Warren School Weekly Update

This was a very exciting week at Warren School, with many of our Literacy Night raffle events taking place. It has been wonderful seeing students enjoying these special experiences and celebrating together as a community.

I also want to share that second graders Mia Rivera and Keerthana Sivakumar from Mrs. Freeman’s class were honored this past weekend, May 8th, as the 2nd and 3rd place Massachusetts Grade 2 winners of the Eversource Challenge. Their posters highlighted creative ways to conserve energy at home and were recognized and celebrated at the state level. Congratulations to both students on this outstanding accomplishment!

Thank you to all of the families who attended last night’s Warren School Art Show. A special thank you to Mrs. Colella and her many volunteers for creating such an amazing display of student artwork. I continue to be amazed by the beautiful pieces that have filled our red hallway and showcased the creativity of our students. Please take a moment to view this video highlighting the artwork and event: ( https://youtu.be/9LamnmAZVdM?si=XpNi-ObTk1-6ySef).

Grade 2 students have an opportunity to participate in a new event at Warren School. Next Thursday afternoon, our staff will be hosting a Kids Day Out, similar to the Kids Night Out program at the Mindess School. For more information, please see the flyer below.

We are also looking for volunteers to support Warren School at Dairy Queen on Thursday, May 28. Sign up with the button below.

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

Juntos en la Biblioteca: Actividades en Español en Familia

*for families

para familias

Monday, May 186:30—7:30 PM

Children's StoryTime RoomAshland Public Library66 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! Mayo: ¡Brillo y Alegría!: Celebramos el fin del año escolar (Sparkle and Joy: Let's Celebrate the End of the School Year)

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 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 27: Incoming Kindergarten Screening by appointment
• May 28: Warren School at Dairy Queen night
• May 28: Incoming Kindergarten Screening by appointment
• June 1: Grade 2 visits Mindess
• June 4: Grade 2 Field Trip
• June 8: Grade 1 Field Day (rain date 6/11)
• June 9: Kindergarten Field trip
• June 11: Grade 2 Farewell BBQ (raindate 6/15)
• June 12: Grade 1 Field Trip
• June 12: Grade 2 Field Day (rain date 6/17)
• June 16: Kindergarten Field Day (rain date 6/18)
• June 19: No school in observance of Juneteenth
• June 24: Last Day of sChool, Early Release at 12:00. Lunch will not be served.

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.