Computer technology can be used in the foreign language classroom to enhance language acquisition, support the content, and provide motivation and promote student engagement. Students will use the free website, Voki, to create talking avatars in our classrooms and practice speaking fluency in the target language. Students will additionally use the Chromebooks for practice on[…]
Read MoreCulturally conscious biographies expose students to the struggles, triumphs, and distinct experiences of diverse cultural icons. The use of these biographies in guided reading groups strengthens students’ intercultural awareness, teaches multiple historical perspectives, and encourages critical thinking. This project will enable students to learn about historical representations of a wide range of cultures, gain an[…]
Read MoreThe grant will be used to purchase 10 Chromebooks and a Chromebook cart, which will be housed in the Zeh School library and dedicated to students in all grade levels working on collaboratively taught group projects to teach students digital literacy skills. The projects will teach students not only how to use technology but more[…]
Read MoreSTEAM learning comes to Peaslee School via Mobile Makerspaces. Students will be able to tinker, build, create, design, invent, solve problems and learn in a self-guided environment using a combination of high-tech and low-tech tools. Funded items include Bee-Bots, Lego WeDo, Little Bits and Osmos.
Read MoreCome find out more about the organization that helped to bring you the Applefest Gala, Trivia Night, and Mother/Daughter Princess Tea. Community support of events like these have helped NEF support our schools and award over $26,000 in grants this year. Find out what is being planned for the 2015-2016 school year and, if interested,[…]
Read MoreThanks to a spectacular weather forecast, we were able to make more tickets available and release the people on the Applefest Gala waitlist. At this time, we are shutting down the waitlist and no longer issuing ticket refunds. The committee is busy at work putting the final touches together… can’t wait to see you tomorrow!
Read MoreThe 1st Annual Applefest Gala is only a few days away! This sold-out event is shaping up to be one of a kind. We want to extend a huge thanks to all of the Northboro Local First member businesses who have donated so generously to our Silent Auction. Here’s a preview of things you will find on[…]
Read MoreNorthboro Local First and the Northborough Education Foundation invite you to join them for the first annual Applefest Gala—a night of cocktails and dancing under the stars. The event will be held at Juniper Hills Golf Course Pavilion on Friday, September 18, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Guests will enjoy a cash bar and hors[…]
Read MoreWhat do you get when you have 95 young ladies, crafts, cupcakes, tea, dancing, and singing and then add Elsa and Cinderella? One big princess tea party! NEF’s third Mother/Daughter Princess Tea was held on May 9 and provided an afternoon of fun including music by DJ Alex Uliasz, a scavenger hunt, beading, raffles and many[…]
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Week is May 4-9. Make your Golden Apple donation by May 1 and each certificate will be delivered with a beautiful, small potted plant to brighten up a classroom or office. Deliveries will be made directly to the school on May 6 and May 7. More info can be found here.
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