School

ADMINISTRATION

Principal: Sean O'Shea
Assistant Principal: Diane Tenen
Secretary: Janice Kerrigan
NURSE
Rita Ingrisano
978-365-5870
SCHOOL HOURS
Grades 1-5: 8:35-3:05
Early Release: 8:35-12:15
Full Day Kindergarten: 8:35-3:05
AM Kindergarten: 8:35-11:35
PM Kindergarten: 12:05-3:05

 
103 Hollywood Drive, Lancaster, MA 01523
Phone: 978-368-8482 Fax: 978-368-8730

The first day of school for the 2010 - 2011 school year is Tuesday, August 31st.

 
Click here to report your child absent from school via email or call the nurse.


NEWS BULLETINS

 

Check out the MRE Handbook 2009-2010
located under Information

 

School Council Parent Satisfaction Survey

School Security Changes Open Door Policy (pdf)

Seat Belts on School Buses

 

 

A message from the Principal:

     "I believe in you, you can do it, I won't give up on you and effort counts. "  These are four very powerful statements that can make a difference in the live of those around us.  There is clear research that concluded these statements can raise student performance.  During the first few weeks of school, in talking with teachers and parents it was clear that we expect a lot of students at Mary Rowlandson and are continually looking for ways to help them succeed.  In reviewing  the  performance data of the school and looking at ways to improve, staff and parents believed we need to support student in giving their best effort and to encourage them to persevere.  As a result, every morning fifth grade students do morning announcements with the Pledge of Allegiance and a version of the statements listed above.  The staff has worked to create a Mary Rowlandson Promise.  A promise that we make to students and one they make to themselves.  The next time homework seems challenging try referencing the promise to help remind the students we are in this together and they can succeed at whatever they try.

The Mary Rowlandson Promise

 My work is important, I will always work hard.

People believe in me and I believe in myself.

We will not give up on you and I won't give up.

My effort counts so I will always try.

I am proud to be me here at MRE

Sincerely,
Sean O'Shea

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 
                                                                                                          Imagine a school...

In which all children achieve at high levels,
Regardless of their backgrounds…

That treats all children as gifted, and builds
On their talents through enrichment strategies,
Independent research, problem solving,
Science, writing, music and art…

In which all members of the school community
Collaborate to achieve that vision by making
Major decisions about curriculum,
Instructional strategies, and school organization…

Where ideas count…

Welcome to the Mary Rowlandson Elementary School!


Our school is located in the town of Lancaster, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Routes 117 and 70. We are part of the Nashoba Regional School District, which includes the towns of Lancaster, Bolton and Stow. The school building was completed early in 2002. Its first occupants were the staff and students of Luther Burbank Middle School while their building next door underwent renovations. The school opened for preschool through 5th grade students on September 3, 2002. The school was dedicated in a public ceremony on November 13, 2002. Visitors are always welcome. We ask that you stop in the office for a Visitor Badge before going further into the building.

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