Linscott-Rumford Newsletter

The Woburn Public Schools has been engaged in the redistricting process over the past several months. As a result of this work, the School Committee was presented with two redistricting options recommended by the Advisory Committee.

In preparation for the upcoming public forums on April 28th and 29th, and the School Committee vote on May 5th, we are sharing the following storyboard for your review. Click here.

Important Redistricting Dates:
Survey open through Tuesday, April 22
In-Person Public Forum: Monday, April 28 at 6:00 PM at WMHS
Online Public Forum (via Zoom): Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM
School Committee Meeting: Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 PM (no vote expected)
School Committee Meeting: Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM (anticipated vote)

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Brian, our Linscott Representative to the Advisory Committee at LinscottRep2025@gmail.com

Additional redistricting information can be found on the District Redistricting Website.

WPS elementary schools will start the MCAS this week with grade 5 testing on Monday and Tuesday and then grade 4 testing on Wednesday and Thursday.

Remember to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and keep a positive mindset!

ELA Window- March 24th through April 18th

Math Window- April 28th through May 23rd

Science Window - April 28th through May 23rd

English/Language Arts (ELA):

Grade 5, Session 1: Monday, April 7

Grade 5, Session 2: Tuesday, April 8

Grade 4, Session 1:Wednesday, April 9

Grade 4, Session 2: Thursday, April 10

Grade 3, Session 1: Monday, April 14

Grade 3, Session 2: Tuesday, April 15

-------------ELA Makeups: April 16 - April 17 ----------------

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Math:

Grade 5, Session 1: Monday, May 5

Grade 5, Session 2: Tuesday, May 6 (May 7 = Early Release)

Grade 4, Session 1: Thursday, May 8

Grade 4, Session 2: Friday, May 9

Grade 3, Session 1: Monday, May 12

Grade 3, Session 2: Tuesday, May 13

------------Math Makeups: May 19- May 23-----------------

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Science, Technology, & Engineering: (Grade 5 only):

Grade 5, Session 1: Wednesday, May 14th

Grade 5, Session 2: Thursday, May 15th

--------------STE Makeups: May 19- May 23 -----------------

We'd like to thank our families for participating in the Scholastic Book Fair last month. The totals are in and we received a grand total of:

Hello Everyone, and Welcome Spring!

On April 4th and 5th , Woburn K-5 Music Teachers brought their selected students to the

Northeast District Treble Chorus Festival. We are happy to announce that the Festival was

held at Woburn High School! Students from several communities in Massachusetts came

together on Friday and Saturday for practice, and performance at the high school auditorium.

Our Spring Show: “Willy Wonka And All Things Candy” will be held on Wednesday, June

11th, at 9 AM for families with last names beginning with (A-J ), and at 10:15 AM for

families with names beginning with (K-Z).

This week, I spoke to the children about Ideas for costumes, and emphasized the

importance of creating a costume WITH parents! (no running off to play video games).

The options can be as easy or as involved as you want!

• Dressing as a character from the original 1971 WIlly Wonka movie
• Using poster board or cardboard, draw or paint any type of candy or dessert in a sandwich board style to wear.
• Headbands with a dessert or candy glued to it
• A graphic tee with candy or candy brand on it.
• An old candy Halloween outfit

I know between the students and parents here at Linscott-Rumford, the creativity will be

over the top, and I can’t wait to see the results!

Have a great weekend, and as always, more information to come!

Thanks so much!

Mrs. Michele Walker DeMartinis

WPS Early Childhood Program Information

2025 - 2026 WPS Early Childhood Program Free of Cost Neighborhood Peer Models

2025 - 2026 WPS Early Childhood Program Neighborhood Peer Models Information

Are you interested in your student trying organized football? Do you know a family member or friend who has a student that is interested in football? The Woburn Middle School Football program is starting back up for Fall of 2025 and we want to spread the news. Attached is a PDF application and information. For upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn the game of football in a positive, high energy environment. If you have any further questions you can contact Jack Belcher: jbelcher@woburnps.com or Andrew Crawford: acrawford2@woburnps.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Info Flyer

WOBURN MID. SCHOOL FOOTBALL REG FORM

Wednesday, April 2: WPS early release (elementary 12:30pm dismissal)

Tuesday, April 8: Linscott-Rumford PTO meeting (7:00pm in the school library)

Wednesday, April 16: Linscott-Rumford PTO Ice Cream Social (6:00pm)

Friday, April 18: No School in observance of Good Friday

School is closed Monday, April 21 - Friday April 25 for April vacation. School will reopen on Monday, April 28

Thursday, June 5th: Linscott-Rumford Field Day (rain date: Monday, June 9th)

Wednesday, June 11th: Linscott-Rumford Spring Show

Upcoming PTO Meetings:

Tuesday, April 8 (7:00pm in the school library)

Linscott-Rumford PTO:

Allison Rindone & Bridget Conneely, co-Presidents

Heather Calvey, Secretary

Brian Provencher, Treasurer

Malia Campbell, Enrichment Coordinator

Krystle Kelley, Fundraising Coordinator

Kaitlin Provencher, Communications Coordinator

Meghan Hayes, Room Parent Coordinator

Online Returning student enrollment for the upcoming school year is now available! This process replaces the paper forms sent home at the beginning of each school year. You will use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the Registration.

