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Zeh Informational Update: Family Newsletter 3/19/26

Posted Date: 03/19/26 (04:30 PM)


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Marion E. Zeh Elementary School

33 Howard Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Phone: 508-351-7048
Fax: 508-393-5125

Family Newsletter | March 19th, 2026 
Important Dates
  • 3/20 Eid al-Fitr...No School
  • 3/23 Professional Development Day...No School for Students
  • 3/26 Melican Orientation for Grade 5 Families at 7:00 PM at Melican Middle School
  • 3/27 Bike/Walk to School Day
  • 3/30 School Committee Meeting at 6:30 at Lincoln Street School
  • 4/3 Good Friday...No School
  • 4/6 & 4/7 5th Grade ELA MCAS
  • 4/8 & 4/9 3rd/4th Grade ELA MCAS
  • 4/13 PTO Meeting at 1:30 in the Conference Room
  • 4/20-4/24 April Break...No School

Principal's Message 

Dear Zeh Families,

I’m sending the newsletter a day early since there is no school tomorrow in observance of Eid al-Fitr. There is also no school on Monday, as staff will be attending professional development. I will be joining several of our kindergarten, first & second-grade teachers to learn more about the new UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) phonics program that we will be implementing districtwide next year.

I also want to be sure our 5th-grade families are aware of the Melican Middle School orientation night this upcoming Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what next year will look like as your child transitions to middle school.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!

Mr. Bell
jbell@nsboro.k12.ma.us


Virtual Backpack

Please see the Virtual Backpack for flyers and information on different opportunities for students and families in Northborough.  

Northborough Virtual Backpack

2026 MCAS Assessment Dates

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


Project Adventure Volunteers Needed

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

PTO Updates (3/19):

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

  • 3/27: Walk & Bike to School Day

  • 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:

  • 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. The deadline for signup is this Mon 3/16. 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!  Among other things, the committee is currently seeking one or more people to make cotton candy, as well as a point person for the high school volunteers at the event. Join us for our next meeting on Monday 3/30 at 7pm at Neighborhood Tavern. Can’t make the meeting but willing to help? 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! 




Women in STEM Opportunity

On April 11, 2026, the Northborough Junior Women’s Club  will be hosting the 18th Women in STEM Conference for middle school girls. This free conference, open to 5th to 8th grade girls, seeks to actively engage and empower pre-adolescent girls in STEM workshops presented by dynamic women role models working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.   


Here is the flyer (registration link included in flyer):

2025 Women in STEM flyer


Here is the registration form:

2026 NJWC Women in STEM Conference Registration


Here is a short (<1min) video  STEM VIDEO LINK



Student Absence Reporting
If you need to report your child absent, you can now use this email address: zehattendance@nsboro.k12.ma.us. Please be sure to include your child's name, teacher, and reason for their absence. You can also still report an absence by phone by calling our main line at (508)351-7048.