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Maynard Town Officials Meet with Developer to Learn Details of Proposed International School

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Town of Maynard, Massachusetts
Greg Johnson, Town Administrator
Municipal Building
195 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 24, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Maynard Town Officials Meet with Developer to Learn Details of Proposed International School

MAYNARD – Town Administrator Greg Johnson reports that town officials recently met with Dr. Wang Guangfa, the Chairman and President of the Beijing Royal School (BRS), who is planning to bring an international school to Maynard.

On Tuesday, June 18, town officials including Town Administrator Greg Johnson, Assistant Town Administrator Megan Zammuto, Economic Development Committee Chair Jack MacKeen, Town Planner Bill Nemser, Building Commissioner Rick Asmann and Conservation Agent Katie Young, met with Dr. Wang Guangfa and his team, to get an introduction of BRS’ vision for the site.

Beijing Royal School is based in China and is affiliated with several higher learning institutions world wide including the University of North Carolina.

This May, BRS purchased 111 Powder Mill Road, the former Stratus Technologies campus, with plans to create a campus for its students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the site. The school would also include a daycare for young children. Proposed curriculum at the school would include bilingual general education as well as medical and healthcare training.

The proposed school would host a student body of 300-500 students, and the student population would be comprised of 1/3 local students, 1/3 international students and 1/3 Chinese students. Dr. Wang noted that he plans to offer a number of local scholarships and is committed to creating a diverse learning environment.

BRS was attracted to the Maynard site because of its proximity to Boston metro-area colleges and universities, and their existing partnerships in the area and the talent pool of the region.

The organization plans to significantly renovate the existing 287,000 square foot building at 111 Powder Mill Road, and construct several new buildings on the property as well. The BRS vision also includes: hosting of joint educational conferences; establishment of a regular Maynard/Boston shuttle, development of working partnerships with Boston area institutions as well leasing space at the school for research and development. Dr. Wang also noted that amenities including the school gym and cultural programs will provide access for the public: he hopes to open the school in fall 2020.

“It was great to learn about the project Dr. Wang is hoping to build in Maynard, and we’re looking forward to continuing to discuss the school’s potential benefits as well as evaluating the impacts for our town,” Town Administrator Johnson said.

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Easton’s Oliver Ames High School Holds Future Teacher Signing Event

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Easton Public Schools
Dr. Lisha Cabral, Superintendent
50 Oliver St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 3, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Easton’s Oliver Ames High School Holds Future Teacher Signing Event

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral is pleased to share that Oliver Ames High School held a Future Teacher Signing Day event today to recognize two students who plan to pursue careers in education.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) encouraged schools throughout the state earlier this year to hold “Teacher Signing Days” in an effort to recognize graduating seniors who have decided to pursue careers in education. “Teacher Signing Days” are also intended to recognize the teachers who taught the students who now aspire to work in education.

The “Teacher Signing Days” are modeled off “signing” events that are held when a high school student decides to play a sport at a college or university.

Oliver Ames High School seniors Jackson Stanley and Kayla Raleigh were recognized at today’s event, which was held at 2:30 p.m. in the school library. Stanley will attend the University of Cincinnati in the fall, and Raleigh will attend the University of Southern Maine.

“We decided to hold a Teacher Signing Day because we wanted to recognize these students for their decision to study the field of education,” Assistant Superintendent Christine Pruitt said. “It’s a challenging, rewarding profession that directly shapes and impacts us all, and these students deserve to be recognized as they begin this chapter of their lives.”

Superintendent Lisha Cabral, Assistant Superintendent Christine Pruitt, High School Principal Wesley Paul and members of the Easton School Committee attended the event, along with family members of the students. Principal Paul spoke on behalf of the students at the event and the importance of the field of education. A short reception followed the signing.

“As an educators, we know too well how important our field is, and its wonderful to see such driven, talented young people choosing to teach,” Superintendent Cabral said. “Congratulations Jackson and Kayla, you’ve chosen a wonderful and valuable career path to pursue.”

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Seacoast School of Technology to Host Connor’s Climb to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention and Education

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Media Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Seacoast School of Technology to Host Connor’s Climb to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention and Education

EXETER — To help raise awareness for suicide prevention, the Seacoast School of Technology partnered with the Connor’s Climb Foundation to raise money for suicide prevention education.

The public is encouraged to sign up for the seventh annual Connor’s Climb 5K and Family Walk early next month.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 4

  • Check in: 8 a.m.
  • Race start: 9 a.m.
  • Walk start: 9:05 a.m.
  • Kids fun run: 10 a.m.

WHERE:

Seacoast School of Technology, 40 Linden St., Exeter

WHAT:

Tara Holmes Ball founded the Connor’s Climb Foundation in 2012 after her son, Connor, a 14-year-old freshman at Exeter High School, died by suicide. Now one of the lead advocates for suicide prevention education in the state, Ball and her team at CCF work to raise awareness and provide education for youth suicide prevention throughout New Hampshire.

CCF also collaborates with teachers and schools, the public and the mental health system to ensure that the young people of New Hampshire have the life-saving resources needed to prevent suicide.

Since the foundation’s launch, more than 30,000 students — along with 700 adults — at 63 New Hampshire schools have gone through a Connor’s Climb suicide prevention program.

“The race is a vital part of the work Connor’s Climb Foundation does because it brings together so many different people who are key to reducing stigma and preventing suicide in New Hampshire,” Ball said. “When our youth, families, educators, loss survivors, community leaders and other stakeholders gather, they aren’t there just to run a race, they’re there to build a stronger community that recognizes mental health is no different, or less important, than physical health. They are helping change the conversation and they are saving lives. Seeing so many members of our community embrace this cause, for seven years now, reinforces the importance of this work.”

In years past, the race has been held at Exeter High School and later the YMCA. With a desire to bring it back to a school campus, CCF collaborated with SST to host the event.

On May 4, there will be more than 50 SST volunteers on site, including Culinary Arts students, who have prepared baked goods for participants and Digital Media Arts, who created signage for the event.

“The work the Connor’s Climb Foundation is doing every day is something that we as educators, parents, students and community members can really rally behind,” SST Principal Margaret Callahan said. “We’re honored to be able to host the 5K this year to help bring awareness to suicide prevention efforts and ultimately save lives.”

Those who wish to register can do so up until the day before the race by visiting connorsclimb.org.

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Stratham Memorial School Participates in Global School Play Day

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Stratham Memorial School Participates in Global School Play Day

STRATHAM — To celebrate Global School Play Day, students and staff at Stratham Memorial School engaged in hours of unstructured play last week.

Global School Play Day launched in 2015 as a grassroots effort to bring awareness to the importance of regular, unstructured playtime for proper child development. The event came at a time when recess was being cut in schools and students were becoming more addicted to their devices.

Now in its fifth year, 535,690 students from 72 nations around the world took a break from their regular activities to play with their peers in a variety of activities.

On Feb. 6, 30 classrooms — 560 students — and 120 staff members at Stratham Memorial School engaged in unstructured play. Students built forts, played board games, hiked through the woods, held a wedding for rubber chickens, constructed small towns out of cardboard boxes, raced Matchbox cars through the halls, crafted intense dominoes courses and more.

The activities required students to think critically and make intentional choices, always asking themselves questions like, “Who will I play with?” “What rules will we play by?” “What will we do if it doesn’t go as planned?” and “How will I treat my classmates?”

“Watching students navigate this freedom while advocating for themselves and considering the feelings of their peers was a pleasure,” Principal Katherine Lucas said. “SMS was filled with laughter, vigorous negotiations and beautiful creativity. Everyone’s already preparing for next year.”

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