18 | Acton-Boxborough regional school district
During the 2020–2021 school year, we worked together to provide a safe, nurturing school environment during an unusual time. Conant teachers piloted a new mathematics curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics. New this year, all students in grades four, five, and six participated in a word study curriculum called “Words Their Way.” Some highlights of the school year include: • Monthly All School Meetings were facilitated over Zoom so that all students and families could participate. Students volunteered to showcase their special talents, such as stand-up comedy acts, piano, dance, and voice. • Classrooms held elections and students represented their grade level in the Conant Student Council. • First Grade Teachers and the Literacy Specialist held a well-attended Family Literacy Night to discuss the science of reading. • Conant celebrated National Poetry Month daily during the month of April. Each day, several student poets had their original poems read aloud to the entire school. • Several Conant students showed their original works of art in the Statewide Virtual Youth Art Month exhibit. • Conant students started a newspaper club and published several popular editions of the “ Conant Cubs ” • All students participated in a week-long Polar Pride Spirit Week , which consisted of schoolwide challenges (both virtual and in-person), a book-grab event for summer reading, team- building activities, and an obstacle course! • Conant students focused on kindness throughout the school year and were encouraged to sign a Kindness Pledge .
Abigail C. Dressler interim Principal
At Conant School: • We believe that every person should feel valued and respected as an individual, in order for learning, teaching, and risk-taking to take place. • We believe that every individual is part of a community, and each person should take responsibility for oneself and the group in order to contribute to its success. • We believe that lifelong learning is essential. A stimulating and nurturing environment should be provided so that students experience success and feel the challenges and joy associated with learning.
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