Informational: Neary Newsletter 10-3-2025

Posted Date: 10/03/25 (5:00 PM)

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Neary's Weekly Newsletter

October 3, 2025

Save The Dates~ October

10/8~ Walk to School Day!

10/8~ Southborough School Committee 6:30 p.m.

10/13~ No School~Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day

10/16~ Neary Color Games!

10/20~ No School~Diwali

10/24~ Neary Color Games Raindate

10/31~ Spirit Day

What's Happening at Neary This Week?

New SRO Officer, Brian Collins!

Our new SRO (school resource officer), Brian Collins, stopped by Neary to introduce himself to our students and staff. We are looking forward to having him as a member of our Southborough schools and community!

Our New SRO, Office Collins greeets Neary students.

Bus Transportation Reminder

For the safety and accountability of all students, children must ride only their assigned buses for both morning and afternoon transportation. This helps us ensure accurate attendance, consistent routines, and a safe ride for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe.

Homework Club Starts Tuesday!

Neary Homework Club

We will be starting the Neary Homework Club on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. It will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 pm. You may sign your child up for one day or for both days. There is a fee of $10 per day. **Please make checks payable to Margaret Neary School**

Our first session will run from October 7th to December 18th. Please let us know if your child will not attend on days when enrolled. We cannot make up a session due to inclement weather. Students need to be picked up at the front of the building at 4:00.

These are the meeting dates:

Tuesday (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16) – 9 meetings

Thursday (Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18) – 9 meetings

We have Neary teachers who work in the Homework Club. They help to organize students and assist in homework assignments as needed. Homework club is a time for students to get homework done and ask questions if needed. It is not a tutoring program.

Forms should be turned in to Ms. Matthews (School Psychologist) or to the Neary School Office.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Matthews at (508) 481-2300 x62113 or jmatthews@nsboro.k12.ma.us *Scholarships are available. Please contact Ms. Matthews* If a student misses a session, a refund cannot be given.

Form Link

Neary Color Games Fundraising Continues!

October Spirit Day!

On Friday, October 31st, we will be celebrating Spirit Day! Students are welcome to wear fall colors, comfy clothes (pajamas, onesies, etc.), Neary spirit wear, or Halloween costumes to school. Please note that students will remain in their chosen outfits throughout the entire day, as changing clothes during school hours will not be permitted. All attire should allow for easy bathroom use and full participation in gym, lunch, recess, and specials.

For those choosing to wear Halloween costumes, please ensure they are not disruptive to student learning and do not include toy weapons (e.g., guns, knives, swords, etc.). We also ask that costumes avoid any scary or gory accessories, full masks, or face paint.

We understand that not all families celebrate Halloween, and we respect those preferences. Participation in costume-wearing is completely optional.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Kathleen Valenti

Neary Principa

District News

Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) Meeting

We are excited to invite you to our Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) Meeting. This first meeting of the year will be an opportunity to welcome families, reflect on our work together, and hear directly from you about the topics and supports that would be most valuable this year.

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Location: Library, Algonquin Regional High School

79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA 01532

To make this a welcoming evening for all:

Childcare will be provided
Pizza dinner will be served
Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese

Your voice and partnership are essential in supporting our students’ growth and success. We look forward to building community and learning together at this first meeting.

Discussion on Youth Cannabis Use for Parents

NSPAC

Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us at nspac1@gmail.com.