The Common, Edition #13

On Wednesday, middle school science and engineering teachers from Bolton, Stow, and Lancaster participated in a full day of district curriculum work under the direction of Math and Science Curriculum Director, Courtney Philbin. Middle school teachers from each grade level joined together to engage in a vertical and horizontal discussion of district science curriculum as part of the district's Strategic Planning efforts. Goals of Wednesday's working session focused on the outlining of the district's aligment of science standards covered at each grade level for the purpose of strengthening curriculum cohesion and fostering sensemaking for all students. The team also engaged in a rich discussion focused on future visioning and the further strengthening of our inquiry-based middle school science program districtwide.

This past week the word “joy” has come to mind frequently. Webster defines joy as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” There are moments that we discover that experiencing joy comes from the everyday teacher and student connections and interactions. These moments are not fleeting but rather they have a lasting impact. Brain research shows that experiencing joy has a positive impact on us both physically and psychologically.

This week our preschoolers were experiencing our animated Reading Specialist presenting the “The Old Lady that Swallowed a Turkey.” While this was a silly story, the students were not only learning rhyming and story sequencing they were thoroughly enjoying the teacher reading with enthusiasm and animation.

In our Little Friends classroom, our students and teachers were experiencing laughter and joy during playtime. As you can see from the pictures, bouncing on a yoga ball or playing on the rug brought delight in our teachers and students.

These moments are important in that, if teachers and students experience joyful moments, student engagement grows and it creates an enhanced classroom climate.

As we approach the holiday break, wishing you joyful moments with family and friends.

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Congratulations to NFH on advancing to the state finals v. Longmeadow!

Saturday 11/19 @ 2PM @ Westboro HS

All tickets must be purchased via GoFan

Good luck to our girls cross country team competing in the MIAA State Championship meet,

Fort Devens, Saturday at 11AM!

Best of luck to Adam Balewicz in the MIAA State Championship meet,

Fort Devens, Saturday at 11:45AM!

Over 300 guests came out to the Florence Sawyer Gym for PTO's Family Bingo Night