Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 0109
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! For all of those celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend, I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable time with family/friends. I plan to visit the Tulip Festival in Hancock, NH with Owen and Tatum!
Annual Town Meeting: A huge thanks to the Worthington community for the unwavering support for the school budget. We are so incredibly grateful to work in a community that believes and supports their community school! As always, I welcome all community members – whether you have kids here or not – to come visit the school!. I love giving tours of the classrooms and talking about the incredible teaching and learning that happens at R.H. Conwell.
First and Second Graders Bird Count: From January through April, first and second grade students observed and counted birds during the last 5 minutes or so of each Friday’s session. Students gained an appreciation for the beauty and wonder of birds, and are able to identify at least a favorite! At the end of our counting period, the students entered the names and some of the counts into a spreadsheet. They chose two charts to display the data, and discussed what types, how many, the greatest, and the fewest counts during the whole period. Now, they are sharing their efforts with the school community on our bulletin board. Please take a look!
CHECK THIS OUT – After School Program: Spring Into Action – Mural Project
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 PTO SURVEY: https://forms.gle/F5231tJUQ1NXghmF7
Mark your calendars again! RH Conwell will host a BIKE RODEO on Saturday, June 1st!:
We have partnered with Safe Routes to School, Hampshire Regional Mountain Biking Club, Northampton Cycling Club and the Worthington REC Committee 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: Tick season is upon us! As the weather continues to warm up, our students will be outside in the woods and fields more often. Please make sure to check your younger students for ticks when they get home, and encourage your older students to do a self check as well. More information on tick-borne disease prevention can be found here. |
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.
SURVEY FOR Worthington Open Space and Recreation Plans: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Worthington_OSRP
Upcoming Events:
May 14: Science MCAS testing for 5th graders ONLY
May 24: Noon Dismissal
May 27: No School- Memorial Day
May 29-31: Screen Free Days! (more info to follow)
May 31: Family and COA BREAKFAST
June 4: Field Day
June 7: Preschool’s last day of school
June 10: All School Meeting and Magic Show
June 11: 6th Grade Graduation 1:30 – 3:00
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz
Superintendent/Principal