Winchendon Weekly News
Updates from the Winchendon Public Schools
October 20, 2023
District Wide Information
Upcoming Dates:
- October 21: Bottle and Can Drive, 9am-12pm
- October 27: Mem/TTE PTO Fall Monster Ball - 5:30pm
- October 28: Haunted High School
- November 1: No School for Students; Professional Development for Staff
- November 10: Veterans Day - No School
- November 20-21: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- November 22: Early Release Day - No lunch served
- November 23-23: Thanksgiving Break
Winchendon Works Community Hub - Holiday Assistance for Families in Need
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr., at 978-297-1667.
Toy Town Elementary Halloween Parade
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Where: Toy Town's front door, across the street and back!
Please send your children to their classrooms dressed in costume. Students will line up with their classes after their teachers take attendance.
We will not be able to allow face paint, any type of blood or guts, full face masks, or weapons. If the child's costume becomes a distraction later in the day, the student may be asked to change.
We want to encourage all of our families to come out and cheer our kiddos on! We look forward to spending this holiday morning with you!
​Classroom Halloween ​party's will take place on the 27th only, not on the 31st. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more party ​information.
Winchendon PreK Costume Parties and Parades
Pre-K Costume Parties and Parades are October 31st (October 30th-Mrs Skawinski's M/Th morning ONLY)
Memorial/Toy Town PTO Presents: Fall Monster Ball
Murdock Plans NEWSIES, the Musical
group, on Thurs. and After School playgroup for children 3+ on Fridays. We will still be at Beals Library on Thurs. afternoons for preschool playgroup as well!
GCAT Prevention Conference: October 30
Come and celebrate your students and students across the region as they share the programs they lead that have young people feeling more connected, resilient, and empathetic. Get inspired to start a new group at your school, try a new event or activity, or learn more about why these programs are changing and saving lives.
The groups that will present include students from:
· Monty Tech
· Murdock
· Oakmont
· Youth groups with LUK, MOC, PPAL, and more!
This event is open to all, so please share widely with staff, students, and families! Refreshments and networking start at 5:30pm, followed by supervised activities for children K-5th and the main presentation and youth panel discussion at 6:00. Registration is required.
Important Resources for Crisis Intervention and Mental Health
NEW Behavioral and Substance Use Healthline: 833-773-2445
The number above is for referral needs. Insurance blind.
Clinical & Support Options:
Gardner Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 978-488-8888
Athol Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 978-249-3141
The numbers below or related specifically to crisis:
*Crisis text line: 741741
*National Suicide Prevention Landline:
988 (DIAL ONLY THESE 3 NUMBERS)
General resources:
*Parental Stress Hotline 1-800-632-8188 Community Resources: https://www.communityhelp.net/
Governor Healey's Youth Advisory Council
Join Winchendon SEPAC!
Transportation Updates
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2023-2024 District Calendar
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Lunch Menus - October 2023
Student Handbooks
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