March 2013 - Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

March 2013Algonquin Parent Teacher OrganizationAPTONEWSFor comments or contributions, please e-mail lmodestow@gmail.comLarry Modestow, EditorWHAT’S UP?3/4, 5 MCAS Math Retest3/6 Jazz Night3/7 Nothing3/12 - 3/15 Sophmore Workshops3/18 Spring Sports Tryouts3/19 MCAS -ELA Composition3/20 RegionalSchoolCommittee, 7pm3/21 - 3/22MCAS - Reading3/21 APTOMeeting, 7pm3/26 Drive toSave Lives3/29 Good Friday,NO School4/5 - 7 MICCA4/10 SpringConcert4/11 - APTOMeeting, 7pm4/13 - ACT’s,7:45 am4/15 - 4/19 Spring BreakGood NewsPrincipal’s Report: February 2013God of Carnage was performed this past Thursday and Friday (February28, March 1) in the ARHS small theater and at the Mass. Drama GuildTheatre Festival last Saturday at Leominster High. 18 Students participatedfrom Algonquin this year. Maura Morrison directsthe Festival Play.On February 4 th , the 15-40 Connection Club at Algonquinsponsored their second “Orange Out” of theyear. This was in observance of World Cancer Day,and the club invited three speakers to address thesophomore health classes throughout the day. KimHoney is the advisor for this club.On Tuesday, February 12, 5 National Art Honor Societystudents visited the Northborough Senior Centerto hang decorations that they and other students madethroughout January in their weekly meetings.Algonquin will be the host site for the New EnglandHigh School Gymnastics Championships on Saturday,March 9 th . Gymnasts from Vermont, New Hampshire,Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Islandwill be traveling to our facility to compete in this pres-CONTENTSPlease join the APTO.We need your support for ourprograms. Our mail-in form is atthe back of this newsletter.●Junior Class News●Unified Track●Speakers Needed●From the Co-Chairs●Roche Bros Fundraiser●SADD News●Post Prom News●The Beat●AD’s Message●T-HawksAll sports photos © Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

tigious event. Our very own seniors Chloe Herczeg and Alissa Wood will becompeting in the individual competition. Chloe and Alissa have also beennamed to the Massachusetts National Team. They will be traveling with theteam to Fort Myers Beach, Florida in May to compete in the Senior NationalHigh School Gymnastics Showcase. AmeIia Davis, coach of Algonquin, hasbeen elected to the Massachusetts Coaches’ Association Board, and will serveas a National Team coach at this year’s competition.Community Action Program - held a Senior Citizen Book discussion (students& seniors) and a technology Seminar at both the Northborough & SouthboroughSenior Centers. The focus of these tech seminars was how to navigatean IPad. CAP will continue these tech seminars at the respective Senior Centersevery other week. The seniors will participate in a ballroom dancing programprovided by the Yale University Ballroom Dance Team when they visitus on March 14 th . Eileen Palmer & Jason Lessard advise the CAP.Earlier this month, the amazing Ben Rutan won Algonquin's Poetry Out Loudfinals. More than 400 students entered this contest through their English classes.Ben will be moving on to the regional competition on Sunday March 3rdin Springfield. Seth Czarnecki, English Teacher, was the impresario of thisannual event.Algonquin Regional High School’s SADD chapter is pleased to host the “Driveto Save Lives” Tour for parents and students featuring Kathi and Chris Sullivanon Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm. The parent presentation will include locallaw enforcement as well as the speakers and is designed to help parentsunderstand the issues their children are faced with and provide tools for bothstudents and parents to use to make safe choices. Parents and students of allgrades are welcome to attend.To help student make better decisions, SADD is sponsoring a video contestpromoting safe choices. Students can create public service announcementsshowing how reckless driving and/or decisions are dangerous while involvingmessages about peer pressure. The winners of the contest will be unveiled atthe parent night and presented with prizes including a free limousine for a nightalong with other cash prizes. For further information, please contact PamMackey at pmackey@nsboro.k12.ma.us or Becca Haberman atrhaberman@nsboro.k12.ma.us .Algonquin winter sports had a most successful season, with league championsin Gymnastics, Coed Swimming, and Boys and Girls Basketball. Indoortrack had many stars, including Joe Breen’s 8th place finish in the State meet,the 7th place finish of the 4x200 relay (Stephen Roy, Shane Duffy, Davis andColin Kraft) setting a new school record of 1:33.03, and snagging an invitationto the New England championships. The girls 4x200 team (Serena Hooker, GabyDiGiovanni, Haley Hughes, and Brenna Stewart) have also been invited tothe New Englands.In wrestling, sectional placers included Alex Mazzola (1st), Christian Saccone(2nd), Joe Cozzolino (2nd), James Officer (3rd), Austin Roche (4th), NateMorrell (5th), David Wrin (6th), and Sam Schick (6th). The team placed 5thout of 12 teams in the event. In the state tournament, Mazzola (2nd), Cozzolino(6th), and Saccone (7th) did well.Junior ClassClass of 2014The first half of our Junior Year hasbeen great! Earlier in the year, wehosted the “Variety Show” - whichwas a huge success! And this year,it was truly a show of variety: singers,guitarists, karate, a juggler … itwas a fun and entertaining night.We also have many activitiesplanned for the final semester of theyear.DUES COLLECTION: Membersof Junior Steering Committee will becollecting our class dues during thefirst week of February, February 4-8.This year, class dues will be $25.The total for our three years is$90.00 ($35.00/freshman year;$30.00 sophomore year; and now$25/junior year). The dues must bepaid by check, made out to “ARHSClass of 2014.” A student must payall three years of dues in order toattend the Prom and other significantsenior events.THE PROM: The Junior Prom willbe held on Saturday, May 18th atUnion Station in Worcester. Thevenue is beautiful and the SteeringCommittee has been working busilyto plan a fun, safe and memorablenight.In April, the Junior Class is hostingthe Hypnotist Show again, starringhypnotist Dan Candell. This is thethird year we are hosting this fundraiserand we are very excited forthis year’s show and continue success.The Juniors are also in themidst of planning a service project inwhich every class member can participate… details to follow soon!We are looking forward to a greatrest of the year!

