Superintendent's Update
Friday, March 18, 2022
The cast of "Radium Girls" takes a bow after completing the show. Photo by Katy O'Connell
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough’s Coalition for Equity is sponsoring a keynote speaker, Jennifer De Leon. Jennifer is a Southborough parent and author and is the Coalition for Equity’s guest keynote speaker. Jennifer will share her amazing story with reflection from her books, Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From, and White Space. The keynote event will kick off a new Northborough-Southborough personal storytelling project. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Jennifer over the next several months in preparation for an event in October or November called, Northborough-Southborough Stories on the Stage. The District is excited to welcome Jennifer to the Coalition’s work of providing opportunities for the community to learn, connect, and engage with each other.

Who: Author Jennifer De Leon - Guest Keynote Speaker - All are Invited
What: Keynote Topic: Don’t Ask Me Where I Am From and White Space - Author Sharing
When: Thursday, April 7, 2022, @ 7:00 PM
Where: P. Brent Trottier Middle School Auditorium, 49 Parkerville Road, Southborough, MA


Respectfully,
Gregory L. Martineau
Superintendent of Schools
Important Survey for Northborough PreK-8 Families: Elementary Grade Configuration
Dear Northborough Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

This fall, The Public Schools of Northborough formed an Elementary Grade Configuration Study Group to: 

  • Evaluate enrollment trends, projections, and current grade level configurations.
  • Current Model (neighborhood schools)
  • Partner School Model (K-2)(3-5)
  • Identify opportunities to effectively maximize school facilities and resources to improve educational experiences for students.
  • Present to the Northborough School Committee its recommendations.

The Study Group is seeking community input on two elementary grade-level configurations as part of its work. The survey results will be used to gauge community support and will be weaved into the Study Group’s recommendation to the Northborough School Committee. The Study Group will present its recommendation for the next steps to the Northborough School Committee at its May 4, 2022 meeting. 
I want to acknowledge that much more analysis, planning, and processing needs to occur before a decision regarding a grade-level configuration change across the four elementary schools is made. If the Study Group’s recommendation supports further exploration of making a change, a more in-depth analysis will be conducted in 2022-2023, and an implementation plan will be presented to the Northborough School Committee in the spring of 2023 for a vote. If the Northborough School Committee votes to approve a change, the 2023-2024 school year would involve planning and preparing to implement the Northborough School Committee’s approved configuration in 2024-2025, at the earliest.  

In advance, I’d like to thank you for your participation.  


The survey will close on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM.

Respectfully,

Gregory L. Martineau
Superintendent of Schools
2021 District and School Report Cards Available
Every year, each public school and its school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. Links to our districts’ and schools’ report cards are available below.


The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. 

Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our schools. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the schools are doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our schools.

We always seek ways to improve student performance in our schools. Our strategic plan highlights District strategic objectives and each school has a School Improvement Plan that provides more specifics about each school’s improvement efforts. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our schools. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and schools, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Respectfully,

Dr. Stefanie Reinhorn
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
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