Superintendent's Update: Friday, June 10, 2022

The Public Schools of

Northborough and Southborough

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"Ten Schools, Three Districts, One Community of Learners"

Superintendent's Update

Friday, June 10, 2022

Algonquin Regional High School Graduation

Congratulations Class of 2022

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Family Update: Friday, June 10, 2022

Table of Contents:

Superintendent’s Weekly Message - ARHS Graduation - Class of 2022

Keeping kids safe online and preventing cyberbullying - Workshop Recording Available

Food Services and the Cost of School Lunch

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Testing Opportunity

2021-2022 Key COVID-19 Protocols, Guidelines, and Recommendations

Local Testing Site Information

Daily Symptom Checklist

With OPTIONAL masking, masks will still be REQUIRED

Congratulations, Algonquin Regional High School Class of 2022!

Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something Program

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Two years ago, the District launched the Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something Program and an Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) grades 6-12. The Program teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others to Say Something to a trusted adult OR use its anonymous reporting system.

The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System is a holistic program combining education about the warning signs of potential violence or self-harm with the tools to report concerns safely. This is the only anonymous reporting system in the U.S. that provides training and a mobile app, website, and hotline – exclusively for schools.

A National Crisis Center backs the Anonymous Reporting System and:

Operates 24/7/365 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Solely responding to messages (aka tips) received by the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
A dedicated team of highly skilled and trained Crisis Counselors
Fluent in multiple languages with translation support for over 600 languages
Trained in suicide prevention, crisis management, and mental health support
Qualified professionals with backgrounds in psychology, social work, and education
Directed by a former law enforcement official with 20+ years of experience in anonymous reporting systems

Recorded Sessions Available

Webinar 2: Keeping kids safe online and preventing cyberbullying - June 7, 2022

A recording of the webinar can be found here.

You will need a password to view the recording - %PNS4!1=

Here are the presentation slides: NSBORO Webinar June 7, 2022, Slides.pdf

Here is a list of Cyber-Safety/Cyber-Bullying Parent Resources

Webinar 1: Mental health, suicidality, and supporting our children - May 31, 2022

A recording of the webinar can be found here.

You will need a password to view the recording - AX!7vjnG

Here are the presentation slides: NSBORO Webinar May 31, 2022, Slides.pdf

Here is a list of Mental Health Resources for Families

It’s not too late to sign up for the next session (Virtual):

Session 3: Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM:

Building healthy habits to improve physical and emotional health

Submit questions here

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Food Services and the Cost of School Lunch

The Finance Department and Food Service Department have examined the increased costs of operating the Food Services Program in preparation that the federal and state governments will not fund universal free lunches next year. Their financial analysis shows that a .25 increase is required. The increased costs directly result from food and transportation costs, labor costs, and a lack of access to commodities. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Keith Lavoie will present the recommendations at the June school committee meetings.

The District was hoping that the Universal Free Meals Program would continue through the 2022-2023 school year; however, the federal program will end on June 30, 2022. There is Massachusetts legislation (Meals for All -Meals for All legislation (S314/H714)) that provides a solution that lasts far beyond the pandemic. If you are interested in advocating for this legislation, I’ve included a link to Project Bread’s website and advocacy tools.