Community News from R. H. Conwell – 4/16/21

Dear Community,

It’s hard to believe there is snow on the ground in mid-April! What a start to spring break! The faculty and I would like to wish everyone a restful week and let’s hope for some sunshine and warmer temperatures during the week off! We look forward to seeing you all on April 26th!

Message from Nurse Sam:

This is just your friendly reminder that if you are traveling out of state during April break, please inform the school to discuss return to school protocols. Receipt of test results or completion of quarantine will be required before return to school. Please see our travel advisory document (linked below) for further information regarding this. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe and healthy. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, I hope you all enjoy your April breaks!

RHC Travel Advisory Reminder

MCAS Dates: Students in grades 3 – 6 will take the MCAS test on the following days.

  • ELA: May 13, 2021
  • MATH: May 20, 2021
  • SCIENCE: May 27, 2021

Bus update: Starting Monday, April 26, HRHS will be full days again. This may cause Bus 154 to arrive at R. H. Conwell between 3:10 and 3:15, so students on this bus may have up to a 5 minute delay in getting home.

A Weekly Covid Update from the Nurse’s Office (4/16/2021)

Number of positive cases within the school community: 0
Overall health of the school community: Healthy
We are continuing to have great success with our health and safety protocols within our school community, and we continue to thank you all for your support in keeping our students safe and in person learning.

A Message from Jessica of Pumpkinhead Photography:

Happy Spring R. H. Conwell Families! I am so excited to be asked back for annual school portraits. I will be at the school April 28 for group photos and portraits, as well as the 29th for any absentees. There will be a retake day scheduled in mid-May as well. While it may not be the fall weather we are used to, I know we will still be able to get some great pictures of smiling faces to remember this school year. As always, this is a fundraiser for your PTO and a percentage of sales goes directly back to your school.

In an effort to make ordering easier, I am now offering online ordering. The packages and

add-ons are the same as you are used to. Just be sure to add a package to your cart first before adding in any additional prints or products.

Visit www.pumpkinhead.photography/schoolphotos

  • Review and add a package choice: A, B, C, D or E
  • A form will pop up. This is similar to order forms of the past.
  • Add any additional products, if you wish.
  • Checkout
  • Keep a copy of your order for your records

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at [email protected]. A paper form is also available, if you prefer, with a cash or check payment. Just let the school or myself know and we will get it to you.

UPCOMING DATES:

  • April 28, 2021: Picture Day
  • April 29, 2021: Rain Date or Make-ups
  • May 1, 2021: Annual Town Meeting

Warmly, Gretchen

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