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  • Superintendent's Update- November 17, 2023

    November 17, 2023 In This Update: FY25 Budget Update Happy Thanksgiving Congratulations Veterans Day Celebrations Senior Citizens Visit to ABRHS Migrant Shelter Update School Happenings Cartwheel Webinar- Five Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD Boxborough's Tree Lighting Proscenium Circus presents The Music Man! FY25 Budget Update We have shared serious concerns about the FY25 budget with you previously.  We continue to project a sizable deficit driven by: the same ongoing structural challenges that existed both of the last two years the impact of the current health insurance crisis on next year's budget and reserves the impact of state-wide, extraordinary increases to special education out-of-district tuitions, transportation services, and staff necessary to support our students in-district the impact of inflation on supplies, materials, technology, maintenance and capital Currently, the deficit is projected between $8.5M and $9M.  We are working closely with our school committee and respective towns to make sure there is ongoing communication about the extraordinary challenge.  We hope to begin discussing possible solutions to these challenges over the next several months, but it is clear there is insufficient revenue coming into the district for FY25 and without significant changes, we are concerned about the impact on students.  You can learn more by reading out early budget presentation from November 2 (the numbers have changes since this presentation).  You can also view school committee discussions of the budget on ActonTV's Youtube Channel .  I encourage you to stay informed as we progress through a challenging budget season.   Happy Thanksgiving I would like to take this opportunity wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving break.  I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the time with family and friends.  As a reminder, our schools close early next Wednesday, November 22nd.  Dismissal times are noted below: 11:00 CHECP 11:10 RJ Grey 11:22 ABRHS 12:50 Elementary Schools   Congratulations! Congratulations to Celia Knight, Visual Arts teacher at Gates, for winning Art Educator of the Year! Congratulations to Ashley Driscoll, Art teacher at McCarthy-Towne, for winning the Exceptional New Art Educator of the Year award! These awards recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of Art Education. Here is a link to the   MAEA website . Congratulations to  Camden Finkelman  - DAR Good Citizen Award Recipient for the Class of 2024 The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) created this award in 1934 to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. Each year, the staff at ABRHS, nominates members of the senior class who are outstanding in the areas of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism at school and in the community, to receive this award. Congratulations, Camden, on being selected by your classmates as the DAR Good Citizen Award recipient for the ABRHS Class of 2024.  Congratulations to our Girls Swim and Dive Team for placing 2nd in the State! They also won their third straight swim sectional! Congratulations to all 9 of our athletes for signing on to continue athletics at the collegiate level on National Letter of Intent Signing Day ! Congratulations to  Girls Soccer  for advancing to the Quarter Finals of the MIAA Division I Tournament Congratulations to  Clementine Garro  for winning the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Frank Mooney Coaches Invitational with a 5k time of 19:18.8.   Veterans Day Celebrations at AB Two of the great traditions at A-B are the Veteran's Day programs at the Douglas Elementary School and the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.  This year, ABRHS continued this great tradition as students welcomed veterans from across the communities for a breakfast on Friday, November 10th. I had the privilege of joining a wonderful ceremony at Douglas Elementary, where we paid tribute to our Veterans. Each distinguished Veteran was announced by their Douglas Elementary attending family member.   Paul Cartwright Courts reopens on Elm Street A big part of our Boardwalk Campus project was to refinish the Paul Cartwright Courts.  The original courts were funded in large part through a CPC Grant and named after a former founding director of the A-B Travel Basketball Program Paul Cartwright.  We are pleased to have been able to reconstruct these courts as part of the Boardwalk Campus Project.   Senior Citizens Visit ABRHS We welcomed our senior citizens from Acton and Boxborough to the high school. They enjoyed a yellow school bus ride to and from, a tour of the high school, and a discussion with  some of our students to share experiences of “what school is/was like then and now.” This was a fun way to build some intergenerational connections in our communities and also help our senior citizens understand more about the schools and our students.     Migrant Shelter Update We continue planning to receive students as part of the shelter program.  We anticipate the shelter will begin enrolling families starting on Monday, November 20th.  We are ready to welcome our newest students into schools shortly after.  I would like to thank the Town of Acton, Jennifer Faber, AB Director of DEI, and Katie Neville from the ABUW/ AB Resource Center for participating in a learning opportunity this past week for our current community members to learn about welcoming our newest community members.   School Happenings One of my biggest joys of being a Superintendent is having an opportunity to visit classrooms and see our amazing educators and students in action.  So far this year, I have visited 88 classrooms around the district from Pre-K through High School.  I am thankful to all of our educators for the amazing opportunities they provide our students each day. A big thank you to the Boardwalk community, Gates, Douglas, & CHECP for all the donations. We collected 1,600 lbs. of food for local families. The Acton Food Pantry was very thankful for our support!   The Blanchard PTF Fun Run was a huge success raising over $10,000 for enrichment grants! Other exciting news is that we have raised $140,000 towards our new Blanchard playground through individual donations, corporate matches, and grants! The Blanchard Community of Makers Quilt is up.  Each person created their own 4 x 4-inch paper quilt patch during the STEAM challenge.    Five Keys to Parent Children with ADHD December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM Registration Link The "usual" parenting strategies are often less effective for children with ADHD. Join Cartwheel and Erin Gonzalez, Ph.D. to learn about why kids with ADHD need different parenting strategies, and what we can do as caregivers to help children with ADHD stay engaged and set them up for success. Walk away with concepts and techniques which you can put into practice with your children immediately. This webinar will be most applicable for caregivers of children ages 5-12 but all are welcome to join. This virtual event is part of Cartwheel's free webinar series for parents, caregivers, and school staff in our community. Please feel free to share this email broadly and access English , Spanish , and Portuguese flyers here.   Boxborough’s Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 2  (4:30pm) @ the corner of Middle and Hill Roads Come kick off the holiday season with wonderful music.  Blanchard’s Chorus and Brass Wind Ensemble will help lead the town in singing seasonal carols–everyone is encouraged to join in with the singing!   Proscenium Circus presents  The Music Man! There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.  Come enjoy this classic American musical produced by Proscenium Circus, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School's Student Theatre. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at 7pm Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1pm Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7pm Thursday, December 7th is Student Night! $5 tickets for all ABRSD students! Tickets are now available at  www.abdrama.org Check out our promotional video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFiQeiqdSk8  

