Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - February 22nd, 2019
PTO Girls Night Out!
High C Program Presentations
Gr. 2: Emmett Barrow, Emily Day, Anna England, Avery Pirotte
Gr. 3: Alexa Giorno, Alexia McCabe, Ava Sensenig, Connor Tallman
Gr. 4: Brendan Gleason, Landree Anderson, Nathan O'Sullivan, Connor Prescott, Henry Smith, Noah Thomas
The next Enrichment Session has just started and we look forward to observing final presentations at the end of the school year.
The RIDE Survey Works Survey is now Open ...
Thank you to the 22 parents for taking this short survey!!!
Please tell us what you think...
Dear Parents:
The Rhode Island Department of Education is currently administering the annual Survey Works Parent Survey., which is an opportunity for parents to provide feedback about our school and our children’s opportunities to learn. Responses are anonymous and help us to make our learning community even better for all students.
You can take the short survey online between now and March 31st.
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login?language=en
The access code is
98104family
School Improvement Team Meetings - Next meeting is Feb. 27th (new date)
Recently, a new District Strategic Plan was written for the next 5 years.
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/vision_2023_w_pics_1.pdf
Our School Improvement Team is meeting to write our own updated school based plan.
The next meeting is WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27th from 3:30-4:30 in the Library
(THIS IS A DATE CHANGE)
Parents are encouraged to attend and share their input regarding our goals as a learning community.
We will also be completing the Rhode Island Department Education Survey Works Survey.
Information will be sent home next week.
Interesting Article about Kids use of technology and boredom and how this relates to learning in the classroom.
https://deeprootsathome.com/kids-bored-entitled/
Here are a few quotes from the article:
"After hours of virtual reality, processing information in a classroom becomes increasingly challenging for our kids because their brains are getting used to the high levels of stimulation that video games provide."
"The ability to delay gratification is one of the key factors for future success. We have the best intentions – to make our children happy – but unfortunately, we make them happy at the moment but miserable in the long term."
REMIND
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Attendance Policy Reminders:
Grades K-12
RECORDING AND REPORTING ABSENCES, TARDIES, AND EARLY DISMISSALS:
All absences, tardies, and early dismissals are recorded and reported as non-exempt until an appropriate excuse is provided in writing. See definitions above for exempt and non- exempt absences.
A parent/guardian is required to call the school to report their child’s absence. The school clerk will attempt to contact the parent/guardian regarding absences if the school has not been notified. This contact does not imply that such absences are exempt. Parent permission, in and of itself, is not recognized as a legitimate reason for absence.
Following four (4) non-exempt absences, which may include tardies, and/or early dismissals, the school will contact the parent/guardian to notify them of the attendance concerns and provide a copy of the attendance policy for their review. See High School specific information below.
Following eight (8) non-exempt absences, which may include tardies, and/or early dismissals, the school will contact the parent/guardian in writing requesting a meeting. A
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Chariho Regional School District Attendance Policyreferral may be made to the Attendance Officer. See High School specific information below.
Following ten (10) non-exempt absences, which may include tardies, and/or early dismissals, a referral will be made to the Attendance Officer and/or Truancy Court. See High School specific information below.
Timelines indicated in #’s 3-5 above shall be proportionally adjusted for students who are enrolled for less than one hundred and eighty (180) days.
7. Appointments with doctors, dentists, etc. should be made at times other than during the school day.
8. Students with any non-exempt absence, tardy and/or early dismissal on the day of a school-related activity (e.g., dance, play) may not attend that activity.
FAMILY TRAVEL AND VACATION:
Student absence from class for purposes of family travel or vacation is a loss of valuable class time and is strongly discouraged. All work will be provided upon return to school; students will have one day for each day missed to complete work, up to a maximum of three (3) days.
Chariho Calendar for 2019-2020
Quick Links:
School Menus:
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/chariho_breakfast_menu_february_2019.pdf
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/chariho_elementary_lunch_menu_february_2019.pdf
PTO Link:
http://www.charlestownschoolpto.com/home.html
School Calendars:
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/2018-19_school_calendar.pdf
Sex Offender Registry:
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 27th - SIT meeting at 3:30 in the library - parents encouraged to attend
Feb. 27th - PTO Color Run Assembly
March 5th - 1st FLASH Classes
March 5th - PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm in the Art Room
March 8th - End of 2nd Trimester
March 15th - Report Card Distribution
March 26 and 28 - Kindergarten Registration
March 30th - Artessy at CMS - PTO volunteers needed for concessions
April 8-12 - Reading Week and Book Fair
April 15-19 - April Vacation Week
April 28th - PTO Color Run Fundraiser at CMS
May 10th - PTO Boys Night Out