What's been happening in Shrewsbury schools

Belowt: Oak Middle School eighthgraders (l to r) Mitch Bordage, Collin Weitz and Blake Jeznach take a break from entertaining guests during "Team 8 White Night" March 13. The 8 White team presented work team members have completed during an "interdisciplinary unit centered around the concepts of change and transition." The unit was funded by a grant from the Shrewsbury Education Foundation. Left: Devin Turner explains his "Life Saving Seatbelt" invention to schoolmates Michael Peloquin, Tim Smith, Bobby Laidlaw, David Boyer, Dominic Ambrosino and Matt Mattero during the Invention Convention at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School March 12. All fourth-graders participated in the convention, showing off inventions they designed and created themselves. PHOTO/MARY PRITCHARD Right: Brothers Ryan, 9, Andrew, 12, and T.J., 5, Morgera serve doughnuts at the "Breakfast with Some-Buddy Special" at Floral Street School March 8. A pancake breakfast was served to students and their guests. A basket raffle was also part of the event. Left: Siblings Mariah, 6, Patrick, 3, and Zachary, 7, Hastings, visit with the official mascot of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, Wally the Green Monster, during the Spring Street School Fun Fair March 9. The Parent Teacher Organization hosted the event, which also included games, crafts, food, magic and animal adventure shows, basket raffles, silent auction, inflatables, and a student art show. PHOTO/MARY PRITCHARD