Zeh Informational Update: Family Newsletter 10/9/26

Hello Zeh Families,

This afternoon was a lot of fun! It was great to celebrate as a school community after meeting our goal for the Fun Run. Thank you to our PTO for organizing such a great event and to everyone who donated to support our school. I’m excited to see the impact of the funds raised on our school, students, and community!

Now that we are several weeks into the school year, I wanted to send a few reminders about the Drop Off and Pick Up Information I shared at the beginning of the year. In the morning, K-5 drop off is from 8:10 to 8:25. If you arrive after 8:25, please come to the front entrance. Preschool drop-off begins at 8:30. Please do not arrive before 8:30, as this creates congestion during K-5 drop-off. During dismissal, K-5 families should wait until 2:45 before entering the car line. This helps prevent congestion during preschool dismissal. Thank you to everyone for your help in making these routines run smoothly.

Finally, this upcoming Wednesday, October 14th, we will conduct our first school safety drill of the year. For this first drill, classrooms will have an age-appropriate discussion about intruders and our school safety protocols during their morning meetings. These discussions have been organized in conjunction with the Northborough Police Department. We know that these topics can be disconcerting for students, so we focus on how we work together to keep our school safe and the importance of following their teacher’s directions during an emergency. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Enjoy the beautiful fall weekend!

Mr. Bell
jbell@nsboro.k12.ma.us 

• 10/12 Columbus Day...No School
• 10/14 Student Safety Drill
• 10/16 Zeh Spirit Day
• 10/30 Fall Costume Parade at 8:45
• 11/2-11/6 Fall Book Fair
• 11/4 School Committee Meeting at 6:30 at Lincoln Street School
• 11/7 All-Town Chorus at the Railers Game

Invitation to the First ELPAC Meeting

We are delighted to invite you to the first English Learner/Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting of the year: 

Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:30–8:00 PM
Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Library, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough

ELPAC brings families, educators, and community members together to support our multilingual learners. Together, we help shape the programs and services that serve them. Your experiences and ideas matter to us.

Interpreters in Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese, pizza, and babysitting will be available.

Other upcoming ELPAC meeting dates are: (all 6:30–8:00 PM, ARHS Library):

• Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Tuesday, November 10, 2026

• Thursday, January 21, 2027

• Thursday, February 25, 2027

• Thursday, April 15, 2027

• Special celebration: International Night / Culture & Music Festival, Friday, May 7, 2027 (tentative date)

For any questions or for more information, please contact Selvi Oyola, Director of Multilingual Learners at soyola@nsboro.k12.ma.us.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

PTO Updates (10/9)

• 11/3 - PTO Sponsored 3rd Grade Enrichment - Darius Coombs from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Digital Wellness: Creating Healthy Technology Routines & Controls

How do we help children build healthy technology habits in a world where screens are everywhere?

The answer isn’t simply counting minutes. Healthy digital habits develop when adults model, guide, set boundaries, and gradually help children learn to manage technology for themselves. Whether your child is in kindergarten or high school, small routines at home can make a difference.

Visit our Digital Wellness page this month for practical, research-based strategies for setting routines, using parental controls, and supporting healthy technology habits at every age.