Marion E. Zeh Elementary School
33 Howard Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Phone: 508-351-7048
Fax: 508-393-5125 |
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Family Newsletter | May 1st, 2026
Important Dates
- 5/1 Culture Fest from 6:00-8:00 at Algonquin
- 5/4-5/8 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
- 5/5 & 5/8 5th Grade Math MCAS
- 5/6 & 5/7 3rd & 4th Grade Math MCAS
- 5/6 Bike/Walk to School Day
- 5/6 School Committee Meeting at 6:30 at Lincoln Street School
- 5/7 Incoming Kindergarten Story Time & Orientation at 1:15
- 5/11 2nd Grade Walking Field Trip to Northborough Historical Society
- 5/11 PTO Meeting at 1:30 in the Conference Room
- 5/12 & 5/13 5th Grade STE MCAS
- 5/13 All Town Band Concert at 7:00 at Algonquin
- 5/15 PTO Kidzfest from 5:30-7:30
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Principal's Message
Dear Zeh Families,
Recently, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Dennington had their dogs, Penny and Summit, complete therapy dog training. Both dogs passed and will now be able to visit Zeh from time to time. I know this will be very exciting for some students, while others may feel a bit more hesitant. As we have done with Marshall, the Northborough Police dog, no student will ever be required to interact with a dog. If your child has specific needs or concerns related to dogs that you have not yet shared, please feel free to reach out. I’m excited to welcome these new additions to our school community.
I also want to share a few updates about next year:
Staffing Changes
Our school nurse, Mrs. Berger, and one of our fourth-grade teachers, Mrs. Dallaire, will both be retiring. We will share more information soon about how we will celebrate these two outstanding educators.
Mrs. Grady will be returning to Zeh to fill our fourth-grade opening. She was a teacher at Zeh for many years until 2024, and we are excited to welcome her back. We are also in the process of holding interviews for our nurse opening and will provide updates as they become available.
Preschool
As previously shared, the Northborough Preschool Program will be moving from the Finn School in Southborough to Zeh next year. To accommodate this, several classrooms will be relocated within the building. Our fifth-grade classrooms will move to the third and fourth grade hallway, and our kindergarten classroom will move into the current fifth-grade space. Preschool classrooms will then be located in the current kindergarten area. These changes are expected to have minimal impact on students and families, but I wanted to keep you informed.
Please let me know if you have any questions and have a great weekend!
Mr. Bell
jbell@nsboro.k12.ma.us
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Virtual Backpack
Please see the Virtual Backpack for flyers and information on different opportunities for students and families in Northborough.
Northborough Virtual Backpack
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Peaslee Building Committee Survey
Dear Northborough Community Member,
The Town is at an important point in planning for the future of Peaslee Elementary School. Originally constructed in 1962, the building's core systems are beyond their lifespan and require significant investment. The decisions ahead will have long-term implications for our students, schools, and the broader community.
Northborough is partnering with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which has invited the Town to participate in its Core Building Program. Through this partnership, MSBA is expected to reimburse approximately 48.68% of eligible project costs, representing a substantial opportunity to improve school facilities with state support. Northborough’s most recent MSBA partnership, the Lincoln Street Elementary School project in 2011, received 52.88% reimbursement. To learn more about MSBA, please visit the MSBA website.
The Town and School District are currently evaluating potential grade configurations for the Public Schools of Northborough, including maintaining the existing elementary neighborhood school model or exploring elementary grade-span consolidation. Each grade configuration option presents different educational, operational, and financial considerations.
This survey is designed for the Peaslee Building Committee to better understand what matters most to the Northborough community, particularly regarding educational programming, grade configuration, and the overall cost and impact on taxpayers. Your input will play an important role in informing the direction of this project.
Peaslee Building Committee Survey Link
Respectfully,
Peaslee Building Committee
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Northborough/ Southborough Public Preschool Programs
Announcing our
Fifth Annual Early Childhood Fair
*****Calling all families and providers (who have/serve children age birth to 5 years) to join us for our Fifth Annual Early Childhood Fair. We hope that you can come to this family/community inclusive event that will promote community connections, and offer an opportunity for families and community providers to learn about the resources available to families with young children *****
What: Lots of family fun including: music, children’s activities, information about community resources and more. This year’s fair will also feature Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy!
Where: Mary Finn School; 60 Richards Road, Southborough, MA
(In the gym)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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PTO Updates
PTO Updates (5/1):
5/4: Principal Appreciation Day 5/4: Kidzfest Planning Meeting at 7pm at Neighborhood Tavern 5/4-5/08: Teacher Appreciation Week 5/5: Uhlman’s Restaurant Fundraiser from 3:30-8:30pm 5/06: National Walk/Bike Day 5/11: Monthly PTO meeting in Zeh conference room at 1:30pm 5/15: Kidzfest at Zeh from 5:30-7:30pm
Details:
Thank you Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Connors!: On the Friday before school vacation, the PTO celebrated our amazing Administrative Professionals, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Connors. They handle chaos with a smile every day…we are so lucky to have them at Zeh!
 PTO-Sponsored “Crocodile River Music” enrichment performance: On Tuesday 4/14, the amazing musicians of Crocodile River Music had everyone at Zeh up and dancing in the cafeteria to the sounds of their African, Caribbean, and Brazilian style music! Thank you to all the Zeh families who have supported PTO fundraising and helped make this unique enrichment opportunity possible!
Kidzfest Planning Meeting (5/4): Join us at Neighborhood Tavern at 7pm for our final Kidzfest 2026 planning meeting. All are welcome, even if you couldn’t make the previous meetings! Can’t get to this meeting but would like to help out? Email us! Uhlman’s Restaurant Fundraiser (5/5): Visit Uhlman’s between 3:30-8:30pm and show them the fundraiser flyer on your phone, and Uhlman’s will donate 20% of the proceeds from your delicious treat to Zeh! This one’s a no-brainer…
National Walk/Bike Day (5/6): Join us between 8:10-8:25am, and be sure to stop by the PTO table to sign the poster and pick up your charm. A great way to start the day! PTO Monthly Meeting (5/11): Our next monthly meeting will be held on Monday 5/11 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! Kidzfest (5/15): Games! Prizes! Face paint! Board breaking! Treat Trot! Pizza! Cotton Candy! Popcorn! Ice cream! Classroom Raffle Baskets! Silent Auction! You don’t want to miss this amazing carnival-themed event, being held Friday 5/15 from 5:30-7:30 (rain or shine) at Zeh…order your tickets now and save on the cost! Presale tickets are 25 for $20, payable via Venmo (@ZehSchoolPTO) or by cash/check to Zeh PTO. Make sure to include your child’s name, grade and teacher on the order. See you there!
 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 the Silent Auction Committee!
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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. |
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