The Weekly Wizard: October 30, 2026

Yesterday afternoon, Neary students traveled to Trottier to watch the Science Wizard, our culminating prize for raising more than $20,000 earlier this month. The performance blended science, magic, and plenty of laughs, and students left excited to share their favorite moments. Thank you to our community for the generosity that made this experience possible. Please enjoy the photograph and video below!

As we turn the calendar to November, student-family conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 12, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m., and Friday, November 13, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Some families may have made arrangements with their child’s educator outside these hours. Conferences are an important opportunity for home and school to celebrate successes, discuss areas for continued growth, and work together to support a positive remainder of the year.

Both conference days are early-release days, with dismissal at 11:50 a.m. Lunch will be available, but meals must be ordered in advance. Please complete this form (same one Mrs. Fulton sent earlier this week) to indicate whether your child will need a school lunch on either day. This form will close on Friday, November 6th. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

My best,

Tom

As we head into cold and flu season, we’d like to keep a supply of tissues available for classrooms and staff who need them. If you’re able, please consider sending in a box or two. Donations will be added to our shared supply closet. Thank you for helping us keep tissues on hand for our school community!

School begins at 8:45 a.m. To be on time, students must be inside the building by 8:45. We appreciate everyone’s partnership in helping students arrive on time and ready to begin their day.

Big shout-out to Reya for a spook-tacular performance! See the video below.

From November 2–13, Neary will host a sneaker drive to support a local Girl Scout troop. Drop off your donated sneakers in the designated collection box at school. Children’s and adult shoes are welcome, in any condition, brand, style, or size. Donated sneakers will be repurposed, and the fundraiser will help support the troop and its projects. Every pair makes a difference!

Several local and state programs are available to support families who may benefit from supplemental food or meal assistance:

If your family would like to participate in Nutrition 68 or receive more information about any of these resources, please complete this confidential supplemental food resources form. 

You may also contact Mary Ellen Duggan at 508-351-7010, ext. 1245, or mduggan@nsboro.k12.ma.us.

Neary students have been building their studio habits and creating wonderful artwork! Grade 5 students recently completed Southborough-inspired pieces in celebration of the town’s 300th birthday and are now beginning a Pop Art unit focused on cartoons and characters. Grade 4 students finished their colorful Kindness Hearts and are moving on to new projects.

Families can extend the learning beyond Neary by exploring classes at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts or visiting the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln. When talking with your child about their artwork, invite them to describe it in their own words, ask thoughtful questions, and offer specific observations. If you can help upload student artwork to Artsonia, please contact Ms. Johnson at djohnson@nsboro.k12.ma.us.

Neary continues to collect items for the Southborough Food Pantry. Each class has been assigned an item to donate; please see the wishlist for your child’s class and send donations to school by Friday, December 11. Thank you for helping support our neighbors!

Neary’s Picture Retake Day will be held on Monday, November 9. Students participating in retakes should bring their original picture package, if available. Families may still place an order at my.lifetouch.com using Picture Day ID EVT4G8RJ3. Completed orders will be sent home with students after Retake Day.

The new roof covering is complete, and the overall project is approximately 97% complete. This morning, we met with the project manager and general contractor to review yesterday’s situation and confirm next steps: three drain replacements remain, and that work will take place after school, when the building is unoccupied.

Weather permitting, crews will complete the remaining metal work this weekend. We expect the final work to continue into the next two weeks. Thank you for your patience as the project moves toward completion.

53 Parkerville Road

Southborough, MA 01772

(508) 481-2300