Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
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. Wear BOOTS if you go to the Egg Hunt afterwards!
Save the Date: The R. H. Conwell PTO, Alumni PTO and Community Members are holding a spaghetti fundraiser Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the school. Come treat mom, grandmother or mother-in -law for an evening of delicious food and a fun raffle. We are looking for raffle donations and donations for the dinner. Stay tuned for time and cost as we get closer to the date.
Any questions, or to donate for the raffle or dinner, please call Lynn Lak at 413-238-4274.
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.
News from Hilltown Health center: The Forest Park Zoo’s Wildlife on Wheels Program will be at the Hilltown Family Center Friday, April 14th during our free play-to-learn group from 10:00 to 12:00. Come see the live animals, learn about all our programs, and socialize with others in our community.
Wildlife on Wheels is an educational outreach program of the Forest Park Zoo that brings animal ambassadors to schools and other locations. Wildlife on Wheels programs are designed to provide information about the animals, including their special adaptations,
habitats, behaviors, diets, and status in the wild. The educators will bring a variety of animal ambassadors to our Wildlife on Wheels program including mammals, reptiles, birds, or invertebrates. Animal ambassadors are always selected on the day of the program by the educator. The selection of animals depends on a variety of factors.
All adults are required to wear masks in the Family Center. For information regarding this program please contact Susan LeBarron, Hilltown Family Center Coordinator, at slebarron@hchcweb.org. or 413-667-2203 ext. 311. The Hilltown Family Center is generously funded through a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
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 for. In these muddy times, and if you have a mud loving child, send spare clothing to school please!
- Consider COVID-19 when your child is ill. It is still among us. There is also a bit of STREP.
Upcoming Events:
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