    Saturday, Nov 18 2023

  • Superintendent's Update-November 3, 2023

    November 3, 2023 In This Update: Congratulations! 2024-2025 School Budget Multilingual Night School Visits Congratulations  to ABRHS student  Jessica Tao  for winning Best Digital Art Submission in the High School Division of the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association contest “Building Global Perspectives through the Power of Language!” Congratulations  to ABRHS Senior  Timucin Erbas  for being accepted to the  American Junior Academy of Sciences  (AJAS) Symposium for his project on  Achieving Precision in Autonomous Rocket Landings with Convolutional Neural Networks and Control Algorithms ! Congratulations  to the ABRHS marching band for winning a Silver Medal at the MICCA Finals!   2024-25 School Budget We've started planning for the 2024-25 budget. There's a projected  $7 million gap  between expected revenues and the costs of maintaining our current programs and services. The gap is driven mainly by extraordinary increases in health insurance costs and increases in state-wide special education tuition and transportation for out-of-district services.  We're very early in this budget process and still working on how to close this gap.  You can learn more: Check our  website  for more about our FY25 budget projections Watch the school committee discussion on  Acton TV’s Youtube Channel We have a lot of work to do over the next few months.  We will keep you updated as we move forward in closing the funding gap.   Multilingual Night Multilingual Family Night took place on Thursday, October 26th from 6-7:30 in the Administration Building's Auditorium.  At this event, we shared information about our Multilingual Education programming, ACCESS testing, and other topics raised by families.  We also had MLE teachers present to discuss the use of school platforms such as Powerschool, ParentSquare, and ways to support language acquisition at home.  Additionally, we were thrilled to have representatives from the AB Resource Center attend as well as Assistant Superintendent Deb Bookis and Amy Bisiewicz, Director of Educational Technology.   School Visits I visited Blanchard Elementary and R.J. Grey Junior High School. I was inspired by the dedication and enthusiasm I witnessed at both schools. During my stay at Blanchard, I had an insightful tour through the K-3 classrooms and was truly impressed by the assistance and support provided to the students. At RJG, I got the opportunity to see 7th graders deeply engaged in their studies, demonstrating high levels of focus and commitment.  In the context of extracurricular activities, I observed sports engagement, thriving clubs, and support through various tutoring programs.  The admiration I hold for everyone involved in shaping these students' futures is immense and I look forward to seeing their ongoing progress. I have enjoyed my 70+ classroom visits and look forward to many more.

