The School Committee will review a draft of the 2022-2023 school calendar on February 7th and will approve a calendar on February 28th. The draft calendar can be found on this link: https://bit.ly/3rArbFT . If you would like to provide comments about this draft, you may use this form: https://forms.gle/xhW8yVLUWGpW7w1R9 (copy links into browser)
There will be no in-person learning in Smithfield on Friday, February 4th. Students should follow a snow day schedule.
An additional session has been scheduled for the superintendent search focus group for parents and community members. It will be held on February 15th at 11:00 AM. Please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KQJHVTZ
Register for the superintendent search focus group for parents and community members on February 15th at 6:30 PM at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KJCMNB8. Unable to attend? Complete this survey by February 18th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KCWJKF5.
Struggling with Chronic Pain or a Chronic Disease? Caring for a Loved One?
We are pleased to invite Smithfield families to attend a free, 6-week online course offered by the Southern Providence County Regional Coalition. Call 401-830-1788 or scan the QR code with your phone.
Tools for Healthy Living begins on March 8th, 9:30-11am (ages 55+)
Chronic Pain Self-Management begins on March 8th, 9:30-11am (ages 55+)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers begins on March 16th, 6-7:30 pm, or on March 17th, 9-10:30 am
Amy Kaighin's 6th grade science class was so interesting that Drifty the snowman wanted to participate. Students in her class commented, "He has been raising his hand all period and you haven't called on him yet!"
Students in Mr. Plante's 8th-grade art classes recently completed a printmaking project using carved linoluem blocks. Students were challenged to use the same block for each color by carving away parts of the image between printings. Enjoy!
Students in the Intro to Musical Theater class at SHS designed their own choreography based on steps learned in class. Featured in this video are Sami-Lee Harrington, Sophia Lama, Ben Tomah, Rosemary Fochler, and Madison Nunes. Desiree Hirons was the choreography director. https://bit.ly/3rK1Fg0
See this article in the Valley Breeze recognizing SHS senior, Jayna Barrette, who wrote a screenplay and songs for "Gatsby the Musical". Congratulations to Jayna and her teacher and co-director, Katherine Young! https://bit.ly/3KmtIuq
First graders at Pleasant View drew monsters and SHS students enrolled in Sculpture hand stitched them and brought them to life! Thank you to art teachers Kristine Straus and Meghan Moretti for collaborating on this project.
Town of Smithfield COVID Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 Year-Olds
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Old County Road Elementary School
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Scan the QR Code or visit www.vaccinateri.org to register.
Dear Families and Staff,
Revisions and clarifications to the quarantine and isolation protocols for Smithfield have been made on this interim Back to School Report. (see this link:
https://bit.ly/3rduktF ). We will continue to work hard to balance our goals for health and safety with our goal of keeping our students in school.
Judy Paolucci
Artist Spotlight: SHS art teacher, Megan Hall, will be featured in the South County Art Association's Invitational Exhibit from January 13th-February 5th. Congratulations Mrs. Hall!
There will be a virtual day on Friday, January 7th, due to the timing of the anticipated storm. Principals will share information about this day to their individual school communities. Stay safe everyone!
"Every child is an artist." - Picasso
"Overlapping Shapes" by Shayna Londono, Grade 6, and 7th graders plastering sculptures in art class
LaPerche 5th graders learn valuable leadership skills by serving on the Student Council, making morning announcements, working at the school store, and greeting other students arriving in the morning.
School in Smithfield will be in person on Monday unless the governor announces otherwise or if staffing, due to illnesses, does not enable us to adequately supervise students. There has been no news to the contrary.
The Governor asked that districts communicate to students, families, and staff that we will be using the same protocols for quarantines and isolation when we return to school on Monday. New guidance from the CDC is being reviewed to determine what may be revised for Rhode Island. We are monitoring all communications from the Governor's office and RIDOH and will keep the community updated about any changes as needed.
As 2021 comes to a close and 2022 draws near, it's good to think about how we can give to our community and to society. For some, this may mean becoming a foster parent. There is an urgent need for foster parents in RI. To get more details about becoming a foster parent, contact Jhane Pereira at pereirajh@familyserviceri.org or (401) 999-2962.
Happy New Year! The District newsletter for January is available on this link: https://bit.ly/3pmDZyc . We wish all a healthy and happy 2022.
