Monday, October 29, 2012
Weather from Hurricane Sandy expected to affect region until at least the early morning hours of Tuesday. Today's trash collection put off until further notice.
This was updated at 10:26 a.m. The Lynnfield School District joined other surrounding towns late Sunday afternoon in cancelling Monday's classes. Nearby districts such as Wakefield, North Reading and Peabody also announced cancellations in light of Hurricane Sandy's expected effects on the region. A separate announcement from the town said that town hall is closed, and trash collection is delayed for at least Monday. Information will be posted online after the storm about when trash collection will resume. Area Patch.com sites will be providing real-time coverage of storm developments and public safety announcements should they arise. With an eye on heading off possible blackouts, Reading Municipal Light Department, which includes much of …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thanks to Lynnfield School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Jefferson for providing this commentary piece to local media about his recent visit to observe schools in Finland and Sweden.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
The following was provided to Lynnfield's local media by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Jefferson: Finnish Lessons November 2012 As you may be aware, in recent years the global community has begun to pay a great deal of attention to public schools in Finland. For the last decade that country has ranked at the top of international comparisons on measures such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). What is unique about Finland’s success is that they have done this in a country that does little standardized testing, appears to have significantly less homework than most Asian or high achieving American districts, and pays little attention to the ranking of schools or the evaluation of teachers. Last month I had …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Eight community gardens currently located at LHS and the two elementary schools with help from Lynnfield Educational Trust donation.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
The following was provided by LHS Science Dept. Chair Scott Gordon and the Lynnfield Educational Trust: The majority of the funding for the community gardens in the Lynnfield Public Schools came through a generous donation from the Lynnfield Educational Trust (LET). Gardens are all identical 4x8 raised beds. There are 8 gardens at the high school and one at each of the elementary schools. We are planning to build one at the middles school as well. Gardens were build using sheet mulching (layered gardening) and students and teachers alike helped layer the gardens with cardboard, newspaper, peat moss, compost, dirt, and leaves which combine to create beautiful soil while also diverting useful materials from the waste stream. Stephanie …
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Challenges remain for some grades in math, other categories had district near the top of the state.
Lynnfield students generally built on last year’s accomplishments in the statewide MCAS test, with scores having been released by the state this week. This link offers a look at how the Lynnfield students have fared in MCAS testing over the past several years, broken down by grade, year and subject. A significant number of grade 10 students were able to move into the advanced category in math and English, and to a lesser extent, science. The “needs improvement” category for all of these subjects remained largely unchanged and in the single digits. In grade 8 mathematics, which can also be viewed at the above link, the total number of students in the advanced or proficient categories rose to 70% from 61% last year. This year there were 19% …
Friday, August 24, 2012
School district had annual photo opportunity with its newest teachers on Thursday.
On Thursday, the newest teachers in the Lynnfield School District were at the middle school preparing for the coming year and getting a photograph or two with some local media types. These photos show the new teachers by their respective schools in town. And below is a list of the new teachers and a bit about their background, as provided by the Lynnfield School District: Huckleberry Hill John Davison - Grade 1 Masters in Elem. Teaching – Simmons College Has been in Lynnfield for 3 years: 2 yrs. as paraprofessional and 1 yr. as a student teacher Lindsay Driscoll - Grade 3 Masters in Elem. Education – Lesley University Had previously been in Lynnfield for 3 yrs.: 2 yrs. as Grade 3 …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Lynnfield Public Schools reopen on Wednesday, August 29 for grades 1-12.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The following is an announcement from the Lynnfield School District: Dr. Thomas W. Jefferson, Superintendent of Schools, announces that the Lynnfield Public Schools will open for students in Grades 1-12 on Wednesday, August 29. Preschool and Kindergarten orientation is on Thursday, August 30 and Friday, August 31. School hours for the 2012-2013 year will be as follows: MIDDLE SCHOOL - 7:50 AM – 2:00 PM HIGH SCHOOL - 8:00 AM – 2:26 PM HUCKLEBERRY HILL SCHOOL - 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Huckleberry Hill .7 Day Kindergarten - 8:30 AM – 12:00 NOON SUMMER STREET SCHOOL - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Summer Street .7 Day Kindergarten - 9:00 AM –12:30 PM PRESCHOOL AM SESSION - 8:00 AM–11:00 AM Monday - Friday PM SESSION - 11:30 AM…
Monday, July 30, 2012
A look at some of the latest graduations and academic honors by Lynnfield residents.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Here are some of the latest academic distinctions achieved by Lynnfield residents. Area Residents Named to Dean's List at Providence College The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2012 semester: Victor Neirinckx of Lynnfield, MA is a member of the class of 2014, Emily Stivers of Lynnfield, MA is a member of the class of 2012, Local Residents Graduate From Emory University The following received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 167th commencement ceremony on May 14, 2012. Orie Paul of Lynnfield, Mass. (01940) received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Area residents named to Dean's List at Fairfield …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Here are some of the latest town residents to graduate or earn other academic honors.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Note: The following information was provided by ReadMedia Newswire: Samantha Smith Graduates from Lafayette College, Makes Dean's List Samantha Smith of Lynnfield, Mass. graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., and earned a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and economics and music (double major), with honors in economics. Local Students Graduate From Fairfield University Fairfield University, a Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, awarded 1,328 degrees at its 62nd Commencement on Sunday, May 20, 2012, during two ceremonies on Bellarmine Hall Lawn, one in the morning for undergraduates, and one in the afternoon for those receiving graduate and doctorate degrees. The following area residents received …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Legal notice from Lynnfield School District focuses on policies involving destruction of student records.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
The following is a legal notice from the Lynnfield School District: The Massachusetts Student Record Regulations authorize public school districts to destroy student records within seven (7) years of a student's graduation, transfer or withdrawal from the school district. The Office of Special Services is authorized to periodically review student records and to destroy misleading, outdated or irrelevant information contained within a student's temporary student record. 603 CMR 23.06 In accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, the Lynnfield Public Schools does hereby notify you of its intent to destroy student records relating to your child/you within sixty (60) to ninety (90) days of the date of this notice. The records …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Lynnfield School District seeking part-time technology help.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The following is an announcement from the Lynnfield School District: We are seeking a highly motivated individual with diverse technology knowledge who possesses strong communication skills, is a self-starter, and performs work independently. Qualifications: • Knowledge of Microsoft and Apple Client Operating systems and Apple iOS • Experience with Microsoft networking protocols, procedures and server platforms • Advanced knowledge of Office application productivity software suites • Understanding of internal network and infrastructure configurations including Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts and configuration standards • Understanding and configuration knowledge of Cisco and Sonicwall products. • Understanding of telephony …
Peter Attwood
9:54 pm on Saturday, December 1, 2012
Considering the variety of people who went, I can assure you that Lynnfield didn't eat the trip. Some indirect contribution through taxes to the state for its contribution, I guess. If your supt actually learned anything useful which he will now apply, you got a good deal. more ›