Volume 2   Issue 9

May 11, 2006

 

EAGLE FEATHERS

The Madrigal Feast brought together 275 guests to the SBRSD Castle.   The lobby and gym were transformed into a magical kingdom, creating the perfect environment for the instrumental music, songs, dances, May Pole Dance, juggling, and the student-written and directed play.  The details of the feast  were researched by the students, and the cafeteria  manager and Culinary Arts Teacher followed the research to the letter.   A large number of people volunteered their time and expertise.   Thanks to all of them, the vision of Nancy Loder that became a reality last year was perfected this year.  This week’s Eagle Feathers are given to Alice Maggio and Mandy O'Connor, and Co. for their leadership, skills, talents, and commitment to the Madrigal Feast. 

 

Updates...

 

·         The Town Meetings have been completed, and the SBRSD budget was passed by all five towns.  The Towns of Alford and Egremont also passed separate articles to donate funds to the Eagle Fund.  I want to thank the citizens of the five towns for their support, as well as the member town selectmen/women, town administrator, and the finance committee members. 

·         The work of the School Committee has been outstanding throughout the year, but especially noteworthy during the months of work spent on the budget.  The communication between the District and the Towns was most effective and helpful.  It was also important to know that along with the support you provide your towns, you were equally fair in your role as an advocate for the students of the District.  You did a terrific job; thank you.

·         STAFF APPRECIATION DAY!  New Marlborough Central was recognized May 8th with a cook out specially prepared for the staff by John Tranfaglia and Principal Thomas Nadolny.  The Staff at Undermountain and Mt. Everett will celebrate on May 12th with a cookout and luncheon in the Eagles Loft.  The staffs at the Egremont and Monterey Schools will be receiving a special treat designed especially for them.  Thank you staff for the continued commitment to excellence.

·         2005 SBRSD Technology Improvement Plan has met the criteria set by the MA DOE.  The District has made great strides thanks to Paul O’Brien.  The Department is better able to support the teachers and staff as they are required to use technology for instruction as well as data keeping and filing reports directly with the state.  Congratulations and Thank You.

·         Five Star being sent out monthly and receiving excellent reviews.  The feedback has been that the new format is more reader friendly and that the articles are telling a better story about what works in the District.  Thanks to Charley Coughlin and Bob Law for working with the Superintendent on these changes.

·         Congratulations to Rick Blackburn and the band students for a very successful trip to Virginia Beach.  Sam Crawford was recognized as the best solo performer our of the thousands of students gathered for this annual national competition.  Mr. Blackburn and Sam will join us at the next meeting to give an update.

·         Monthly updates are being sent from the Superintendent’s Office to all staff members to improve communications.  The deadline to submit information is the 25th of each month, and the publication will be distributed by the 1st of the month.  This communication will include info from the Superintendent’s Desk, Business Administrator’s Desk, updates from payroll, grants, and the School Committee.