Athol-Royalston Elementary News
Teaching Excellence & Bringing Our Schools Together in 2016
December 2015
We Live in Such A Caring Community!
Knights of Columbus Coat Drive is a Hugh Success
The Knights of Columbus coat drive has been a charitable seasonal event for a number of years and this year their efforts may be record setting. On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 members of the local Knights of Columbus Council #1182 of Athol delivered a truly generous collection of coats, hats, mittens, scarfs, and neck warmers to Pleasant Street School to benefit children throughout the Athol Royalston Regional School District. When all was unpacked, sorted, purchased new and/or professionally cleaned for those gently used donations, a total of 83 winter coats, 200 hats, 75 pairs of mittens, and over 35 scarfs and neck warmers were raised through this community wide effort.
While the Knights of Columbus have led the area coat drive they wanted to be sure to recognize community partners who supported or otherwise collaborated to support this cause. Erika’s Dry Cleaning, of 293 Exchange St., Athol donated their cleaning services. Lorrie Brodeur, Activities Coordinator at Sunrise Assisted Living in Leominster, worked with elder knitting volunteers who go by the name of Charity Stitch Night on the donation of beautifully hand knit hats, mittens, scarfs, and neck warmers. Kevin Murphy of Fiske, Murphy and Mack Funeral Home, the North Quabbin Patch located at 423 Main St. Athol and the Family Center at Valuing Our Children located at 217 Walnut St., Athol also serve as community partners. Lastly, Rachel Schwab and Linda Jaskoviak, elementary school guidance counselors for the Athol Royalston Regional School District, have been involved in this project. On behalf of the many children within the Athol Royalston Regional School District who will benefit from these generously donated coats and winter wear items, we wish to express our deep gratitude.
If your child is in financial need of a coat, please contact Rachel Schwab, Guidance Counselor at Pleasant Street School and the Royalston Community School or Linda Jaskoviak, Guidance Counselor for Riverbend/ Sanders Street Schools, to let us know your child's first and last name, the size coat that your child needs, and whether your child also needs a hat and mittens. You could also write a note in your child's school Agenda Book, or Homework folder, and your child's teacher will give the note to the guidance counselor.
ELL Students at Childrens' Book Festival
News from Riverbend & Sanders Street
Please note this news piece is from the Celebrate Schools in the Athol Royalston Facebook page. To see amazing pictures and learn more about what is happening around the school district please visit this site.
Beautiful Veterans' Day Observance at Sanders Street School
News from Pleasant Street School
To read our latest newsletter please click on the link below.
Student Council Members in Action
Everyday Hero Award
Reading buddies
The Golden Dustpan
Every good day starts with breakfast
Read, Lead, Succeed
Book Clubs in Action
News from the Royalston Community School
For the latest news from the Royalston Community School, including their harvest feast, student council, third grade self portraits, the winning t-shirt design, and more please check out their newsletter by clicking on the link below.
Third Grade Self Portraits
Universal Free Breakfast & Lunch
As part of the 2010 Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act, Athol-Royalston Regional School District, along with other districts, now offers free meals to all students this school year.
Menus
- Breakfast menu for December
- Lunch menu for December
Community Events & Postings
Do you have news to share or want to inform members of our school community about family friendly events in our area? if so, please email or forward a flyer or link.
Thank you :)
Mother Goose on the Loose Playgroup-Thursdays 10am—11:30am Valuing Our Children 217 Walnut St. Athol. For more information contact: Jen: 978-249-8467 x 22
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PG-and-MGOL.pdf
Petersham Playgroup- Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 17th from 10-11:30 at the Petersham Center School. For more information please call Jennifer at Valuing Our Children 978-249-8467 x22
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Petersham-playgroup.pdf
Welcome Baby Baskets- Did you or do you know someone who just had a new baby? Valuing Our Children would love to pay them a visit with a basket full of goodies. For more information please call (978) 249-8487.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Welcome-Baby-Basket-Flyer1.pdf
December Playgroup
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Dec-PG.pdf
For other local events, happenings, and resources in this area... you can also check the North Quabbin Community Coalition website below:
These are not school sponsored events but are posted here as a public service for families in the greater North Quabbin community.
Upcoming Events...Mark your Calendars!
Upcoming Events and Dates!
- December 1, Pleasant Street School Winter concert, Athol High School, 5:45 arrival, 6:00 pm show
- December 2, district half day professional development, noon dismissal, lunch is served
- December 2, Royalston Community School Winter Concert, Athol High School, 6:00 pm show
- December 3, Riverbend/Sanders Winter Concert, Athol High School, 6:00 pm show
- December 23, district half day, noon dismissal
- December 24-January 3, Winter recess, no school
- January 4, School resumes
For more school specific activities and for events and the high school and middle school please check individual school calendars posted on the district website.
For a copy of our school district calendar please click on the link below.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CALENDARFOR2015-2016.pdf
Check back soon for more news!
News from the Athol-Royalston Elementary Schools
Bringing Our Schools Together in 2016
The Athol Elementary Schools: Pleasant, Riverbend, and Sanders Street will come together in our new, state of the art, Athol Elementary School opening Fall 2016.
Email: Elementary-news@arrsd.org
Website: arrsd.org
Location: 1062 Pleasant Street, Athol, MA 01331, United States
Phone: (978) 249-2400