Principal: Curtis Middle School Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Tabitha Feldberg died unexpectedly on Sunday.

The following is an email sent by Curtis Middle School Principal Stephen Lambert: I am writing to share some sad news about one of our seventh graders. Tabitha Feldberg, a student on the Olive Team, died unexpectedly on Sunday evening from cardiac arrest. Tabitha leaves her parents, Sue and Ian, as well as two older siblings, Celia and Isaac, both students at L-S.   At this time the family has requested private time while they work through the grieving process and plan services. I will forward that information to you when I know more.   This family has been part of our community for many years. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Tabitha's passing comes at the same time as the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Please know that we …

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Sudbury Mobil Makes Donation to Curtis Middle School

Tony Lakkis presented $500 to help upgrade the school's technology.

Ephraim Curtis Middle School was awarded the 2012 Educational Alliance Grant of $500 by Exxon Mobil/Global Companies.  Tony Lakkis, manager of Sudbury Mobil, submitted the donation paperwork on behalf of the middle school. Lakkis presented the check to Principal Stephen Lambert.  "We are grateful to the Exxon Mobil Corporation and to Tony Lakkis from Sudbury Mobil, for the generous donation that is given to us every year that we use to advance our math and science programs," Lambert told Sudbury Patch. The donation will be used to upgrade technology in the middle school to support the math and science programs.  "We are so fortunate to work in a community that values and supports the education of its youth," Lambert said.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Technology Key for Students at Curtis Middle School

Matthew Barach, candidate for Sudbury Public Schools Committee, would like to see incoming sixth-graders with tablet devices throughout their time at the middle school.

It is imperative that Sudbury Public Schools’ commitment to upgrading technological infrastructure and use of cutting-edge technology both remain priorities to aide our teachers and enrich the students’ education. To further these goals, Sudbury schools should develop a program to ensure that every sixth-grader upon entry to the middle school is granted the use of an iPad, or similar tablet device, for the duration of their time at Curtis.  This program will enhance the middle school experience, ensure that SPS continues to deliver innovative classroom instruction, and be an exciting addition of tools available to students  making the transition from elementary to middle school.  Wellesley Public Schools recently announced a similar …

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4:34 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Or better yet, Troiano could charge an entrance fee to his puppet theater event at the library and donate to proceeds! LOL!   more ›

UPDATED: Curtis Middle School Students Rack Up 9 Art Awards

Sam Shealy led the way with four awards.

UPDATED: 2:40 P.M. Curtis Middle School was honored with 10 awards at this year's Scholastic Art Awards. This is a new record for the school, art teacher Scott Greenaway said. One student earned four awards, which is another Curtis record for individual recognition. "We are very proud that our school tied for 10th (for number of awards) among all public and private middle schools in Massachusetts," Greenaway said. "This is even more remarkable considering that the Scholastic Art middle school level is grades seven and eight, and our students do not have an option to take art in eighth grade." The Scholastic Art Awards is the most prestigious student art competition in Massachusetts and garners thousands of entries from across the state in …

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Emergency Vehicles Tend to Injured Person at Curtis

Two ambulances among the vehicles witnessed entering the middle school campus.

A male subject was transported to MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham this morning after slipping on ice in the Curtis Middle School parking lot. According to Sgt. Richard MacLean, the police department received a call from a woman who said her husband slipped on the ice while getting out of the car. MacLean said she requested an ambulance for a possible arm injury. MacLean could not confirm whether the male subject was a teacher or just a parent dropping off a student. No other information was made available. According to two parents who witnessed the scene, two ambulances, a police car and fire truck were seen entering the school campus to help the injured man.

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Former Curtis Teacher: I Just Want to Move on With My Career

Brooke Patterson says quitting her position and taking a job in Hudson was 'the right move for me.'

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Sudbury Patch's interview with Brooke Patterson happened before the resignation of Peter Fardig.) Former Curtis Middle School special education teacher Brooke Patterson wants the public to know how much she appreciated her time spent with Sudbury Public Schools and how much she admired Prinicpal Steven Lambert and administrator Peter Fardig. Patterson, who suddenly left her post in September to take a job at JFK Middle School in Hudson, told Sudbury Patch she wanted to clear up the reasons behind her departure. "I appreciate getting my side of story out," she said. "There seems to be a lot of confusion." Patterson said she gave Superintendent Anne Wilson two weeks notice, hand-delivering a resignation letter in September, …

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Fardig 'Resigns' From Curtis Middle School (Updated)

The administrator who was on paid leave and had a 51A report filed against him resigns, according to Superintendent Anne Wilson.

(UPDATED: 3:31 P.M.) Diane LaChapelle, Janice Donahue and now Peter Fardig. In an email sent to Curtis Middle School parents, Superintendent Anne Wilson announced the return of Paul Lamoureaux, who served as interim principal at Curtis in 2008-09, who will replace Fardig, who apparently resigned. "We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Paul Lamoureaux will be joining us as the Interim 8th Grade House Administrator at Curtis Middle School beginning on Wednesday, October 24, 2012," Wilson said in the email. "It is terrific to be welcoming Mr. Lamoureaux back to Curtis where he served as Interim Principal during the 2008-2009 school year after 29 years as a principal in Arlington, Massachusetts. Mr. Lamoureaux is familiar with the staff and …

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VIDEO: Did Curtis Teacher Split Over Contract Squabble?

Resident Bob Stein informs the Sudbury Public Schools Committee about overworked SPED teachers at Curtis who are forced to skip lunch, which included Brooke Patterson, who left SPS after the year began.

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Curtis Middle School Unveils New Daily Schedule

With days to go until the start of the new school year, Curtis Middle School staff say they are excited about a new, streamlined daily schedule.

At their final meeting before the new school year begins, members of the Sudbury Public Schools Committee heard the details of a new daily schedule for students at Curtis Middle School. "This didn't happen overnight.  This didn't happen with just a little bit of work," said Superintendent Anne Wilson, as she introduced the members of a committee that worked on the new schedule. Stephen Lambert, principal of Curtis Middle School, outlined some of the challenges presented by the previous system, which operated on a rotating six-day schedule with eight periods per day.  He said the old schedule split blocks in many core classes, involved frequent transitions for students and offered too few options for scheduling students outside of the norm…

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Sudbury Art Students Honored

Ephraim Curtis Middle School collects 9 awards at Scholastic Art Awards.

Ephraim Curtis Middle School was honored with nine awards at this year's Scholastic Art Awards. This is a new record for the school. One student also earned four awards, which is another ECMS record for individual recognition. "We are very proud that our school tied for 10th (for number of awards) among all public and private middle schools in Massachusetts," said Scott Greenaway of the school's Art Department. "This is even more remarkable considering that the Scholastic Art middle school level is grades seven and eight, and our students do not have an option to take art in eighth grade." The Scholastic Art Awards is the most prestigious student art competition in Massachusetts and garners thousands of entries from across the state in a …

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