In swimming, the girls finished in 15th place out of 49 teams. Setting a new school record and finishing in 7th placewas the 200 freestyle relay team of Eleni Bautz, Claudia Capria, Mackenzie Hostage, and Carly Railing. The boysfinished in 23rd place out of 54 teams. Setting new school records were Drew Beland in the 200 Individual Medley(3rd place) and 500 Freestyle (3rd Place), and the 400 Freestyle Relay placed 19th with Drew Beland, Kevin Shi, MaxLudwig, and Carl Lindgren.2013 Boston Globe Scholastic Award WinnersDavid Azzariti, Locked Out, Locked In, Gold Key, PhotographyDavid Azzariti, Shaving 101, Honorable Mention, PhotographyAly Church, Presence, Gold Key, PhotographyAly Church, Diametric, Honorable Mention, PhotographyBrady Dyer, Precious, Honorable Mention, PaintingRosalie Elliott, ISS, Honorable Mention, PaintingTori Finn, Curved Life, Silver Key, PhotographyTori Finn, Shower Hand, Silver Key, PhotographySamantha Fratoni, Colby, Silver Key, PaintingErik Fuller, Drapery, Lens, Jar, Beaker, And Twine. HonorableMention, PaintingErik Fuller, Timothy, Silver Key, PaintingJames Hawn, Tessa, Silver Key, PhotographyKaitlyn Labich, Popponnesset Bay, Silver Key, DrawingKaitlyn Labich, The Mayflower, Honorable Mention, PaintingMarlena Murphy, My Gem, Gold Key, PhotographyMarlena Murphy, Lace, Gold Key, PhotographySamantha Panzera, Moving On, Honorable Mention, PhotographyJessica Sheldon, Moonlit Adventure, Gold Key, PhotographyAbbey,Toomey-Fisk, Hair Raising, Silver Key, PhotographyPainting by Samantha Fratoni, Colby, Globe Silver Key winner for PaintingUnified TrackScience and EngineeringSpeakers NeededDo you know that Algonquin has three track and field teams duringthe spring season? Most of you are counting the girls and boys team,but who can name the third team? In only its second year, Algonquinis one of only twelve schools in the state with a Unified Track Team.Funded through a grant by the Special Olympics of Massachusetts(SOMA) in conjunction with the Algonquin Athletic Dept togetherwith local businesses and private donations, Unified Track and Fieldis a varsity sport which includes individuals of all developmental abilities.Every Algonquin student has a chance to represent his or school,enjoy the camaraderie of being on a team, and challenge themselvesindividually to grow as an athlete and as a person.However, this is the last year of grant funding from Special Olympicsfor the ARHS school team.Last year over 25 students from Algonquin (together with WestboroughHigh School) practiced and competed against eight otherschools. The season culminated on May 19 th with a Unified TrackThe Algonquin Regional High School ScienceDepartment is seeking speakers fortheir Science Career Day on June 10,2013. We are seeking professionals whowork in various fields of science and engineeringto speak about their careers.Speeches should be about 10-15 minuteslong. It is a wonderful opportunity for studentsto hear about the wealth of sciencecareer opportunities available to them. Ifyou are interested and have not alreadysubmitted your name, pleaseemail lzanini@nsboro.k12.ma.us withyour name, field of science/profession, andcompany name by March 13, 2013.

