Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
Happy Friday! The snow banks that the students enjoy playing on during recess are rapidly melting away, and spring-like weather is around the corner!
Last Day of School: Thank you so much for your feedback and participating in the survey. We will be sticking with the approved FY 23 School Calendar and students’ last day will be June 28th.
Chocolate Bars: We have sold out of the milk chocolate flavor. Thank you for your continued support in buying/selling them. We have 20 boxes left in the office and it would be wonderful to sell them all by the end of April.
After-School Program Updates:
Session 3 has started! There are still openings in many of our activities.
Tuesday:
Art Studio for grades K and 1
Art Expression class for grades 2 to 4
Wednesday:
Lights, Camera, Action for grades K to 2
Woods Exploration for grades 3 to 6
Thursday:
Sports Jam for grades 3 to 6
Friday:
Guitar lessons for grades 3 to 6 (Guitar will be provided)
Flute for grades 3 to 6 (Flute will be provided)
Summer Program
Camp is filling up! The Outdoor Adventure and Exploration Summer Program is for enrolled R.H. Conwell students grades kindergarten to 6 (This school year’s grades K to 6). The program will run from July 10th to August 3rd, Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The program is free due to our DESE 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant! If you would like to register your child in the school year or the summer program please contact Shannon Madden at smadden@hr-k12.org.
News from the HIlltown Health Center: Are you the parent of a child between 16 and 36 months? If you live in the Gateway district or Worthington you are eligible for a special program that helps prepare your child for later school success.
ParentChild+ provides an Early Learning Specialist to come to your home twice a week.
- She will bring free educational books and toys that your child gets to keep!
- You will find fun ways to help your child learn through play and get ready for school.
- There is no cost to you!
Interested? Call Chris Bresnahan at 413-238-4109, or email cbresnahan@hchcweb.org
March is Spirit Month: We would like to encourage everyone to participate in spirit month. See the following dates and themes below!
March 31 – School Wide Pajama Day
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. – Our many COVID tests expire in May. Get them soon! – 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. – 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 small and large snow pants. Consider Covid when your child is ill. It can surprise us! |
Upcoming Events:
March 31, 2023: Report Cards Go Home
March 31, 2023: Parent Lunch
April 8, 2023: PANCAKE BREAKFAST to sponsor the ⅚ students trip to Nature’s Classroom.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Principal/Superintendent, Worthington School District
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org