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With the launch of ParentSquare, the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) now issues a weekly e-newsletter! Anyone can receive our newsletter, even members of the community who are not staff or parents.
Free Haircuts Give Students Boost Ahead of MCAS Testing Week
On Monday, local barbers, nail technicians and hair braiders visited the Vernon Hill Elementary School for a confidence-building initiative ahead of MCAS testing this week.
ParentSquare Is Here! Two-Way Communication for WPS Families and Staff
The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) is excited to announce that ParentSquare is now available to all families and staff! ParentSquare is the district’s new two-way communications platform that provides instant translations in 100+ languages.
Denmark Educators Visit WPS to Learn About Artificial Intelligence in Teaching
On Friday, April 12, the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) hosted a delegation of 30 principals and assistant principals from schools in Denmark to showcase how WPS is integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning practices in grades K-12. The event was held at Worcester Technical High School.
Admissions Results Announced for Worcester Tech, Career Technical Programs at Doherty, North, and South
The lotteries to determine next year’s ninth-grade student admission into Worcester Technical High School and the Chapter 74 career/vocational technical education (CVTE) programs at Doherty, North, and South high schools were held on Wednesday, April 10.
🌍 A Night of Diversity and Celebration at May Street School! 🌍
Last night, May Street School came alive with vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of cultures from around the world at Multicultural Night! 🎉✨
Highlights from the Evening:
🎶 Cultural Performances: Our talented students dazzled the audience with mesmerizing dance routines and beautiful musical performances showcasing the rich diversity of our school community!
🍲 International Cuisine: Families brought dishes from their cultural backgrounds to share, creating a feast of flavors that delighted taste buds and brought everyone together around the table!
🎨 Art and Crafts: Our art and crafts stations provided hands-on experiences for students and families!
Thank you for making Multicultural Night at May Street School a night to remember! ... See MoreSee Less
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The best elementary school
Thanks for sharing- it was a great night at May Street!
Such a great school.
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⭐ WooStar Robert Thibeault, sixth grade leader at Thorndyke Road School ⭐
"Robbie is a responsible leader in our school," said one educator at the school. "Robbie is an ambassador for our younger students and guides them at the end of the day, helping to maintain order during dismissal. As a veteran member of the Robotics team he works with his team leading when necessary while also encouraging others to share their ideas and voices. He takes the initiative to support other groups if they may be struggling, which embodies both our ROAR expectation of respect and kindness as well as many qualities of the Vision of a Learner."
Teachers in his school describe Robbie as kind, always willing to help, and an advocate for others. As a sixth grader he has worked hard to positively contribute to his school community and has grown into a valued member of whatever class, team or group he takes part in.
⭐ Do you know a WooStar? We're looking for students and staff who have gone above and beyond to feature on our social media.
👉Nominate a student at tinyurl.com/WooStarsStudent
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One of the best . wohoo 👍
Way to go Robbie !
Congratulations 🎊🎈
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I love when Sue Mailman calls out this kind of foolishness
Thank you, Sue! Sadly the Three Stooges are more hell bent on bringing more dysfunction to the committee than anything else.
Great job Sue !
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Multicultural Night at Forest Grove!
Forest Grove Middle School recently celebrated Multicultural Night with students and their families.
This annual event, spearheaded by World Language teachers David Romero, Michelle Rivas, Marisol Ramsay and Juan Lopez, is a celebration of the rich diversity found throughout the Forest Grove community.
This year’s event began with a welcome from Principal Greg Tremba, and a bilingual poetry reading by 2020-2022 Worcester Poet Laureate Mr. Juan Matos.
Following the welcome, the auditorium, filled with students and their families, were treated to performances by students as well as local organizations Monano and the Orphanage Movement.
The audience participated in a drumming session led by Monano and took in a break dancing performance from Orphanage Movement and student performances highlighting music and dance from a multitude of countries.
Shout out to the Forest Grove administration and the many teachers, students and families who made this event so successful! ... See MoreSee Less
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Felicidades por tantos logros alcanzados. DTB pensamos ir en mayo para Masachussets.
That's pretty cool
Excelente.
Haircuts for MCAS at the Vernon Hill School 💈
Earlier this week, local barbers, nail technicians and hair braiders visited the Vernon Hill School for a confidence building initiative ahead of MCAS testing this week.
Michelangelo’s Barbershop and Nails, a locally-owned business with strong Worcester roots, sent six barbers, two nail technicians and two hair braiders to the school to offer free services, including haircuts, manicures and braiding, to fifth and sixth graders at the school in an effort to build confidence.
“Feeling good leads to doing good,” said Vernon Hill Principal Craig Dottin. “When we cultivate positive emotions within ourselves, we naturally extend that positivity to others through our actions and interactions. When we feel good about ourselves that positive energy is placed in everything we do.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome! These kiddos deserve the best! And Mr. Dottin is such an inspiration 👏
This is amazing!!
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Report cards are now on ParentSquare!
Starting this quarter, we are transitioning to a more efficient and environmentally friendly method of distributing report cards!
Report cards can now be accessed electronically through ParentSquare, our two-way communication platform for WPS families and staff!
By delivering report cards electronically, we can streamline communication and ensure that you receive timely access to your child's academic progress.
What you need to know:
- Report cards will be sent directly to your ParentSquare account.
- You will receive a notification once the report cards are available for viewing.
- If you haven't already, please ensure that your ParentSquare account is up-to-date to avoid any delays in receiving your child's report card.
We understand that this change may be different from what you're accustomed to, but we believe it will ultimately enhance the efficiency and convenience of accessing student academic records. ... See MoreSee Less
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So we can uninstall Parent Portal now? I'm hesitant to because I still get notifications on that app from a couple of teachers that don't want to transition to Parent Square, apparently...
between all these apps parent portal, bus app, class dojo, remind can we just have ONE GENERAL APP !
Why for the love of god do we need another app?!
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Happy Passover!
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt, and their transition from slavery to freedom.
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We are excited to announce that ParentSquare is now available to all district staff and families!
ParentSquare is the district’s new two-way communications platform that provides instant translations in 100+ languages. ParentSquare is used for items such as report cards, newsletters, snow day notifications, group chats, calendars, volunteer sign-ups and more!
If you are a WPS caregiver/parent, staff member, student or educator, we highly suggest you: 1) download the ParentSquare app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store and 2) register your ParentSquare account as soon as possible.
Find out more here: worcesterschools.org/parentsquare-is-here-two-way-communication-for-wps-families-and-staff/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Mystery Readers at Heard Street School 📚
Before April vacation, Heard Street welcomed members of the community to the school to read to students for Mystery Reader’s Day! The students not only had special guests read to them but were also able to learn about our community partners' jobs.
Mystery readers included Mayor Joseph Petty, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early, Worcester Fire Chief Martin Dyer, Worcester City Manager Eric Batista, Worcester Police Officer and former Heard Street student Officer Tortora, Diplomat to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard, student-athletes from WPI and Holy Cross, and Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School Principal Ms. Kendra Cox
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