We are happy to still be able to share valentines with classmates, but we are adding a few precautions to make this process as safe as possible. Your teacher has likely informed you of the needed requirements but wanted to remind families of a few. First of all, there is no food/candy allowed. This has been in place for multiple years now, but a friendly reminder doesn't hurt. Next, please send the cards in early enough to sit out at least a day. In most cases, your teacher has already communicated these dates with you. Finally, we will use hand-washing and/or sanitizing prior to passing out the valentines. Thank you all in advance for working with us to keep students safe while still having some sense of normalcy on this day of kindness.

Dear Parents,

Superkids is one of the reading and writing programs we use at school in kindergarten, first, and second grades. It has an online component students can use at home. If you have a K-2 student, today you should have received an email from the Superkids Reading program inviting you to create an account. Students can access Superkids through this parent created account.

Superkids uses animal icons as passwords. Your classroom teacher will let you know which animal icon to use for his/her password. Click HERE for an info sheet on how to login to Superkids. Teachers may not be requiring use of the Superkids app at this time and it is okay to wait to follow the account set-up instructions until your child is asked to use Superkids. If you did not receive the email (only 1 parent did and we are happy to add additional parents), please email jlilley@awrsd.org to get an account.

The Learning Tree Inclusive Preschool Program may have a limited number of spots available for community peers beginning on Monday, March 1st or Thursday, March 4th.

If you are interested in being considered as a community peer. Please complete an application.

Applications may be submitted electronically via Google Form or a paper copy may be printed, completed, and mailed to:

Pupil Services Office

11 Oakmont Drive

Ashburnham, MA 01430

The deadline to be considered as a community peer is Monday, February 15, 2021.

If there are more applicants than spots available for community peers in the preschool program, a virtual public lottery drawing will be held. Should a lottery be necessary, it will be held on Monday, February 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Families will receive a Google Meet link for the lottery.

Please note: you do not need to be present virtually for the lottery to be considered.

Families will be notified by Tuesday, February 23rd if their child is accepted into the program.

If your child is accepted as a community peer into the preschool program, you will receive an enrollment package. A completed enrollment package is required before your child may begin the preschool program.

Please direct questions about the preschool program to Aimee Vera at avera@awrsd.org

Reminder to all parents of 3rd Graders: Your child’s physical is due. If your child has had a physical in 2020 please have a copy forwarded to the health office if you have not already done so. If your child is in need of a physical, please make an appointment with their Primary Care Provider soon. If you need a form, please call the school nurse and one will be sent home. Physicals can always be faxed to the health office at 978-827-5699. Thanks for your prompt attention!

Thanks,

Mrs. Flis, RN