It's National Kindness Month and the holidays are quickly approaching. With that, I want to remind you of the school committee's gift policy and laws around gift giving. An individual family may not give a teacher a gift that exceeds $50 in value during the school year (August-June) A group may not give gifts exceeding $150 for the school year. A group giving a gift cannot in the group members' names. (For example, "Mr. Mullen's Class") should sign the card. Parents/caregivers may give gifts to the classroom. The school committee must accept any contribution over $1,000.

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District continues to seek your feedback about potential reorganization plans.

You can click here to view the presentation with potential reorganization scenarios.

Now is your chance to share your feedback with the AB Forward Steering Committee.

The committee will then present its recommendations to the School Committee for a final decision.

Here's how you can share your input:

You are also encouraged to submit a public written comment to the Steering Committee at any time. You can also contact the School Committee directly at abrsc@abschools.org.

In Math, we are working with tape diagrams to help show our thinking. Students are using fact families to understand how numbers are related. We have also been comparing information on bar graphs and using tape diagrams to find the difference between two numbers. Students have been seeing the connection between part-part-whole! In Reading We are continuing to read Off to Class. Students are learning about disabilities and impairments that can make going to school challenging through the article “A Sense of Independence.” We are exploring how schools around the world make accommodations for students and think outside the box to solve problems. In Science, we’ve been diving into geography! Students have been wrapping up their "Me On The Map" projects. In Fundations, we are working in Unit 3! Students are working closely with closed syllable exceptions and new trick words. In SEL (Social Emotional Learning), we learned about positive self talk! We talked about helpful and unhelpful thoughts and what to say to ourselves when we are struggling or not confident. 

As part of the 6th grade ELA curriculum, students have been exploring ancient myths and heroic adventures through the mentor text Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. To extend their learning beyond the classroom, the 6th grade team hosted the Greek Olympics. A hands-on celebration of literature, history, and teamwork.

In true Camp Half-Blood fashion, students were sorted into “cabins” that spanned across classes, encouraging collaboration. Throughout the day, cabins competed in a variety of Olympic-style challenges that tested their physical skills, problem-solving abilities, and team spirit. From relay races and tug-a-war to physical challenges, every event was filled with energy, laughter, and learning.

The Greek Olympics not only helped students connect more deeply with the themes and characters from their reading, but also gave them the chance to build community and celebrate their hard work.