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Zeh Informational Update: Family Newsletter 10/30/26

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (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 | October 30th, 2026 

Weekly Principal Message

Hello Zeh Families,

I can’t believe we are already through October. This Thursday, we will be a quarter of the way through the school year. I don’t know that I am ready for the time change this weekend, but it’s happening whether I like it or not. 

I’m excited about the Book Fair this week. Students will have the opportunity to shop during their regular library classes during the school day. We also have a special event planned on Tuesday evening at 6:00 when you will also be able to shop for books. Graphic novalist, Jason Viola, will be sharing about being an author. Join us for a fun evening!

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Bell
jbell@nsboro.k12.ma.us 


Important Dates
  • 11/2-11/6 Fall Book Fair
  • 11/3 Jason Viola Author Visit from 6:00-7:00 in the Cafeteria
  • 11/4 School Committee Meeting at 6:30 at Lincoln Street School
  • 11/7 All-Town Chorus at the Railers Game
  • 11/9 PTO Meeting at 1:30 in the Conference Room
  • 11/9 4th & 5th Grade Music Informance at 7:00 in the Cafeteria
  • 11/11 Veterans Day...No School
  • 11/17 Zeh Spirit Day
  • 11/17 & 11/19 Parent-Teacher Conferences from 1:00-3:00 & 5:30-7:30, Early Release at 11:40
  • 11/20 Bike & Walk to School Day
  • 11/25 Early Release...Dismissal at 11:40
  • 11/26 & 11/27 Thanksgiving Break...No School

Reminder: 4th & 5th Grade Cereal Drive & Annual Informance

Our annual 4th & 5th Grade Music Informance is Monday, November 9 at 7:00 PM! During the week leading up to the event, students are encouraged to perform their music at home for a family member or trusted adult and collect a box of cereal as a donation to our local food pantry.

Please send cereal donations to school during your child’s final music lesson before the Informance. Students who cannot perform at home may perform for the music teacher at school instead.

Thank you for helping us support our community through music! We look forward to seeing you there!


PTO Updates

PTO Updates (10/30)

  • 11/9 - Monthly Meeting at 1:30pm in the conference room

  • 11/2 thru 11/6 - PTO Sponsored Fall Book Fair

  • 11/3 - PTO Sponsored Enrichment  - Jason Viola, a graphic novel author from MA

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

  • 11/11 - PTO Sponsored (All Northboro Elementary Schools) Family Fun Day at Apex Entertainment in Marlboro


Details:

  • PTO monthly meeting (Monday 11/9): Our next monthly meeting will be held Monday 11/9 at 1:30pm in the conference room. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Want to get involved but can’t make the meeting? Email us!

  • Fall Book Fair is next week! This year’s Fall Book Fair will be held from 11/2 thru 11/6. A flyer with details and the library schedule is coming home today.​Book Fair QR Code Link

  • Family Fun Day at Apex Entertainment: ZEH school has been invited to co-host a fundraiser on Veteran’s Day (Wed 11/11) at Apex Entertainment in Marlborough. Please see the attached flyer for more details. 





Virtual Backpack

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

Northborough Virtual Backpack

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.