Continuing next week!

The realistic goal is to have less than 5% chronically absent, but ultimately 0%. Chronically absent is defined as being out 10% of the days in school. This data impacts our STAR rating. Currently, we are at 11% chronically absent. Currently, we are in the top 30 schools of all RI schools. Keep up the great work!

Kindergarten registration begins January 10th. Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2022 in order to be eligible. Go to our student registration page for more information!

https://www.westerly.k12.ri.us/Page/9923

Below are some resources you or someone you know may need. If you miss a resource, they will be displayed again in the future or you could reach out to the Parent Liaison, Nicole Esposito.

Section 8 Housing: Section 8 housing is opening up. Use the information below to apply.

Margaret Murano

Housing Choice Voucher Program Manager

Town of Westerly Housing Authority

5 Chestnut Street, Westerly, RI 02891

(401)596-4918 Office

(401)348-0714 Fax

www.westerlyhousingauthority.org

GED classes: Evening GED classes have returned to Westerly. Tues, Wed, Thurs nights 5-8 pm

Jason Colonies

Executive Director

Education Exchange

33 N Road C-1

Peace Dale, RI 02879

401-783-0293

jcolonies@edexri.org

Low Cost Internet: Visit the link below for information on getting low cost internet.

https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html

Fourth Grade: In ELA, students build background knowledge about the Revolutionary War and the different perspectives of colonists. In the second half of the unit, students read about different groups within the Loyalists and Patriots, reading informational texts to determine the main idea, analyze the overall structure of the text, and summarize the texts.In science, students are investigating electricity and engaging in engineering design. Students are learning that energy is present whenever there is motion, electric current, sound, light, or heat, and that energy can transfer from one place to another. In math, students are using the partial products strategy to multiply up to four digit numbers. They are also solving problems involving measurement conversions and learning about angles.

Is your child not in Fourth Grade? Check back next week. Every week a different grade gets a turn.

The BOKS Burst Weekly Activities, found in the September Fitness Calendar, are meant to get you and your kids up and moving throughout the day. Studies show that daily movement breaks increase focus, improve mood, and have many added health benefits. Let's all get moving this week with the below bursts!

Please click here to see the February Fitness Calendar. If you click an activity on the calendar, it will bring you to a YouTube video explaining the activity.

Click here for more detailed instructions on Week One.

Are you game? Click here for free downloadable games to get your kids moving. Some of the games include; BOKSopoly, BOKS ABC Beanbag Challenge, BOKS Chutes and Ladders, and Cup Stacking.

Thank you to the amazing PTO for showing their appreciation for school staff.