DEADLINE REMINDER! Preschool Lottery Applications close tomorrow, Friday, January 26th, 2024! Apply here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQKOq43kh_5dmGLhg39_DANkkR3nN9Pm7uIlnFA1vZOlqUJg/viewform
Bravo! Last week the LBMS Chorus took to the ice to sing the National Anthem at the Worcester Railers game.
Last week, our district had the privilege of welcoming Kimberly Croteau, a distinguished Literacy Advisor from Wilson Language Training. Ms. Croteau, along with our district's literacy coaches, elementary school principals, Curriculum Director Laura Pagington, and Assistant Superintendent Laura Friend, spent time visiting first and second-grade classrooms!
NRSD Preschool Lottery Open Now!
Registration begins TODAY, Friday, January 19th, 2024 and will CLOSE next Friday, January 26th, 2024. Scan the QR code below, or submit your application here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQKOq43kh_5dmGLhg39_DANkkR3nN9Pm7uIlnFA1vZOlqUJg/viewform
Attention high school volunteers! Join us for the March 15th professional development day. Your crucial role involves assisting presenters and guiding Nashoba staff throughout the school. Community services hour will be provided for your time, and we'll keep you fueled with snacks and lunch!
School Feature! Florence Sawyer students enjoying Physical Education Class.
Nashoba DECA competed at the District 5 Competition at Umass Lowell this week against schools across the Merrimack Valley. We are pleased to announce that 102 of our 260 members have advanced to the State Competition in Boston, MA on March 7-9! For a full breakdown check out this link! https://www.canva.com/design/DAF5OTKMuwY/RL5YheGFxcs86EBoPONcLQ/view?utm_content=DAF5OTKMuwY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
School Feature! Luther Burbank MS 8th grade students having some recess snowman building fun!
IMPORTANT UPDATE - TUESDAY, JANUARY 16th: After careful consideration, all afternoon and evening activities, including extended day programs, have been closed. School will dismiss at its usual hours. Due to the anticipated weather conditions, there is a possibility of delays in bus routes. Principals will be in direct communication with families to provide updates on any bus delays. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
This year marks the 50th National History Day competition, an annual competition in which students choose a significant historic topic related to a theme and dive deeply into the past by conducting extensive research through primary and secondary sources.
School Feature! Hale Middle School held their first No Place For Hate event of 2024. The keynote speaker was Mrs. Nikki Turpin and the theme was “What is your legacy?”
The January 12th deadline for Pave Your Path II Workshops and Inspiration Station proposals is fast approaching! Get your proposal in soon! Submit here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrBm8JroCijKxo0RqMOQaxzhfdcKAi6x2TatBTATRuXlcS2A/viewform
On Friday we announced our Great Road Podcast! Take a listen to the first episode where Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, Jed Stefanowicz, sits down with guest Stavros Andreopolous to talk all things DECA in advance of the upcoming competition season. Listen here! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dHGVDBS0OM2mX994E6zRh?si=vKSPYigVTa-M3HPzF1CARA
All schools within the Nashoba Regional School District will have a 2 hour delay tomorrow, January 8th. There will no morning half-day preschool. The morning extended learning program will be closed. Safe travels!
NRSD is excited to announce the launch of Great Road, our podcast designed to highlight the innovative and impactful learning experiences happening up and down Route 117. Hosted by Director of Digital Learning and Innovation Jed Stefanowicz, episodes will focus on educators, leaders, and learners sharing the things that make the Nashoba Regional School District special. Find new episodes here and on the district homepage!
Last night Nashoba Regional High School hosted Future Freshman Night. It was great to see our incoming freshman walk the halls of Nashoba as they talked with current teachers and students about what to expect next year. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2028 to the Wolf Pack next August!
Call for Presenters! We're thrilled to have already received some exceptional presentation proposals. However, we believe that with a team as dynamic as ours, there are more incredible presentations waiting to be submitted! Submit here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrBm8JroCijKxo0RqMOQaxzhfdcKAi6x2TatBTATRuXlcS2A/viewform
Call for Panelists! We are looking for a diverse group of students, staff and industry professionals to discuss real-world stories and experiences that highlight the relevance of our Portrait of a Nashoba Graduate competencies! Panelists will be featured during a 45-minute panel at this year’s district-wide full day of professional learning, Pave Your Path II, scheduled for March 15th. Submit your interest below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB95OSxfPUau1slLN11oJO4--a4oz6X6uWTGjdfZgAGfqQtg/viewform
Need more information? Check out the full invite on last week's The Common!
https://www.nrsd.net/article/1389108
Last week Superintendent Downing and Assistant Superintendent Friend spent some time working alongside students in the district's elementary and middle schools!
We are pleased to share that the Nashoba Regional School District has been awarded a Deeper Learning Implementation Grant from the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning at DESE to enhance professional learning and deeper learning pedagogies! https://www.doe.mass.edu/kaleidoscope/