15 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANNUAL REPORT 2024–2025
During the 2024–2025 school year, Blanchard Elementary focused on enhancing literacy work with implementing our EL Education program, implementing evidence- based strategies, including Second Step curriculum integration, the DESSA screener, and monitoring students’ growth and development and fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and staff by improving our school culture and climate. Our professional development for staff emphasized familiarization with program protocols, literacy block components, and EL’s instructional design. Staff participated in building and district instructional teams, which included peer observations. We regularly integrated Responsive Classroom Practices into morning meetings and embedded Social-Emotional Learning into curriculum maps across all disciplines. All teachers implemented the Second Step Bullying Program while also completing their designated, grade-level lessons. We sustained daily morning meetings, monthly student-led community meetings, and cross-grade buddy partnerships. Monthly Community Coffee sessions with families and support from our active Parent, Teachers, Friends (PTF) board provided connections, enrichment, and learning opportunities. Events such as the PTF Fun Run, Hygge Day, and Kindergarten and New Student Socials, along with activities in yoga, nature, science, and archaeology, enriched our community. The school council conducted a student survey to identify trusted adults, and the Leadership Team revamped student placement for more equitable and supportive classrooms.
Mike Votto PRINCIPAL Lynne Newman ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Blanchard’s STARR values • Support • Teamwork • Attitude • Responsibility • Respect
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