Center Connection

Dear Center School Families,

As we approach our fall conference season, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all. These conferences are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, address any questions, and collaborate to support their continued success this school year.

Here’s an overview of our conference schedule:

Thursday, November 6 (Students are dismissed K-5 at 12:15, Pk at 11:15)

• Virtual Conferences: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
• In-Person Conferences: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
  
  

Friday, November 7 (No School)

• Virtual Conferences: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  
  

To schedule your conference, please use our Pick-A-Time Scheduler, which will open on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7pm and will close on November 4th at 7pm. If you encounter any issues with scheduling or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to help.

We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support your child’s learning journey!

In partnership,

Kerryann Coppinger

October 23: All School Meeting (for students)

October 24: Early Release (12:15 Dismissal K-5, 11:15 Dismissal Pre-K)

October 27-31: Grade Five Outdoor Classroom Trip

October 29: School Council (3:30pm)

November 3-7: Scholastic Book Fair (Students may shop during library. Caregivers can shop during evening conferences).

November 6: Early Release (12:15 Dismissal K-5, 11:15 Dismissal Pre-K) Caregiver Conferences 1-3 virtual, 5:30-8:00 in person by appointment via pick-a-time

November 7: No School Caregiver Conferences (Virtual by appointment 8:30-3 via pick-a-time)

November 10: Virtual Listening Session (4:00pm)

November 11: No School

November 19: School Council (3:30)

November 20: In Person Coffee Hour (9:00)

November 26-28: No School

Head lice are a common community problem. There are approximately 6-12 million cases that occur in the United States every year, most commonly affecting children, ages 3-11. Head lice can affect anyone, regardless of age or cleanliness, and are not a result of poor hygiene. While there is no season for head lice, there tends to be an increase in cases as kids return to school in the Fall and then again in January after the Winter school break. Though head lice may be a nuisance, they don’t cause serious illness or carry any disease. To be proactive, it is recommended to check your child’s hair regularly. If you notice any sings of head lice, such as persistent itching or visible nits in the hair, please take prompt action in seeking treatment.

If you need information on the prevention, identification, or treatment of head lice, please feel free to contact your pediatrician or myself at the school Health Office at 978-461-0009. If you are treating your child for head lice please notify the Health Office. The school nurse must check them before they return to class. Per our procedure, cases would need to rise to three in one classroom before all families in that classroom would be notified.

Here are some helpful websites for more information on head lice:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/signs- of-lice.aspx

Massachusetts Department of Public Health:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/head-lice-pediculosis

Thank you,

Nurse Audra

Attendance & Dismissal Updates: No more phone calls, paper notes, or emails!

Now that the school year is underway, we’d like to remind families that PickUp Patrol is the program we use to share important daily information. Parents should use PickUp Patrol to report:

• Absences (Please enter as soon as you know of an upcoming absence. It helps us a lot when they are in prior to the day starting).

• Late arrivals

• Any changes to dismissal plans (before 2pm)
  
  

Using this program ensures that the school office, your child’s teacher, the health office, and the dismissal team all have the same, up-to-date information each day. Families can access PickUp Patrol through the mobile app or the website dashboard.

Hello Nashoba Community,

We’ve heard from families interested in supporting others in need, as well as from those seeking assistance. The resources below are meant to connect families with the many supports available within our community. If you need assistance beyond what’s listed, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counseling team.

Lancaster Resident Resources:

• Thanksgiving meal assistance:

• WHEAT Community Connections

• Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943

• Feed-A-Family (Turkey meal) registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the first week in November.

• Holiday gift assistance:

• WHEAT Community Connections

• Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943

• “Hope for the Holidays” registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the 1st week in December.