State Championship Meet at Lunenburg High School. Algonquincame in second to a strong Nashoba Regional High SchoolTeam. Algonquin’s team hopes to build on its strength and experienceto field a competitive team that demonstrates that inclusionof individuals regardless of ability in all aspects ofschool life is the new normal.This year the team is looking to increase the number of participantswhile maintaining a 50/50 ratio of students with andwithout intellectual or developmental differences. All teammembers train side-by-side with each other practicing sprinting,jumping, and throwing events. Coached, by Kevin Hausmann,an Algonquin science teacher, the team is looking forvolunteer assistant coaches with or without prior coaching experienceto help the team build on its success.Student leaders include Lexie Koziel (ARHS, 2015) LindsayBertonazzi (ARHS, 2013), Clara Anderson (ARHS, post graduate),Kevin Neil (WHS, 2013) and Nishant Joshi (WHS, 2013).Students will be organizing a fundraiser and be planning an “R-Word” Awareness Week” held in March together with theWHS and ARHS chapters of Best Buddies.Thank for your dedication and support of all Algonquin students and programs.Best BuddiesOn Friday night, March 1, Algonquin’s Best BuddiesChapter sponsored their Annual Best BuddiesFriendship Ball. Our Chapter President, Ellie McDonaldand her officers spent months planning a funfilled night and making decorations. Best Buddiesfrom area schools had been invited to join us for anight of music by one of Algonquin’s own DJ’s fordancing. We also had an assortment of deliciousfoods including gluten-free items, many of whichwere donated by local businesses. Our attendees hadthe opportunity to have their pictures taken with theirfriends under the beautifully decorated archway. Weall danced the night away including Algonquin’s ownPrincipal Mr. Mead!!For more information about participating or volunteering to help coach or fundraise for the team please contact CoachHausmann at: Khausmann@nsboro.k12.ma.usPhoto by Marlena Murphy, My Gem, Globe Gold Key winner, Photography

PLEASE SHOP ATROCHEBROTHERSMARCH 29th ~ 4-7 PMFUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT ARHSJUNIOR POST PROM PARTYWe need your help!The Post Prom Party is getting increasingly more expensive to sponsor each year.We rely solely on donations from local businesses and ARHS Junior parents.Roche Brothers has kindly offered to donate a portion of their sales onMARCH 29th from 4-7 to our cause!It's EASY!Simply do your shopping at Roche Brothers in Westborough onFriday, MARCH 29th 4 - 7 PMhand your receipt to the ARHS Post Prom Party volunteer before you leavethe store and the we get 5% of all the receipts collected between 4-7 PM!A simple way to help out a good cause just by doing your weekly grocery shopping.Please mark your calendars! Spread the word! See you there!

the beatFebruary 2013Newsletter of the Northboro Southboro Music AssociationElizabeth Wig is a sophomore trumpet player, pianist and a newly inducted member of Tri-M. Sheis promoting music by mentoring an 8 th grade trumpet player from Melican Middle School afterschool.She currently plays in Symphonic Band, and although she has a quiet demeanor, herpresence in the trumpet section is that of a leader. Her positive attitude is respected among themusic faculty.Andrew Hamilton is a senior vocalist and instrumentalist. He sings bass and is a featured soloist inthe Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. He plays clarinet in the Wind Ensemble. In addition, he ispresident of Algonquin’s Tri-M chapter. Andy’s willingness to pitch in wherever needed helps tostrengthen our music curriculum. This past fall, when Andy discovered there was a need for asousaphone player in the Marching Band - he donned the uniform and answered the call of duty!>The Algonquin music faculty selects students based oncharacter, commitment, support of their fellow musiciansand their contributions to the music community. We arevery fortunate to have so many students to highlight andlook forward to selecting more students in the comingmonths.and the beat goes on . . .

