Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
[email protected]

Dear Community:

Hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving recess with family and friends. Both Owen and Tatum were able to come home from college for Thanksgiving! It was really lovely to have the time with them. The month of December has many school events happening. Please make sure to read through the upcoming events and mark your calendar. Winter recess is going to be here before we know it!

OFFICIAL NOTICE: BIG NEWS about tiny things!

From the Library: The library is hosting a book swap on 12/7 during library hours. They are looking for gently used books for the swap, please drop off by December 4. Also, we have several books that have not been returned, please send in any library books that you may still have at home.

PTO: We are also looking for parents to help with the holiday bazaar on 12/13. We would need volunteers to help organize the donations, wrap the presents and help the children shop. We could also use some parents to assist with setting up and taking down the bazaar as well. Please email the PTO at [email protected]

PTO meetings will typically be on the third Thursday of each month with the next one scheduled on December 21. This will be a hybrid meeting. Coffee and homemade cookies will be served if you attend the meeting in person! Hope to see you there!

Update from the Nurse’s Office:

Please send your children to school with warm outerwear!

We have seen many students in the health office seeking winter gear. As the temperatures continue to drop, and as we get more snow, it is critical students have warm coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves/mittens to safely play outside. Thank you!

Order 4 Free Covid tests per household here! It is quick and simple!

News from the cafeteria:

Hi Happy December! The HOTM is carrots! Here is a link with fun info and activities to do with carrots! www.massfarmtoschool.org Don’t forget to sign up for family meals, sign up sheets have gone home in folders for both breakfast and lunch. You can send money in your child’s folder or bring it the day of, just please sign up beforehand. Have a great Holiday Season!

Family Breakfast and Lunch Sign Up for December

Family breakfast is Friday December, 15th.

If you would like to purchase breakfast for $4.00, please sign up below and return this form with payment by Thursday, December 14th.

Please include cash or check made payable to the Town of Worthington

Menu: Carrot Cake Pancakes, Juice, Fruit, Local Maple Syrup, Coffee

Name(s): ______________________________________________________________

Total Cost: $________________

Breakfast starts at 8:30

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Family lunch is Thursday December 21st.

If you would like to purchase lunch for $6.00, please sign up below and return this form with payment by Wednesday, December 20th.

Please include cash or a check made payable to the Town of Worthington.

Menu: Baked Ham, Candied Carrots, Broccoli, Homemade Mac & Cheese, Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk, Dessert

Name(s):________________________________________________________________________________

Total Cost: $__________________

Preschool Lunch starts at 11:45 K – 6 Lunch starts at 12:30

Please enter at the Cafeteria Door and sign your name and the date on the visitor sticker. We look forward to seeing you!

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We are able to provide treats for special celebrations in the classrooms. Please check out the link here for more information and the order form.

The cafeteria now has a peanut free table at lunch time due to the presence of a student in the school with a severe peanut allergy.

Upcoming Events:

December 7: Book Swap at school

December 13: Holiday Bazaar from 9 – 3 p.m. in the cafeteria

December 14: School Committee at 6:30 p.m.

December 15: Parent Breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m.

December 15: Band and Chorus Performance beginning at 9:10 a.m.

December 15: Noon Dismissal / Holiday PotLuck beginning at 1:00 p.m.

December 21: Parent Lunch

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Superintendent/Principal