Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - Dec.8th, 2017
Parent Teacher Conference Dec. 11-12 - No School for Students
Thank You PTO for Sponsoring Storyteller Len Cabral!
Gr. 2 Re-creation drawings of the stories shared by Len Cabral
Snow Reminders
Once the snow arrives, please send your child with the following items for active play at outdoor recess:
- Waterproof boots
- Snow Pants
- Warm Coat
- Gloves or Mittens (waterproof are best)
These are great items to request for holiday gifts. We also try to keep a few extras in the clinic for students to borrow. We appreciated donations of gently used coats, snow pants and boots. Thanks for your assistance!
Zones of Regulation
Parents are encouraged to ask their child about the Zones Program.
Below are some examples.
Avoiding Holiday Stress for our students
Some ways that we try to keep students focussed include:
- Maintaining our routines and daily expectations
- Incorporating some holiday and winter themes into lessons and tasks
- Scheduling some assemblies for our students
- Increasing the use of movement breaks and outdoor recess
Attached is a link to a great article with some suggestions for parents
https://www.verywell.com/holiday-stress-and-anxiety-in-children-620516
Some of the ideas mentioned in the article are also helpful for us at school too:
- Try to stay relaxed to keep children relaxed
- Maintain bedtimes to help children get needed extra rest
- Keep healthy snacks with you on the run and maintain meal times
- Keep kids moving and get them outside
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.
Lice Prevention Reminders
- Ask your child to keep their coat/sweatshirt in their backpack at school
- Remind your child not to share hats, clothing, hairbrushes etc. with classmates
- Ask your child if their head is itchy
- Check your child for lice at home using a bright light on various parts of their head.
December Character Trait - Gratitude
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:
Dec. 11-12 - Parent Conferences - No School for Students
Fri. Dec. 22nd - Last day before December break
Tues. Jan. 2nd - First Day of School for 2018
Thurs. Jan. 11th - Early Release Day
Mon. Jan. 15th - No School - Martin Luther King Day