February 2013ARH S sends All-Star team to All-StatesWith so many of our athletic teamsheading into the play-offs, it wasnice to have our own all-star teamhead to the MMEA All-StateConference and Concert thismonth.Our students participated in twodays of rehearsals that culminatedin a world class performance atBoston Symphony Hall.Thank you to Amy Collins,Kathrine Waters and Eric Vincentwho work so hard to prepare ourstudents for this honor and to ourschool district for financiallysupporting this program. Wecouldn’t do it without you.M A R C H I S A L L J A Z Z !Jazz Night with Guest ArtistWednesday, March 6th @ 7:00pmThe All-Star Team: GretchenHerdrich, Emily Arnold, ScottAbrams, Gloria Chen, AndrewHamilton, Jillian Greenspan, BenRutan, Jenny Ma, Mike Buck,Max Teplansky and EvelynSemenov.CONGRATULATIONS, HOPEYOU HAD A GREAT TIME!Clarke Terry Jazz FestivalUniversity of New HampshireSaturday, March 9th - all dayMAJE Jazz FestivalWednesday, March 13Jazz II performs at 3:00pmJazz I performs at 7:30pm>Newslet t er p r odu ced by: Su e Teplan sk y

A Message From the ADFran Whitten, III, Athletic DirectorWhat a fantastic winter season! This is such an exciting time of year with almost everyteam participating in post season play. The level of commitment both our athletes andcoaching staff have demonstrated throughout the season has been exemplary. This inconjunction with our fan support is what T-Hawk Pride is all about.Boys’ Hockey finished second in theRoy Conference and is preparing fortournament action. The Wrestlingteam had an outstanding season,placing 8 individuals in the Sectionals,5 State qualifiers, and 3 Stateplacers. Our Ski teams also had anoutstanding season. The Swim teamalso had a great year going undefeatedand winning the league championship.Several swimmers qualifiedfor sectionals and in the process broke numerousschool records. Boys’ and Girls’Track also set several school recordswhile placing individuals in the States and New Englands. Our competitionCheer team also qualified for sectionals this year. Girls’ Basketball won the leaguechampionship andqualified for tournamentfor thetwelfth year in arow continuingtheir rich history ofsuccess. Boys’Basketball alsowon the league andqualified for tournamentas well withthe number oneseed. Gymnasticswon the leaguechampionship andhad two individuals named to the national team.With the winter season now coming to a close it is time to start thinkingabout the spring. Tryouts begin on Monday March 18 th . All candidatesare required to have a current physical exam and permission form in orderto participate. Athletic fees can also be paid on line if that is a preferredoption. Based upon the success of our fall and winter teams this springpromises to be very exciting. See you at the game!Go T-Hawks,Fran WhittenDirector of AthleticsAlgonquin Athletics on Twitter@arhsathleticsFind out up to the date scores andlearn of important events.Photos © Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.comWrestlers contributed by E. Cozzolino

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Algonquin Athletic Booster Club"Our mission is to promote vital and exciting support of all athletic programs at AlgonquinRegional High School."What do you get with an Algonquin Boosters Club membership?· Automatically entered into a drawing to win one athletic fee reimbursement forone season per academic year· Eligibility for your son/daughter to receive a scholarship granted to graduatingseniorsTo download a membership form and/or to learn more about the Boosters club visit our websiteat http://algonquin.nsboro.k12.ma.us/pages/ARHS/Athletics/menu_sports/boosters. Click theMembership tab to access a membership form.All donations to the Algonquin Athletic Boosters Club are tax exempt.“E-Z Pass” to Algonquin Home GamesBypass the line with you Algonquin Sports Pass – it’s that easy and you save money!Download the Algonquin Sports Pass Order Form athttp://algonquin.nsboro.k12.ma.us/pages/ARHS/Athletics/menu_sports/boosters. Click theMembership tab to access the sports pass form.Thank you for your support of the athletic programs at Algonquin.

Spelling Bee Registration and Sponsor FormAll proceeds to benefit the students and teachers of the Southborough Public SchoolsMarch 8th, 2013 ~ Trottier Middle SchoolRaffle: 6:00 p.m. ~ Spelling Bee: 7:00 p.m.Print this page, then complete and return the form to, Southborough Education Foundation (SEF), P.O. Box 365,Southborough, MA 01772. Make checks payable to the Southborough Education Foundation. All contributions to SEF aretax deductible. Registrations are encouraged by February 15 th , 2013. For more information, e-mail Kathy Cook atinfo@southboroughed.org. Please include "Spelling Bee" in the subject line of your email.Sponsor name:_______________________________________________________________________________(as you would like it to appear in print)Contact Person:_____________________________________________ Phone:___________________________Address:____________________________________________________________________________________E-mail:__________________________________________ How would you like to be contacted? ____email ____ph______We would like to sponsor ______ team(s) at $300 per team.*______We would like to sponsor ______ words(s) at $100 per word.______1/2 page ad in the Program Book ______ $250 per ad.______1/2 page ad in the Program Book plus team sponsor ______ $400.*______Full page ad in the Program Book plus team sponsor ______ $500.*______We would like to make a donation of $ ______ to generally support the bee.*If you are entering your own team and know the team name and/or team members, please complete the following.Team name: ____________________________________________________________________________________Team members:1__________________________________________________________________________________2___________________________________________________________________________________3___________________________________________________________________________________Last Updated: January 16, 2013www.southboroughed.org