• Toys for Tots: https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-city-county.aspx?txtState=MASSACHUSETTS

• Lancaster Police Department Angel Tree in Collaboration with the Lancaster Community Food Pantry: Robin A Zagwyn, Lancaster Police Department Telephone 978-365-6308 Cell 978-875-2017

• Catholic Charities of Worcester County Phone: (508)-798-0191 Address: 216 W. Boylston St #300 West Boylston 01583

• Additional resources available to Lancaster Residents

• Lancaster Food Pantry (located at the Community Center)

• Call 978-733-1249 x2 to speak with Caitlin

• Stow Food Pantry (available to Lancaster residents)

• Call 978-897-4230 or email at stowfoodp@gmail.com

• Wheat Community Connections

• Call 508-370-4943 or visit at 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps (upper right hand corner of website has languages to translate)

• Fuel Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance

• Lunch Application: (there is a place in the upper right hand corner to translate language) https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

• Free of Reduced Cost Services: CommunityHelp.net

Bolton Resident Resources:

• Thanksgiving meal assistance:

• WHEAT Community Connections

• Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943

• Feed-A-Family (Turkey meal) registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the first week in November.

• Holiday gift assistance:

• WHEAT Community Connections

• Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943

• “Hope for the Holidays” registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the 1st week in December.

• Catholic Charities of Worcester County Phone: (508)-798-0191 Address: 216 W. Boylston St #300 West Boylston 01583

• Toys for Tots: https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-city-county.aspx?txtState=MASSACHUSETTS

• Additional resources for Bolton Residents

• Lancaster Food Pantry (located at the Community Center)

• Call 978-733-1249 x2 to speak with Caitlin

• Stow Food Pantry (available to Bolton residents)

• Call 978-897-4230 or email at stowfoodp@gmail.com

• Wheat Community Connections Call 508-370-4943 or visit at 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps (upper right hand corner of website has languages to translate)

• Fuel Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance

• Lunch Application: (there is a place in the upper right hand corner to translate language) https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

• Free of Reduced Cost Services: CommunityHelp.net

Stow Resident Resources:

• Holiday gift assistance:

• Toys for Tots: https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-city-county.aspx?txtState=MASSACHUSETTS

• Beacon Santa

• beacon-santa@wickedlocal.com

• Beacon Santa Fund, c/o Wicked Local Media, 150 Baker Ave. Ext., Suite 201, Concord, MA 01742

• Catholic Charities of Worcester County Phone: (508)-798-0191 Address: 216 W. Boylston St #300 West Boylston 01583

• Additional resources for Stow Residents

• Warm Hearts of Stow 549 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775 (978) 897-4569

• Stow Town Social Workers: https://www.stow-ma.gov/social-worker

• Brian O’Sullivan LICSW, Town Social Worker 978-897-2638

• Rachel Michalczyk LICSW, Town Social Worker 978-897-2638

• Stow Food Pantry

• Call 978-897-4230 or email at stowfoodp@gmail.com

• Metrowest food collaborative: https://www.metrowestfoodcollaborative.org/_files/ugd/cc164f_091452b5037e4584a9969f041047c201.pdf

• United Way for Stow: https://www.unitedwaycm.org/

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps (upper right hand corner of website has languages to translate)

• Fuel Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance

• Lunch Application: (there is a place in the upper right hand corner to translate language) https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

• Free of Reduced Cost Services: CommunityHelp.net

We hope that this advanced notice will provide time for planning and connection to support.

Take Good Care,

Nashoba’s Student Services Team

Nashoba Community Partnership for Children - Free Parent / Child Playgroups

Sign Up Form

Session 1: September 22, 2025 to January 16, 2026

STOW PLAYGROUP: Mondays - 9:00-10:30 AM, at the Pompositticut Community Center, 503 Great Road, Stow

BOLTON PLAYGROUP: Thursdays - 12:00-1:30 PM at the EMERSON BUILDING - Florence Sawyer School,50 Mechanic Street, Bolton

LANCASTER PLAYGROUP: Fridays - 9:00-10:30 AM at the Lancaster Community Center, 39 Harvard Road, Lancaster (Behind the Lancaster town hall)

Topic - NRSD SEPAC Meeting

Time - Oct 29, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID 850 6143 1640

Substitutes play a critical role in helping our school succeed and Center School needs more of them! If you have the flexibility in your schedule or know someone who does, it is an incredible way to support our school community. Please reach out with any questions.

Apply Here

We appreciate your help in growing our substitute pool!

If you are looking for a way to help support your child's school experience please consider applying to be a lunch monitor. The lunch monitor is a paid position that works 2.5 hours as day, (11:00-1:30) 5 days a week. If you are interested please apply here. Filling this position helps make our school be the best it can be!