Thursday, May 17, 2012
Sandra Brawn returns to Grafton Elementary School for a visit and reception.
Sandra Brawn made a return visit to Grafton Elementary School yesterday, where his colleagues honored her with a reception, gifts and heartfelt wishes for her continued recovery. Brawn was injured March 13 when she jumped about 12 feet from a second floor window to escape her burning home at 13 Oak St. “I’m getting better every day,’’ an emotional Brawn said at the reception. “But I still have a long way to go.’’ She hopes the doctor will give her the OK next week to work part-time starting in June, with an eye toward a full-time return in September. She said she is eager to return to school, but also wants to pace herself to ensure that her recovery continues at a steady rate. She thanked the community, at the school and beyond, for the …
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Grafton Elementary School
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A graduation ceremony is held at Grafton Middle School.
Grafton police officers recently presented certificates to sixth graders at Grafton Middle School who graduated from the DARE program. They extended their congratulations _ and a reminder of lessons learned in their DARE classes. “If it feels wrong, it probably is,’’ said Police Officer Robert Collette, who leads the DARE class along with Officer Michael Rybak. “Use your common sense.’’ Messages about coping with peer pressure, avoiding dangerous substances and taking positive approaches to life are part of the DARE core curriculum. The program, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, runs for ten weeks. Police Chief Normand Crepeau Jr. wished the youngsters a safe and fun summer. “Stay positive and value your health,’’ Rybak …
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Grafton Middle School
60 North St, Grafton, MA
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Check out images from Saturday's celebration.
The North Grafton Elementary School Fun Fair was another hit this year, with an array of events aimed at entertaining youngsters while raising money for school programs.
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North Grafton Elementary School
46 Waterville St, North Grafton, MA
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Fun Fair is all-American excitement.
Otis, Alena and Ashley Duval enjoy cotton candy at yesterday's Fun Fair at North Grafton Elementary School. Check back tomorrow for more photos.
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North Grafton Elementary School
46 Waterville St, North Grafton, MA
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
State health officials want to put restrictions on school bake sales to discourage unhealthy eating habits, but will this hurt fundraising efforts?
Massachusetts state health officials recently recently approved regulations that would prevent bake sales from being held during school and in the 30 minutes before and after school to discourage unhealthy eating habits. Gov. Deval Patrick has backed down on the regulations after criticism from parents and organizations that say putting restrictions on bake sales would negatively impact fundraising efforts for the schools and nonprofit groups, according to USA Today. Legislation passed in 2010 will still require schools serve healthy snack options in the cafeterias and limit sugary foods. In today's poll question, we're asking: Do you think Gov. Deval Patrick should enforce the bake sale ban to help encourage Massachusetts youth to have …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Grafton resident Deborah Kochevar is a busy speaker this season.
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Friday, May 11
Grafton resident and Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine dean Deborah Kochevar has been a sought-after speaker at college ceremonies this year. She spoke yesterday at the commencement ceremony of the veterinary program at Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas, where she received her doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 1981. Today, she will be the honors convocation speaker at Becker College in Leicester. In September 2011, Dr. Kochevar served as an expert on the One Health academic panel, part of the inauguration of Becker College President Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. “We are pleased to have Dr. Kochevar, a global leader in veterinary medicine and health science, speak to our honors students and join in …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Everyday Heroes are honored.
Lily Maley has been a special friend to a child with autism. She has a weekly lunch date with him, spends time with him in the pool and talks to him on the phone, although he can generally offer only one or two words before his attention span fades That friendship has changed the child’s life, and eased the worries of his parents, who feared the youngster might never make friends. And it has earned her the title of Everyday Hero. She was one of 74 recipients of the awards, which are presented to individuals who have made a difference in the lives of students with special needs. They are nominated by their peers, students or families of special needs students. The awards were presented by the Grafton Special Education Parent Advisory …
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Town of Grafton High School
24 Providence Rd, Grafton, MA
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Superintendent says this ranking reflects a strong overall school district.
Grafton High School just missed the list of top 50 high schools in the state, according to US News. The school placed 51st of the state's 351 high schools and was ranked 1,306 in the country. Grafton High placed above average in math and English proficiency, with students ranking 88 and 92 percent proficient, respectively. They placed near the state average for student/teacher ratio at 13:1 and at college readiness. Twenty-eight percent of students participated in Advanced Placement courses, and 26 percent passed. Superintendent of Schools Jay Cummings said the ranking is a positive reflection on the entire school district. "Grafton's rank in the report reflects a great deal of hard work on behalf of staff and students,'' he said in an …
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Town of Grafton High School
24 Providence Rd, Grafton, MA
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The awards will be presented Thursday night.
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council 2012 Everyday Hero Awards will be presented at a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at Grafton High School. This award is for any individual who has made a significant contribution in enhancing the life of a student with special needs. This includes, but is not limited to, bus drivers, teachers, cafeteria workers, paraprofessionals, specials teachers (such as media, art, physical education and music), those in support positions, students, and community employees. This year’s winners are: Amber Litterer; Amy Salsman; Andrew Alper; Anne Runne; Austin Gerrie; Beth Lambert; Bradley Palmer; Brandon Thompson; Brendan Noronha; Cathy Carew; Cecila Phillips; Chris Tamborra; Connor Rynning; Deb …
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Town of Grafton High School
24 Providence Rd, Grafton, MA
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
North Street School will have a new play area when it opens in September.
Volunteers are needed to help install a new playground at North Street School, the current Grafton Middle School, on Saturday, May 12. The installation is going to require the assistance of 20 to 30 volunteers. The entire installation process will most likely take most of the day. Anyone willing to contribute and hour (or more) of their time to this effort is asked to go to the following link to sign up to help: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0B48AFAA29AA8-north The installation will take place rain or shine. Starting in September, North Street School will house students in grades 2-6.
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Grafton Middle School
60 North St, Grafton, MA
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Tara Spiegelman
8:50 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Ironically the most popular "Bake Sales" in Milford are the ones the political candidates have to raise money for their campaigns. more ›