Principal Gretchen's Notes
"Keep Calm and Enjoy Fall"
Mr. Wolf gave the preschoolers a tour of the BIG trucks!
Walking Field Trip to the Worthington Fire Station!
The entire R.H. Conwell School went on a field trip to the Worthington Fire Station in conjunction with a Student Awareness of Fire Education (FY25 SAFE and Senior) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Safety.
The day began with three lessons in the firehouse, and the students rotated through with their classroom teachers. The Worthington chief and firefighters did an amazing job of guiding the kids through several "hands-on" lessons that "hooked" all of the students throughout the day! This field trip was made possible because the department received funding through the SAFE grant!
School Wide Field Trip to The Worthington Fire Station
Relay races with the teachers putting the uniforms on.
Emma trying out the fire truck!
Mr. Sena talking with the 5/6 students about the fire truck.
Students getting a tour of the ambulance.
Learning about all the tools!
Future Fire Chief
Mr. Wolf giving the preschoolers a tractor tour.
Mrs. Todd and Mrs. O acting out scenerios!
Preschool Art Work
Over the last couple of weeks preschoolers have been focusing on the themes of apples and leaves. They have been able to expand on these themes outside of the classroom to the outdoors where they have been noticing the change of season. They've painted with apples, learned about the life cycle of an apple, and made apple sauce.
Hoot...Hoot... Hoot...
Preschoolers have been spending a lot of time in the woods. This week, they collected leaves and made creative Owls!
Event Information
JOIN US FOR AN IN-PERSON PTO MEETING ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 BEGINNING AT 6:30!
What's happening at Conwell?
Perfect Attendance Awards for the month of September.
Some students received a "perfect attendance award" for being in school during the month of September. We had a total of 33 students in grades K-6 who had perfect attendance. Thank you for helping us improve our student attendance this school year!
Positive Impacts of School Attendance
1. High Academic Achievement: Kids who regularly attend class do not miss out on lessons and information needed for future academic success. Consistency leads to higher class scores and higher self esteem.
2. Develop Healthy Habits and Build Routines: Kids who regularly attend class are able to maintain a consistent schedule that will assist them with time management skills, discipline and meeting commitment expectations. Consistent attendance is a building block to lifelong responsible habits.
3. Build Relationships and Social Skills: Kids who regularly attend class develop social skills through interactions with teachers and peers. These interactions teach peer to peer communication, conflict resolution and build relationships, all while fostering a sense of community, belonging and purpose.
National School Lunch Week
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Lynn Lyons, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice for over 35 years, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.
Nurse Update
REMINDER there is NO school next Monday or Tuesday!
What's going on for the rest of the month??
October 13, 2025: No School
October 14, 2025: No School PD for teachers
October 17, 2025: Family Lunch
October 23, 2025: Walk to School
October 24, 2025:
- Family Breakfast
- All School Meeting led by 3/4
October 31, 2025: Halloween Parade beginning at 1:30 p.m.
- Harvest Festival beginning at 1:45 p.m.