19 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANNUAL REPORT 2024–2025
At Douglas Elementary School, we foster curiosity and a love of learning in a joyful, inclusive community. We are committed to providing a quality, equitable education that empowers all students to become brave, compassionate global citizens. CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS • We continued implementing our EL literacy curriculum, with staff collaborating closely with our literacy coach and participating in district-wide professional learning. • Our first K-2 Literacy and STEAM Night was a great success, engaging families in our academic journey. • Our Instructional Leadership Team worked to create an equitable schoolwide schedule and discussed effective interventions to support both academic and social- emotional growth. • We launched the Second Step social-emotional curriculum, establishing a shared language for students to discuss challenges. Additionally, we began using the DESSA screener to monitor and support students’ social-emotional skills. • To reinforce our SOAR values—Show Perseverance, Offer Compassion, Accept Responsibility, and Respect Others, Self, and Property—we introduced new recognition systems. Staff also began learning restorative justice practices to help build a culture focused on restoring and repairing relationships. • Culturally responsive teaching was a priority, with teacher leaders and administration guiding classroom practices. Teachers conducted diversity book audits and learned strategies to help students become more independent learners.
Larry Wolpe PRINCIPAL Nelia Patrick ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Our SOAR Values: S Show Perseverance O Offer Compassion A Act Responsibly R Respect Others and Self
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