Center Connection

Principal's Message

I am pleased to share that our water testing came back clear and our filtration systems are functioning properly so we can resume to regular water use on campus this week. Thank you to everyone for their flexibility with sending in water and a huge shout out to our facilities department and Mr. Nick, our head custodian, for all of their work!

We want to remind you that the Pick-a-Time portal is now open for you to register for your upcoming caregiver-teacher conference. This is an incredibly valuable opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, discuss their progress in detail, and celebrate their growth so far this school year. We encourage all families to sign up as soon as possible, as these conferences are a perfect time to collaboratively set meaningful academic and social-emotional goals that will support your child's success for the remainder of the year. Please log in to the Pick-a-Time system today to secure your preferred time slot!

On another note, we are absolutely thrilled to be preparing for our first Grade Five Trip to Outdoor Classroom in Ocean Park, Maine this week! This week-long experience is a fantastic opportunity that allows our students to engage with the environment, participate in hands-on learning, and build essential life skills. We are grateful for the opportunity to help our students grow their connections to nature, to their peers, and to their learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. We look forward to sharing stories and photos from their adventures when we return!

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 13: Art Signals PTO Paint Event at Center Cafeteria (5:30-7pm) (More info to come)

November 19: School Council (3:30)

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

November 26-28: No School

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)

Funds provided by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program.

Topic - NRSD SEPAC Meeting

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

Meeting ID 850 6143 1640

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Substitutes Wanted - We Need You!

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!

Lunch Monitor Opportunity

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!