Informational Update-Panda Post - October 23, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 30- Spirit Day- Fall Colors Day- Wear fall colors or seasonal themed wear- 

                      Fall Parade (Halloween Costumes Optional)

                      An alternate Art Activity will take place in the Library during the parade

                      NB Food Pantry Non-Perishable Food Drive Today!

November 3- FunRun UPDATE 10:50-11:20 AM Grades 3-5 and 11:30-11:55 AM Grades K-2 

                        Parents Welcome to Come to the Field to Cheer students on during their grade level time frame.

                        Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups Will Be Sent to Families at 3:00 PM 

​November 12-  4th and 5th Grade Informance 7:00 PM Peaslee Cafe

November 17- Parent Teacher Conferences 1-3, 5:30-7:30 PM 12:05 Dismissal Complete Form: https://forms.gle/AApjNxQYYf7Ueqjg6

November 19- Parent Teacher Conferences 1-3, 5:30-7:30 PM 12:05 Dismissal Plan Form: https://forms.gle/ee3hJFkUGNJWDrRz7

November 25- Thanksgiving Break-12:05 Dismissal Form: https://forms.gle/71RGw8NMkPJZj2kS6

APPLES AROUND TOWN
The NCC launched the "Apples Around Town", a public art project featuring hand-painted fiberglass resin apples. The molded fiberglass apples were custom-crafted by Fran’s Fiberglass in Uxbridge. Local artists submitted designs representative of Northborough. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in late August/early September 2026, with hand-painted apples placed at various public locations around town, including one in the garden outside the front door of the Marguerite E. Peaslee School. Thank you to Karen Clarke, chair of the Cultural Council, who delivered the beautiful apple designed by Terry Underwood, a former Peaslee parent and Northborough resident. The installation was handled by Joe Creedan from landscaper Classic Homecare.FUN RUN 

HALLOWEEN PARADE REMINDERS

• Parents should drop students off for morning recess (8:35 am), and then park and remain in their cars until recess is over at 8:55.

• Do not park in the driveway or bus lane, until after 8:55am.

• Parents/Caregivers who walk to school should gather in front of the school near the bike rack/sidewalk area..

• 8:58 Parents Line Up on the Parade Route                                                                                                                      -The Parade Route is the sidewalk around the back (near the playground) and front of the building. Students will exit the building walk toward the parking lot and 

• Fifth graders will lead the students out the front door and around the back of the school. We will make a second loop around the school, and then stop to pick up backpacks and return to classrooms.

• Students will make two loops around the building. 

• Be sure to stand in the grass or driveway so that students and staff may use the sidewalk for the parade. 

Costume Reminders

• Dogs are not permitted on the premises during school hours.

• Costumes should be non-violent and non-gruesome. No sharp objects, weapons or toy weapons of any kind will be allowed. Limit pieces, as they risk being lost. 

• Masks, or blowups that cover faces and face paint are not allowed.  Students will be asked to remove any mask brought to school. 

• Do not send in fake blood or makeup.

• All students should wear clothing under their costumes. Costumes are not to be worn all day at school.

• We will be unable to call home for lost, or forgotten costumes or pieces. Additionally, there will not be time for students to change into costumes at school before the parade begins. 

• Students should bring an extra bag for costume pieces. Students will pack these costumes in their costume bag, and keep these in their backpacks to be taken home at the end of the day.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences are a valuable opportunity to collaborate and support your child’s learning journey. Please note that both conference dates will be early dismissal days at 12:05 PM. On November 3rd at 3:00 PM, teachers will send an email via ParentSquare with sign-up details for upcoming conferences on November 17th and November 19th. If you would like to request a conference with a specialist or special educator, email the staff member directly. We will be sending a google form sign up for lunch orders and dismissal plans next week. More Info About Conferences Here!