Winchendon Weekly News school newsletter - Friday, May 26
Community Happenings newsletter - Friday, May 26
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Congratulations to the Murdock High School Graduating Class of 2023!
Shannon Abare-Coderre
Deyshon Andrews
John Bednarczyk
Derrick Brown
Madison Brown
Adam Buccaroni
Angelina Campbell
Christopher Clark
Tristan Charette
Yang Yu Chen
Patrick Coderre
Lilly Daniels
Angelina Dellasanta
Rickelle Divoll-Tieu
Emma Gauthier
Kayden Gordon
Tiana Graessle
Gabriella Grenda
Abigail Guerra
Camille Hart
Sarah Holt
Jason Ingman
Gracie Kuehl-Bergevin
Paul Lafrennie
Ajax Lambert
Cameron LaPerle
Kaden LaPointe
Ryaley Laventure
Dominic LeBlanc
Charlene Lor
Samantha Mason
Genevieve McSheehy
Desiree Medina Sepulveda
Min-D Merritt
Dylan Monette
Jonathan Pare
Cole Patterson
Victor Perez
Panita Phatthammachack
Gordon Reichert
Krystel Rivera-Rosario
Jonathan Russell
Kai Scott
Curtis Sevigny
Lillian Skawinski
Danielle Sroczynski
Aurora Smith
Calvin Tenney
Kylene Vasquez
Jason Viveiros
Karen Vongchairueng
Benjamin Wallace
Jade Walsh
Donovan Whitaker
Xavier Whitney
Skylar Winn
Anita Yang
Brooke Zabik
Lindsey Smith of Winchendon awarded degree during Salve Regina University's commencement
NEWPORT, RI (05/31/2023)-- Lindsey Smith of Winchendon, MA was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in American History summa cum laude during Salve Regina University's 73rd commencement.
Salve Regina President Kelli Armstrong conferred 804 degrees in total during the ceremony, including 589 bachelor's degrees, 207 master's degrees and eight doctoral degrees.
Celebrated Iranian author, Dr. Azar Nafisi, once forced from her job as a teacher for refusing to cover her hair, encouraged graduates to embrace the power of their imagination during her commencement address. She stressed the importance of a liberal arts education, even for those studying science. "Einstein was a musician, he played the violin," Nafisi said. "He felt imagination was even more important because imagination encircles the world."
In offering his congratulations, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) said he hopes graduates will carry the lessons and values of Salve Regina forward and work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful. "I am confident that you will make your own mark, and serve a purpose higher than yourself," Reed said. "Today more than ever, our world needs your combination of knowledge, talent and, most of all, mercy."
About Salve Regina University: Located in historic Newport, R.I. and celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022-2023, Salve Regina's cornerstone mercy mission and liberal arts foundation fosters the development of each student's individual talents. More than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled from across the U.S. and around the world in 48 undergraduate majors, 13 master's degree programs, 12 combined bachelor's/master's programs, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations, nursing and behavior analysis.
Mount Wachusett Community College Holds Annual Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Celebration
GARDNER, MA - May 31, 2023 - The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recognized students for over 70,000 volunteer hours in the 2022-2023 school year at a ceremony on May 26, 2023. Volunteers included 12 students who contributed over 20 hours, 32 who donated over 40 hours, 3 who donated over 75 hours, and 24 students who contributed over 100 hours of their time.
MWCC President James Vander Hooven presented the President's Service and Volunteerism Awards, which are given annually to students who provide 100 or more hours of volunteer service.
"When we do what we can to serve others, we benefit everyone," Vander Hooven said. "We can come together to meet each other's needs – and we know that our students and community have tremendous needs. It is a great honor to come together to honor you all for your service."
Kikelomo Tetteh of Winchendon was among those students receiving the President's Service and Volunteerism Award.
The Newman Civic Fellowship, which recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change was presented to nursing student Hanna Shailer. The Green Society was named Club of the Year for their work in engaging the campus in greenhouse activities and raising produce for the campus café and the food pantry.
Maureen Provost presented the Hillary Bartlett Newsome Service-Learning Scholarship, awarded annually in memory of Hillary Bartlett, a dedicated community volunteer and MWCC alumni, to Abigail Floyd of Phillipston, MA. Bartlett was a 2009 graduate of the Mount's Early Childhood Transfer program who passed away unexpectedly in 2017.
Shelly Nicholson, Brewer Center Director, presented the Faculty Civic Engagement Award to retiring faculty Sue Taylor and a special recognition to Dean Margaret Jaillet for her years of dedicated service to the college and the community.
The Service-Learning Scholarship was presented to Anya Ezechukwu of Shirley, MA by her Graphic and Interactive Design Professor, Leslie Cullen in recognition of her volunteer work for the city of Gardner's Centennial Celebration and the design of the Mount Observer magazine commemorating Fitchburg's Abolitionist Park.
Michel Cocuzza, Coordinator of Civic Engagement, presented The Community Partner of the Year award to the DAV Department of Mass Service Fund Inc. as well as a presentation of gratitude to Paul Valila and Bob Thomas, members of the MWCC Maintenance Team for their support.
The Sharyn Rice Award for Community Leadership Award is presented each year to a student who has a strong passion for community involvement, and was presented by Fagan Forhan, Dean of K-12 Partnerships and Civic Engagement to student Nikki Ramos, for her service to the MWCC community through volunteerism and academics while struggling with a visual disability.
The SLiCE, Student Leader in Civic Engagement, recognition was presented by Michel Cocuzza to Breanna Whittier for her dedication to the Brewer Center and the work she has done through the year in support of students, veterans and the greater community.
Food Pantry Volunteers, Interns, and Student Leaders in Civic Engagement Kelly Culkeen, Hanna Shailer, Gio Toledo, Miranda Monahan, Kikelomo Tetteh, Natalie Solivan, Mina Girouard, and Rachel Lucia were honored by Sue Meagher, Program Aide for the Brewer Center, for the time they spent staffing the Food for Thought campus pantry and working with students in need.
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:
- Fax: 978-297-3944
- Email: mmacewen@winchendonk12.org
- Mail: Memorial School, 32 Elmwood Road, Winchendon, MA 01475
- Drop off: In person between the hours of 10 AM - 2 PM
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- If your child is five (5) years of age by August 31, 2018 (of the forthcoming year), he/she is eligible.
- "BIRTH CERTIFICATE"- Original must be brought with you.
- PROOF OF RESIDENCY- Current utility bill, or copy oflease.
- PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INCLUDING VISION AND HEARING SCREENING BY YOUR PHYSICIAN MUST BE DATED AFTER AUGUST 31, 2022.
- 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.
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.