Winchendon Weekly News
Updates from the Winchendon Public Schools
April 5, 2024
Dear Students, Staff and Families,
Today is International Day of Conscience, a day started by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the importance of self-reflection and doing the right thing.
Keep reading below for some good news and updates from across the district.
District Wide Information
Upcoming Dates:
- April 15-19: Spring Break
- April 24: Memorial Parent Info Night/PTO - 6pm
- May 1: Half Day District Wide - Professional Development
- May 2: North Central MA Educator Job Fair
- May 2: School Committee Meeting - 6pm
- May 3: Special Olympics
- May 20-23: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Spring 2024 MCAS Schedules
MCAS testing is right around the corner! Look for updates from your child's school building for more information.
Memorial Elementary Square 1 Art
Order your student's custom keepsakes through Square 1 Art! Orders due April 17. Visit square1art.com/shop
Fresh Picks Cafe - Food Service Updates
Starting April 1, Fresh Picks Cafe will be launching a brand new, state of the art mobile platform that brings menu planning, nutrition and real time allergen information to your fingertips! FDMealPlanner will replace the Fresh Picks Cafe district webpages and will provide easy access to school menus from your mobile device or PC.
Visit www.fdmealplanner.com to get started or download the FDMealPlanner app to your mobile device. This will be available April 1, 2024.
Fresh Picks Cafe will be introducing Meatless Mondays to the WPS Cafeteria options. Dishes with meat will still be offered on Mondays, in addition to new, meatless options.
Parent Info & Title I Night
Wednesday, April 24 at 6pm
Please join us at Memorial on April 24th starting at 6:00 for a Parent Info Night.
Pizza will be provided.... we will have lots of community programs to provide you information.
The Beals Mobile Library will be here and learn more about Title I programs.
You can also register your child for Kindergarten or sign up for preschool screenings.
Interpreters are available upon request (please call Miss Marth at Memorial)
CFCE April Playgroup Calendar
North Central MA Educator Job Fair
Join Winchendon SEPAC!
Transportation Updates
NRT Bus has updated the WPS bus stop lists due to new stop additions. Updates are posted below.