Winchendon Weekly News
Updates from the Winchendon Public Schools
November 30, 2022
District Wide Information
Winchendon Public Schools Partners with CareSolace for Mental Health Coordination Services
The Winchendon Public School District is pleased to announce its partnership with CareSolace, an organization determined to calm the chaos of mental health care coordination, in hopes of expanding access to community mental health and substance use treatment providers for students, staff, and their families.
With CareSolace, families and staff gain access to a dedicated Care Companion™ to navigate the mental health care system on their behalf, calling providers to find the right fit and availability. They help families with private insurance, Medicaid, and no insurance, and are available 24/7/365 in any language.
CareSolace’s care navigation system uses proprietary technology and a vast database of behavioral and mental health care resources to find carefully verified therapists and programs in minutes.
"The effects of loss, isolation, uncertainty, and fatigue brought on by the pandemic continue to pose new challenges for students, staff, and their families," says Chad Castruita, Founder and CEO of CareSolace. "We are proud to support Winchendon Public School District in prioritizing the well-being of its school community by providing timely access into mental health care and substance use treatment services.”
The CareSolace service is now available at no cost to Winchendon Public School District students, staff, and their families. For more information about CareSolace, please visit https://www.caresolace.org.
Upcoming Dates:
- December 2: End of 1st Trimester: Memorial & Toy Town Elementary
- December 5: Last Day of Murdock Boosters Clothing Drive
- December 9: Report Cards: Memorial & Toy Town Elementary; Fundraiser in Support of C. Veilleux
- December 14: Half Day, Curriculum/PD Day
- December 23-January 2: Holiday Break
Fundraiser in Support of Carter Veilleux
Date: December 9
Time: 6pm
Location: Hidden Hills Banquet Facility
Details: $20 Donation to enter; DJ and raffles will be available.
Murdock Blue Devils Win Turkey Bowl
Murdock Boosters Clothing Drive
Murdock Student Council Food Pantry Donations Needed
Donations can be dropped off at Murdock High School.
Memorial & Toy Town PTO Holiday FUNdraiser
We are hiring!!
https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs/?&employer=12786&status=public
MEMORIAL PRE-K UPDATES
Upcoming Dates:
- Nov 30: Playgroup at Memorial
- Dec 1: Library Playgroup
- Dec 7: Playgroup at Memorial
- Dec 8: Library Playgroup
- Dec 14: Cookie Day/Playgroup at Memorial
- Dec 15: Library Playgroup
- Dec 22: Library Playgroup
Memorial Elementary News
Upcoming Dates:
Dec 7-22: Spirit Days in December
Friday, Dec 9: Report Cards Go Home
Wednesday, Dec 14: Half Day PD
Wednesday, Dec 21: Memorial School Concerts
Spirit Days in December
Dec 8: Hang Your Stockings with Care - Wear crazy holiday socks
Dec 9: Mad About Plaid! - Wear your favorite flannel
Dec 12: Mele Kalikimaka! - Wear Hawaiian gear
Dec 13: Twinning Tuesday! - Pick a partner and twin it up
Dec 14: Shine Bright Like a Light - Wear holiday lights, glitter, tinsel
Dec 15: Dashing Through the Snow! - Wear antlers or snow gear
Dec 16: Color Wars - PreK & K: Wear white; Grade 1: Wear red; Grade 2 - Wear green
Dec 19: Gaudy Greetings! - Wear holiday accessories
Dec 20: Tree Topper Tuesday - Wear favorite holiday hat, headband or tree topper
Dec 21: Dress to Impress for Holiday Show!
Dec 22: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Break - Dress for comfort in PJs or comfy clothes
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
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
- Dec 9: Report Cards go home
- Dec 14: Half Day
Murdock Middle School News
Upcoming Events:
12/2: Quarter 1 Awards Assembly; Grade 6 Dance
12/5: Chain Link Contest Begins
12/7-22: 12 Days of Christmas Spirit Days
12/14: Half Day
12 Days of Christmas Spirit Days
Dec 8: Hang Your Stockings with Care - Wear crazy holiday socks
Dec 9: Mad About Plaid! - Wear your favorite flannel
Dec 12: Mele Kalikimaka! - Wear Hawaiian gear
Dec 13: Twinning Tuesday! - Pick a partner and twin it up
Dec 14: Shine Bright Like a Light - Wear holiday lights, glitter, tinsel
Dec 15: Dashing Through the Snow! - Wear antlers or snow gear
Dec 16: Color Wars - Grade 6: Wear white; Grade 7: Wear red; Grade 8 - Wear green
Dec 19: Gaudy Greetings! - Wear holiday accessories
Dec 20: Tree Topper Tuesday - Wear favorite holiday hat, headband or tree topper
Dec 21: Nothing looks better than an UGLY holiday
Dec 22: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Break - Dress for comfort in PJs or comfy clothes
Murdock High School News
Upcoming Dates:
- Dec 14: Half Day/Winter Concert