Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
Hampshire Regional Middle School Update: The HRHS Administration and Counseling Department are excited to invite all 5th and 6th grade families to an information night on January 25, 2024 at 6 pm in the HRHS auditorium. Parents and guardians are invited to learn about the elementary to middle school transition, middle and high school programming, extracurriculars, athletics, and more about Hampshire Regional! Tours will also be led by the high school Student Council. While this event is for parents and guardians, we will offer many other transition activities for 6th-grade students in the spring. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please reach out to HRHS Principal Lauren Hotz at Lhotz@hr-k12.org.
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 worthingtonpto.ma@gmail.com Next meeting is scheduled for December 21 at 6:00pm This will be a hybrid meeting.
Chocolate bars: We still have about 4 boxes left and are now selling them for 2 for $1.00 or 50 cents each. We are hoping to have them gone by Winter Break. We have two flavors left: Crisp and Wafer. Please contact the office if you would like to make a purchase.
Holiday Tree Lighting: This event has been moved to Saturday, December 9 beginning at 4:00.
From the Library: A big thank you to all who donated books to our recent “Book Swap”. Because of you the event was a big success with students and staff able to pick out a variety of books to add to their at home or classroom collections. It was so gratifying to see the excitement as they found books by their favorite authors as well as discovered new ones.
Thanks again, we were truly overwhelmed by your generosity.
Update from the Nurse’s Office:
Order 4 Free Covid tests per household here! It is quick and simple!
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!
Do you know a child who is in need of a bed? A Bed for Every Child will provide a new twin mattress and wooden bed frame to a child in Massachusetts in need of a bed. Families can access the program through a referral made by advocates, such as healthcare workers, teachers, guidance counselors. The typical wait time to receive a bed is 30-45 days.
Please contact Nurse Steph at sfaas@hr-k12.org if you would like her to submit an application on behalf of a child in need.
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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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!
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 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
December 21: Parent Lunch
December 22: Noon Dismissal
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Superintendent/Principal