Winchendon Weekly News school newsletter - Wednesday, May 10

Community Happenings newsletter - Wednesday, May 10

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Mount Wachusett Community College Holds Pinning Ceremony for Veterinary Technology Graduates

GARDNER, MA - May 10, 2023 - Mount Wachusett Community College welcomed fourteen students to the veterinary technology profession on May 9, 2026, in a traditional pinning ceremony.

The group of students were welcomed by Dean Veronica Guay, Program Director Tara Novak, CVT, LATG, President James Vander Hooven, and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson.

"I offer my deepest congratulations and appreciation to our graduates, you have successfully made it through a very difficult program," Vander Hooven told students. "You have chosen a caring profession, one which will require you to not only care for animals, but to empathize with their humans as well. You are going to make an enormous difference and impact in our community and the world, and we wish you luck."

Keynote speaker, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), founder and owner of Veterinary Team Training, told students, "You haven't just graduated with a profession, but a passion. Other graduates are going on to work jobs, but you are going on to save lives."

"You are in charge of your happiness and get to do whatever you want in this profession," she continued. "There are many paths to take in this profession, I encourage you to run down them and experiment, you can always change directions and try a new path. Take care of yourselves, have fun, and don't forget to enjoy the beautiful animals in your life."

The MWCC Veterinary Technology program extends its thanks to its partnering veterinary hospitals and local farms: Gardner Animal Care Center, Minglewood Farm and Hanson Harm both of North Brookfield, Hemlock Hill Farm in Ashby, and Charles River Laboratories in Worcester.

The students were pinned by a family member, friend or faculty, and then recited the Veterinary Technician Oath as the newest member's veterinary field.

Maija Blomquist, Hubbardston
Rebecca Epstein, Pepperell
Katelyn Firth, Westborough
Jenna Hasche, Westford
Emily Locke, Brookfield
Angelic Marfisi, Gardner
Alina Oberg, Fitchburg
Kailyn Parker, Westminster
Sabrina Poirier, Leominster
Leanne Proctor, Lunenburg
Lindsey Raymond, Athol
Megan Rossi, Fitchburg
Zachary Serafini, Rindge, NH
Casey Wayrynen, New Ipswich, NH

Mount Wachusett Community College End of Year Events Schedule

Veterinary Technology 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.