Schools
2011-12 School Profile: Armstrong Elementary School
Plans are being discussed for a mural to be painted in the lobby of the school.

- Number of students: 405
- Number of teachers: 50 (approximate number of teachers; 20 classrooms)
New Teachers
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- Suzanne O’Rourke is a new art teacher.
- Victoria Saldana is a new Math Plus tutor.
- Molly Brogran is a new physical education teacher and is one of three PE teachers at Armstrong.
- Jacqueline Hagenbuch is moving from second to third grade and will job share with Pamela Dunne to teach third grade in the afternoon.
Building Changes
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- The Armstrong Parent Group arranged for four new garden beds on the West Street side.
- Armstrong will have a new basketball hoop on the black top.
- Inside the school, wireless connectivity has been installed and all classroom teachers will get a netbook.
Upcoming Open Door or Parent Open House Dates
- Open Door Day is Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
- The Open House will be held Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will include an Usborne book fair.
School Supply List Link
Parent Group Information
Co-presidents:
- Missy Miller, jasonandmissymiller@yahoo.com
- Amy Fitzgibbon, rffiii@yahoo.com
Meetings: APG's first meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Armstrong library. Future meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Armstrong library. Babysitting is available with advance notice.
Open Positions: Chairs are still needed for Enrichment Programs Coordinator and Staff Luncheon in May.
APG Special Project: The APG is planning to coordinate the painting of a mural in the lobby this school year. Details are still to be determined.
Important Names and Contact Information
- Main number: 508-836-7760
- Attendance phone number: 508-836-7760 by 8:30 a.m.
- Principal: John Mendes, mendesj@westborough.k12.ma.us
- Nurse: Karen Nutter, nutterk@westborough.k12.ma.us
- Guidance counselor: David Starr, starrd@westborough.k12.ma.us
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