Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
It was certainly nice to have a full week of school without a snow delay or closure. This weekend is going to be frigid! Stay Warm. Hope to see everyone at the Pancake Breakfast this Sunday at the school! For more information see the blurb below!
Pancake Breakfast: PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2023 BEGINNING AT 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. IN THE R.H. SCHOOL CAFETERIA FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NATURE’S CLASSROOM FIELD TRIP FOR MR. M’S 5TH AND 6TH GRADE CLASSROOM. PLEASE RSVP TO MR. MACLACHLAN AT AMACLACHLAN@HR-k12.ORG
ONE PANCAKE & 1 SAUSAGE $5.00
TWO PANCAKES & 2 SAUSAGES $10.00
JUICE, COFFEE, TEA, HOT COCOA INCLUDED (FREE REFILLS)
GLUTEN FREE PANCAKE OPTION AVAILABLE
World’s Finest Chocolate: We are currently selling chocolate bars (still have about 2,000 bars) to raise funds for the 5th and 6th graders Nature’s Classroom Trip. There are caramel, dark and milk chocolate, almond, and crisp bars for $1.00 each or $60 for a box! If you are interested in buying some chocolates to support our students please email Lisa at louellet@hr-k12.org or stop by the office!
Hillside Pizza Pick-Up: Please pick up your pizzas on Friday, February 10, 2023 at noon in the cafeteria.
Used Book Bazaar: The R. H. Conwell PTO will host a Book Bazaar during the week of March 16 and 17th from 9-3 p.m. for students during school hours and will be OPEN to the PUBLIC on Saturday March 18, from 10 am to 4 pm with a Pulled Pork Lunch (sandwich, coleslaw, chips and drink) available for $10.00!!! This will take place in the school cafeteria and all books at the Bazaar will be sold for $2.00.
- Book Donations Needed! Please consider donating new and gently used books and audiobooks for our preschool through 6th grade students and also family and
community members of all ages! Please drop off your donations M-F between the hours of 9-3 at the School’s Main Office.
If you have any questions please email the PTO at worthingtonpto@gmail.com
Family Breakfast: We would like to invite family members on February 9, 2023 for family lunch. Please make sure to enter through the cafeteria door and sign in. And, please look for a sign-up sheet from Ms. Ashley in the green folders. Cost for adults to purchase breakfast or lunch.
- Breakfast is $3.00.
- Lunch is $5.00.
Hilltown Family Center Playgroup: Every Monday at R.H. Conwell beginning at 8:30 for infants and toddlers beginning at 9:45.
Reminders from Nurse’s Office:
● If your child is going to be absent or tardy, please cc mbreymann@hr-k12.org and louellet@hr-k12.org.
● If you need Covid tests, text me.
● If you have a health concern about sending your child to school, you may reach Nurse Meg by text at 413-320-8172 or email at mbreymann@hr-K12.org before 7:00 a.m. and until 7p.m.
● During school hours, Nurse Meg can be reached at 238-5856 extension 1.
● Please email me if you wish to get the flu vaccine for your child(ren). We can do these after school in the next two weeks.
● If you find unfamiliar clothing or ice packs in your home or child’s backpack, please return to the school!
Upcoming Events:
February 9, 2023: School Committee Meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.
February 10, 2023: All School Meeting – families are welcome to join us beginning at 9:00 a.m.
February 10, 2023: Noon Dismissal
February 16, 2023: Parent Coffee with Gretchen beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the office
February 16, 2023: PTO meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m.
February 20 – 24, 2023: Winter Vacation Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Principal/Superintendent, Worthington School District
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org