Each year, students in grades 3, 4, and 5 participate in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). These state assessments measure student learning in key academic areas and help schools understand how well students are meeting grade-level expectations.

Because it is important for students to be present during testing days whenever possible, I wanted to share our MCAS testing schedule with you so you can plan accordingly. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

3rd Grade & 4th Grade

ELA - Wednesday, April 8th & Thursday, April 9th

Math - Wednesday, May 6th & Thursday, May 7th

5th Grade

ELA - Monday, April 6th & Tuesday, April 7th

Math - Tuesday, May 5th & Friday, May 8th

Science - Tuesday, May 12th & Wednesday, May 13th

It is the time of year to welcome back Project Adventure. Project Adventure is a climbing unit for the gym classes. If this is your first time with Project Adventure, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions to Mrs. DiSimone.  If you can only make it to one class, or if you can join us for many classes, we appreciate any help you can provide. We know everyone has busy schedules, but we hope many of you can join us for at least one class, as it is so much fun to watch the students climb and grow! Thank you in advance. 

View and sign up for classes through this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ACAA29A2FF2-62595703-project

PTO Updates (3/6):

• 3/4:  ZehPTO co-chairs presented at the School Committee meeting.

• 3/9: Monthly PTO meeting at 1:30 in Zeh Conference Room

• 3/10: PTO Sponsored “Hands on Nature” enrichment program for 2nd and 3rd grades

• 3/13: PTO “Parents’ Night Out” event at Clover Road Brewing Company in Hudson 

• 3/17: PTO Sponsored “Hands on Nature enrichment program for 4th and 5th grades (rescheduled due to snow)

• 3/23: No School–Launch collaborative fundraiser from 11:30-1:30 (check in begins at 11)

• 3/30: Kidzfest Planning Meeting at Neighborhood Tavern at 7pm

• 4/6: PTO Restaurant Fundraiser at Blue Square Pizza from 4-8pm

• 4/14: PTO Sponsored “Crocodile River” cultural enrichment program for whole school

• 5/15: Kidzfest at Zeh from 5:30-7:30pm

Details:

• PTO Presentation at School Committee Meeting:  On March 4th, Zeh PTO Co-Chairs Anne Boyden and Aamer Jaleel presented at the School Committee meeting to showcase the PTO’s vital role within our school community. The presentation was met with positive feedback.  Click here to see the presentation.

• PTO Monthly Meeting (3/9): Our next monthly meeting will be held on Monday 3/9 at 1:30 in the Zeh conference room.  All are welcome! Can’t make the meeting but want to find out more about what we do? Email us!

• PTO Sponsored “Hands on Nature” Enrichment Program (3/3):   Our kindergarten and 1st grade students participated in an exciting, hands-on science experience. This PTO-sponsored program brought nature directly into the classroom, providing a unique educational supplement to their science curriculum.

• Parents’ Night Out at Clover Road Brewing Company (3/13): It’s been a long winter and we all deserve a break!  All Zeh parents are invited to come and unwind at our PTO Parents’ Night Out event at Clover Road Brewing Company in Hudson.  The event starts at 5pm, and will feature musical bingo, craft beer, and food trucks.  Mention Zeh before you order and a portion of the proceeds will come back to Zeh.  See you there! 

• Launch Collaborative Fundraiser (3/23): Need an activity for the kids on Monday March 23 (no school)?  The PTO is collaborating with Proctor, Peaslee, and Lincoln Street PTOs to host a fundraiser at Launch in Wesborough.  Click here to sign up.  Deadline for sign up is March 16.  Sign in at the event will begin at 11am and jumping will be from 11:30-1:30.  

• Kidzfest Planning Meeting (3/30): Planning has begun for our most fun Kidzfest yet…but we still need a lot more help!  Join us for our next meeting on Monday 3/30 at 7pm at Neighborhood Tavern. Want to get involved but can’t attend meetings? Send us an email!

• Kidzfest Silent Auction Donations Needed: We are seeking sports tickets, specialty services, gift baskets/gift cards, a few nights at a vacation home, and other goodies to include in our Silent Auction fundraiser.  Remember that the success of this event directly impacts continued PTO funding for field trips, enrichment activities, classroom grants, and needed school improvements at Zeh, so get creative!  Have something to donate or want more info? Email us!