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U.H.S. designated as Special Olympics Unified Champion School Superintendent Michael Baldassarre and Principal Michael rubin are pleased to share that Uxbridge High School has been recognized as an official Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Champion School following the 2022-2023 school year. Special Olympics Massachusetts honored Uxbridge High School's commitment to inclusion and its continuous efforts to provide opportunities and activities for all. The school was honored for embodying what it means to be a Unified Champion School through unified sports, inclusive youth leadership programs and whole-school engagement. This designation showcases Uxbridge High School's dedication to embracing diversity, promoting equity and empowering students to be change advocates. Uxbridge High School offers unified basketball for boys and girls in all high school grade levels. The unified team consists of students with disabilities as well as teammates who are partners to support the team and participate alongside their classmates. "On behalf of the entire district, I would like to thank Special Olympics Massachusetts for this recognition," said Superintendent Baldassarre. "Our schools aim to foster an environment of inclusion where all students have
access to new opportunities." Plans for the 2023-2024 school year include enhancing the school's Unified Basketball and Bocce teams while encouraging more students to participate in Unified Track and Field. As part of this recognition, Special Olympics Massachusetts will provide resources and tools to support Uxbridge's commitment to inclusivity. The toolkit includes important dates, reminders and fun items to assist staff
St. Peter’s Parish Holiday Fair
with beginning the school year as a Unified School Champion. "It is an honor to be recognized as an official Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Champion School," said Principal rubin. "Our Unified Sports Teams have brought our school community together and given our students with disabilities an opportunity to compete alongside their peers and feel supported by everyone involved."
St. Peter’s Parish in Northbridge will be holding its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 4th from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. in the parish hall, 39 Church Avenue, Northbridge. Come out with your family and friends to enjoy the day! We will have all of your favorites: White Elephant Table, Baked Goods Table, Craft Tables with beautiful
handmade quilts. There will also be tables filled with raffles (you never know what will be there!), a silent auction and gift basket raffles. Stay and enjoy a bite to eat with all of our favorite foods being served. For more information, please contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or email: parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.
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