Winchendon Weekly News
Updates from the Winchendon Public Schools
October 26, 2022
District Wide Information
Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday, October 26: Half Day for Students (Lunch will be served)
- Friday, October 28: Fall Monster Ball at Toy Town Elementary
- Friday, November 4: MMHS End of Quarter 1
- Friday, November 11: Veterans Day, No School
- November 21-22: Half Days, Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, November 23: Early Release
- November 24-25: Thanksgiving Break
Donations Needed for Operation Winchendon Cares
Donation suggestions: candy, gum, pumpkin seeds (no shell), nuts, Ramen noodles, cup of soup, tuna/chicken packets, easy mac & cheese, slim jims, Pringles, beef jerky. Travel size shampoo & conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, soap, shaving gel, travel unscented baby wipes, etc.
We have approximately 30 active military men and woman.
Donation boxes are located at Memorial School. If you would like to support our military men and women but do not have time to shop, you can Venmo Linda Sordoni @Operation-WinchendonCares and the money will go towards buying hygiene essentials, snacks, and mailing costs for our care packages. You can also mail a tax deductible check to P.O. Box 136 Winchendon, MA 01475.
We are hiring!!
https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs/?&employer=12786&status=public
MEMORIAL PRE-K UPDATES
PreK Costume Parties and Parades, Monday, October 31
Memorial Elementary News
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, Oct 26: Half Day for Students: Teacher and Staff PD
Thursday, Oct 27: Fire Department Visit- PK and ALL Room
Friday, Oct 28: Halloween Parties and Parade @ 2:00pm
PTO Monster BASH @ Toy Town from 5:30-7:30
Please consider helping or joining in the fun!Monday, Oct 31, 2022 Halloween- No parties at school.
November 7-10: Book Fair
Friday, Nov 11, 2022: No School- Veterans Day
Monday, Nov 14, 2022 Picture Retake Day
Monday, Nov 21, 2022-Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 Parent Teacher Conferences (Night Conference- Monday)
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022: Early Dismissal 11:30- NO LUNCH served
Friday, December 2: Report Cards Go Home
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022: Half Day PD
Popcorn Friday Volunteers Needed
We are looking for six volunteers to help pop and distribute the popcorn from 8:30-10:30. If you are available and interested, please signup using the link below!
https://forms.gle/UqKbbpgDFZS9mQnM7
Operation Winchendon Cares
Operation Winchendon Cares is looking for donations to send to our local active military men and women. Donations can be taken to Memorial Elementary.
Winter care packages will be put together and shipped on November 12, 2022, from 9-10:30am at the American Legion located at 295 School Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
These care packages will be the last batch to go out before Christmas and we would love to show our military men and women how much we truly appreciate all they do and the sacrifices they make!
Donation suggestions: candy, gum, pumpkin seeds (no shell), nuts, Ramen noodles, cup of soup, tuna/chicken packets, easy mac & cheese, slim jims, Pringles, beef jerky. Travel size shampoo & conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, soap, shaving gel, travel unscented baby wipes, etc. We have approximately 30 active military men and woman.
Donations will be collected until November 10th. Please help us support our active service men and women!
If you would like to support our military men and women but do not have time to shop, you can Venmo Linda Sordoni @Operation-WinchendonCares and the money will go towards buying hygiene essentials, snacks, and mailing costs for our care packages. You can also mail a tax deductible check to P.O. Box 136 Winchendon, MA 01475.
Parent Drop-off and Pick-up
Please click the link below to view details on Parent Drop-off and Pick-up for Memorial School:
Memorial PTO Wants You!
Memorial PTO is looking to fill positions.
PTO has had a couple people already reach out so Thank You so much!! We working to making sure we have a full committee of volunteers who will make the many aspects of the organization work so we have a successful year for OUR KIDS! They deserve it and the efforts of the PTO are what make the activities, fundraisers, assemblies and monthly gatherings happen. Please consider volunteering.
If you have not filled out our volunteer survey yet
Click Here: VOLUNTEER FORM LINK
Toy Town Elementary News
UPCOMING EVENTS
- October 26: Half Day
- October 28, 10am: Halloween Parade
- October 28, 5pm: Monster Ball
- Nov 11: No school
- Nov 14: Picture Retake, PTO
- Nov 21,22: Conferences with 1/2 Day
- Nov 23: Early Release at 11:15- No lunch served
- No School: Nov. 24, 25
Halloween at TTE
We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 28. We invite students to wear their costumes, and we will have a parade at 10.
This year, we will parade around the park across the street from TTE.
Please send your children to their classrooms dressed in costumes if they choose to participate.
We will not allow face paint, any type of blood or guts, full face masks, weapons, or anything scary. If the child's costume becomes a distraction during the day, the student may be asked to change.
We encourage all of our families to come on out and cheer us on! More information to follow from your classrooms.
Student Council is Coming to TTE
The purpose of a student council is to:
- Encourage student leadership
- Give a student voice to school improvement such as spirit days, field trips, ..
- Improve public speaking skills
The student government will be comprised of 1 representative per classroom, and classmates will vote on their representative.
Students who are interested should:
- Complete the Student Council Application Form and the signature page (we ask that 2 TTE Staff members and 1 parent sign off on their participation)
- Be prepared to share their Student Council Application on November 7th.
Murdock Middle School News
Upcoming Events:
10/26: 1/2 Day - 11:30 Dismissal Lunch is served
11/11: No School- Veterans Day
11/14: Picture Retake Day
11/21 & 11/22: Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/23: Early Dismissal 10:30 No Lunch Served
MMS Spirit Week, October 24-28
Murdock High School News
Upcoming Dates:
- October 27: Haunted High School
- October 28: MWCC Workshop
- November 1 & 3: Musical Auditions
- November 7: UMass Amherst Visit
- November 11: Veterans Day, No School
- November 14: Picture Retakes
MWCC Workshop
Are you interested in a career in healthcare or dental? Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend a workshop on programs at Mount Wachusett Community College on Friday October 28th during period 6. Sign up in guidance or on the college representative google form found in your google classroom.