Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
We continue to be deeply shocked and saddened by the events that occurred earlier this week at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
We want to assure you that the safety of our students is our top priority. We are constantly reviewing our security measures to ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect our students and faculty. We also urge everyone to speak up if they see or hear anything that could represent a potential threat to school safety.
Please join us in keeping the Nashville community in our thoughts at this time. Thank you for your support.
School Committee Budget Meeting: 4/6/23 Meeting Agenda – Budget Meeting
PTO Update: Thanks to the whole school community for the wonderful donations for the book fair! The first home-grown fair was a three-day event, and the kids got some great books. Special thanks to Kate Dahill and Emily Lapinski, and to Mrs. Ashley for making the Saturday open fair so special. All the money raised will go to funding field trips, classroom supplies, and projects like the installation of a new slide on the playground! The old one had been cracked and thanks to the generosity of the school community we’ve been able to fund the ordering and installation of a new one! We are also planning the events of teacher appreciation week starting May 8 and are looking forward to honoring the heart of our school, our teachers! If you would like to donate money to these and other projects, you can donate securely online to the PTO with this link! To get involved, volunteer time, or for more information please email worthingtonpto.ma@gmail.com.
Check out the PTO Website: worthingtonpto.org
Pancake Breakfast: Come to the 5/6 Grade Pancake Breakfast Saturday April 8 from 9-11am. Then go to the Town Pond for the EGG Hunt at 11. Mrs Ashley respectfully requests that you RSVP so she knows how much batter to make. Gluten free pancakes are available. RSVP by email to Mr. M at amaclachlan@hr-k12.org Specify one ($5) or two ($10) pancakes/sausages.
MCAS TESTING: Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the ELA MCAS test on Tuesday and Wednesday. If your child is in that grade, please make sure they are well rested for these days. A complimentary breakfast will be served for all the students on both of these days! Thanks in advance!
Wellness Committee: The RH Conwell Wellness Committee is planning a no-screen challenge for our community: students, staff and families will be invited to join. It will be a chance to evaluate how our screen use affects our lives. We’ll party when it’s over! Look for details in upcoming newsletters.
Pulled Pork Fundraiser: The Pulled Pork Fundraiser for Nature’s Classroom raised $473.00!
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.
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.
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 all sized snow pants. In these muddy times, send spare clothing with your child! – Consider COVID-19 when your child is ill. It is still among us. |
Upcoming Events:
April 4, 2023: MCAS ELA Testing for grades 3 – 6
April 5, 2023: MCAS ELA Testing for grades 3 – 6
April 6, 2023: School Committee Budget Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
April 7, 2023: Noon Dismissal
April 8, 2023: PANCAKE BREAKFAST to sponsor the ⅚ students trip to Nature’s Classroom.
April 13, 2023: School Committee Meeting- Budget Hearing begins promptly at 6:30 p.m., and regular scheduled School Committee meeting to follow after the Budget Hearing.
April 17 – 21, 2023: Spring Break
April 28, 2023: All School Meeting beginning at 9:10 a.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Principal/Superintendent, Worthington School District
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org