#Engage, Energize, & Educate
September 28th
Dear Families,
Thank you for supporting the P.T. O.’s largest fundraising event! We have raised over $30,00.00. We received donations from over 26 states and 2 countries.
Because we exceeded our fundraising sign up goal, there will be a school-wide PAJAMA DAY on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th! Students will also attend The Brain Show assembly in November.
Weekly Flyers
Pumpkin Palooza
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat Flyer Saturday, October 19th
Registration Form for the Trunk or Treat
Photograph Form
SSELAC
Saturday, September 28th - Unified Field Day
This field day is happening at Deerfield Park in the fields from 11AM to 3PM for ALL abilities. While anyone who comes that day will be allowed to participate, we do ask that you please register ahead of time if possible: Monday, October 7th - Sensory Hour
From 4-5PM in East Smithfield Public Library's conference room, we will have crafts, sensory bins, fidgets, and other sensory friendly activities. This is a free flowing event, so come anytime in the hour!
Wednesday, October 8th - SSELAC Meeting
Our first meeting of the school year will start at 6:30PM in the SHS Media Center and we are thrilled to have Decoding Dyslexia speaking! Also, we have linked up with the Ability Bridge Foundation who will be in a classroom doing various activities during our meetings, so please feel free to bring your children. If you are unable to attend in person, join us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88007142567
Saturday, October 19th - CPR/First Aid Training
Happening in the Police Community Room starting at 9AM, this event is free for anyone 13 and older. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/NcYgdiobSMWMwNvW7
School Improvement Team
Our School Improvement Team is made up of staff, parents, and members of the community. The committee reviews our goals and action steps. We review both STAR and RICAS data.
If you are interested in participating on our School Improvement Team which meets twice during the school year before school, please email Terry Viera at tviera@smithfield-ps.org
FFVP
What is it?
The FFVP provides all children in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. The students will be presented with a different fresh fruit or vegetable to sample four days a week within their classrooms.
The Goal of the FFVP
Create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices by:
· expanding the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience
· Increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption
· Make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health
This program is seen as an important catalyst for change in efforts to combat childhood obesity by helping children learn more healthful eating habits. The FFVP introduces school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to sample.
For more information, go to:
https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/FFVPFactSheet.pdf
Important Dates:
Friday, September 27th- Smithfield Unified Day! This day is meant to unite the community and recognize individual differences. Students and staff are encouraged to wear green in order to show unity.
Tuesday, October 1st- PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend. There will be a Fifth Grade Committee meeting afterwards.
Wednesday, October 2nd-LifeTouch fall pictures
Friday, October 4th-PAJAMA DAY!
Wednesday, October 9th-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Saturday, October 12th- Dig Day at PVES with Stacie Nichols from Revive the Roots from 9:30-11:30 am & Fifth grade Fall Festival at Cucumber Hill Farm
Monday, October 14th-No School Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day
Saturday, October 19th-Trunk or Treat at PVES staff parking lot 5:30-7:00 pm and Sensory friendly hours
5:00-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 16th-Fire Safety Assemblies
Friday, October 25th-Pumpkin Palooza in the courtyard
Monday, November 4th-Revive the Roots is here!
Tuesday, November 5th-No School/Election Day
Friday, November 8th-Veteran’s Day Assembly 9:30-10:30 am (PVES front lawn-weather permitting)
Monday, November 11th-No School
Tuesday, November 12th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, November 13th-No School /Professional Day
Thursday, November 14th-Makeup LifeTouch pictures
Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th-No School/Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday. December 5th-Grades 4 & 5 Musical Auditions in the cafeteria
Friday, December 6th- Winter Event-More Details To Follow
Monday, December 9th-Revive the Roots is here!
Tuesday, December 10th-Revive the Roots is here.
Monday, December 9th-December 16th-Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, December 11th-Parent Conferences by appointment only from 1:00-7:45 pm and the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Tuesday, December 12th- Grades 4 & 5 Musical Auditions in the cafeteria
Tuesday, December 13th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Monday, December 16th through Friday, December 20th-Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, December 17th- Grades K, 1, and 2 Winter Concert From 9:30-11:20 am
Wednesday, December 18th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 Winter Concert From 9:30-11:20 am
December 23rd-January 1st-No School/Holiday Recess
Tuesday, January 7th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, January 15th-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Monday, January 27th-Classroom Spelling Bees take place in 4th & 5th grade classrooms this week.
Tuesday, February 4th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Friday, February 7th-Spelling Bee finalists attend Spelling Bee at LaPerche at 9:30 am.
Tuesday, March 4th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Saturday, March 8th- Selected 4th & 5th Graders will participate in the All State Chorus 9:00-3:30 pm at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium-More information to follow
Wednesday, March 19th-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 1st-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend
Thursday, April 10th-Teaching & Learning Night-more information to follow.
Tuesday, May 6th--PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Monday, May 12th-Wednesday, May 14th- Musical Rehearsal
Thursday, May 15th-Musical Performance-more information to follow
Wednesday, May 21st-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Thursday, May 22nd-Grade 3 & 4 Field Trip to the RI Philharmonic from 10:30-1:00 pm
Friday, May 30th-District Fifth Grade Field Day at Deerfield Park
Tuesday, June 3rd-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Thursday, June 5th-Field Day at PVES
Friday, June 6th-Rain Date for Field Day at PVES
June 11th-Tentative Kindergarten Ceremony at PVES and Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at SHS
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera