Hello OCRS families,
We hope that everyone was able to spend some time with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. We have four weeks from now until the Holiday Break begins on Friday, December 23rd and things are going to be busy here at school! We will do our best to share everything in the next few Weekly Updates, so stay tuned.
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday 12/3
The PTA is hosting its Holiday Bazaar at OCRS THIS SATURDAY, 12/3 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is a really fun event and is the PTA's main fundraiser for the school year. We are very excited to be able to bring this event back!
The PTA could really use volunteers to help out at the event! If you are available and willing to help out, even for just an hour or two, please email Amy Ricketson at ricketson.amy@gmail.com.
Home Internet Access for Families
In the event that the district calls for a virtual instructional day due to inclement weather or other emergencies necessitating the closure of school buildings, live online synchronous instruction will be provided from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All students will bring their Chromebooks home in order to participate in the instruction. Please complete this form if you do not have home internet access so that we can create a plan for your student(s).
Tri-County Head Start & Early Head Start Program
The Tri-County Community Action Agency offers a variety of FREE early education programs for children 18 months to 5 years old. They also offer support for pregnant mothers and infants from birth to 18 months. Families can apply for Head Start ONLINE at https://www.tricountyri.org or CALL: 401-519-1979. Please see the linked flyer for additional information.
SSELAC Sensory Friendly "Santa & Mrs. Claus"
The Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SSELAC) is hosting a Sensory Friendly "Santa & Mrs. Claus" on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Smithfield High School. All age levels and siblings are welcome to attend. There will be arts and crafts, sensory bins, and holiday music and the location is wheelchair accessible.
Please see the flyer below for all details.
Local Production of "Elf Jr." on December 2nd & 3rd
"Elf Jr., The Musical" is being presented on Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd by J-DAPA. The performances are being held at 345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston, RI 02919 and tickets can be purchased at https://j-dapa.org/upcoming/. There may even be some familiar faces from OCRS participating in the performance! Please see the linked flyer for additional details.
PTA Information
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday 12/3
The PTA is hosting its Holiday Bazaar at the school on Saturday, 12/3 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is a really fun event and is the PTA's main fundraiser for the school year and more details are soon to follow. We are really excited to be able to bring this event back!
The PTA could really use volunteers to help out at the event! If you are available and willing to help out, even for just an hour or two, please email Amy Ricketson at ricketson.amy@gmail.com.
Penguin Shop, Week of 12/5
The PTA is hosting its annual "Penguin Shop" at school during the week of December 5th to allow students to do some inexpensive holiday shopping for their families and friends. Additional details and a schedule will be shared prior to next week.
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.
PTA Holiday Bazaar, Saturday December 3rd, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SSELAC Sensory Friendly "Santa & Mrs. Claus", Saturday December 3rd, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Smithfield High School
Town "All Lit Up" Parade, Saturday December 3rd at sundown
PTA "Penguin Shop", Week of December 5th
OCRS Winter Concert, Wednesday December 14th
NO SCHOOL, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Thursday December 15th
December Spirit Week, Monday, December 19th through Thursday, December 22nd
NO SCHOOL, Holiday Break, Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette
CARES 4 One Club Thanksgiving Gathering
