Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - August 3rd, 2018
Happy 4 more weeks of Summer!
Moving?
Per state law, we can not forward your child's records until you have registered them at their new school.
Annual Transportation Registration - OVERDUE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8ZVkytfewlXzRWnhbnd87zPqOVLSosfSwzs3iz0jEn9agKw/viewform
If you aren't sure if you have already completed the form, please complete it again!
Bus Routes Being Created Now based on Parent Completed Transportation Registrations
Routes will be published on the district website in August. We'll keep you posted.
Summer Reading and Math Practice
All students are encouraged to practice their Reading and Math skills over the summer.
We provided summer reading folders, reading material and a list of suggested math game websites.
Younger students are encouraged to practice sight words.
All students should practice math facts.
PLEASE SEE EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS IN THEIR SUMMER LEARNING FOLDERS.
YOU CAN CALL MRS. COTE IF YOU HAVE MISPLACED THE LETTER WITH YOU'RE CHILDS' ACCESS CODES FOR SCHOLASTIC. WE KEEP A MASTER LIST IN THE OFFICE. 364-7716
Free Dreambox Access for 14 days
It was tricky for me to find how to sign up...
Here is the link:
http://www.dreambox.com/at-home
Click the Orange Bar on Right for "Start a Free Home Trial"
Teachers Learn in the Summer Too!!!
Food Service Provider
Come try the fitness activities on rocks hidden by Dr. Moffitt.
Remember to leave them where they are in the Outdoor Classroom!
Our Building is Ready for 2018-2019!!!
Thanks as well to the custodians from Ashaway school (John, Michele, and Vera) who came to assist at Charlestown while windows were being replaced at Ashaway.
Thanks as well to Tom, Amy and Denise, our support staff members who also helped to paint several classrooms this summer! The rooms look so much better!
Thanks to Mrs. Cote for helping all of us as we get ready for a new school year!
Technology Updates
The Library will be getting a full set of Chrome books.
Grades K-1 will be getting iPads at a ratio of 1 for every 2 students.
Sex Offender Registry
WE'RE RIDE COMMENDED !!!
Only 28 public schools in RI are Commended, and only 18 elementary schools.
Commended Schools are the schools that are the highest performing in the state. We have worked hard as a learning community to achieve Commended Status again and we are proud of this accomplishment!
# 4 Elementary School in RI for NECAP Science Scores
Additionally, the Chariho District scored as the #3 district in the state.
REMIND
Click this private link (you can't search for this group on Remind) to sign up to receive short text message reminders about school events, cancellations etc.
Signing up is free, easy and private.
Upcoming Events:
Mon. Aug. 27th - Kindergarten Orientation - 9:00 am
Tues., August 28th - New Student Orientation - 9:00 am
Tues., Sept. 4th - 1st day of School
Wed., September 12th - No School - Primary Election Day
Thurs., Sept. 13th - Open House for Grades 3-4
Thurs., Sept. 20th - Early Release Day - 1:55 pm dismissal
Thurs., Sept. 20th - Open House for Grades K-2
There will be no February Vacation week in 2019.