Warren School Weekly Update

Although this was a short week with only four school days, it was very exciting to have all 597 students in school! Our students and families have done an excellent job transitioning to school this year. While there were a few tears from both students and families, new friendships are forming, and we are quickly settling into our school routines.

📸 School Pictures
On Friday, September 19, we will have school pictures with Lifetouch Photography. Please check the information that was sent home with your child for details.

🚗 Dismissal Reminder
For everyone’s safety, vehicles must exit through the designated exit and not drive in the bus lane. Please review the visual below to support safe traffic flow at dismissal.

🚨 Safety Drill
Next week, in collaboration with the Ashland Fire Department and Ashland Police Department, classes will practice evacuating our school. These drills help ensure that students and staff know how to exit the building safely and quickly in case of an emergency. We appreciate your support as we prepare and practice these important safety routines.

Have a great weekend,
Pete

Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 19!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTR8RCJ6. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .

Monday, September 29

6:30—7:30 PM

Children's StoryTime Room

Ashland Public Library

66 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! Septiembre: Hispanic Heritage Month (Raíces y Relatos)

You do need to sign up with this link:

https://ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/juntos-en-la-biblioteca-actividades-en-espa-ol-en-familia-for-families-para-familias/

"The Stone Park Music Festival is inviting all of you to our concert series on September 13th.

We are featuring renowned artists including faculty members at the New England Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Maryland.

This is a great chance for families and loved ones to come together and listen to masterful works by composers such as Beethoven and Brahms, as well as beautiful and innovative original pieces by SPMF artists. Held outdoors at Stone Park, this concert series is also a rare opportunity to experience an intimate performance, up close and personal, of world class artists while breathing in the sights and sounds of nature, all right here at the Stone Park Music festival.

We hope to see everyone there for an afternoon of joy, relaxation, and connection. Come make great memories with us!

For more information, visit www.stonemusicfestival.com"

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

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We're kicking off September with a burst of flavor featuring the vibrant and nutritious Massachusetts Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes!

Tomatoes are not just tasty; they're packed with vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants. Grown locally in Massachusetts, our tomatoes are at their peak ripeness, ready to bring freshness to every meal.

For more tomato fun and recipe ideas, check out the Massachusetts Harvest of the Month - Tomatoes.

September Menu Highlights:

• School Made Pizza with Tomato and Mozzarella

• Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Salad

• Fresh Salsa

• Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Salad

We're committed to serving fresh, locally sourced produce to support our local farmers and ensure top-notch nutrition in every meal. Don't forget to bring home the goodness of tomatoes and enjoy its health benefits with your family

Thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your children's nutrition and well-being. Let's kick off this school year with healthy, delicious meals!

Warm regards,

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

• September 19: School Picture Day
• September 23: No School in observance of Rosh Hashanah
• September 24: Grade 2 Curriculum Night 6 pm
• September 29: Grade 1 Curriculum Night 6 pm
• September 30: Kindergarten Curriculum Night 6 pm
• October 2: No Schol in observance of Yom Kippur
• October 10: Early Release at 1:15 dismissal, lunch is 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.