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Informational Update-Panda Post -November 14, 2025

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (06:00 PM)
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Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary School
A Vibrant Student Centered Learning Community

  MESSAGE FROM DR. COAKLEY

Dear Parents and Caregivers,


We enjoyed a truly uplifting Kindness Week filled with joy, generosity, and connection. Students participated in Random Acts of Kindness, created inspiring messages, volunteered to help at school and at home, and shared kindness with classmates and staff throughout the week. It was awesome to see the sea of yellow and kindness-themed T-shirts during this month’s Spirit Day yesterday—it was a bright and cheerful reminder of the positivity our students bring to school each day.


A heartfelt thank-you from our 5th grade student council goes out to all the families who donated and Mrs. Martin who helped deliver the many contributions to this month’s food drive. Your generosity made a meaningful difference and added to the spirit of giving across our school community. The kindness and compassion shown by our students and families filled our hallways—and lifted all of us up! 

I’d also like to invite families to the first of our Math Information Nights this Thursday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Woodward Elementary in Southborough. If you’re unable to attend, there will be a second session on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Street School. Come learn more about our new math program, Eureka Math².

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Mary Coakley, Principal







IMPORTANT DATES                                          
November 20th - Math Information Night - Woodward School-Southborough, 6:30-7:30 pm

November 26th- Early Release 12:05 Dismissal

November 27th-28th- Thanksgiving Recess


ANNOUNCEMENTS                                          

A Huge Thank-You for a Successful Fun Run! 

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing PTO and all the parent volunteers whose hard work helped make this year’s Fun Run such a tremendous success. A special shout-out goes to our PTO Co-President, Laura Wyrsch, for her exceptional leadership in organizing the event. From planning to the many day-of details, 
Laura’s efforts helped make the Fun Run run smoothly—and joyfully!
Our students had an incredible time collecting prizes, taking on the obstacle course, and cheering one another on. Events like this not only bring our school community together, but also help fund important enrichment opportunities, scholarships, teacher appreciation events and grants, including this month’s delicious November Recovery Luncheon organized by PTO Co-President Lorissa Smulan.
Peaslee appreciates all that you do—thank you for your continued support and dedication!
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS          
KINDNESS WEEK!




PTO EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS                



PEASLEE SWAG- click this link peaslee sportswear

*if you have some swag that your students have outgrown, please send these to the main office. We will distribute!


COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND EVENTS  

LOCAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD RESOURCES 

Northborough Food Pantry  37 Pierce St.   508-393-6897

The Northborough Food Pantry is a source of supplemental food for those on a limited income or with an acute need. Residents of Northborough may shop at the pantry one time each week, either on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. info@nfpantry.org 

Northborough Friend Fridge - 37 Pierce St.  Available 24/7  

The Friend Fridge is a free food fridge and cabinet pantry located outside the Northborough Food Pantry. It is a take what you need, leave what you can fridge, providing free food to all community members. Run by community members, the Friend Fridge aims to build community and fill the gaps between food security and equity.

Southborough Food Pantry 15 Common St.508-485-4847 (southboroughfoodpantry@gmail.com)

The food pantry is run by The United Parishes of Southborough; members are Pilgrim Church, St. Matthew Church, St. Anne Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and First Community Church. Together, these parishes endeavor to render caring service to member congregations and the Southborough community. The mission of the pantry is to help neighbors and church parishioners who are struggling to provide meals for their families. The food pantry is located in Pilgrim Church and is open Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Friday mornings from 9:00 AM -10:00 AM. https://www.southboroughfoodpantry.org/

Southborough Free Fridge - 27 Main St. Available 24/7

The Fridge and a cabinet pantry are located behind St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall (27 Main Street). It is a take what you need, leave what you can fridge, providing free food to all members of the community. Run by community members, the Friend Fridge aims to build community and fill the gaps between food security and equity.

Nutrition 68

Nutrition 68 is a program supported by the Northborough Rotary Club and the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club.  Food bags are supplied for Northboro students to take home each weekend. Please contact the school nurse for more information or complete this form.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (EBT/Food Stamps)

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 

1-800-942-1007 or 617-721-6601

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

LOCAL FREE MEALS

  • Community Meals Meals are served every Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM. at

Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, MA.

  • Our Father’s Table serves meals every Monday and Thursday at 5:00 PM. at

 New Hope Church, 204 Main St., Marlborough, MA.

  • Feed A Neighbor- If you are in need of a meal, please call (978) 310-7051. No matter the circumstance, we will feed you. 

LOCAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE NOW IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 

(valid now until the shutdown ends)

show your SNAP card and get free meals

  • Breakfast: free potato, egg and cheese breakfast taco (limit 4)

  • Lunch/Dinner: balanced meal that can feed up to 4 people. 

  • Volturno Pizza 72 Shrewsbury St. Worcester

Every Wednesday and Thursday show your SNAP card and get 2 free pizzas

  • Call and speak to the hostess (508) 756-8658

  • Tougas Farm 234 Ball St Northborough

    •  Free half peck of utility/second apples, a free squash and a free pint of apple cider to anyone who requests them in our store, for the rest of the season

  • Eros Gourmet Pizza 162 Cordaville Rd. Southborough

    • Free large cheese pizza to any family in town on Snap benefits. Offer valid until govt. shutdown ends and only from 2:00-9:00 p.m. with ID. 

  • Taqueria Del Pueblo 57 Highland St/160 Green St. Worcester

    • Free “SNAP bowls” or taco bowls to anyone with an EBT(SNAP) card

  • American Flatbread 85 Green St. Worcester

Show your EBT (SNAP) card 

  • One small Medicine Wheel pizza per day (subject to availability) - takeout only

  • Pepe’s Italian Restaurant 179 Shrewsbury St Worcester

    • Free family meals to anyone in need.  Call to order (508) 755-1978

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