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Conant Polar Express | Friday, February 13, 2026
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Dear Conant Families and Caregivers,
Happy Fancy Friday! Our Student Council hosts Spirit Days throughout the school year, as you probably know. Today was Fancy Friday. At our February All School Meeting today, the Cafetorium was a sea of sparkle, bow ties and tiara’s. What a fun way to celebrate together.
As you know, the upcoming week is our February break, with school resuming on February 23, 2026. Many of our families will be observing important holidays while we are away from school.
If you are one of the two billion people in the world who celebrate Lunar New Year, I would like to wish you wealth, health and prosperity in this year of the Horse. I hope the New Year showers you with high energy and spirit.
If, like me, you are someone who is still learning about the history and traditions of the Lunar New Year, I invite you to view these engaging resources with your family.
BrainPop Jr.: Lunar New Year
BrainPop: Lunar New Year
Ramadan also begins during our February break. To our families who are observing Ramadan: Ramadan Mubarak! Similar to previous years at Conant School, students fasting for the next month will have the option of spending lunch time in a space other than the lunch room. Teachers and staff have offered their time and space to host these opportunities.
As always, please let me know if there is any way I can support you or your family. My best wishes for a safe and happy school vacation week.
Sincerely,
Tricia O’Reilly, Principal, Conant School
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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As we head into the February break, many of our students will be enjoying sleepovers, traveling, and attending camps. While these are wonderful opportunities for fun and connection, they are also environments where they may encounter someone with lice.
To help prevent the spread of head lice, I strongly recommend that you check your child’s hair regularly and especially after vacation.
Key Facts to Remember:
Health vs. Nuisance: While head lice are a common frustration for families with school-age children, they are not considered a health risk, as they do not spread disease or illness. Early detection is Key: Catching lice early is the best way to prevent a larger outbreak. How to Check: Focus on the "hot spots"— that is behind the ears, at the nape of the neck, and close to the scalp.
For guidance on what to look for or how to treat an infestation, please visit the A-B Health and Nursing Services website. You can find helpful links under the Health Topics section, accessible via both the District and Conant school websites.
Again, I highly recommend checking your child’s head for lice/nits before returning to school.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Wishing you a restful, fun, and healthy vacation!
More information:
10 Steps to keep ahead of lice
About Head Lice
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Margita Chudik BSN, RN, HN-BC, NCSN Luther Conant Elementary School Nurse
80 Taylor Road, Acton, MA 01720
Phone: (978)266-2550
Fax: (978)264-3329
E-mail: mchudik@abschools.org
Health & Nursing Services Website:
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There will be no school February 16th-20th. Wishing everyone a restful vacation week! |
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Looking for resources for your family during the AB Forward transition?
This website has been designed to help you and your child/children:
AB Forward Community Wellness
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Conant Cooking Club for 6th grade students:
This club is free for students in 6th grade with all levels of cooking experience. We will meet on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 PM after school in the Cafeteria Kitchen. Attendance at all 4 sessions is required. Proper dress in the kitchen: students are required to wear sneakers and a hat to keep their hair back. If the student has an apron they would like to bring with them that would be great. If not, we will provide an apron.
Club Dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, and 4/15
Each club is limited to 12 students in order to provide a full hands-on experience. Priority will be given to students who have not yet had a chance to take this class. If we exceed 12 students on the sign up list, we will start a wait list. You will be notified if your child is in the session.
Kirsten Nelson
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools
Phone Number:1-978-264-4700x15101
Be sure to follow us!
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The Eversource Challenge is an exciting and free opportunity for K–12 students in eligible Massachusetts communities to showcase their creativity while learning about energy conservation and sustainability. Students participate in grade-specific activities, ranging from creating energy-saving posters and superheroes. In addition to gaining valuable knowledge, participants compete for substantial prizes, including Amazon gift cards up to $400 for first-place winners, and finalists will be honored at a special awards ceremony in May. Registration is open from now until March 20, 2026, with final project submissions due by March 27, 2026. Parents/Caregivers can register and submit on behalf of their child(ren) OR students can submit projects to Mrs. Mastrolia by March 20 to be submitted by her. More information can be found on the Conant Green Team homepage here.
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Conant School
MCAS Schedule 2026
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April 2026
ELA: Grades 3-6 (March 23-April 17)
MATH (April 27-May 22)
STE (April 27-May 22)
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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1
Grades 3 and 4
ELA
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2
Grades 3 and 4
ELA
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3
Good Friday
No School
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6
ASM
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8 |
9
Grades 5 and 6
ELA
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10
Grades 5 and 6
ELA
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13
ELA make ups
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14
ELA make ups
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16 |
17
Sing along
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20
No School
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21
No School
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22
No School
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23
No School
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24
No School
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27
IST Day
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May 2026
ELA: Grades 3-6 (March 23-April 17)
MATH (April 27-May 22)
STE (April 27-May 22)
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Grade 5
STE
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5
Grade 5
STE
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7
STE Make ups
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8
STE Make ups
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11
Grade 5 and 6
Math
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12
Grade 5 and 6
Math
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14
Grade 3 and 4
Math
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15
Grade 3 and 4
Math
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IST Day
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20 |
21
Math Make ups
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22
Math Make ups
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25
Memorial Day
No School
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Conant Parents & Caregivers are invited to:
Morning Coffee &
Zoom Lunch with the Principal
February:
Tuesday, February 24 - Coffee with the Principal from 10:00-10:30
Friday, February 27 - Zoom Lunch from 12:00-12:30
March:
Tuesday, March 24 - Coffee with the Principal from 10:00-10:30
Friday, March 27 - Zoom Lunch from 12:00-12:30
April:
Tuesday, April 14 - Coffee with the Principal from 10:00-10:30
Friday, April 17 - Zoom Lunch from 12:00-12:30
May:
Tuesday, May 26 - Coffee with the Principal from 10:00-10:30
Friday, May 29 - Zoom Lunch from 12:00-12:30
Morning Coffee will be held in the Conant Conference Room.
Invite links for the Lunch Zoom will be shared the day before
the lunch via ParentSquare.
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