Warren School Weekly Update

Although it is still very cold, our students were finally able to get back outside for recess this week. As a reminder, we ensure that the feels-like temperature is at least 20 degrees before going outdoors. Students and staff were excited to enjoy the fresh air and spend time playing with friends from different classrooms. Please be sure your child brings snow pants and boots so they can access the playgrounds and field areas when snow is on the ground.

On Wednesday, students participated in Global School Play Day. Many classes explored a live Google world map showing other schools around the globe that were also participating. Ask your child if they learned a new game or taught a game to a friend, it was a great day of creativity, collaboration, and joyful play.

Also beginning Wednesday, teachers started the third round of our Data Team meetings, which will continue into next week. During these meetings, staff review student performance data, monitor progress toward previously established goals, and develop targeted instructional plans to support all learners ahead of our next Data Team cycle in April.

On Thursday, we held our monthly virtual whole-school meeting focused on generosity. Please see the additional message below from our SEL team for more details.

We have an exciting sports weekend ahead, with the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and the Super Bowl featuring the Patriots. Hopefully, I will be sharing a Patriots celebration parade message with you next week!

Have a great weekend,

Pete

Did you know that if every Warren student brings in just one item, we could donate over 600 items? Imagine how many people in our community we could help feed!

The SOUP-ER BOWL is a meaningful way for students to give back to the community and live out our Warren School core values. By donating an item, students show responsibility, demonstrate kindness and respect for others, and help build a safe and supportive school community. Together, our efforts can have a powerful impact beyond our school walls.

Here is how it works:
We will be collecting donations for the local food pantry from 2/2–2/13. If you would like to participate, please send your child to school with an item to donate. Students will place their donation in the collection box in their classroom. At the end of the two weeks, all items will be counted, and the class in each grade that collects the most items will earn a Class-Chosen Reward.

We thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

Cooking Basics

(no glass containers, please)

Flour

Sugar

Juice

Coffee and Tea

Oil

Ketchup

Salsa

Mayonnaise

Chips

Vinegar

Hygiene Basics

Toothpaste

Shampoo

Conditioner

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Hand soap

Laundry detergent

Feminine pads

Dish soap

Join us for a fun and spirited basketball game as teachers from different schools face off on the court! Bring your family, friends and school pride to cheer on your favorite teachers and show your support. This high-energy event is all about community, sportsmanship and school spirit. Don't miss the chance to see our teachers in action and help make it an unforgettable night! We hope to see you on February 26th at 6PM at Ashland High School for the 2026 Clocker Classic!

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 GENEROSITY.

We have defined generosity as: giving to others without expecting anything in return.

Here are some things you can do to help your child learn to be generous:

• Talk about it - brainstorm ways to be generous. Remember being generous isn’t just giving things to others, you can also be generous by giving someone your time.

• Model it - let them see you being generous. “I’m bringing soup to our neighbor because they aren’t feeling well.” “I’m staying at work a little late to help a co-worker.”

• Pick something generous to do as a family. Pick out some toys to donate, donate your time and find a volunteer opportunity, or make some homemade crafts or cards to give to others.

• Start a “charity allowance”. Below you’ll find one example of this.

“In my house each of my kids has three jars, one is a save jar, one is a spend jar and one is a give jar. Each week they get an “allowance” that is split equally into the three jars. As they have gotten older the weekly amount has gone up, but you could start little by putting a nickel or dime in each jar. Every December we take out their jars and count their money. Save money is deposited into their savings accounts. We plan a special family shopping trip where they get to use their spend money. Then we talk about ways to donate their give money. One year they “adopted” animals through the World Wildlife Fund. Another year they each bought a toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Even as teenagers my kids still look forward to this end of year tradition.” - Taryn Marquez

Books about generosity:

• Should I Share My Ice Cream? By Mo Willems

• Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead

• Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

• Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson

• The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen

• A Bear to Share by Jessica Alba, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, and Norah Weinstein

• The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett

Warren School’s SEL Team

SEASON RUNS MARCH 2026- JUNE 2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Financial assistance is available.

Check out what our Nutrition Services department is serving up for Warren students in February! 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 move through the winter season, we are excited to share our February menu with you, featuring the hearty and nutritious Massachusetts Harvest of the Month: Winter Squash!

This month, we're excited to showcase the delicious flavor of winter squash in our dishes. This versatile, nutrient-packed vegetable will be a highlight on our menu with dishes like Butternut Squash & Apple Casserole and Quinoa, Black Bean, and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Feta Cheese throughout February. Grown locally in Massachusetts, winter squash is a fantastic source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.

For more information on the benefits of winter squash and fun recipe ideas, please visit the Massachusetts Harvest of the Month page: Massachusetts Harvest of the Month - Winter Squash.

We are committed to providing fresh, locally sourced produce to our students, supporting local farmers, and ensuring the best nutritional quality in our meals. We encourage you to incorporate winter squash 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 hearty and healthy month!

Warm regards,

Regina Wilkinson

Director of Nutrition Services

Ashland Public Schools

Email: rwilkinson@ashland.k12.ma.us

Phone: 508-881-0165

• February 10: 100th Day
• February 16-20: No School, February Vacation
• February 23: Wear Comfy Clothes Day
• Febrary 27: Whole School Assembly, wear BLUE for Ashland pride
• March 18: Literacy Night
• March 20: No School in observance of Eid at Fitr
• March 24/25/26: Early Release at 12:00 for Parent Teacher Conferences. 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.