Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
May 3, 2024
Dear Community:
This week the weather has been spectacular! We had a beautiful morning for our Walk to School event on Thursday! Our last one for this school year will be on Friday, June 7th! We encourage families to come join us!
Worthington had a little excitement this morning. The students on Robin’s bus were able to get a good look at a Moose!
BAND UPDATE: The R.H. Conwell Band includes students playing flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and drums. Many students in the band had never played these instruments before, and only started playing at the beginning of this school year—and their hard work is paying off! Have a listen to the band performing the tune “Lightly Row” from this week’s rehearsal. Enjoy! ~Jonas Cain, Music Teacher
PTO Survey: The PTO invites you to fill out this QUICK survey. They are trying to build the PTO and volunteer list and WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY: https://forms.gle/F5231tJUQ1NXghmF7
News from the Third and Fourth Grade Class: The 3rd/4th grade class are selling their vegetable and flower plants on Wednesday May 8, 2024 after parent lunch. The sale will take place from 1:00 – 1:30 down behind the school around the greenhouse area. They started them in the greenhouse and the basement. Some of the plants we will sell include; nasturtium, roma tomato, broccoli, strawberry, snap dragons, marigold, cucumber, etc. Hope you can visit us!
Mark your calendars! RH Conwell will host a BIKE RODEO on Saturday, June 1st!:
We have partnered with Safe Routes to School, Hampshire Regional Mountain Biking Club, and Northampton Cycling Club to offer this fun event to our community! The rodeo will run from 9:30 am-12 noon. We will have games, a skills course, safety information, bike and helmet decorating, snacks, and more!! Feel free to drop in anytime! Students preschool through sixth grade are welcome, and must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We kindly ask that middle and high school aged siblings do not attend, or come as peer support. Our games and skills courses will be targeted for the elementary school level to foster a love for being physically active on a bicycle while also promoting road safety and etiquette!
Register here by May 17th! STUDENTS MUST HAVE A HELMET TO PARTICIPATE and need to bring their own bicycle to ride. If your student would like to participate, but does not have a bicycle or a helmet, and your family is unable to provide one for them, please email Nurse Steph (sfaas@he-k12.org). We are also accepting any donations of outgrown bicycles or helmets (that are not expired) and in good, working condition. If you have a donation, please also email Nurse Steph (sfaas@he-k12.org).
| News from the school nurses: Attention sixth grade families: We sent home letters before Spring break with health documentation requirements for students who will be entering 7th grade at HRHS next school year. These were sent in your student’s folder. We included the most recent physical date we have on file here, as well as any required immunizations your student will need prior to attending HRHS (based on our records). If you did not receive this information, please check your student’s folder, and/or reach out to Nurse Steph and Nurse Meg so we can provide you with the necessary information. Thank you! |
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY: We are so fortunate to have Ms. Ashley and Ms. Jaime in the cafeteria. They work so hard and make such delicious meals for the students and staff. Thank you!!
HOTM:SEAFOOD  Seafood is on the menu for May! We will be doing different seafood tastings throughout the month! 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. |
Last Day for preschool: The last day for preschool will be on Friday, June 7, 2024
6th Grade Graduation: Graduation is scheduled for June 11, 2024 beginning at 1:30 in the cafeteria.
SCHOLARSHIP: The Worthington Library is happy to announce the 2024 Worthington Library Scholarship. This award is available to any student completing their high school studies and continuing their education at a post-secondary learning environment. Applicants are asked to write an essay introducing themselves, describing their next educational pursuits and answer this question:
When you look back, what book has been your favorite and what lessons will it bring you in the future?
Please submit your essay by June 4, 2024. Mail or hand deliver your essay to:
The Worthington Library
PO Box 598
Worthington, MA 01098
For more information, please call Eileen at 238 4461.
Upcoming Events:
May 4, 2024: Annual Town Meeting
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8: FAMILY LUNCH
May 9: School Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.
May 14: Science MCAS testing for 5th graders ONLY
May 31: FAMILY and COA BREAKFAST
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Superintendent/Principal