Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
Have a restful winter break!
World’s Finest Chocolate: We are currently selling chocolate bars (still have about 1700 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!
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.
- We could use more children’s books! 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
Hilltown Family Center Playgroup: Every Monday at R.H. Conwell beginning at 8:30 for infants and toddlers beginning at 9:45.
March is Spirit Month: We would like to encourage everyone to participate in spirit month. See the following dates and themes below!
March 3 – Wear your R.H. Conwell gear or something with the color green
March 10 – Wacky Hair Day
March 17 – Wear something green
March 24 – Hat Day
March 31 – School Wide Pajama Day
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.
- Our COVID test expiration dates have been extended again, so contact me if you need any.
- If you have a health concern about sending your child to school, you may reach Nurse Meg by textat413-320-8172 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.
- If you find unfamiliar clothing or ice packs in your home or child’s backpack, please return to the school! We especially need small pants and snow pants.
- I will be vision screening Grades 3 and 4 the week we return from vacation, so if your child wears glasses, please make sure they bring them to school. Thank you
Upcoming Events:
March 9, 2023: School Committee Meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.
March 16 – 17, 2023: Book Fair from 9 – 3 for students
March 18, 2023: Book Fair opened for the community between 10 – 4 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
March 23, 2023: Virtual Parent Meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.
March 24, 2023: Noon Dismissal and ALL SCHOOL MEETING
March 31, 2023: Report Cards Go Home
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Principal/Superintendent, Worthington School District
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org