Forty-eight teams matched wits at NEF’s 7th annual Team Trivia Night held on April 1, which resulted in raising $9,000 in profit. The top three scores were extremely close with the winning team Nerds with Friends scoring 85 points. The team consisted of Lincoln Street School staff members Peter Olson, Leigh King, Linda Broderick, and[…]
Read MoreAs of April 12, 2016 – only 5 Kid spots left. NEF invites you to its 4rd annual Mother/Daughter Princess Tea to be held on Saturday, May 7 from 2 pm – 4 pm at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough. Appearances by Ariel and Rapunzel are scheduled so be sure to bring a camera[…]
Read MoreIt’s already that time of year again, where we are making our holiday shopping list and checking it twice. No need to stress about teacher gifts though when you can purchase a Golden Apple without even a trip to the mall. A Golden Apple certificate can be personalized at the cost of 1 for $15[…]
Read MoreNEF awarded over $26,000 in funds to 15 grant recipients during a special ceremony held at the Northborough Free Library on Sept. 15. Superintendent of Schools Christine Johnson thanked NEF and noted her appreciation for teachers and staff who went the extra mile to seize the opportunity to write and submit a grant and to continue[…]
Read More(Photo was unavailable for this award. The grant was submitted by Algonquin Regional High School Physics Teacher Dan Welty and Principal Tom Mead.) OSMO is an exciting new device for iPads that allow students to compete, create, and experiment with physics. Students can compete in teams with the WORDS app to creatively review physics concepts[…]
Read More(Photo was not available for this award. The grant was submitted by Proctor reading teacher Slyvia Pabreza and Proctor Principal Alana Cyr.) This grant provides three iPads and one charging station for Proctor’s pilot program of small group iPad work stations. These work stations will be used across the curriculum and throughout the day in[…]
Read More“Northborough Reads Together – Community Reading Day 2016” is a community-wide celebration of literacy. Students in Preschool through Grade 8 will have the opportunity to hear high-quality children’s literature read by school, business, and community leaders. This intergenerational activity and the books selected will enhance the school curriculum and inspire students for years to come.[…]
Read More“A Toolbox for Every Classroom” is a program that will give teachers updated physical tools and strategies to teach their students how to regulate their bodies to remain available for learning throughout the course of their school day. This project enhances every student’s ability to access the curriculum, by helping them maintain an optimal level[…]
Read MoreRead and Write for Google allows struggling students to access any curriculum and complete reading, writing, and research assignments as well as take tests independently. This extension appears as a toolbar on any Google document and allows students to have text read aloud. It also includes a comprehensive set of support tools for reading, writing,[…]
Read MoreThe library is a place where inquiry and discovery are encouraged. Children’s naturally curious minds are constantly wondering about the world around them. “What is the tallest building in the world?” When looking at a fisherman proudly holding up a fish in a picture book about the ocean, “Is that a piranha?” “How do you[…]
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