Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
gmorsedobosz@hr-k12.org
Dear Community:
What a beautiful day! Students spent a good portion of the day outside. The weather is just perfect- I hope the weather continues through the weekend! Please see Upcoming Dates below! We have a lot going on in the building during these last five weeks of school!
SAVE THE DATE FOR our Second Annual ARTS Night: Arts Night will be held on Wednesday, June 5th 6:00 to 7:15. See the agenda below.
Showcasing: School day art work and music students, After-School Program music students and student work
- 6:00 to 6:30 Families can walk around to look at student work
- 6:30 to 7:00 Music Performances
- 7:00 to 7:15 Final chance to walk through to look at student work
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:
The sun’s rays are strong now and our winter softened skin can burn. Your students are outdoors more and more. Think Sunscreen or protective clothing, brimmed hats or sunglasses. You may send sunscreen with your student and we, or they if older, may apply it.
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.
Harvest Of The Month: 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.
From Nurse Meg: Fish is a tricky subject. And it is our Harvest of the Month at RHC. Our “Lunch Ladies” have planned a few tastes of some special fishes for your students. A lot of people don’t eat much fish, and of course, heavy metals including mercury do collect in the tissues of (mainly larger) fish. But fish offer us a lot of health benefits if we choose correctly. It is the best source of healthy Omega-3 fats, is rich in protein, is often low in calories, and is rich in Vitamins B12 and D, to name just the nutrients we commonly become deficient in. Studies have shown that two or more servings of fish a week can decrease your risk of heart disease, obesity and cognitive decline. I found this little article called Superfoods of the Sea if you want to read a bit more and see some easy recommendations for safely eating fish: Superfoods of the Sea | Beebe Healthcare
In the interests of full disclosure I must say that there are people who believe that fish should not be eaten at all. Their reasons are many: ethical, contamination, sustainability. Here is an article Nurse Steph recommends about the downsides of eating fish: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-eating-fish/
Upcoming Events:
May 24: Noon Dismissal
May 24: ½ Animal presentation from 10:45- 11:45
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 5: Arts Night 6 – 7:15
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