The Common, Edition #17
December 22, 2022
Dear Nashoba Families,
I write to you this afternoon with a reminder and a request to join us for a very important event this Monday evening, January 9th. On Monday, the Nashoba Regional High School Building Committee will host Public Forum No 5, a presentation by the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance on the requirements attendant to funding of the school building project.
Given the critical importance of the subject matter of Public Forum #5, all citizens are encouraged to attend. Our Owners' Project Manager, Skanska USA, along with the architects from Kaestle, Boos Associates, Inc. will provide a Project Update on the School Building Project and representatives from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance will provide important information about requirements attendant to funding. Please join us to learn more, share your thoughts, and ask questions pertinent to this phase of the process. Citizens interested in participating in a public campaign for the building project should also plan to attend.
The January 9th Public Forum will be held in person at the Nashoba Regional High School, 12 Green Road, from 6:00-7:30 PM. The Forum will also be livestreamed for community members wishing to attend the meeting virtually. Please use this link to view or participate in the meeting in real time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYqIf8Osats
The Nashoba Regional High School Building Committee values the input of our community and encourages participation from all members. Please join us for this important Public Forum.
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Peace,
Kirk Downing
(He/Him)
“Be your best self. Pave your path. Impact the world.”
The focus of this week’s segment is on inclusion. What is inclusion? What are the district practices?
Inclusion is a philosophy and a practice that our district fully embraces as it creates a culture and
community of belonging in our schools. Inclusion of special education students in our schools enhances the fabric of the learning community, encourages collaboration and communication, supports understanding, develops empathy, promotes equity, and furthers diversity, which benefits all learners.
The research indicates that inclusive education has a positive influence on all students. First, we know that all students learn differently. Therefore, if we tailor our teaching for all learners, all students benefit and barriers to learning are decreased. Secondly, all students have strengths and challenges and inclusion promotes the notion that everyone learns in their own unique way. Often this is when students find they have more in common with other students than they may have thought. It also supports the notion that differences are a normal part of life. It promotes connection and friendships among peers regardless of the learning profile. Finally, inclusion of special education students creates high expectations for all students academically
and socially and it unites our learning community.
Our IEP teams are responsible to ensure students are in the least restrictive environment and that
inclusion is considered for every special education student as deemed appropriate by the IEP team.
Please consider completing our IEP exit survey. After each annual, initial or reevaluation, every family is sent a survey by Ms. Dumas (edumas@nrsd.net) or Ms. Milton (lmilton@nrsd.net). Please consider taking a few minutes to provide us with feedback. It allows us to fully understand your experience with our district process and improve our professional practice.
Nashoba Notable Award - Celebrating Everyday Greatness at Nashoba
Celebrating everyday greatness! Is there a Nashoba teacher or staff member out there who you think deserves some special recognition? Send a Nashoba Notable Award their way! Fill out the form below and thank a Nashoba employee today!
Nashoba Notable Awards thank Nashoba employees for supporting students, families, and their school communities in all ways great and small.
Employees will receive a certificate that includes a brief explanation from the nominator of why they are Nashoba Notable. This form is open to everyone. Students, families, staff and community members can send a Nashoba Notable Award to any Nashoba employee.
There is no limit to the number of Nashoba Notable Awards someone may receive. Thank a Nashoba employee today!
