There's still time to register! NESCA's Director of Transition Services Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, will be hosting a webinar TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 30th, at 6:00 PM, geared towards learning about IEP transition planning and the most important skills to develop while students are still in middle and high school. Register below! https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__erGkhPCR7iSpRY_kMYSzg#/registration
Center School students took part in the big PTO fundraiser, Boosterthon!
Eighth Graders at LBMS took a field trip to the Harvard Natural History Museum !
Middle School Cross Country runners came together for the annual Tri-Town Meet last week!
Superintendent Downing visited MRE First Graders last week to read and talk about tools!
Last chance to register for our second Family University session! This session is centered around meeting the new Director of Student Services, Roann Demanche, and learning more about the new IEP. For more details see our flyer, and register below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaN-I_oQNycyBWpsPnso5_apXukAu8m-eTGDZjSoiKsciRvw/viewform
Coming up this week! Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be holding a flu shot clinic at NRHS on Thursday, 10/24. All appointments will require pre-registration. Pre-register below!
https://www.nashoba.org/calendar
October marks the 20th Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on "taking daily action to reduce risks when online and using connected devices." Some of the easiest tips for staying safe online include: using strong passwords, turning on multi-factor authentication (MFA), recognizing and reporting phishing, and updating software. For additional resources and information on cybersecurity check out America's Cyber Defense Agency's Secure World page!
We're wrapping our National School Lunch Week food tour at Center & Hale! Some of today's stand out plates were the Meatball Pizza Pops, the Chicken Delight Wrap, and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich! Not pictured, but still delicious were the Fluffy Whole Grain Waffles!
Today we're taking a look at the LBMS and MRE Plate of the Day! The main entrée across both of our Lancaster schools was the "Yard Bird," a delicious take on a chicken sandwich that features a special sauce and pickle spears paired with tater tots and a fresh side salad!
We're also featuring the FSS Cafeteria in our Plate of the Day round up! FSS students enjoyed Incredibowls General Tso's Chicken style which they could grab on the go, as well as several sandwich and salad options! Check back tomorrow as we cover our Lancaster cafeterias!
In honor of National School Lunch Week, we're showcasing Plates of the Day from each of our cafeterias! Up first is our NRHS Cafeteria. Today's main course was Buffalo or BBQ Style Wings with a side of oven baked fries. Never short on options, students could also opt for Nachos, custom salads, and a host of other offerings!
The district's new five day pre- k model across all three towns has been highly praised by families, and the students are enjoying being in school! There are still a few spaces remaining in our half day and full day integrated pre-kindergarten programs for students who are 3 and 4 years old. Please reach out to Kristen Ryan, Director of Early Childhood at kryan@nrsd.net for more information.
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be holding flu shot clinics across Massachusetts throughout the month of October! Locally, clinics will be held at the Pompositticut Community Center in Stow on Saturday, 10/19, and at NRHS on Thursday, 10/24. Click below to pre-register.
https://www.nashoba.org/calendar
NRHS is exploring a new Information Pathway focused on broadcasting, digital media, computer science, and more! Families with students in Grades 6-10, please discuss with your kids and complete our brief survey by Oct 11th. Your input matters!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc95gmBm4-bRtn51ntazonXtUqP900uArJym7QBm20zq9X9Lg/viewform
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold its business meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 8th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This virtual meeting is open to all families and caregivers interested in learning more about SEPAC initiatives and supporting students receiving special education services. You can join via Google Meet link below. https://meet.google.com/kgm-dgid-vpa
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This virtual meeting is open to all families and caregivers interested in learning more about SEPAC initiatives and supporting students receiving special education services. You can join via Google Meet link below. https://meet.google.com/kgm-dgid-vpa
MRE's own Gayane Hanyaloglu was recently featured on the Little Minds Big Thinkers podcast, hosted by Tammy McMorrow. During the episode, she shared her experience of building a thinking classroom. You can give the podcast a listen here!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ecf0G2E8podUauhOlyCZH?si=mjyazc79TTG5BxIUZdQZvA&nd=1&dlsi=7bd57d2a84d848b1
Today is the last day to register for our NRSD Family University's first sessions which focus on providing families with an overview and more information about our new Imagine Learning EL Education curriculum. Register below! In-person and virtual sessions offered.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3tBrakDhkHfUsI5hZXWGwMYO8-EgNTinPMvCkYEoqqmvXrw/viewform
News from Nashoba Community Partnership for Children: Join our Free Discover & Learn Playgroups! Perfect for parents/guardians with children ages 2-5. Register below to secure your spot!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn2HepmIaAnaUIAEazvKkGKJGpA7fv4S_szJGY5wbSV-vZCw/viewform
