Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - February 2nd, 2018
Start with Hello Week - Feb. 5-9
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 36 parents who have already completed the survey!!!
Our goal is to get feedback from all parents!
To see the actual surveys, visit SurveyWorks at Surveyworks.ride.ri.gov.
Students in grades 3 &4 completed the survey during library classes this week.
Thank you for helping to make our school even better for all students.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Personal Care Items Drive
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.
Planning for Valentines Day
Due to student and staff allergies in our school and adherence with the District Wellness Policies, no food or candy may be distributed to students.
They can certainly bring and share non-food items such as pencils and stickers.
Any food or candy items that are sent in will be sent home with parents.
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 - these will be scheduled at other times at the request of parents.
- There will be NO February Vacation Week - But there will be a long weekend
- The last scheduled Day of school is currently June 14, 2019
Box Tops - We have raised almost $900 this year...Great FREE MONEY for our school!
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.
January Character Trait - Courage
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.
Lost and Found - Do these items look familiar?
Upcoming Events:
Thurs. Feb. 8th - Early Release Day
Feb. 19-23 - February Vacation Week (last year - see below)
Kindergarten Registration will be held on March 13th and 15th from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Charlestown School.
Artessy, 4th grade Chorus Concert and another day of Kindergarten Registration will be held on Saturday, March 17th at Chariho Middle School.
Future Family Events:
March 2nd - PTO Girl's Night Out
March 4th - PTO P-Bruins Game - rescheduled
March 6th - FLASH (Fun Learning After School Hours) begins for 6 weeks of classes
March 17th - Artessy At CMS
May 6th - PTO Color Run at Washington County Fairgrounds
May 11th - PTO Boy's Night Out
School Hours : 8:35-3:25
You can follow me on Twitter - @jenpooreri
School Calendar for 17-18
Our last day (with 3 cancellation days) is now Thursday, June 14th.