Warren School Weekly Update

On behalf of the entire Warren School staff, thank you for the incredible kindness, generosity, and support shown throughout Staff Appreciation Week.

From the thoughtful notes and chalk messages to the delicious meals, treats, decorations, and special surprises, every gesture was deeply appreciated. Our staff felt truly celebrated and valued all week long. The time and effort that families and the PTO put into making this week so meaningful did not go unnoticed.

We are humbled by the overwhelming support of this community and very thankful to work in a school where partnership, kindness, and appreciation are so evident. Your thoughtfulness lifted spirits, brought many smiles, and reminded us how fortunate we are to be part of the Warren community.

This week, our kindergarten and first grade students were also able to experience amazing marionette performances. Thank you to our PTO for bringing in the talented Tanglewood Marionettes to perform Dragon King for kindergarten students and Cinderella for first grade students. We are excited that another great program for all grade levels will be coming to Warren in two weeks.

Don’t forget about our amazing Art Show on Thursday, May 14 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are still needed, and we hope to see many families there to celebrate the incredible creativity of our students.

Second grade families, please save the date for our end-of-year BBQ for second grade students and parents/guardians on June 15. Additional details will be shared later this month. Please note that this event is intended for second grade students and their parent/guardian(s) only and is not a sibling event.

Please see the information below regarding busing for next year. Please note that bus pricing will increase beginning June 1.

As we head into the weekend, I would also like to extend warm wishes to all of the amazing mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures in our Warren community. Thank you for the countless ways you support, encourage, and care for your children each and every day. Your love, dedication, and partnership make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and our school community. I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, and special moments with your families.

As a reminder, today, Friday, May 8, is an early release day, with dismissal at 1:15 p.m. This time will be used for staff training.

Have a great weekend

Pete

Per Massachusetts General Law, and Ashland School Committee policy, Ashland Public Schools provides free transportation to Ashland students in Grades K-6 who reside more than two (2.0) miles from school. Students in Grades K-6 who live two or fewer miles from school and all students in Grades 7-12 may pay an annual transportation fee if they want to take the bus to and from school. Due to limited transportation options, all paid seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be assigned to a bus once their full and complete application has been received. Once bus capacity has been reached, a waitlist will be created. Late registrations will be placed on a waitlist and offered a seat if one becomes available during the school year.

Early Registration

Received before June 1st, 2026

$290 per student or $580 (maximum family cap) for 2 or more students in the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.

Regular Registration

Received after June 1st, 2026

Registrations received after the due date may be processed on September 1st, 2026. $360 per student or $720 (maximum family cap) for 2 or more students from the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.

Registration for Grades K-6 who reside more than two (2.0) miles from school

Register at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation. Please select the option for “Qualify for free bus transportation (grades K-6 living over 2 miles from assigned school).”

Requesting A Fee Waiver (two step process)

A waiver of the bus fee is available to families based on the same guidelines used to determine eligibility for free and reduced lunch. Registration forms must still be received by June 1st, 2026 if you are applying for a bus fee waiver.

Step 1)

Please register for the bus fee waiver at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the school department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation, and select the box titled “Apply for a waiver of the bus fee.”

Step 2)

Please click on the following links to obtain the forms and follow the instructions provided: English Fee Waiver Application, Portuguese Fee Waiver Application, Spanish Fee Waiver Application.

Notification & Contact Information

Families who registered students for the bus by June 1 will be notified by July 30 on the status of their registration. Registrations received after June 1 may not be processed until September 1.

Call Transportation Coordinator, Tamara Saviatto, at (508) 532-4007 for more information.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Legacy, Freedom, and Community

Hosted by Ashland Residents for Equity and Action (AREA)

Submission Period: May 1- May 31, 2026

Who Can Participate? Youth students (all grades welcome)

Submission Guidelines:

• Original writing, artwork, short music or dance piece (under 1 minute)
• 1 submission per student For artwork submit a photo of your piece and keep the original artwork for display
• For music or dance submit a recording of your piece (please limit to under 1 minute)
• For writing please keep to 1 page
• Send to area@ashlandequity.org by May 31st and include you Full Name, Grade and Teacher (if created as a class assignment)

Winners Announced: Week of Jun 15, 2026

Winners will be invited to share their work at: AREA’s Juneteenth Celebration

Ashland Farmers Market

Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM

And will be displayed on AREA's website

**All submissions will be displayed at the event**

Dear Families,

I want to share a helpful resource: our local partners at the MetroWest Food Collaborative have created an easy-to-use website where food pantries, community meal sites, farmers markets and more are listed for our region. You’ll find flyers and calendars in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and you can search by town to see what’s available. MWFC

Please check it out if you or your family ever need additional support: metrowestfoodcollaborative.org/find-food

Hello Families,

This month we are learning about CITIZENSHIP.

We have defined citizenship as: being a good member of your community and showing that you care about the community and the people in it.

Here are some ways you can teach your child about citizenship at home:

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Do your part to help reduce pollution and water usage.
• Volunteer or donate to a local charity or organization.
• Participate in town cleanup!
• Talk to your child about what you love about your community. Talk about ways you could help improve it even more!

Books about citizenship:

• If Everybody Did By Jo Ann Stover
• The Dog That Ate the World by Sandra Dieckmann
• Carl the Complainer by Michelle Knudson
• What Mess? by Tom Lichtenheld
• Who Will I Be? by Abby Huntsman and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
• Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell, Rafael López

Warren School’s SEL Team

Get ready to soar toward the second star to the right as our talented young Drama Club actors bring Neverland to life! Come fly with us for a magical, kid-friendly adventure filled with Pixie Dust, pirates, and the boy who never grew up. This show is great for students in grades K-12.

Peter Pan Show Dates:

May 15th 7pm

May 16th 2pm & 7 pm

Tickets are $10 & cash sales only at door & it will run for 1 hour.

Check out what our Nutrition Services department is serving up for Warren students in April and May! 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,

As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to share our May menu with you,

featuring the nutritious and delicious Massachusetts Harvest of the Month: Seafood!

Seafood is a vital part of a healthy diet, rich in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids,

protein, vitamins D and B12, and minerals like zinc and iron. Locally sourced from

Massachusetts waters, seafood provides numerous health benefits and supports our local fishing

communities.

For more information on the benefits of seafood and recipe ideas, please visit the Massachusetts

Harvest of the Month page: Massachusetts Harvest of the Month - Seafood.

On the May monthly menu, highlighting various seafood dishes that show our commitment to

providing fresh, nutritious meals: Local Haddock Fish Sticks, Coconut Crusted Fish Tacos and

Sustainable Kelp Meatballs from the Gulf of Maine!

We are committed to providing fresh, locally sourced seafood to our students, supporting local

fisheries, and ensuring the best nutritional quality in our meals. We encourage you to incorporate

seafood into your meals at home to enjoy its many health benefits.

Thank you for your ongoing support and for trusting us with your children's nutrition and well-

being. We look forward to a month filled with delicious and nutritious seafood meals!

Warm regards

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

• May 6: Grade 1 marionette program
• May 7: Kindergarten marionette program
• May 8: Early Release at 1:15 for staff professional development, lunch will be served
• May 14: Warren School Art Show 5:30-7 PM
• May 21: Grade 2 to 3 Parent Information session at Mindess 6-7 PM
• May 22: Mario the Maker Magician program
• May 25: No School in observance of Memorial Day
• May 27: Whole School Assembly wear blue for Ashland Pride
• May 28: Warren School at Dairy Queen night

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.