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For Immediate Release
Saint Michael School, Hudson, MA, Announces
New Principal
Anne Dailey Joins as New School Principal
Hudson, Massachusetts (August 17, 2010) – Saint Michael School of Hudson, Massachusetts, announced today that Anne Dailey has accepted the position for school Principal. Mrs. Dailey brings over 18 years of experience as an educator and administrator, as well as a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education. She was most recently the head of Saint Mary School in Quincy and prior to that, Saint Gregory School in Dorchester.
Mrs. Dailey received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Elementary Education from Boston College, her Masters in Interactive Technology in Education (M.Ed) from Harvard University, and is a Candidate for Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Administration and Leadership at Emmanuel College.
“We are privileged to have Mrs. Dailey join our school,” explains Father Ron Calhoun, Pastor, Saint Michael Parish. “Her vision and experience will contribute to the growth and success of Saint Michael School. Her belief that students must be thinkers, problem solvers and collaborators, and play a positive role among their peers and within the greater community align with the values that Saint Michael School and Parish were built on. I look forward to working with Mrs. Dailey, our dedicated and committed school staff and school families in taking this school in new directions as we achieve our development goals.”
About Saint Michael School
Saint Michael School, located in Hudson, Massachusetts, and founded in 1918, is a progressive Elementary and Middle School (grades pre-school to eight) focused on strong academics with a value-centered curriculum, character development, and commitment and service to the community. Open to children and families of all faiths and backgrounds, Saint Michael School serves children from Hudson, Marlborough, Stow and surrounding Metro West towns. For more information, please visit www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org or contact the school for a visit, 978-562-2917. |
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Saint Michael School Hosts Boston Weatherman
Barry Burbank of WBZ-TV, Channel 4 News
Hudson, Massachusetts (May 20, 2010) -- Students at Saint Michael School hosted local weatherman, Barry Burbank from WBZ-TV Channel 4 News in Boston. Mr. Burbank first visited with the second grade children who showed him the school's "Weather Bug" device and presented him with drawings about various types of local weather. Mr. Burbank then met with the rest of the school children to talk about weather and answer questions from the students.
The students and their visit with Mr. Burbank were featured on the WBZ-TV Morning News program the following day and the photos can be found on the WBZ-TV website at the following address http://wbztv.com/slideshows/WBZ.Weather.Team.20.1252363.html.
About Saint Michael School
Saint Michael School, located in Hudson, Massachusetts, and founded in 1918, is a progressive Elementary and Middle School (grades pre-school to eight) focused on strong academics with a value-centered curriculum, character development, and commitment and service to the community. Open to children and families of all faiths and backgrounds, Saint Michael School serves children from Hudson, Marlborough, Stow and surrounding Metro West towns. For more information, please visit www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org or contact the school for a visit, 978-562-2917. |
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For Immediate Release
Saint Michael School Engineering Program Draws Attention of State Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow)
School Program is Good Model for Locally Initiated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Programs
Hudson, Massachusetts (December 4, 2009) – Massachusetts State Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow) joined the students and teachers at Saint Michael School today for its new engineering program. The engineering program, held each Friday for all of the students at the school, goes hand-in-hand with the efforts of the national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition, and is in-line with the efforts of the STEM Advisory Council that Governor Patrick recently instituted for the state.
“I am impressed by the initiative of the faculty and parent volunteers who collaborated to develop this unique program for the school’s students,” noted Massachusetts State Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow). “It is important that our state promote STEM careers and courses for study for our students. This science program is just one small, but effective example of how to bring STEM-like programs into our schools and begin to cultivate a life-long interest in science in our children.”
What began as an idea shared between a few parents and teachers has now become one of the most popular extra-curricular activities at Saint Michael School.
Tracy Niedzielski, parent and engineer (by profession) presented the plan for forming an after school engineering club. Tracy explains, “We started off thinking that this would be a great introduction to the field of engineering. Our original plan was to hold the engineering club after school on a monthly basis. When more than eighty percent of our students signed up for the first club meeting, we knew we had to rethink our strategy.”
Pat Delaney, School Principal, continues, “The engineering club was part of an effort to expand our curriculum and expose the children to the various fields of science. With the incredible student interest in the engineering club, we decided to incorporate the program into a weekly session for all students.”
Although somewhat of a homegrown program, the parents and teachers involved in leading the program activities have experience in science, or, in the case of several parents involved, work in the science, engineering and technology fields. Each week, this group of teachers and parents collaborate to bring the excitement and real-world application of engineering to life with the student body.
“During each engineering program, the students are doing what scientists and engineers attempt all of the time,” says Ms. Delaney. “They are given the materials and a task and it is up to them to work as teams to plan and execute their projects. They are having fun learning to apply the scientific method to solving problems.”
The projects created and lessons learned over the course of the program will prove important to these students in their classes this year and will hopefully inspire a lifelong interest in engineering and science.
State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) was also invited to attend the program and due to his continued rehabilitation from a recent medical issue, was unable to attend. A staff member attended in his absence.
About the STEM Education Coalition
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition works to support STEM programs for teachers and students at the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies that offer STEM related programs.
The STEM Education Coalition is composed of advocates from over 1,000 diverse groups representing all sectors of the technological workforce – from knowledge workers, to educators, to scientists, engineers, and technicians. The participating organizations of the STEM Education Coalition are dedicated to ensuring quality STEM education at all levels. The Coalition is co-chaired by the American Chemical Society and the National Science Teachers Association. Meetings are held monthly at the American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC.
