Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - Jan. 15th, 2016
Wear Blue on Wednesday, January 20th
To learn more about him, you can click on these links:
http://wpri.com/2016/01/12/wish-from-westerly-boy-battling-cancer-gains-global-momentum/
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/15/world/dying-us-cancer-boy-china-viral/
#DSTRONG on twitter
Martin Luther King Day
If your child is interested in learning more about Dr. King, check out this great link:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/martin-luther-king-jr/
4th Grade Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our winner, Collin Zito and to our alternate, Nathan Hood.
Collin will participate in the upcoming District Spelling Bee to be held on February 4th at Chariho Middle School.
New School Lunch Policy
We will continue to send home notification regarding outstanding lunch balances. If you are experiencing some financial hardship, please call us for assistance. We can provide you with a free/reduced lunch application or set up a payment plan.
To see the entire policy, click this link
LAC Meeting - Jan. 21st at 6:00 pm
The special education department would like to welcome parents and community members to attend our Local Advisory Committee (LAC) Meetings. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21st. Meetings are held in the Chariho Middle School Library starting at 6:00pm. The purpose of our LAC meetings is for parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to meet together to discuss special education related topics and to advocate for students with disabilities. If you have questions about an upcoming LAC meeting, please feel free to contact Michele Laurent, the LAC Chairperson, at: LAC@chariho.k12.ri.us
You can find information related to the Chariho Special Education Department through the Chariho District webpage: http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us – just click on the District Information link and then click the Special Education link.
PTO Spaghetti Supper - January 22nd
Thank you to Jeannine Sawyer for chairing this event.
FLASH Class Instructors Needed
Classes are held Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The 2016 FLASH dates are: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5.
If you have time and talent to teach a class or know someone in the community who might be interested, please contact Beth Kocab at 524-9612 orbkocab@gmail.com<mailto:bkocab@gmail.com>.
Birthday Party Invitations
Do you have any play people/animals?
Sharing food/candy at school
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CMS Incoming 5th grade Band Night - March 7th at 7:00 pm
Has your child thought about playing an instrument when they transition to middle school?
You and your child can learn more about the band program at CMS. During this fun filled evening, you and your child will learn all about the CMS band program. Vendors will be present and your child can try various instruments.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the CMS Band Director
David.Regoli@chariho..k12.ri.us
Our school is LATEX and MINT FREE due to allergies!
Latex balloons, rubber balls, any products containing natural rubber, mint gum/candy
Upcoming Events:
Mon. Jan. 18th - No School - Martin Luther King Day
Fri. Jan. 22nd - Progress Reports Issued
Fri. Jan. 22nd - PTO Spaghetti Supper
To view the school calendar: