Hope Valley School WEEKLY UPDATE
Friday, January 8, 2021
Calendar of Events
January 2021
1/11 - In-Person learning starts back up - see message below on returning student materials
1/11 - SIT Meeting - Rescheduled for 2/1/21
1/11 - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm (Virtual)
1/13 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
1/18 - Martin Luther King Day (No School)
1/20 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
1/21 - Picture Retake Day (flyer is coming home)
1/25 - State Professional Development Day (Virtual Learning for All)
1/27 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
February 2021
2/1 - SIT Meeting at 4:00pm (Virtual) - Rescheduled from 1/11
2/3 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
2/8 - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm (Virtual)
2/10 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
2/15-2/19 - February Vacation
2/24 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
March 2021
3/3 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
3/8 - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm (Virtual)
3/8 - SIT Meeting at 4:00pm (Virtual)
3/10 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
3/15 - State Professional Development Day (Virtual Learning for All)
3/17 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
3/19 - Trimester 2 Ends
3/24 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)
3/26 - Report Cards Issued
Attestation Self-Check: https://ps.chariho.k12.ri.us/public/
Reminder: In-Person Learning starts back up on Monday, January 11th.
Daily Self-Check for all students is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in automatic DL.
Did you Travel over break?
Student Materials
- Parents drop off the materials/crates between 7:30 - 9:00 at the library door. As a reminder, student drop off is between 8:20-8:35 and crates/materials can be carried inside at this time as well. If parents come to drop off before or after student drop-off, please bring to the library door where a staff member will be there to greet you. Wear your mask please.
- However, if there is no way a parent can drop-off the crate/material, students can bring the crates on the bus. However, here are my worries with this option: what if the crate falls on the pavement and the school device is in the crate or what if the crate falls off the bus seat while the bus is in motion which can be a distraction to the driver. If this is the only option, please ensure that your child be careful while they walk and sit with the crate. :-)
Either way, it is very important that the materials come to school on Monday. I appreciate your assistance with this matter.
Great Opportunity from RIDE
Information from the RIDE website
Author Visit Information
Message from our author friend who visited with students right before winter break. Mark Binder was able to share stories for every grade level from preschool through fourth grade! Many of his audio stories for children and families are available on Spotify. You can listen for free and follow Mark at https://markbinderbooks.com/spotify. Also, he has worked out an arrangement with his publisher that allows students to get signed books and audiobooks, while a percentage of the money would be contributed back to the school. This is extended through Jan 17th and he will ship the books to the school the week of Jan 18. Mark’s books include The Bed Time Story Book, It Ate My Sister, and Cinderella Spinderella. There is no obligation, but wanted to at least offer it to families and teachers. You can buy them on Amazon, or directly at https://markbinderbooks.com/hope-valley. Thank you.
Early Release Day Wednesdays
As a reminder: Students can order lunch in the morning when teachers take lunch count and will be sent home on Early Release Wednesdays.
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About Hope Valley Elementary School
The mission of the Hope Valley Elementary School is to work in partnership with our colleagues, students and families. We are committed to creating a learning environment where children are expected to achieve their full potential.
Email: ggen@chariho.k12.ri.us
Website: hopevalley.chariho.k12.ri.us
Location: 15 Thelma Drive, Hope Valley, RI, United States
Phone: 401-539-2321
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Twitter: @JoeGencarelli1