Winchendon Weekly News school newsletter - Wednesday, April 26

Community Happenings newsletter - Wednesday, April 26

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Murdock High School Q3 2022-2023 Honor Roll

Winchendon Public Schools Pre-K Screening

Winchendon Public Schools Preschool Screening will take place on May 3 and 10, 2023 by appointment only. Children must be age 3 or 4 by August 31, 2023 to be eligible. Screening is optional and looks at a child's development in the areas of speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, cognition and social emotional skills.

If you have any concerns about your child, suspect your child may have a disability, or if you did not receive an information packet by mail, please call Kathy at the Winchendon Pre-K Program office at 978-297-3436 or email kbrooks@winchendonk12.org.

Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates Leominster Campus Renovations with Ribbon Cutting

On April 4, 2023, Mount Wachusett Community College's Leominster campus welcomed legislators and community leaders to celebrate the completion of an extensive eight-month renovation, which welcomed students and staff for the spring semester in February 2023. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Congressman Jim McGovern were among the attendees and shared their enthusiasm and support for MWCC and the work done to enhance the educational opportunities available to the North Central community. The event included a ribbon cutting and presentation of the MWCC Service Above Self award to Neddy Latimer.

"Our mission, and the forefront of our strategic plan, is to better serve our students of color. As you walk our halls today, tomorrow, and in the future, this campus will draw a diverse student body of people who are trying to improve their lives, and that is our mission," stated MWCC President James Vander Hooven in his opening remarks. "It is so fitting that we are honoring Neddy Latimer for her tireless dedication to marginalized and struggling members of our community with the Service Above Self award as part of this ceremony."

Neddy Latimer has led the Spanish American Center as its Executive Director since 1971 and is known throughout the North Central community for the warmth and compassion she gives to everyone she meets. The Service Above Self award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions within the 29 cities and towns that make up the MWCC service area.

"Mount Wachusett Community College has provided an affordable and accessible education to those living in North Central Massachusetts for decades," said Congressman James P. McGovern. "I was thrilled to join their students, educators, and local leaders to celebrate the reopening of their Leominster campus and honor my good friend, Neddy Latimer, for her continued service as Executive Director of the Spanish American Center. She's a remarkable leader for our community and our Commonwealth. Through this new campus, MWCC will continue to pair their rigorous coursework with needed social supports, like their campus food pantry, which ensures no student will have to choose between the cost of groceries or school supplies. I'm inspired by their relentless dedication to setting students up for a lifetime of professional and personal success."

"Our community colleges offer incredible opportunities for Massachusetts residents, particularly for those who all too often face barriers to accessing higher education. They drive our economic competitiveness, strengthen our communities, and contribute to our bright future. Governor Healey and I are excited about the reopening of the Mount Wachusett Community College's Leominster campus and can't wait to see the impact that the students and faculty will make on our communities," stated Lieutenant Governor Kimberly Driscoll.

The campus has an additional 1,500 square feet and now includes new student lounges and study areas, enhanced classroom audio and visual equipment, fourteen upgraded classrooms and science laboratories. Additionally, the Food for Thought Campus Food Pantry has been upgraded to include refrigerated lockers students can access after-hours. The expanded space also includes a new ambulance simulator for emergency services training.

In addition to the Lieutenant Governor and Congressman McGovern, Senator John Cronin, Representative Michael Kushmerek, and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson were in attendance and shared their congratulations with the assembled guests.

Renovation work was handled by AP Services, a North Central Massachusetts real estate investment and property management corporation. Refreshments for the ribbon cutting were provided by Leominster Center for Technical Education Innovation Culinary Arts program.

Mount Wachusett Community College End of Year Events Schedule

Veterinary Technology Pinning
May 9, 2023, at 5:00 pm, South Café

Evening of Excellence
May 11, 2023, 5:00 pm, Theatre at the Mount

Dental Pinning
May 12, 2023, at 5:00 pm at Theater at the Mount

TRIO Rx & Visions Award Ceremony
May 15, 2023, at 12:00 pm, South Café

Civic Engagement Service-Learning Celebration
May 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm, South Café

Commencement
May 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Mount Fitness

Nursing Pinning
May 18, 2023, at 3:00 pm at Mount Fitness

Gateway to College & Pathways Early College Experience Graduation
May 18, 2023, at 6:30 pm at the Theatre at the Mount

Virtual and in-person events will be live-streamed at mwcc.edu/celebrate.

Open Kindergarten Registration Starting March 1

Dear Parents:

If you have a child that will be eligible for the 2023-2024 Kindergarten school year, you will need to fill out the registration forms that can be found on our website at www.winchendonk12.ore/o/mes. They are located under the Menu dropdown, Kindergarten Registration. You can download and fill in the forms. Hard copies are also available at Memorial School. Once completed, you will need to return them to Memorial School along with the items listed below. You can do this any number of ways:

1. Fax: 978-297-3944
2. Email: mmacewen@winchendonk12.org
3. Mail: Memorial School, 32 Elmwood Road, Winchendon, MA 01475
4. Drop off: In person between the hours of 10 AM - 2 PM

No child will be admitted to Kindergarten without having met the eligibility requirements listed below.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. If your child is five (5) years of age by August 31, 2018 (of the forthcoming year), he/she is eligible.
2. "BIRTH CERTIFICATE"- Original must be brought with you.
3. PROOF OF RESIDENCY- Current utility bill, or copy oflease.
4. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INCLUDING VISION AND HEARING SCREENING BY YOUR PHYSICIAN MUST BE DATED AFTER AUGUST 31, 2022.
5. IMMUNIZATIONS - VERIFICATION WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE END
OF AUGUST. This must include lead screen results. Click here to view and download a list of needed vaccinations.

Each child MUST have a physical examination completed by your physician. A signed printout from your child's doctor's office listing all the required information is also acceptable. Students cannot start school without a completed physical. We recommend calling your physician today to schedule an appointment as it sometimes takes several months to get one.

All completed immunization/examination forms need to be in the School Nurse's Office by Friday, August 25th before your child will be permitted to start school. These forms can be faxed by your doctor to the school at 978-297-3944.

Kindergarten Screening will be conducted, as required by State and Federal school laws. Screenings will be Wednesday, May 31; Thursday, June 1, and Friday, June 2. You will receive a letter with a sign up link for a screening appointment after you have registered.

We share the excitement of your child entering Kindergarten and look forward to both of you being a part of the Winchendon Public Schools. Please be aware that screenings will take place at Memorial School but your child will be attending Kindergarten at Toy Town School due to the school econfiguration. We are excited to have you be a part of the first year of our Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten building. Please feel free to call the school at (978) 297-1305, with any questions or concerns you may have.