    Monday, Nov 06 2023

  • Superintendent's Update- October 20, 2023

    October 20, 2023 In This Update: Walk Against Hate Migrant Shelter Update National Principals Month School Committee School Tours Boston Globe article featuring ABRHS senior Cartwheel Care Webinar- Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World State 911 Department Update Community Coffee with Superintendent and School Committee Chairperson It was wonderful to see hundreds of people turn out for the Walk Against Hate last weekend.  This was certainly a powerful message to our community.  Thank you to those of you who participated.  I also had an opportunity to host some school committee members for tours of McCarthy-Towne and Merriam Elementary Schools, RJ Grey, and the high school.  The best part was getting to sneak a selfie with Kate’s 6th-grade class at Merriam!   Migrant Shelter Update As you may know, Acton was recently designated as an emergency migrant shelter.  We expect to welcome some new students into our schools during the first two weeks of November.  Merriam, RJ Grey, and the high school are planning to receive students and we have leaders from across the District planning to welcome students and families into our schools.  We have an amazing community that has 30 years of experience welcoming new families from all around the world and I have a lot of confidence that we will help our newest students and families become part of our community.  You can read more about our planning in  my update  last night to our school committee. Principal Spotlight October is National Principal Month. We want to thank our Principals for all they do and their commitment to our staff and students. I asked Principals to share  one hope they want to share for their students and families and what is something non-school related that they would like to share with the community. To read more click  HERE .   School Committee Member Tours I had the opportunity to visit McCarthy-Towne Elementary, Merriam Elementary, R.J. Grey Junior High School, and the High School with members of our School Committee. Thank you to our Principals and staff for welcoming us into your classrooms. At the elementary level, we enjoyed visiting upper and lower-grade classrooms at McT and Merriam, and at RJG we toured the school and enjoyed a tasty snack sampling from Nutrition Services. At the High School level, we observed various classes in grades 9-12 in Science, English, Spanish, History, Calculus, and Physics.   The Boston Globe: A grown-up’s guide to teenage social media by Kara Baskin Our own Nell West, a senior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School is featured in the Boston Globe.  Full article here   Cartwheel Care Webinar Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM ET | Zoom Webinar Registration required:  LINK Join Cartwheel and Lori Getz to learn strategies and specific language you can use that will help break down walls and get everyone in your family to have meaningful conversations about the role technology plays in emotional, mental, physical, and relational health and wellness. This virtual workshop is part of Cartwheel's free webinar series for our community's parents, caregivers, and school staff. Flyers are available in  English ,  Spanish , and  Portuguese . Post-session recordings are made available to registered participants.   State 911 Department Update The state has asked us to pass along information to families about two important, but lesser-known features of its Next Generation 9-1-1- system.   The first is “ Text - to - 911 ”, which allows a person who is unable to speak or hear to communicate via text with a 9 - 1 - 1 dispatcher. The second is the “Silent Call Procedure'', which allows a person who is unable to speak to call 9 - 1 - 1, and when the call is answered by the dispatcher to press the following digits on their phone - 1 for police, 2 for fire, 3 for an ambulance - so that the dispatcher can immediately send help. These two features of the 9 - 1 - 1 system are valuable and can provide the ability to save a life when used.   Community Coffee with Superintendent and School Committee Chairperson Our next virtual Community Coffee is scheduled for Monday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. We will be facilitating a conversation about course leveling at ABRHS. Please note this is not a presentation, but an opportunity to engage in conversation around the topic.   Here  is the zoom link. The School Resource Officer program is on the agenda for the following meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. .

