The Common, Edition #11

Next Monday and Tuesday, we welcome families to join with our Nashoba faculty during our annual fall parent teacher conferences. Parent Teacher Conferences are an optimal way for parents/caregivers and teachers to join together to discuss student’s strengths and areas for further growth. Typically, our fall conferences are goal setting in nature. Teachers will look to share updates about student progress with families alongside a discussion about potential goals for growth based on student needs and readiness. This fall, our conferences are offered both virtually and in person. Last year, we received positive feedback from families about the virtual format and the opportunity to have a choice about which conference format met their needs. Families shared that the virtual format made it easier for both parents to attend, eliminated the need for childcare at home, and allowed for working parents to join a conference from their workspace. Families preferring the in person format shared that they valued the ability to come into school to meet in person with their child's teacher(s). This year, we will once again survey families about the virtual and in person conference format as we work to meet families' needs and further strengthen our home-school partnership. Should you have any questions about the scheduling of conferences, please reach out to the main office of your child's school for support.

Our district vision statement is “Be your Best Self, Pave Your Path, and Impact the World.” We are committed to ensuring that we live this vision for all students. This means educating, advocating and including students of all abilities. In October, we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, where we work to raise public awareness about Down syndrome. This is an intellectual disability, but we must recognize that students with Down syndrome have dreams, goals, talents and ambitions. They want to have successful careers and contribute to society just like all of us. Although Down Syndrome Awareness Month is coming to a close, it is important that we all continue to spread the message of acceptance, inclusion and support.

On another note, as a way to support inclusion opportunities for all students, Mary Rowlandson Elementary had a culmination celebration of the Fall Walk this week. All students enjoyed this event tremendously!

Please be advised that SEPAC is having a Business Meeting on:

Monday, November 7th · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/efi-kdib-rje
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 406-686-2498‬ PIN: ‪632 235 954‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/efi-kdib-rje?pin=8391649203845

All are welcome to attend.

Celebrating everyday greatness! Is there a Nashoba teacher or staff member out there who you think deserves some special recognition? Send a Nashoba Notable Award their way! Fill out the form below and thank a Nashoba employee today!

Nashoba Notable Awards thank Nashoba employees for supporting students, families, and their school communities in all ways great and small.

Employees will receive a certificate that includes a brief explanation from the nominator of why they are Nashoba Notable. This form is open to everyone. Students, families, staff and community members can send a Nashoba Notable Award to any Nashoba employee.

There is no limit to the number of Nashoba Notable Awards someone may receive. Thank a Nashoba employee today!

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Concert Choir Performs "You'll Never Walk Alone with Climb Ev'ry Mountain"

NRHS Fall Choirs Concert

Volleyball upsets Marblehead, 3-2, on the road. Way to go!

Second graders dressed in blue and yellow to celebrate Down’s syndrome awareness month and to spread kindness

​Florence Sawyer Grade 1 Halloween Teamwork / Problem Solving Challenge

Hale 8th grade students in Spanish class