The Common
Dear Nashoba Community,
On Sunday, June 9, 2024 we will host the commencement ceremony for graduating seniors of Nashoba Regional High School. High School Graduation is such a special moment that we carry throughout our lives. It is a major transition time for young adults who are entering the next phase of their lives. Let us honor and celebrate the accomplishments of all of the graduates as a collective community, as well as in our homes with our loved ones. The young adults who will walk across the stage worked hard to receive their diplomas, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Join me in congratulating our graduates and wishing them well in the future.
Peace,
Kirk Downing (He/Him)
Superintendent
STEM Challenge: Designing Pollinators Through Cross-Grade Collaboration
Students at the Mary Rowlandson Elementary School in Ms. Hanyaloglu’s class paired up with their fourth-grade buddies from Ms. Rumbelow’s class to carry out a STEM challenge on building a pollinator. Students were tasked with using the Engineering Design Process to:
Use what they were taught about pollination to design a pollinator
Construct a pollinator using pom pom balls, cotton balls, yarn, feathers, popsicle sticks, coffee filters, and pipe cleaners
Demonstrate pollination and show how the pollinator would carry the pollen (flour) from one flower to another.
Determine if they were successful and discuss how they would redesign the pollinator if they were able to do it again
All students and teachers were engaged in this learning and demonstrated a strong understanding of pollination and the engineering process. Great work students and excellent collaboration, Ms. Hanyaloglu and Ms. Rumbelow!
NRHS International Club
Episode 8 of Great Road highlights the NRHS International Club. Led by Kristin Here and Jaana Thorarensen, the International Club at NRHS provides a space to celebrate and learn about the diverse cultures within our NRHS learning community. Hear from participants who discuss the club, its activities, the International Fest, and the goals of this inclusive group dedicated to promoting belongingness for all at Nashoba. Check it out!
Nashoba Notable Award! Thank a Nashoba Employee!
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!
