Hello OCRS families,
We have a busy week ahead of us with 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades all going on field trips. Families of students in these grades, please make sure that you have returned any completed permission slips and paperwork for your child prior to these trips.
Back to School Report #37
Dr. Paolucci will share a weekly report with Smithfield families to provide the latest information on COVID-19 information and protocols. If you have not already read this week's "Back to School" report shared by Dr. Paolucci and our district COVID team, please take a few moments to review it at https://www.smithfield-ps.org/article/759262.
Upcoming Spirit Days
As we move into June, we would like to celebrate the end of each week with a special Spirit Day to give students and staff an opportunity to have some fun together. Here is the list of all of the Spirit Days for the remainder of the year.
Friday, June 10th - Crazy Hair/Mismatch Day
Tuesday, June 14th - Red, White, & Blue Day (Flag Day)
Wednesday, June 15th - FIELD DAY!
Friday, June 17th - Dress for your Future Day
Friday, June 24th - Hawaiian/Beach Day
COVID Vaccination Clinic Friday Evening
A community COVID vaccination clinic is being held at Old County Road School on Friday, June 10th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We will share additional information with families later this week.
"Chalk the Walk", Smithfield for Unity
The Smithfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force presents "Chalk the Walk" at Gallagher Middle School from anytime 10 AM - 1 PM. All Supplies will be provided and the Rain Date is Sunday, 6/12/22. See the linked flyer for additional information and details.
Johnston Summer All Youth Sports Program
Please see the linked flyer about a summer all youth sports program being offered in Johnston.
Interested in Working as a School Bus Driver or Monitor?
Our local school transportation vendor, Durham School Services, is looking for parents that are interested in working as a school bus driver or bus monitor. If you might be interested, call 401-349-2770 or apply online at www.durhamschoolservices.com/careers. Please see the linked flyer for additional information.
PTA Information
General Membership Meeting
There will be a PTA General Membership Meeting held on Monday, June 13th at 7:00 PM. This is a change from when it was originally scheduled. An agenda will be shared as the date for the meeting approaches.
Upcoming Dates and Events
View and subscribe to the OCRS Public Events Calendar at https://oldcounty.smithfield-ps.org/o/old-county-road-elementary/page/monthly-calendar. Clicking on the "Add to Google Calendar" to subscribe to the calendar on your own calendar app.
COVID Vaccination Clinic, Friday June 10th from 4PM to 7PM
PTA General Membership Meeting, Monday June 13th at 7PM
Field Day, Wednesday June 15th
5th grade D.A.R.E. celebration and Step Up, Tuesday June 21st at 9:30 AM at Smithfield High School
Kindergarten celebration, Tuesday June 21st at 1:00 PM at Mendes Field
Last day of school for students, Friday, June 24th
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette
5th Grade Project COPE field trip