How do I get started?
Log on to ParentPortal From the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to register along the top
2. Select the Returning Student Registration at the bottom of the list
3. Agree to the terms and conditions
4. Select Begin Forms

I can’t remember my login for the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
If you aren’t able to retrieve your login credentials using the “Having trouble signing in?” link on the Sign In page, please contact your school directly for assistance logging in to the Parent Portal.

Do I have to answer all the questions?
No, but some questions are marked "Required" and must be answered before you can submit your form.

What if I make a mistake?
If you would like to make a change prior to submitting the form, you can either navigate back to the page using the “Previous” and “Next” buttons or if you are on the Review page select the underlined field. If you have already submitted the form you will need to contact your student’s school so they can make the changes for you.

I’ve completed the form, now what?
Once you have finished entering your information select “Submit.” This will send all of the information you’ve entered to the school. If you cannot select this button you will need to make sure that you have answered all required questions.

What if I have more than one student in the district? Do I need to do this for each child?
Yes you will need to provide information that is specific to each child. We recommend that you complete and submit one form and then start another. This will allow you to “snap” (or share) selected family information, which saves you time.

In order to maintain accurate attendance records each day, families are required to notify the school of a child's absence each day. In addition to calling the school and leaving a voicemail on the absentee line (781.937.8239), families may also send an email to the address below.

If we do not receive notification, we will attempt to contact the family to verify the absence. If we are unable to connect with the family, the attendance liaison will attempt to visit the family to verify the absence. Thank you for your communication around student absences.

Each year, students and staff participate in school safety drills. This year, in addition to the regular fire drills, we will be practicing the Standard Response Protocols, or SRP. These protocols include the Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter procedures. We will be practicing these protocols under the supervision of our Student Resource Officer, Joe Wells on Thursday, March 6th.

Woburn Public Schools staff have been trained in the Standard Response Protocol and more information can be found here as well as by visiting the I love u guys Foundation. If you have any questions about the drills or protocols, please contact the school office.

We still have some classrooms in need of room parents. If you can help, please take a look at the information below.

The PTO is looking for two parent volunteers for each classroom this year. Responsibilities include coordinating events for the classrooms and ensuring communication between the PTO and teachers. Click below for more information.

2024-2025 Linscott-Rumford Room Parents

The Linscott-Rumford offers a variety of after school program options:

• Project Learn (located on site hosted by the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club)
• YMCA (bus transportation to the Malcolm White Elementary School)
• After School Club (bus transportation to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer)

Current & Upcoming Programs:

Woburn Youth Organizations:

Woburn Recreation

Woburn Youth Soccer

Woburn Little League

Woburn Flag Football

Woburn Youth Hockey

The Woburn Public Schools Special Education Department is sharing the following information.

Woburn Early Childhood Program:

Information for Neighborhood Peer Models

Information for At Risk Peers

Child Find Notice

Woburn Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

2023-2024 SEPAC flyer

Students who complete 50 hours of community service per each school tier (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) are eligible to receive the Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) award at the end of grade five, grade eight and grade 12.

Community Service hours can be earned by volunteering (not being paid) to help others. Routine school chores (clapping erasers, cleaning cafeteria tables) and household chores (shoveling snow or washing dishes at the student's own house) do not count as community service hours.

Please contact Jean MacLeod in the Assistant Superintendent's office 781-937-8233 Ext 11208 with any questions.

The Woburn Public Schools family engagement office offers assistance to all families. If you have any questions about the school or community, you can contact:

Nelly Alonge

Family & Community Engagement Liaison

Phone: 781-460-9068 (text or call)

Email: nalonge@woburnps.com

Working hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday (hours may vary)

Camila Martins

Family & Community Engagement Liaison Assistant

Phone: 781-608-4217 (Text only please)

Email: cmartins@woburnps.com

Working Hours: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Monday - Friday (hours may vary)

Kathreen (Kate) Schubert

Family & Community Engagement Liaison Assistant

Phone: 781-460-9449

Email: kschubert@woburnps.com

Working Hours: 8:15am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday (hours may vary)

• WPS Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) Information
• WPS Elementary Art
• WPS Grade 4 & 5 Instrumental Program
• MA DESE School Report Card
• MA DESE School Profile

Email the Linscott-Rumford PTO

Linscott-Rumford PTO website
Linscott-Rumford PTO Facebook page

Email: kkessaris@woburnps.com
Website: https://www.woburnps.com/linscott/
Location: 86 Elm Street, Woburn, MA, USA
Phone: 781.937.8239