    Friday, Oct 20 2023

  • Statement on the recent attacks in Israel

    October 12, 2023 AB Community, As many of us are aware, Israel suffered a terrorist attack by Hamas that targeted and continues to target civilians.  We have many members of our community with ties to Israel, Palestine, and the greater Middle East Region have been and will continue to be impacted for time to come.  This week, our leadership was able to speak with students, staff, and members of our community who have ties to the Middle East to understand how the attacks last weekend have impacted them. The impact on student and adult members of our Jewish community with whom we spoke is profound.  The attack resulted in the highest number of deaths in a single day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust during World War II.  This has left members of our Jewish community, including our students and staff, feeling targeted and isolated.  History has also shown that in times of conflict, there is an accompanying rise in Antisemitism and we worry about how this will impact them and their children.  Members of our Jewish community cannot be targeted and need to continue to see our schools as safe and supportive places for them. We also know that when terror organizations strike, there can be a misplaced rise in anti-Muslim attacks. There are members of our Muslim community who understandably worry about how this will impact them and their students as well.  Members of our Muslim community cannot be targeted and need to feel that our schools are safe and supportive places for them. Our primary goal as a school community is to support our students and each other. All of our students need to feel physically and emotionally safe at school.  We also need to help students, in age-appropriate ways, understand world events and learn how to discuss them productively to increase mutual understanding.  Our students and staff’s physical and emotional safety and their education remain our focus as a District.   We always encourage students to seek out our counselors or other trusted adults if they need individual support.  We also have affinity groups at the high school where students can choose to process events in safe and supportive spaces.  Families may use  this resource  to help you navigate conversations with your child.    We also ask everyone to consider how online interactions can impact our students.  Adults can be powerful positive models for students.  Adults can also help to monitor students' online activity to help manage their access to age-appropriate content.  This was an area of particular concern for students when we spoke with them: they are watching what we say and how we conduct ourselves.   To be clear, as a District, we do not tolerate hate. Specifically, we will not tolerate Antisemitic or anti-Muslim comments.  I ask for all members of our community’s help in maintaining this expectation.  If you or your student hears something, please report it immediately to one of our staff. We will promptly investigate and end the behavior.  Sincerely, Peter Light, Superintendent of Schools on behalf our of school and district leaders

    Thursday, Oct 12 2023

  • Superintendent's Update - October 6, 2023

    October 6, 2023 In This Update: Belonging the Classroom AB Resource Center & United Way Resource Fair National Principals Month High School Course Level Information DiwaliFest - October 8 ADL Walk Against Hate - October 15 Community Coffee with Superintendent and School Committee Chair   I was around the district this week and saw a whole variety of classrooms and activities. I saw two things in particular that were great examples of how we are focused on increasing our students’ and families’ sense of belonging this year. Belonging in the Classroom Yesterday, I was in Mary Mathany’s 3rd Grade classroom and students had just completed a project that allowed them to share elements of their identity.  To create the project, students interviewed various family members and shared parts of those interviews.  They also created a visual of a hand that was made up of puzzle pieces from their identity.  Many classrooms across our schools have students complete similar projects. Having students be able to bring their family traditions and values and elements of what is important to them personally is a major part of our work on belonging.   AB Resource Center & United Way Resource Fair I also had an opportunity to visit the AB United Way’s annual Resource Fair.  The Fair brings all of the ABUW partners in one place to showcase the many connections they support in our community.  It was impressive and heart-warming to see all of these volunteers and resources come together.  Seeing all of these community volunteer organizations reminded me why we chose to partner with the AB United way to open the A-B Resource Center.   The Resource Center is a partnership between the schools and A-B United Way that provides centralized access to a variety of resources our students and families may need.  I would encourage you to visit the Resource Center at 15 Charter Rd, call them at 978-264-4700 x19101 or visit the  website  to learn more about how the A-B Resource Center can help.  I also welcome you to watch our brief video below to learn more.   English Spanish Portuguese Hindi Russian :  Ukrainia   Principal Spotlight October is National Principals month. We want to thank our Principals for all they do and their commitment to our staff and students. I asked Principals to share  one hope you want to share for your students and families and what is something non-school related that you would like to share with the community. This week and next, we highlight Larry Wolpe, Dr. Tricia O'Reilly, Joe Gibowicz, and Christina Gavin. To read more click  here.   High School Course Leveling Information Our high school faculty has been engaged in a multi-year process to study how altering the course levels at the school can: Allow students to have greater access and opportunities to study advanced-level courses, and Provide students with a  broader range of learning and social interactions that will better prepare them for today’s world. The high school recently released a new website to keep our community informed about these changes.  I encourage you to learn more about their work on the  Course Leveling Website .  The high school will be presenting their work to the School Committee on October 19th, and School Committee Chair Adam Klien, Principal Joanie Dean and I also invite you to join us for a conversation about this work on Monday, October 30th.  You can RSVP to this event using the link at the top of this newsletter.     DiwaliFest We are fortunate to highlight DiwaliFest and hope you can join members of our community: October 8, 2023 12:00-4:30 Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough Bring community together to celebrate Diwali (Indian Festival of Lights)   ADL Walk Against Hate - October 15 Sunday, October 15th, 2023 | 2:00 pm |  Organized by Congregation Beth Elohim Join us on Sunday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. for a Walk Against Hate organized by Congregation Beth Elohim.  The schedule for the event is: 2:00 pm Rally in ABRHS Upper Gym (Please park in the West Parking lots — away from the playing fields) 2:30 pm One-mile walk to Gardner Field in West Acton 3:30 pm Concluding song and gathering For more information, you can visit the  Congregation Beth Elohim Website   Community Coffee with Superintendent and School Committee Chair Our next virtual Community Coffee is scheduled for  Monday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m.  We will be facilitating a conversation about course leveling at ABRHS. This is not a formal presentation but an opportunity to engage in conversation around the topic.   Here  is the zoom link.  The remaining schedule of Community Coffees is: Friday, November 17; 8:30-9:30 am (virtual); focus: open Q&A Tuesday, January 16; 7:00-8:00 pm (virtual); focus: School Resource Officer Program Friday, March 15; 8:30-9:30 am (virtual); focus: open Q&A Wednesday, May 8; 7:00-8:00 pm (virtual); focus: School Resource Officer Program

