Back-To-School Newsletter ~ August 2017

The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough "Ten Schools, Three Districts, One Community of Learners "

Back-To-School Greetings from the Superintendent of Schools

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. I extend an invitation to the citizens of Northborough and Southborough to join with educators as we engage in our tradition of educational excellence for all students. Our annual Back-To-School Newsletter is an opportunity for you to learn more about our school community. This year we are pleased to introduce our newly revised e-format.   Our District continues to seek ways to enhance its connectivity with all stakeholders and believe that making the connection in the classroom with students, parents and community is essential in today’s ever-changing educational landscape.   Our strategic plan, V ision 2020: Strategically Planning for the Future, 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 stay connected and continue to 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 opportunities.   On behalf of all of us who engage in the most important work of educating our students, I thank you for your continued support.

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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 Click here to visit the Student Support webpage

Business & Finance  Cheryl L. Levesque Director of Business Click here to visit the Business & Finance webpage Human Resources Rebecca J. Pellegrino Human Resources Administrator Click here to visit the Human Resources 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 Susan B. O'Keefe 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  Development Program Rhoda Webb District ELD Coordinator Marion E. Zeh School 33 Howard Street Northborough, MA 01532 508.351.7048 (Ext. 416) Click here to visit the ELD 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 Algonquin Regional High School is a nation, T-Hawk Nation, of excellence in which students from Northborough and Southborough experience a tradition of achieving excellence in academics, activities and athletics. Algonquin offers all students a unique opportunity to learn and thrive in an environment that promotes student engagement in a safe and supportive school culture that offers a challenging learning experience.  ARHS Webpage

Northborough K-8 Schools

Jennifer Parson 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 2017-2018 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 Marguerite E. Peaslee School provides a positive, learning-centered environment for students. The Peaslee School Council creates and monitors progress on the School Improvement Plan and reviews Peaslee’s annual budget submission. The School Improvement Plan is closely aligned to the district’s Strategic Plan. We look forward to welcoming you to our school community! 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

Susan Whitten 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. 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

School Bus Information Bus routes can be accessed via the district website click here . If a paper copy of our routes is required, please contact the Office of the Superintendent. Copies are also available at each of our schools, Northborough Town Hall and Southborough Town House. Parents that have concerns relating to school bus transportation should call their building principal. If their concerns are not resolved at this level, then parents should contact the Superintendent's Office. The school buses in the three Districts are equipped with seat belts and the administration strongly recommends that all of our students start off the school year by "buckling up" and continue this safety procedure throughout the year. All of the schools will be conducting classes again this year on school bus safety and on the importance of wearing seat belts. Parental support and discussion with students are needed if the continued use of seat belts on our buses is to be successful.

Support Organizations (click on image to visit each organization's website) Innovation in Education “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious….and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” — Walt Disney   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 is essential to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning. Our professional staff continue 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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