and character to attain personal success and continue on a path of lifelong learning.  Proctor School Webpage

Amy Souls Principal

MARION E. ZEH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 33 Howard Street Northborough, MA 01532 508.351.7048 Marion E. Zeh Elementary School’s mission is to inspire a love of learning and foster community spirit. We provide a learning environment which is safe, respectful, and inclusive. Zebras prefer to live in communities - just like we like to learn together in our classrooms and across our school-wide environment. We look forward to you joining our "herd" on Howard Street. Zeh School Webpage

Michelle Karb Principal    Jennifer Callaghan Assistant Principal

ROBERT E. MELICAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 145 Lincoln Street Northborough, MA 01532 508.351.7020 Robert E. Melican Middle School is a learning community that understands the unique challenges of middle school. We are committed to making the years at Melican the best they can be for our students by encouraging them to continue to develop their strengths, work on weaknesses, refine interests, and become lifelong learners in a connected world. Melican Middle School Webpage

Southborough K-8 Schools

Clayton Ryan Principal

MARY E. FINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 60 Richards Road Southborough, MA 01772 508.485.3176 Mary E. Finn School is an early childhood center where developmentally appropriate programs are built around a whole-child approach to learning. We foster positive social interactions with every child within a caring and supportive school and community. Please visit our school to see first-hand what makes the Finn School such a wonderful learning environment. Finn School Webpage

Steven Mucci Principal

ALBERT S. WOODWARD MEMORIAL SCHOOL 28 Cordaville Road Southborough, MA 01772 508.229.1250 Albert S. Woodward Memorial School recognizes and values the strong support of the Southborough community. It is the mission of the Woodward School to maximize academic achievement, social responsibility, and lifelong learning by attending to the intellectual and developmental needs of each student in supportive classroom environments.  Woodward School Webpage

Kathleen Valenti Principal

MARGARET A. NEARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 53 Parkerville Road Southborough, MA 01772 508.481.2300 Margaret A. Neary Elementary School works together with a shared commitment and goal of putting their Neary best foot forward and our motto, CHOOSEKIND, is quite visible in all that we do! We strive to establish a community that fosters each child’s maximum potential as a kind, independent, and motivated learner. We are One School, One Team who understands the most important part of a child’s academic journey is a strong team with a collective ownership of all children. Neary School Webpage

Keith Lavoie Principal    Gary Hreschuk  Assistant Principal

P. BRENT TROTTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL 49 Parkerville Road Southborough, MA 01772 508.485.2400 P. Brent Trottier Middle School fosters learning experiences for all students which includes robust core academics, a wide range of electives, and extra-curricular activities that provide our students the opportunity to explore areas of interest. Our vision is rooted in community where all members feel respected, supported and safe. Trottier Middle School is a place of kindness, cooperation, inclusion, and tolerance, so that students can maximize their potential. Trottier Middle School Webpage

Parent and Community Organizations (Click on images to find out more about our partners in education) We are grateful for the enthusiastic collaboration of our community and parent organizations. Their spirit of volunteerism and fund raising efforts help to spearheaded new programs, provide valuable resources for our students and assist in maximizing our resources. They share our belief that innovative thinking and programming are essential to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning. Our professional staff continues to explore every opportunity to provide options for all students and partner with these organizations to present new ideas that open doors for learning, often by writing and submitting grants. These grants supplement the curriculum and enrich the classroom experience for students.   We appreciate your continued support and thank you for your tremendous contributions to our District on behalf of our students and teachers.

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