Charlestown School Updates
For members of our learning community - February 16th, 2018
Thank you to our wonderful PTO for sponsoring Keith Munslow Assemblies.
Coffee Breath
School Safety
I came across this great resource if you need some suggestions regarding how to talk with your child. While we can continue to try to shield our children from knowing about violent events that happen all over the world, sometimes they find out about such events and have questions and concerns. This is a great toolkit for all:
Survey Works Parent Survey
Please consider completing a voluntary and anonymous survey about our school.
Just click this link:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/98104family
Thank you to the 47 PARENTS who have already completed the survey!!!
Our goal is to get feedback from 100 Parents....Help us to reach our goal!!!
Dept. of Health Recommendations for Flu and Norovirus Prevention
Flu Prevention
- Get a flu shot
- Keep children home when they are sick - for at least 24 hours after fever is gone
http://www.health.state.ri.us/flu/
Norovirus Prevention
- After episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, clean and disinfect surfaces
- Don't prepare food for others when you are sick or for three days after you recover.
See the letter below for more information.
https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/2018-19_school_calendar.pdf
Some changes to the future calendar are noteworthy:
- School will begin after Labor Day - Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
- There will be No School on the day before Thanksgiving
- There will be No Parent Teacher Conference Days
- There will be NO February Vacation Week - But there will be a long weekend
We need volunteers...March 17th
Please email Mrs. Louzon if you're interested in volunteering at the event.
Stop and Shop Rewards
Our school code is: #05917
http://www.stopandshop.com/aplus
Once you sign up, you don't need to sign up again.
We also encourage you to have family members and friends sign up. They just have to stop at any Stop and Shop. There are stores in RI, MA, CT, NY and NJ.
WE'RE RIDE COMMENDED !!!
Only 28 public schools in RI are Commended, and only 18 elementary schools.
Commended Schools are the schools that are the highest performing in the state. We have worked hard as a learning community to achieve Commended Status again and we are proud of this accomplishment!
# 4 Elementary School in RI for NECAP Science Scores
Additionally, the Chariho District scored as the #3 district in the state.
February Character Trait - Trustworthiness
REMIND
Click this private link (you can't search for this group on Remind) to sign up to receive short text message reminders about school events, cancellations etc.
Signing up is free, easy and private.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 19-23 - February Vacation Week
March 2nd - PTO Girl's Night Out
March 4th - PTO P-Bruins Game - rescheduled
March 6th - FLASH (Fun Learning After School Hours) begins for 6 weeks of classes
March 13th - Kindergarten Registration 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 15th - Kindergarten Registration 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 17th - Artessy At CMS - 4th grade Chorus Concert
April 10th - Chariho Budget Referendum Vote
May 6th - PTO Color Run at Washington County Fairgrounds
May 11th - PTO Boy's Night Out