Warren School Weekly Update

This week we practiced one of the many ways we keep ourselves and each other safe. In partnership with the Ashland Fire and Police Departments, our students participated in a fire drill. Just like we practice reading, writing, or math, we also practice safety so that if there ever were an emergency, everyone would know exactly what to do.

Curriculum Nights

Later this month, each grade level will host a Curriculum Night for parents. This year, the format will be a little different:

• We’ll begin with a short 15-minute presentation in the Dining Room from Erica Linares, Katie Bent, and me about our school goals for the year.
• Afterward, you’ll go directly to your child’s classroom for a presentation from their teacher.
• Teachers will not be presenting as a grade level group in the Dining Room, but instead in their own classrooms.

Interpretation Services

To better support our families, we are introducing live virtual interpreters. Interpreters will interpret in real time, so presentations won’t need to pause for translation. Families who need interpretation services must sign up in advance using the form below. Parents will use their own devices or loaned Chromebooks with earbuds to access the live interpretation stream.

👉 Use this link to Fill out this Form. We will make sure we have an interpreter for you.

Schedule:

• Grade 2: September 24, 6:00 PM
• Grade 1: September 29, 6:00 PM
• Kindergarten: September 30, 6:00 PM

School Council Opening

Our School Council is seeking a new member! This group of parents, staff, and a community member works together to support school improvement. If you are interested, please reach out to me at pregan@ashland.k12.ma.us to learn more.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for sharing your amazing children with us each day!

Have a great weekend,
Pete

On September 15, Warren School will join millions of people around the world in celebrating International Dot Day, a day all about creativity, courage, and collaboration! Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, this special day encourages students to “make their mark and see where it takes them.”

Families can continue the celebration at home by asking your child:

• What does it mean to “make your mark”?

• What kind of mark do you want to make this year at school?

We look forward to seeing the unique ways our students share their creativity and confidence on Dot Day!

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts will be hosting a Webex Webinar Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents. The webinar will take place on the evening of Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm in a partnership between the United States Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations Digital Forensics/Child Exploitation/Cyber Crime Unit. The registration flyer is attached. Advanced registration is required.

The webinar will bring awareness to the dangers children face online today and will educate parents/caregivers how to keep children safe online. The webinar will not be recorded. In the event someone is not able to attend on October 22nd, we hope to host several more throughout the school year.

Karen Legace

Community Outreach Specialist

Office of Public Affairs & External Engagement

United States Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts

(Office) 413-785-0329

(Cell) 617-821-1788

Karen.legace@usdoj.gov

Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 19!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTR8RCJ6. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .

Monday, September 29

6:30—7:30 PM

Children's StoryTime Room

Ashland Public Library

66 Front St, Ashland, MA, 01721

Los invitamos a disfrutar en familia de una sesión de actividades en español en la biblioteca. En “Juntos en la Biblioteca,” ofreceremos la oportunidad de creer lazos fuertes en comunidad, ¡todo en español! |

Join us for family activities in Spanish at the library! Through "Juntos en la Biblioteca" (Together at the Library), we're creating a space to strengthen community ties and connect, entirely in Spanish!

La sesión será dirigida por voluntarios locales con fluidez natural en el idioma. Promoveremos un ambiente acogedor y estimulante donde niños y niñas podrán aprender y disfrutar del idioma de manera interactiva y emocionante. Esperamos contar con su presencia. ¡Acompáñanos! |

Led by local volunteers with natural fluency in the language, this story time provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children can learn and enjoy the language in an interactive and exciting way. Join us for an educational and culturally enriching experience! Septiembre: Hispanic Heritage Month (Raíces y Relatos)

You do need to sign up with this link:

https://ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/juntos-en-la-biblioteca-actividades-en-espa-ol-en-familia-for-families-para-familias/

"The Stone Park Music Festival is inviting all of you to our concert series on September 13th.

We are featuring renowned artists including faculty members at the New England Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Maryland.

This is a great chance for families and loved ones to come together and listen to masterful works by composers such as Beethoven and Brahms, as well as beautiful and innovative original pieces by SPMF artists. Held outdoors at Stone Park, this concert series is also a rare opportunity to experience an intimate performance, up close and personal, of world class artists while breathing in the sights and sounds of nature, all right here at the Stone Park Music festival.

We hope to see everyone there for an afternoon of joy, relaxation, and connection. Come make great memories with us!

For more information, visit www.stonemusicfestival.com"

Check out what our Nutrition Services department is serving up for Warren students in November! Menu items are subject to change without notice, based on current supply chain issues or other factors. If dietary concerns are an issue, please contact us.

To view a translated version of the menu, please visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Nutrition.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We're kicking off September with a burst of flavor featuring the vibrant and nutritious Massachusetts Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes!

Tomatoes are not just tasty; they're packed with vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants. Grown locally in Massachusetts, our tomatoes are at their peak ripeness, ready to bring freshness to every meal.

For more tomato fun and recipe ideas, check out the Massachusetts Harvest of the Month - Tomatoes.

September Menu Highlights:

• School Made Pizza with Tomato and Mozzarella

• Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Salad

• Fresh Salsa

• Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Salad

We're committed to serving fresh, locally sourced produce to support our local farmers and ensure top-notch nutrition in every meal. Don't forget to bring home the goodness of tomatoes and enjoy its health benefits with your family

Thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your children's nutrition and well-being. Let's kick off this school year with healthy, delicious meals!

Warm regards,

Regina Wilkinson
Director of Nutrition Services
Ashland Public Schools
Email: rwilkinson@ashland.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-881-0165

• September 19: School Picture Day
• September 23: No School in observance of Rosh Hashanah
• September 24: Grade 2 Curriculum Night 6 pm
• September 29: Grade 1 Curriculum Night 6 pm
• September 30: Kindergarten Curriculum Night 6 pm
• October 2: No Schol in observance of Yom Kippur
• October 10: Early Release at 1:15 dismissal, lunch is served
• October 15: Drop Everything and Play
• October 22: Unity Day/Wear Orange
• October 27: Whole School Assembly: wear BLUE for Ashland Pride
• October 28/29/30: Parent Teacher Conferences. 12:00 dismissal, lunch is not served
• October 31: Halloween Parade for students and staff only

Don’t forget to visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Flyers where we feature announcements and events offered by organizations, clubs and teams throughout our community that serve to enrich the lives of our students, families, faculty and staff.