WINTHROP WEEKLY

Dear Winthrop Families and Caretakers,

As we move into the heart of the MCAS season, we want to share some important updates regarding upcoming testing and a very special end-of-year celebration!

Math MCAS

Next week, our fifth-grade students will begin their Math MCAS. To help them feel confident and perform their best, please ensure they:

• Get plenty of rest the night before.

• Eat a healthy breakfast to fuel their brains.

• Arrive on time, ready to show off everything they have learned this year!

We are so proud of the hard work they have put in, and we know they are ready to shine.

Cranes Beach Day!

We are thrilled to announce that our annual Cranes Beach Day is officially scheduled for:

Wednesday, June 17th.

Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer to the date.

It’s going to be a fantastic day of sun, sand, and school spirit!

Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff!

Winthrop Administration Team

Extended Day Program (EDP) Registration 2026–2027

Opening Day of Registration: Monday, April 27, 2026

The Extended Day Program (EDP) is available for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade at Doyon School and Winthrop School.

• Morning Program: 7:00 AM – Start of the school day

• Afternoon Program: School dismissal – 6:00 PM

Registration

All families are required to complete the online registration and submit a non-refundable $46 registration fee per child. A registration fee must be paid in order to hold your child’s spot in the program. Click the link below to access the online registration forms.

Family ID systems: Online Registration

The registration fee can be paid:

• By check made payable to “EDP”, or

• Online through City Hall Systems

Tuition Payments

Tuition payments are due on or before the 10th of each month.
A $10 late fee will be charged for payments received after the 10th of the month.

Payments can be made:

• Online through City Hall Systems, or

• By check made payable to “Extended Day Program.”

All checks should be mailed or delivered to the Central Office:1 Lord Square Ipswich, MA

City hall systems City hall Systems

2026-2027- Tuition Rates

We look forward to you joining us for the 2026-2027 school year!

Alicia Merry

Director of Extended Day Program

978-992-7454

On April 22, the world celebrated Earth Day! Big shout out to Winthrop 4th grader Marin Cilli, who spent hours beautifying our town by picking up 14 POUNDS of trash at Bialek Park!!

Are you inspired to clean-up your neighborhood to honor the Earth? The Town of Ipswich is hosting its annual clean-up this Saturday, May 2nd. Interested families should meet at the Riverwalk (behind Zumi's) at 9:00 am to pick-up gloves and trash bags. Then, you'll set out to a neighborhood of your choosing to pick up trash. Sign up here.

Playground Clean-ups

Want to give our elementary school playgrounds a spruce up? Here are a couple of opportunities to meet up with friends to beautify our playgrounds:

• Saturday, May 2nd: 1:00-3:00 pm @ Winthrop Playground
• Sunday, May 3rd: 11:00 am - 1:00 @ Doyon Playground

Bring gloves, trash bags, and friends!

Event at Salt Studios

Join us for a creative experience on May 3rd with Salt Studio to help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and support FRIES! We will have a special card-making station for kids to express their gratitude to their amazing teachers. Register here: https://www.saltstudiospace.com/fries.

Kick-a-thon Fundraiser

Join us on Saturday, May 16 at 1:30 PM at Mark Warner’s Professional Martial Arts for an exciting, high-energy Kick-A-Thon fundraiser! Participants will test their endurance, build discipline, and have fun, all while raising funds for the Winthrop FRIES. See the flier below for more details and a pledge sheet.