The Greystone Glance
Weekly Newsletter from Principal Quattrucci
"Be You! We are Readers!"
Reading Week was very successful and inspiring this year as students participated in The Battle of the Books, our schoolwide zoom with author Jay Miletsky , a Vocabulary Parade, and as you can see below, so much more!
Thank you, Superintendent Goho and Assistant Superintendent Seitsinger!
Reading Pets!
Mrs. Hervieux's class adopted these adorable little reading pets and promised to read to them for 20 minutes a night!
Mrs. Montecalvo as Strega Nona!
Thank you SRO Nina Bliss!
We were also so fortunate to have ABC 6 Sports Director Nick Coit read to our fifth grades!
Tuesday was 'Read Me' Day!
Also on Tuesday, we were fortunate to have Mrs. Capraro, Mrs. Desimone, and Mr.Miele from Highlander read to our students!
This amazing artwork is part of a school-wide display. Thank you Mrs. Hathaway for leading this project!
On Wednesday Mayor Lombardi read to our first grades!
We were also fortunate to have Physical Therapist Matt Mederios, Dr. Paesano, and Firefighter Sousa read to our students on Wednesday!
Look at these lovely acrostic poems and book jackets!
Author Jay Miletsky
On Thursday we were so fortunate to have Author Jay Miletsky read to our entire school. He told us all about how he is inspired by his beautiful daughter Bria, and we all learned a valuable lesson about perseverance.
PTA
Thank you to all that attended the last meeting on March 8th. I’m really excited about all the activities and events planned for the rest of this school year. I’m so grateful to have so many dedicated people committed to this work. The next meeting is on April 12th at 6:30pm in person!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
We will have the Scholastic Book Fair at our school on April 4th and April 8th. So exciting!
Kid's Heart Challenge
From March 21st to April 8th Mr. Bello will be facilitating this wonderful program and provide families with all they need to know about it soon.
As a Kids Heart Challenge Heart Hero, your child will impact kids with special hearts and raise funds for the health of all hearts. They’ll also get moving with fun activities, learn about keeping their hearts and minds healthy and the power of kindness!
PBIS CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH
We will focus on perseverance this month. There are many activities planned to support grades 3-5 as they prepare for and take the RICAS/RI and NGSA assessments. Mrs. Creamer has also created a beautiful virtual library which will be shared with teachers in the Teaching & Learning edition of The Greystone Glance.
February Students of the Month
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Don't forget to rock your socks on Monday, March 21st!
PAINT THE WORLD GREEN!
Wear green on March 25th to help spread awareness for Cerebral Palsy.
Reminder
Monday, March 14th is a statewide professional development/distance learning day. Students will work independently at home and there will not be any live meets.
Surveyworks
SurveyWorks began on Tuesday, January 18th. It is important for all of us to participate by answering the SurveyWorks questions, because our answers provide meaningful feedback on how to improve Rhode Island Schools.
This is the family link bit.ly/ridefamily and it will ask you to choose our school from a drop-down menu.
Be on the lookout for a special flyer with information about an opportunity to win a gift certificate by completing this survey!
This is the teacher link bit.ly/rideteacher and it will also ask you to choose our school from a drop-down menu.
Save the Date
We are planning an engaging family event for April 28th that will be focused on essential math learning, literacy, and FUN! This event will be in person from 5:30 pm-7 pm and we hope that you will consider joining us!
Quote of the Week
Unlock your potential.
Education is like a passport, opening many doors for you and your students. Educating your mind is a journey, not a destination. We never stop learning. There’s nothing anyone can do to prevent you from reaching your goals and your potential. The challenge is for you to identify your dream, develop the skills to get there, and exhibit character and leadership along the way. Just like you, every student in your classroom has the potential to succeed. Inside each student is the potential to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, actor, or inventor. It takes great teachers to unlock that potential. Our goal as educators is to build the next generation of leaders. High quality teaching is vital to student success. Continue to learn and grow this year in your own career so you can create a successful path for our students.
Caught Being Kind!
Jaelyana G. from Mrs. Hervieux's room showed eagerness to help a peer spell a word correctly. She was very helpful and supportive.
Matthew K. , also from Mrs. Hervieux's room, cheered on a friend who lost a math competition. He said, "You did great!" and was so proud of him.
Isabella from Mrs. Roberts’ class noticed a student was by himself and went over to him so he wouldn’t be sad.
Michael L. from Mrs. Aquilante’s class did a wonderful job straightening up the room after snack.
