State Street Scoop
Issue 3 - September 22nd
Principal's Corner
Dear Families,
We are so proud of our Mission Statement, “State Street School does “Whatever It Takes” to ensure a rigorous, supportive environment that develops assertive learners who persevere with integrity and contribute to their community.” This mission statement was developed collaboratively with teachers, parents/guardians, and the principal last year during our monthly School Improvement Team meetings. I am proud because this mission guides all of our decisions to ensure your children are receiving an education that is rigorous yet attainable.
Staff prides themselves on really getting to know each unique learner and delivering instruction in a way that is engaging and allows the child to show what they know. If you are interested in looking at data to guide decisions for a better SSS then the School Improvement Team (SIT) is for you! We meet once per month for an hour. We look at data to assess a need in our school community. We then develop a plan to address the need and by June we have a result. It is a rewarding team, knowing that you have made a difference for all the students at State Street School. Our first SIT meeting is on October 12th from 6:00-7:00 in the SSS library. PLEASE JOIN US!
In Partnership,
Audrey Faubert
Principal
From the Desk of the Parent Liaison Mary-Kay Patten
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay is a multi-award-winning Puerto Rican guitarist who plays a wide range of guitar styles, including classical, Spanish, Latin, and Latin jazz. From upbeat rhythms to softer tempos, Lorena's guitar arrangements and her sweet yet passionate playing style beautifully blend her classical influences with her Latin sound. She performs regularly as a soloist and bandleader of her award-winning ensemble, Sucari.
She has released two albums: La Guitarra de Puerto Rico, a featured album of a Greater Hartford Arts Council's United Arts Gift Giving Campaign; and Sucari, which won third place for Best South and Central American Album at the 2009 Just Plain Folks Independent Music Awards. In addition, Lorena composed, recorded, and produced two 15-track instrumental albums commissioned by the international TV Sports Network ESPN.
Lorena has performed at numerous prestigious venues, including Princeton University, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, and Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, among many others. At the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Pennsylvania, Lorena was the opening act for renowned guitar duo Strunz and Farah.
She has traveled all along the U.S. east coast and Puerto Rico performing with various musical groups, including her band, Surcari, José González's Criollo Clásico, The Daniel Salazar Ensemble, and Viva Quetzal. Lorena has also performed with various Puerto Rican artists, such as folk singer Roy Brown, rock singer Tito Auger, and late concert guitarist Federico Cordero.
She has made many television appearances, including "El Show de Analeh," Univision; "Salu2 Nueva Inglaterra," Telemundo; "Presencia" & "Making It Here," Public Television for Western New England (a PBS affiliate); and "All Things Connecticut," Connecticut Public Television.
We were very lucky to have her share all her talents with our students.
State Street School Calendar - September 23
Westerly Public Schools Calendar 2024
Background Check Paperwork 2024
September Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
Lorena Garay & Sucari
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Westerly Public Schools Flu Clinic Schedule & Sign Up
All are welcome to join the Westerly Local Education Advisory Committee (WELAC) - Special Education Meeting on Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30PM. It will be held at Babcock Hall, Highland Ave., Room 111.
Please take a look at the great programs below. Sign up as soon as possible. Space is limited.
3rd & 4th Grade After School Chorus - Be sure to change dismissal plan in the app School Dismissal Manager (SDM).
Westerly Land Trust Living Laboratories - Be sure to change dismissal plan in the app School Dismissal Manager (SDM).Westerly land Trust Trail Blazers - Be sure to change dismissal plan in the app School Dismissal Manager (SDM).