LaPerche Ledger
News and Information about LaPerche--march 2018
Upcoming Events at LaPerche--Please see below for all of the exciting events happening soon!
LaPerche Elementary Spring Music Concerts
LaPerche Elementary School
Spring Music Concerts
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Smithfield High School Auditorium
Grades K-2 at 5:30 p.m.
Grades 3-5 at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for a fantastic evening of music presented by all children in grades K through 5!
*Children may wear their best spring clothes to the concert.
(Please do not feel obligated to purchase new clothes for this event.)
*Children will sit with their family members in the audience until it is time for them to come up to perform. We ask that children please be seated with their families in the auditorium at the above listed times.
Thank you so much for your cooperation!
*Admission is free, however donations for the
music program will be gladly accepted.
At the Spring Music Concerts, we will be having a Music Booster Bake Sale in the lobby during intermission and at the conclusion of the concerts. Food is not allowed in the auditorium, however families can hang out together in the lobby during intermission and at the conclusion of the concerts to enjoy the snacks and celebrate the children's musical successes! All funds raised during this bake sale will help us purchase cases for our new ukuleles, as well as additional percussion instruments and music for our music program, which will benefit all of our children at LaPerche.
Mr. and Mrs. Tomah have volunteered to lead the bake sale. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Tomah!! If you are able to donate nut-free individual baked goods, individual snack packages, pizza strips, or small water bottles, please send a quick email to Mr. Tomah at anthonytomah@yahoo.com letting him know what you plan to bring. All donated items can be dropped off in the office on March 27th at LaPerche, or brought directly to SHS before the show. If you are able to help set up for the bake sale, or if you would like to help sell snacks the night of the concert, please contact Mr. or Mrs. Tomah.
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018, 05:30 PM
Smithfield Senior High School, Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, RI, USA
Fifth Grade Movie and Pizza Night
Please email Liz Folco at lizzy12331@verizon.net to let her know YES or NO about your child attending.
Thursday, Mar 29, 2018, 06:00 PM
Raymond C. Laperche School, Limerock Road, Smithfield, RI, USA
PTA Meeting and 5th Grade Committee Meeting
The PTA needs to fill two positions, Vice President and Treasurer, for the 2018-2019 school year. Positions will be voted on May 1, 2018, at the PTA meeting beginning at 6:30. You may nominate yourself or another person by writing to the president, Jamie Dilorenzo.
Please consider serving as our PTA is stronger when we have new voices with new ideas at the table. The description of the treasurer may sound daunting but Justine Sands has agreed to assist the new treasurer to ensure a smooth transition. The executive board referred to below is 5 LaPerche parents and me, the principal. Not a group to be afraid of!
If you would like to nominate yourself or another person, please email laperchepta@gmail.com. Thank you for stepping up to serve!
Vice-President duties include:
a. Act as an aide to the President;
b. Perform the duties of the President in the President’s absence or inability to serve;
c. Obtain necessary permits for PTA activities and events; (Use of building forms, etc...)
d. Oversee PTA membership enrollment and monthly reports;
e. Maintain a membership list and ensure reporting of membership to the State PTA as designated in the RI State PTA Bylaws;
Treasurer duties include:
a. Transfer all PTA funds to the PTA bank account within seven (7) days of receipt of funds;
b. Maintain a full account of the funds;
c. Disperse funds in accordance with the budget adopted;d. Maintain a full and accurate account of the receipts and disbursements in the books belonging to the R.C. LaPerche School PTA;
e. Provide a written financial statement to the Executive Board at each meeting;
f. Present an annual report of the financial condition of the association at the May membership meeting;
g. Submit the books annually for an audit by an auditing committee consisting of the newly elected President and Treasurer; the outgoing President and Treasurer; 2 neutral parties and the school Principal. This audit will take place at the joint meeting of the incoming and outgoing boards to be held before the close of the school year in June.
h. Report the findings of the annual audit to the Executive Board;
i. Complete all forms and fillings as required by the IRS and State PTA in accordance with their deadlines;
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018, 06:30 PM
Raymond C. Laperche School, Limerock Road, Smithfield, RI, USA
Boys Choice Dance--Rescheduled due to weather!
Please join us for LaPerche’s
Boy’s Choice Dance
(Male student/ Adult chaperone Event)
Saturday, April 7, 2018
6-9pm
Crystal Lake Golf Club
100 Broncos highway
Mapleville, RI 02839
Saturday, Apr 7, 2018, 06:00 PM
Crystal Lake Golf Club, Broncos Highway, Mapleville, RI, USA
RICAS Testing in ELA for Grades 3-5
Our test last year, PARCC, was 7 sessions. I am happy to report that the new test is only 4 sessions, two for Math and two for ELA. Students are welcome to bring sugarless gum or small mints to school to chew or eat during testing.
Dates were originally shared last month and we asked that you avoid any vacations or appointments for 3rd-5th grade students on the dates listed above. The dates are also on the LaPerche school calendar.
This assessment will provide valuable information on our students’ progress in meeting the standards. Although RICAS is new to our state, it is the same assessment that is administered in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
For more information about the new test, please visit Rhode Island Department of Education's website.
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018, 09:00 AM
Raymond C. Laperche School, Limerock Road, Smithfield, RI, USA
Teaching and Learning Night--The Great Outdoors!
Each classroom will host an outdoor themed event relating to reading in their classrooms for all families. Student work will be on display and showcased throughout the building! We will also have an art show and book fair in the gym.
Mark your calendars so you do not miss this annual event!
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018, 05:30 PM
Raymond C. Laperche School, Limerock Road, Smithfield, RI, USA
D.A.R.E. Skate Night for 5th Grade Students
SMITHFIELD D.A.R.E.
SKATING PARTY
5th Grade Students
WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018
WHERE: Smithfield Ice Rink
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The D.A.R.E. skating party includes light refreshments. If you do not own skates you will need to rent them. Skate rental available ($5.00).
Event for Smithfield 5th Grade DARE students only.
All others are welcome to watch but only 5th Graders can skate.
Parents are strongly encouraged to stay but may leave as long as they can be reached in an emergency. Helmets are not required but are also encouraged.
Hope to see you there!
Officer Paul Gorman
Officer Jon Ricciarelli
Please check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smithfieldpolice
Any questions please contact the Community Police Office @ 231-2500 ext# 202.
Thursday, Apr 26, 2018, 06:00 PM
Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink, Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, RI, USA
Family Pottery Night--All Grades are Welcome!
Make memories with family and friends around pottery, paint, and some brushes - and create something with your child that you can cherish forever! No one is too young to paint. Look for a flyer with more details to be coming home soon!
This is a drop in event! Please arrive by 7:00 to allow enough time for your pottery to dry. Pea Poddery is taking everything on the road and coming to us! Don't forget to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty! You will need to RSVP by April 13th so please look for the form in your child's backpack this week.
Friday, Apr 27, 2018, 06:00 PM
Raymond C. Laperche School, Limerock Road, Smithfield, RI, USA
Reminder--No School on Friday, March 30--Good Friday
Contacting LaPerche
Julie Dorsey
Principal
To see photos of all the great things happening at LaPerche, FRIEND Raymond C. LaPerche on Facebook.
For all of our upcoming events, please visit the school website at http://rles.smithfield-ps.org/ Our school calendar can be found under the "parent info" tab. You can sync the school calendar with your calendar by clicking on the +Google Calendar in the lower right-hand corner.