Welcome to Henry P. Clough Principal's Blog


I am so glad you decided to check out my Principal's Blog. I have had the privilege of working for the Mendon-Upton Regional School District for the past 16 years. I taught at Memorial School for 1 year and Clough School for 11 years, and spent four years as the Curriculum Director. My husband Brian and I live in Upton and have two girls, Erin and Meghan, who both went through the Mendon-Upton School District. I know firsthand what a strong district this is. I am excited to be the principal of Clough Elementary School.

I believe communication is vital. It is my goal to keep the lines of communication open with students, staff, parents, and the community. I will use this blog as a vehicle to keep everyone up to date on what’s going on at Henry P. Clough Elementary School.

I look forward to a productive year where we all work together to ensure our students receive the best education possible in a caring and safe environment.

Best Regards,
Janice Gallagher

Tuesday, August 21, 2012


Dear Clough Community,

I cannot believe school starts in less than a week. I am so excited to have the children back! It’s been quiet here without them. I look forward to seeing their smiling faces and hearing all about their summer adventures.

Although the teachers have been in throughout the summer to set up their classrooms and prepare curriculum for their new students, they officially return to school on Monday August 27th for a full in-service day. As an FYI, the school will be closed to parents and students on this day. Students in grades one through four will start the new 2012-2013 school year on Tuesday, August 28th.  Students in preschool and kindergarten will have their “Meet and Greet” on Wednesday, August 29th and they will officially start school on August 30th.  There will be no school on Friday, August 31st and Monday, September 3rd in recognition of Labor Day.

I am pleased to introduce a few new teachers and share some changes in our staffing at Clough this year. Alexis Kornblum has been hired as our new art teacher, Margarita Mojica is our new Second Grade Spanish Immersion teacher and Jackie Nelson will be our new fourth grade teacher ( which thankfully has brought our class sizes down from 28 to 21 students).  Maureen O’Neil will be returning to Clough as a second grade teacher. Becky Pilkington will be teaching Lauren Poxon’s first grade class for the year while she is out on maternity leave.  Rene Smith has been appointed as the Extended Day teacher and Marcy Verrone will be the Extended Day Aide.

          I would like to inform you that in mid-September there will be a change in our district on how student lunches and milk are purchased. We will be introducing a new system whereby parents will be able to charge and recharge their card either on line or by sending a check to school.  Lunch tokens will continue to be accepted during the transition period.  Dianne Braga, our food service specialist, will be sharing more information with you in the next few weeks.

          I look forward to another wonderful and productive year with your and your children.

Best Regards,

Janice Gallagher


   
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