Ashaway Elementary School News
September 30, 2015
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
It has been a wonderful start to another great year at Ashaway! Students and teachers hit the ground running, and have been working hard in Mathematics, Science, ELA, and Social Studies. We continue to promote our four school wide expectations (RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, and SAFETY) with all students. Every morning at our school wide meeting, I acknowledge three students who have earned a Cougar Claw Card for exhibiting positive behaviors in school. It is a great way for students to take pride in their school and their hard work.
STAR Assessments
It is the responsibility of our school to ensure that each student is provided with instruction necessary to become college and career ready. As part of RI policy, the RI Comprehensive Literacy Plan, provides a framework for us to carry out our work in literacy and mathematics, specifically our Response to Intervention system. Students began these online assessments, one in reading and one in math. It takes less than 20 minutes/ student in both areas. Students receive scaled scores, which are calculated based on the difficulty of the questions and the number of correct responses. We receive instant data about your child’s reading and math achievement levels which will help us better understand your child as readers and mathematicians. It is important to note that this assessment is like a thermometer check to help us identify students who may need additional supports, whether it be working with a math specialists or as part of the everyday curriculum. It has been very successful and students worked hard! Thanks for your support.
Evacuation Drill - September 26, 2016
On Monday, September 26, we conducted a practice evacuation drill. Students the evacuated the school to a secondary location per our Emergency Operations Plan. Students were told ahead of time about the drill and had time to discuss questions with their teachers.
Lockdown Drill - September 29, 2016
We had our first lockdown drill of this school year. Students were well prepared for the drill and responded according to our Emergency Operations Plan.
PTO
I would like to thank the PTO and all the parent and student volunteers for their work putting together the Ice Cream Social. There was such a great turn out that we had to run out for more ice cream! Please continue to check the PTO website for more fun activities and events.
Important Dates and Events
10/3/16 - PTO Meeting 6:00 PM Ashaway School Library
10/4/16 - Flu Clinic 4-6:30 PM at Ashaway School
10/7/17 - Progress Reports sent home
10/10/16 - NO SCHOOL - COLUMBUS DAY
10/11/16 - School Committee Meeting at Chariho High School
10/13/16 - FIRST Bank Day of the Season
10/15/16 - Ashaway School Kids Garden Fall Clean Up 9-12 Noon
10/18/16 - David Jack School Wide Assembly 10:00AM - Parents welcome to attend
10/20/16 - EARLY RELEASE DAY
10/21/16 - PTO Fall Spooktacular 5:30 PM
10/25/16 - School Committee Meeting at Chariho High School
10/27/16 - Bank Day
11/18/16 - School Pictures
Upcoming Events - Please Join Us!
Golden Rod Forms
Please use the pre-printed Goldenrod Ashaway School Pick-Up/Dismissal Notes for either daily or long-term notification. Telephone calls and/or emails are not accepted. The only adults allowed to pick up your child(ren) MUST be listed on their Consent to Release forms and noted on the gold Pick-up form.
Thank you for helping to keep our students safe!
About Us
Email: jeffrey.scanapieco@chariho.k12.ri.us
Website: https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/ash
Location: 12a Hillside Avenue, Ashaway, RI, United States
Phone: 401 377-2211
Twitter: @jscanapieco