Hope Valley School News
May 29, 2015
Calendar of Events
6/4 - Poetry Slam in the High School Courtyard (or CMS Auditorium-weather dependent)
6/8 - PTO Dinner, Richmond Country Club
DATE CHANGE: 6/9 - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30 (see message below)
6/10 – Garden Orientation Meeting, 6 pm
6/11 - Talent Show, 6:00-8:00PM
6/15 - Field Day
6/16 – Langworthy Library (Presentations in Classrooms)
6/19 – PK Orientation (PKC, PKM 11:30-12:00; PKL 12:00-12:30)
6/19 – Gr 4 Send Off
6/19 – PTO End-of-Year Celebration (evening event, time to be announced)
6/22 – Report Cards Issued
6/22 – SCHOOL DISMISSED!
School Information for Parents
Exceptionally Extremely Exciting Enthusiastic Entertainment News
Talent Show Rehearsal Date Change
Due to the Today Show visit, there has been a change in the days of the talent show daytime performance and dress rehearsal. Our evening show will still be Thursday, June 11th, at 6:00 PM. However, our daytime performance will be Wednesday, June 10th at 1:15 and dress rehearsal will be Tuesday, June 9th after school until 5:30. It is important that all performers attend the dress rehearsal. Please let me know as soon as possible if your child is unable to attend dress rehearsal. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please email me at dazon@chariho.k12.ri.us if you have any questions.
Simulated Crisis Information
During the morning of Monday, June 1, a simulated crisis will occur on the Chariho campus. This simulation will impact only a small area of the Campus, but the response (i.e., evacuation, lock down) may involve students in all of the Chariho schools. Most importantly, the simulation will allow law enforcement and emergency response agencies from Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton, and the State Police to practice a coordinated response to the Campus. It will also allow schools to test their crisis plans, including interaction with law enforcement and emergency response agencies.
To alert all members of the school community, the Superintendent of Schools will use the automated phone system to communicate information about the crisis simulation on the weekend before the event. Parents/Guardians who have questions should contact the principal of their child’s school.
The Hope Valley Garden Needs Your HELP!
The time spans are:
Saturday, June 20 - Sunday, June 28
Monday, June 29 - Tuesday, July 7
Wednesday, July 8 - Thursday, July 16
Friday, July 17 - Saturday, July 25
Sunday, July 26 - Monday, August 3
Tuesday, August 4 - Wednesday, August 12
Thursday, August 13 - Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22 - Sunday, August 30
Monday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 8
We could also use any and all donations of only tomatoes, peppers (not hot ones), and marigolds (any color). They can be dropped off at school office on Thursday, May 28th and/or Friday, May 29th. The plan is to have the fourth grade students plant on the 29th and the 1st.
For those that sign up- please note the following: The summer gardening orientation meeting is set for Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 PM. Please arrive by 5:45! Meet in the portable classroom out back to begin with but come around to the ramp entrance upon arrival. Please park in designated areas only.
Trivia Question from Mrs. Foggo
Class Placements for 2015-2016
Each spring, there is considerable discussion about placing children for the next school year. The staff and I spend countless hours developing well-balanced classes in which all children have an opportunity to learn and develop their academic and social skills. It is my hope that offering a review of our procedures would reassure you that your child’s placement for next year is in good hands.
A clear set of guidelines is followed when classes are developed. Heterogeneous groups are formed with the following in mind: even balance of boys and girls, full range of aptitudes, even proportion of abilities and learning styles, an equal number of students per class, individual student needs, physical needs, school behavior, and peer relationships. Once these factors are considered, the classes are formed. At this time, attempts are made to match student and teacher personality and approach. These decisions are based upon observations made by teaching staff during the course of the school year. Current teachers also discuss placements with the previous year’s teachers as well as myself. Specialist teachers also give us input.
The entire placement process takes several weeks involving some very detailed conversations and in-depth consideration. This process begins after April vacation and is completed by the first week of June. We trust that you understand there is a lot of consideration in forming well balanced classes. The final decision on class placements resides with the school. Thank you for your trust and continued support.
Summer Learning
Lunch Accounts-IMPORTANT INFORMATION
sayer-frances@aramark.com.
There is a website where you can keep track of your child's lunch account. The site is www.myschoolbucks.com but you will need your child's school ID code, which you can get by contacting Fran Sayer as well. Chariho is keeping accounts accurately updated and I wanted to send a courtesy message to keep you informed.
For those that may apply: The latest Free and Reduced application can be found at http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/aramark. The state requires that a new application is on file for each year. Each family only needs to fill out one application but all names need to be on it. Thank You
Library Help Wanted
Dates: Tuesday, June 2nd (Available time slots: 10-12 or 1-2:30)
Wednesday, June 3rd, 10-11:30
Summer Camp Opportunity
Camp Invention is Coming to Chariho! A flyer is coming home today. Click for Information
ASKRI.ORG - Check it out!
Welcome to AskRI.org – the answer to your questions! AskRI.org is designed to be Rhode Island’s most complete site for finding out what you need. Students, jobseekers, librarians and educators, and the curious can all reach the information they need – with a librarian’s help, by exploring our services, or through carefully chosen pages of other helpful sites.
This is an amazing site to help students, parents, and teachers. It is a free service for all families in RI. There is a free tutoring link as well for all academic areas. You can create an account or not. Check it out.
Looking to find out more about the services we offer? Here’s a look at each database:
- AtoZ databases: For finding businesses and jobs, building mailing lists, marketing research and more.
- EBSCOhost: Online articles and books for researchers and students of any age.
- HeritageQuest: Archives of historical census records and books, perfect for genealogical searches.
- LearningExpress: Materials for advancing school, career, or life skills.
- Mango Languages: Free, extensive courses for learning a new language.
- Tutor.com Career Center: One-on-one guidance for building your career and finding a job
- Tutor.com Homework Help: Trained tutors to help you with your homework, one-on-one.
- World Book Online: Trusted online encyclopedias and learning tools.
Important Reminders:
· All classrooms are PEANUT FREE & TREE NUT FREE!
· Use parent pick-up note template. This can be found at www.chariho.k12.ri.us/hv.
· Bring ID when picking up your child(ren).
· Please park on Locustville Road, by the church, or near Langworthy Field.
· Emails to Sheryl.McCumiskey@chariho.k12.ri.us & Ann.Champlin@chariho.k12.ri.us.
About Hope Valley Elementary School...visit our webiste link below
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: www.chariho.k12.ri.us/hv
Location: 15 Thelma Drive, Hope Valley, RI, United States
Phone: 401-539-2321
Twitter: @JoeGencarelli1