    Friday, Oct 06 2023

  • Superintendent's Update-September 22, 2023

    September 22, 2023 In This Update: Can I set up ParentSquare to receive fewer texts and emails? Yom Kippur Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month DiwaliFest Mental Health Webinar for Families and Caregivers: Addressing School-Related Anxiety and School Avoidance - October 4 ADL Walk Against Hate - October 15 Seal of Biliteracy ABRHS Special Olympics Designation School Visits School Committee Items Through January 2024 AB Resource Center Ribbon Cutting Community Coffee with Superintendent and School Committee Chairperson Can I set up ParentSquare to receive fewer texts and emails? We can help with that!  We have changed the default for all of our notifications to “DIGEST.”  This means you will get one notification per day around 6pm of any non-urgent matters.  You can change this setting for texts, emails and ParentSquare app notifications to either “immediate” or “none” based on your personal preference.  Create your account in ParentSquare using the email you received on Monday, September 18th.  Once you create the account, you can adjust your notification settings for non-urgent communication You can view this helpful article and video for  My Account: Information, Settings and Activity . If you have not already done so, please remember to activate your parent Square Account!  ParentSquare account emails were sent this past Monday to the email address we have on file for you in PowerSchool.  Creating your ParentSquare account will allow you to personalize how you get communications from us and use the ParentSquare App.  If you did not receive an email to activate your account or need help, please contact  abisiewicz@abschools.org . Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. The term Hispanic or Latino (or the more recent term Latinx) refers to a person’s culture or origin—regardless of race. DiwaliFest October 8, 2023 12:00-4:30 Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough Diwalifest was launched in our community last year as a way of bringing community together to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights.  We hope you can stop by to enjoy a celebration of Indian culture that includes food, music, arts and more! ADL Walk Against Hate - October 15 Sunday, October 15th, 2023 | 2:00 pm |  Organized by Congregation Beth Elohim Join us on Sunday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. for a Walk Against Hate organized by Congregation Beth Elohim.  The schedule for the event is: 2:00 pm Rally in ABRHS Upper Gym (Please park in the West Parking lots — away from the playing fields) 2:30 pm One-mile walk to Gardner Field in West Acton 3:30 pm Concluding song and gathering For more information, you can visit the  Congregation Beth Elohim Website Seal of Biliteracy Information about the Seal of Biliteracy was sent to all families this week. The Seal of Biliteracy is for any twelfth grader who demonstrates proficiency in English and any other language. It encourages students to study and master languages, recognizes the value of language diversity, provides employers and colleges with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills, and honors the multiple cultures and languages in a community. School Committee Items Through January 2024 Members of the public are welcome to join any of the open meetings in the Administration Building auditorium located at 15 Charter Rd in Acton. There are opportunities for the public to make time limited comments at the meetings. The Committee can also be contacted via email at ABRSC@abschools.org. Our meetings are also live broadcast on Acton TV’s website and YouTube page. Here is our   current calendar of presentations . AB Resource Center Ribbon Cutting Last week we celebrated a successful open house and ribbon cutting of our A-B Resource Center. The A-B Resource Center is a joint venture between ABRSD and the Acton-Boxborough United Way to provide ongoing support and resources to families from the time they enter our schools through graduation. It was wonderful to see so many residents in attendance and hear from Senator Eldridge, Rep. Sena, Rep. Cataldo, DEI Director Jennifer Faber, and A-B United Way Director Katie Neville.                                

