DISTRICT EVENTS
Community Showing of Most Likely to Succeed on February 27th
The Reading Public Schools is embarking on a six-month journey in designing a PreK-12 Portrait of the Graduate. As part of this experience, a Portrait of the Graduate Design Team, composed of educators, community members and students will be overseeing this process.
The POG design team will be hosting a community showing of the documentary, Most Likely to Succeed, by Ted Dintersmith and Tony Wagner. A powerful documentary examining education in America and inspiring school communities to reimagine what students and teachers are capable of doing. This showing will be on Thursday, February 27th, at 6:00 p.m. in the RMHS Endslow Fine and Performing Arts Center. There is no charge to attend this event.
SAVE THE DATE! 3rd ANNUAL PARENT UNIVERSITY: Raising Healthy and Happy Children On March 28, 2020, from 8:00 – 12:30 @ RMHS
All are invited to this year’s Reading Parent University. Parent University provides parents in the Reading Public School community with new experiences and a closer look at how they can support their own child’s the learning experiences. Parent University provides an avenue for educating parents and community members on important topics that is of interest to them or is of direct benefit to the community at large such as dangers of vaping, social and emotional well-being of children, and other subjects.
We will have many workshops with a variety of topics available for parents to attend. Parents can register for a workshop in each session. We are constantly looking for workshop presenters. If you would like to present a workshop at Parent University, please contact Chris Nelson at chris.nelson@reading.k12.ma.us.
Free childcare will be provided for grades K-5 by the Extended Day Program staff. Staff will be running on-site enrichment activities and snacks will be provided as well. Please make sure you register in advance for childcare.
Contact Chris Nelson, Director of Adult & Community Education, for more information at chris.nelson@reading.k12.ma.us
2020-2021 School Year Calendar
Click on link for the most up to date school year calendar.
https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/9515/7660/7891/20-21_Calendar.pdf
2019-20 School Year Calendar
Click on the link for the most up to date school year calendar.
https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/3115/6276/4706/19-20_Calendar_-_Release_dates.pdf
Superintendent’s Office Half Hours
2.24.20 Coolidge 7:30 a.m.
2.25.20 Killam 2:30 p.m.
2.27.20 Superintendent’s Office 4:30 p.m.
Reading Community & Adult Education
Register online now for Reading Community and Adult Education Winter/Spring 2020 workshops and classes.
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/community/adult-and-community-education/
The Reading Community Education Department offers Adult Education classes for the community and the RMHS Student Drivers Education program.
RMHS VARSITY HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
https://readingrocketsathletics.org/main/calendar/
2.22.20 Girls Track All-State Meet TBA
Reggie Lewis Center
Gymnastics Sectional 10:00 a.m.
TBD
MIAA Tournament Begins Next Week
Reading Scholarship Foundation
Application is now available to seniors and past graduates at https://readingsf.org/
Application due on or before March 3, 2020
Last year, RSF awarded over $185,507 to 175 students. Since 1970, they have awarded $4,034, 848 to over 5,487 students. We highly encourage seniors to explore this opportunity.
SCHOOL/TEAM/ORGANIZATION/CLUB FUNDRAISERS
RMHS Drama presents:
Join the RMHS Drama Club for their production of Arthur Miller’s classic:
A View From The Bridge
Set in 1950’s working class Brooklyn, this slice of life drama follows the Carbone family as they experience firsthand the stigmas of immigration, the hopes of independence, and the limitations of the American Dream.
Directed by Catherine Bertrand (The Workshop) and running March 6th-8th in the RMHS Performing Arts Center.
Tickets at https://www.ticketstage.com/T/RMHSDRAMA
— at Reading High School Performing Arts Center.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Reading SEPAC
The Reading Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) encourages you to attend the following upcoming events:
- Wednesday, February 26th, 10 AM, daytime SEPAC business meeting at the Reading Public Library Conference Room. There will be time for public comment, a discussion of new and old business, and a district update from the director of Student Services, Dr. Jennifer Stys. If days work best for you, this is the meeting to attend!
- Thursday, March 5th, 7 PM, Parent Social at Biltmore & Main.
- Tuesday, March 10th, 7 PM, business meeting at the RMHS Schettini Library Media Center.
Visit SEPAC’s website and follow SEPAC on Facebook for more information!
Reading Education Foundation Musical Bingo – March 6th
Support the Reading Education Foundation – Musical Bingo at the Wakefield Elks from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
$20/person – includes admission and one card
Purchase tickets online at READINGREF.org
New Resident Open House – April 7th – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. @ Reading Public Library – file:///C:/Users/linda.engelson/Downloads/New_resident_Open_House%20(1).pdf
Attention New Reading Residents! If you have moved to Reading in the last 12 months, you are invited to:
- Meet representatives from town government, schools, churches, youth groups and community organizations
- Learn about services, programs, and events in Reading
- Enjoy refreshments while you mingle with other new residents
The first 50 new residents to register will receive a welcome bag filled with information and swag from local businesses. One welcome bag per family.
Please register at https://bit.ly/2vfgugT or by calling (781) 944 – 0840. Registration deadline is March 31.
OTHER EVENTS
More information on these events and others can be found in the Community Flyer section:
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/community/community-fliers/
Town of Reading Updates
Reading Public Library
Jan./Feb. Edition of Your Community Connection
Click on link to access events below: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/5115/7849/5936/Jan-Feb_2020_YCC_Final.pdf
Massachusetts Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Programs
https://pilot.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program
Supporting Single Parents International – All Parents Welcome
www.supportingsingleparents.org
Various Fundraisers/Events
If you have a community or school event you would like included in this communication, please email in pdf format to: linda.engelson@reading.k12.ma.us
The e-mail blast is sent on Thursday afternoon. Information would need to be received by Wednesday.
The Journey-The Next Chapter 