Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - March 3, 2018
We will announce a new date soon for the PTO Girl's Night Out.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
FLASH Starts Tuesday - March 6th
Please remember to send an extra snack with your child on FLASH days.
The adult who's picking up your child must be listed on their form and must bring PHOTO ID every week. Students are dismissed from their classes. We will greet you at the front door at 4:25 (or back door only for classes list below).
If your child is in Karate, Hip hop or Discover the world around you, you may park in the back of the school and pick up through those doors.
All exterior doors are locked during FLASH and all after school activities.
Thank you for your patience and understanding at pick up as safety of our children is #1.
Any questions feel free to contact Mindy Trudell via email at, trudellmindy@gmail.com
PTO Parent's Night Out
Don't forget to get your Parent's Night Out tickets!
Purchase by check: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HwSXWlQYwUoRJ3iP5zeHrP1CbMmRvZoRZFC57_VUyxg/edit?usp=sharing
or Buy Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-parents-night-out-benefit-for-charlestown-elementary-outdoor-learning-space-tickets-42946734840?aff=FB
Tickets also available for purchase at upcoming PTO events.
Child Care Available for the Parent's Night Out Event on March 9th. The Arcadia YMCA is child care providing from 5:30-8:30 pm. as a donation to our efforts and no cost to you.
Registration Required before March 5th.
All children must be potty trained.
A liability waiver will need to be signed at drop off.
Sign Up Here: https://goo.gl/forms/zI9E4c0APzLn5Lgt1
School Safety
I came across this great resource if you need some suggestions regarding how to talk with your child. While we can continue to try to shield our children from knowing about violent events that happen all over the world, sometimes they find out about such events and have questions and concerns. This is a great toolkit for all:
Survey Works Parent Survey
Please consider completing a voluntary and anonymous survey about our school.
Just click this link:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/98104family
Thank you to the 55 PARENTS who have already completed the survey!!!
Our goal is to get feedback from 100 Parents....Help us to reach our goal!!!
Dept. of Health Recommendations for Flu and Norovirus Prevention
Flu Prevention
- Get a flu shot
- Keep children home when they are sick - for at least 24 hours after fever is gone
http://www.health.state.ri.us/flu/
Norovirus Prevention
- After episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, clean and disinfect surfaces
- Don't prepare food for others when you are sick or for three days after you recover.
See the letter below for more information.
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/2018-19_school_calendar.pdf
Some changes to the future calendar are noteworthy:
- School will begin after Labor Day - Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
- There will be No School on the day before Thanksgiving
- There will be No Parent Teacher Conference Days
- There will be NO February Vacation Week - But there will be a long weekend
We need volunteers...March 17th
Please email Mrs. Louzon if you're interested in volunteering at the event.
Stop and Shop Rewards
Our school code is: #05917
http://www.stopandshop.com/aplus
Once you sign up, you don't need to sign up again.
We also encourage you to have family members and friends sign up. They just have to stop at any Stop and Shop. There are stores in RI, MA, CT, NY and NJ.
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.
March Character Trait - Initiative
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:
March 6th - FLASH (Fun Learning After School Hours) begins for 6 weeks of classes
March 6th - PTO meeting and Public Budget Hearing at 7:30 pm - CMS Auditorium
March 9th - PTO Parent's Night Out
March 13th - Kindergarten Registration 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 15th - Kindergarten Registration 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 17th - Artessy At CMS - 4th grade Chorus Concert
April 10th - Chariho Budget Referendum Vote
May 6th - PTO Color Run at Washington County Fairgrounds
May 11th - PTO Boy's Night Out