Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - March 8th, 2019
Remember Snow Gear for Recess = Boots, Snowpants, Warm Coat and Gloves
We love to get outside as much as possible !!!
FLASH Classes Continue
FLASH Reminders:
Send your child with a nut free snack
Bring Photo ID each Tuesday
Park out Front and meet your child at their class.
Park out Back if your child is in: Karate, Cooking, Games or Acting or Acrylic Painting
The RIDE Survey Works Survey is now Open ...
Thank you to the 42 parents who have taken this short survey!!!
Please tell us what you think...
Dear Parents:
The Rhode Island Department of Education is currently administering the annual Survey Works Parent Survey., which is an opportunity for parents to provide feedback about our school and our children’s opportunities to learn. Responses are anonymous and help us to make our learning community even better for all students.
You can take the short survey online between now and March 31st.
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login?language=en
The access code is
98104family
Great work on Display ...
Gr. 4 Opinion Writing... Gloves or Mittens?
Momo Challenge and Safer Sites for Kids
We have had some students talking about the Momo Challenge. Recent credible sources have stated that this is a hoax and that there is no evidence of children being lured to do bad things when on various websites, such as You Tube.
https://www.vox.com/2019/3/3/18248783/momo-challenge-hoax-explained
Maintaining supervision when children are using technology is very important for our staff and we do have filters on our servers that help to protect children at school.
Increased supervision at home is also recommended.
Here are some You Tube Alternatives in addition to You Tube Kids that you might want to check out:
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.
Our code is 2bga2e
Chariho Calendar for 2019-2020
Quick Links:
School Menus:
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/chariho_breakfast_menu_march_2019.pdf
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/chariho_elementary_lunch_menu_march_2019.pdf
PTO Link:
http://www.charlestownschoolpto.com/home.html
School Calendars:
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/2018-19_school_calendar.pdf
Sex Offender Registry:
Upcoming Events:
March 8th - End of 2nd Trimester
March 15th - Report Card Distribution
March 26 and 28 - Kindergarten Registration
March 27th - RICAS Parent Information Night 6-7 - childcare provided
March 30th - Artessy at CMS - PTO volunteers needed for concessions
April 8-12 - Reading Week and Book Fair
April 15-19 - April Vacation Week
April 28th - PTO Color Run Fundraiser at CMS
May 10th - PTO Boys Night Out