To learn more about the Coalition’s activities, please visit www.stemedcoalition.org.
About Saint Michael School
Saint Michael School, located in Hudson, Massachusetts, and founded in 1918, is a progressive Elementary and Middle School (grades pre-school to eight) focused on strong academics with a value-centered curriculum, character development, and commitment and service to the community. Open to children and families of all faiths and backgrounds, Saint Michael School serves children from Hudson, Marlborough, Stow and surrounding Metro West towns. For more information, please visit www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org or contact the school for a visit, 978-562-2917.
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$5,000 Grant to Saint Michael School |
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For Immediate Release
$5,000 Grant to Saint Michael School Of Hudson MA
Avidia Bank Charitable Foundation Invests in Children
Hudson, Massachusetts (March 9, 2010) – Saint Michael School of Hudson, Massachusetts recently received a $5,000 grant from the Avidia Bank Charitable Foundation in support of the educational programs and activities at Saint Michael School and for helping to underwrite student tuition at Saint Michael School.
There is a need for affordable educational choices for students in Hudson and surrounding communities, and support from the Avidia Bank Charitable Foundation addresses this very important need,” said Pat Delaney, Saint Michael School Principal. “Avidia Bank and their Charitable Foundation believe strongly in investing in the future of our children’s education by supporting schools like ours, and for this we are very grateful.
With the support from local businesses and partners like Avidia Bank, Saint Michael School is able to provide an affordable educational alternative for families in Hudson and surrounding towns. Avidia bank’s contribution will support Saint Michael School’s enriching programs in visual and performing arts, music and language and our afterschool clubs in robotics, martial arts, and drama. It is open to children and families of all faiths and backgrounds and serves a vibrant, diverse and multicultural community in the MetroWest area.
“Avidia Bank is pleased to support organizations and programs in the community that provide enriching educational programs and alternatives for children and their families,” said Mark O’Connell, President and CEO of AVIDIA Bank, “and Saint Michael School is an excellent example of an organization that develops students with strong intellect, confidence and conscience.”
About Avidia Bank
About Saint Michael School
Saint Michael School, located in Hudson, Massachusetts, and founded in 1918, is a progressive Elementary and Middle School (grades pre-school to eight) focused on strong academics with a value-centered curriculum, character development, and commitment and service to the community. Open to children and families of all faiths and backgrounds, Saint Michael School serves children from Hudson, Marlborough, Stow and surrounding Metro West towns. For more information, please visit www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org or contact the school for a visit, 978-562-2917.
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For Immediate Release
Saint Michael School Announces Move to New Location
and Board of Governance Appointments
School Moves into Former Hudson Catholic High School Location and Makes Plans for New Programs and Offerings
Hudson, Massachusetts (July 23, 2009) – Saint Michael School today announces its move into the former Hudson Catholic High School building, the appointment of a new Board of Governance, and plans for diverse academic programs and offerings. Founded in 1918, this will be the second location for this elementary school, providing education for children in preschool through eighth grade.
This strategic move provides the school with increased space, state-of-the-art science laboratories, new gymnasium, and additional facilities that the students at Saint Michael School will be able to take advantage of.
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to move into the Hudson Catholic High School location, and we will work hard to preserve the tradition and spirit of Hudson Catholic as we move into this new space and new era for Saint Michael School,” said Patricia Delaney, principal, Saint Michael School. “We are making plans for many new exciting programs and opportunities for our students. One such endeavor, will draw on the skills and talents of our parents and local community supporters by involving them in the development and implementation of specialized courses and teaching programs that bring the real- world experiences of these adults and their professions to the children. The middle school curriculum is being restructured with the departmentalization of grades five through eight. Each teacher focuses on a specific subject matter and the grades will rotate through their classrooms with increasing levels of offerings and challenges for each subsequent grade level. We also plan to offer new after school clubs, new school/community performances, and new classes (such as Latin) to the middle school students. This is an exciting time for our school and there is a lot of work ahead over the summer months. This school is known for its sense of family and commitment, and I know we will excel to new heights as we embark upon this new era together.”
Unique to Saint Michael School is the appointment of a Board of Governance consisting of school parents and parish and community leaders. In addition, the school has formed new Finance, Marketing and Development Committees, all staffed by parent and community volunteers with expertise in these areas. These groups will offer strategic guidance and support in an effort to augment the school’s offerings and expand enrollment.
Saint Michael School has been chosen to be a representative group of Catholic Schools for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing, which will take place in early 2010. The School is one of only three schools from the Archdiocese of Boston chosen. NAEP is regarded as the gold standard for educational research because it is among the most valid, objective, and inclusive educational studies conducted on a regularly recurring basis. This is the second time that Saint Michael School has been given this honor.
In addition to the new move, programs, and honors, Saint Michael School is pleased to announce that its middle school history teacher, Cathy Chaves of Hudson, Massachusetts, has been honored with two fellowships including a fellowship in US History at Mount Vernon Virginia and the other, also in American History, is at Lowell Mills.
Saint Michael School, located in Hudson, Massachusetts, and founded in 1918, is a progressive Elementary and Middle School (grades pre-school to eight) focused on strong academics with a value-centered curriculum, character development, and commitment and service to the community. Open to children and families of all faiths and backgrounds, Saint Michael School serves children from Hudson, Marlborough, Stow and surrounding MetroWest towns. For more information, please visit www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org or contact the school for a visit, 978-562-2917.
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