APTOAlgonquin Parent Teacher OrganizationOur Mission.< To provide support andassistance to the parents,teachers, students andadministration ofAlgonquin Regional HighSchool.< To promotecommunication among andbetween parents, faculty,administration andstudents to strengthen theeducation process andincrease community spirit.Be a Part of Our Community. IT’S EASY.When your child’s in high school, it’s critical that you be aware of what’s going on at school.Getting that information from your child is almost impossible! APTO is a great way to createthat home/school connection. While your involvement may not be in the classroom, orchaperoning a field trip, we still need you to keep the ARHS community informed, strong andsafe, and provide parental support.The high school years will shape your child’s future, so please make a difference and getinvolved! It takes parents to keep APTO going! We’re always looking for new ideas,suggestions and new faces. Make one meeting, come every month or simply support theAPTO financially. However you choose to become involved you’re always welcome!As member of the APTO you’ll get the monthly APTO newsletter sent directly to yourpersonal email to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the school. You’ll also be thefirst to know about any events/programs we’re sponsoring or organizing and receive monthlyAPTO meeting reminders. Plus, your child will be eligible to apply for an APTO scholarship asa graduating senior.What Do We Do. IT’S IMPORTANT.< Support ARHS programs such as DECA, SAAD, and assist teacher lead initiatives.< Organize/sponsor guest speakers on various topics for the ARHS community.< Produce and distribute the monthly APTO newsletter. The Newsletter, containsimportant information from the ARHS faculty and administration as well as from manyAlgonquin organizations, clubs, class representatives and sports/coaches.< Support Junior Post-Prom Party: a safe, chaperoned, substance-free, all-night postpromevent for ARHS Juniors, regardless of prom attendance.< Coordinate hospitality programs for both students and teachers, including theteacher/staff appreciation breakfast and luncheon.< Coordinate parent & student volunteers to support ARHS and APTO sponsored events.Yes! I want to join the APTO now.q SINGLE PAYMENT. 4 Year membership $100 q 3 Year membership $75q 2 Year membership $50 q 1 Year membership $30Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________________________________________Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________________City ________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________Email __________________________________________________________________________________________Student Name _______________________________________________Y.O. Graduation ______________________Please mail form with your dues in a check payable to “APTO” to Pam Gratiano, 21 Juniper Brook Road, Northborough, MA 01532.To receive a complimentaty ARHS decal please include a self-addressed stamped #10 business size envelope with you dues (while supplies last).

APTO MEETING TIMES & DATES: APTO meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 pmat ARHS with Principal Mead in the Principal’s conference room. Parents are encouraged andwelcome to attend. The meeting schedule may vary due to school activities or holidays. Pleasecheck the ARHS website and APTO link for updates. Please join us - we want your input!APTO COMMITTEE MEMBERSTom Mead, PrincipalCo-Chairs, Eileen Cozzolino & Nancy ShatzTreasurer, Mary O’BrienSecretary, OpenMembership, Pam GratianoNewsletter Editor, Larry ModestowScholarship, Tom GratianoJunior Post Prom Party, Sue DistlerGraduation/Senior Ball, OpenSenior Girls Self Defense Class, Kristie HaskellTeacher Appreciation Brunch, OpenFaculty Luncheon, Marybeth StricklandFundraising, OpenARHS FACT SHEETAlgonquin Regional High School79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA 01532(508) 351-7010Fax – (508) 393-9226ARHS website:http://algonquin.nsboro.k12.ma.us/pages/ARHSATPO website:http://web.nsboro.k12.ma.us/algonquin/apto/index.htmAthletic Dept websites for schedules, games, directions:http://algonquin.nsboro.k12.ma.us/pages/ARHS/Athletics/MenuAlgonquin Boosters website:http://algonquin.nsboro.k12.ma.us/pages/ARHS/Athletics/menu_sports/boostersNorthboro Southboro Music Association websites:http://www.nsma.infohttp://www.arhsband.comAlgonquin Clothing/gear: Some items available throughDECA - school storehttp:/www.fieldhousestore.com