    Friday, Sep 22 2023

  • Superintendent's Update 9.7.23

    September 8, 2023 In This Update: Some pictures from our first days Congratulations! Coming Soon - ParentSquare Communication App Thank you to our staff and students Health Update (from the nurse's office) Grand Opening of the Acton-Boxborough Resource Center 2022-23 Annual Report Now Available Welcome back to all of our students and families!  Here are a few photos from the opening days of school! Congratulations! Time for Kids had a national contest to select Kid Reporters who will be reporting on local and national news, and interview politicians to entertainers to all the amazing people who are making history.  Abhijay Potluri [6th grader from Conant Elementary] is selected as the Times Kid Reporter for the year 2023-2024 for his creativity in his video submission, editorial article and an interview submission, and his endeavors through his YouTube channel teaching kids and raising awareness, and his inspiring TalkShow. " Thank You to Staff and Students I want to give a huge thank you to our staff and students who braved the heat over the last few days.  The heat was a major issue in our schools and classrooms without air conditioning.  In particular, Blanchard, Conant, the Junior High School and some parts of the high school presented really challenging conditions for teaching and learning.  Thank you to everyone who kept things moving for our students. Coming Soon - ParentSquare Communication App In the next two weeks, you will be receiving an invitation to sign-up for an account in our new ParentSquare application. ParentSquare allows for more streamlined, two-way, multi-lingual communication between our schools, district, and families.   You do not need to sign up for an account to continue receiving email, text and phone communication from us , but signing up for an account will give you access to the ParentSquare App, and allow you to personalize your communication settings.  Don't want to wait two weeks to learn more?  Watch the brief video below for an overview of ParentSquare!  Questions... we will send out more information in the next two weeks, including information about how to get your questions answered!         Health Update There has been recent publicity regarding the latest increase in Covid 19 cases. While we are not mandating testing or tracking case numbers, we do request that if your child is sick they should stay home. If you choose to test and obtain a positive result, please let your school nurse know. The Department of Health continues to mandate a 5 day isolation and masking for Covid positive cases. As expected, the start of the school year also brings an increase in other contagious illnesses such as Strep infections, RSV, colds and flu. Again, please keep sick children home. Acton-Boxborough Resource Center Grand Opening! I am  excited to share the opening of the Acton-Boxborough Resource Center.  We will have an Open House on  Wednesday, September 13 from 1:30 pm-3:30 p.m. with tours. We will have a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m . with Senator Jamie Eldridge. The A-B Resource Center is a joint venture between ABRSD and the Acton-Boxborough United Way to provide ongoing support and resources to families from the time they enter our schools through graduation. The Resource Center was funded through an earmark in the state budget sponsored by Senator Eldridge.  Click here to read more about the A-B Resource Center! Our video will soon be available in our 7 most frequently spoken languages! 2022-23 Annual Report Now Available We recently mailed our 2022-23 Annual Report to every home in Acton and Boxborough. It provides residents with important information, including demographics, finances, school profiles, teaching and learning priorities, and more. Now available online! https://bit.ly/3Px0b67

    Friday, Sep 08 2023