Smithfield teachers have super powers! Still at the early stages of our writing initiative, writing instruction has put Smithfield students at the top. Ranking RICAS writing item scores against other state public schools, 4 of the 7 grades tested ranked 1st-4th in the state.
Dr. Paolucci participated in SUPERS Read at Cadence Academy. The goal for this event sponsored by United Way of RI, RI Kids Count, and RIAEYC was to highlight the importance of reading to children.
New blog post: Is it Common Core or is it good math sense? http://judypaolucci.edublogs.org
Smithfield singers spreading holiday cheer at the RI State House
Middle and high school teachers engaged in professional development focused on recognizing and reacting to implicit bias. This is a continuation of our work with the Anti-Defamation League which was made possible by a grant through Tri-County Community Action and BHDDH.
SHS Open House featured showcases of CTE programs and departments, as well as students sharing their Rube Goldberg devices and knowledge of energy transfers.
2-Hour Delay on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 for Smithfield Public Schools - Stay safe, everyone!
We wish Smithfield families & staff a wonderful Thanksgiving and a restful long weekend. Hopefully, you'll have some time for catching up on district news. The December newsletter is available at http://bit.ly/2QP9KiH
SAVE THE DATE! The Illuminate Gala is planned for Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 6pm at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. Proceeds will support sound, lights, and other improvements at the SHS auditorium. Enjoy a night out while supporting the arts in Smithfield!
Thanksgiving feast at LaPerche was fun and delicious
Keep up with all that's happening in Smithfield schools!
The December district newsletter is available on this link: http://bit.ly/35FKAHr
New blog post: Changing the Engagement Culture in Your Classroom: http://bit.ly/2ORekKy
Thank you to all of our dedicated and caring Education Support Professionals!
Using Venn diagrams for analyzing setting differences in a story in kindergarten. This is rigor and kindergarteners showed that they are up for the challenge!
The Super Scoop blog post for November is titled, “Human Capital ” and provides an overview of a 2-day leadership meeting attended by 4 Smithfield administrators. See: www.judypaolucci.edublogs.org
A recent RI Kids Count publication on advisory systems and individual learning plans indicated that Smithfield is one of only 2 districts with 60% or more of students responding Yes to having an individual learning plan. Kuddos to our guidance staff!
Smithfield elementary teachers spent the day engaged in professional learning. Topics included Responsive Classroom, math, writing, science, special education practices and more!
Vaping: What Parents Need to Know - Join us at Smithfield High School on November 13th at 7 PM for an interactive discussion
I enjoyed participating in the 2019 Supers Read to Young Children event! The goal is to encourage infants and toddlers build a lifelong love of learning. This year's reading was done at Cadence Academy Preschool in Smithfield.
Thank you to Farm Fresh RI and Chartwells for providing our OCRS first graders the opportunity to visit Jaswell's Farm for a pumpkin picking adventure!!! Students in the first grade learn about seeds and how they produce new plants.
