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Parent Forum participants were asked to list 1-3 words describing their feelings about the goal to bring back all students to school buildings in the fall. Here's what they had to say.
Summer Work Experiences for Students: Dear Families,
Attached are flyers for PAID SUMMER Career Exploration & Work Preparation programs for students. Our community partner, Tri-County, is excited to offer new "Virtual Career Exploration" programs to students across Rhode Island. All program candidates must complete an application in order to be considered for any of these summer programs. For your safety and convenience, the application process is now available online through their website as well (see link on flyers). Once the online application has been completed and submitted, someone will be in touch with you to answer any questions you might have and to find out which program is most appropriate for your daughter or son based on their age, availability & interests. All program candidates must be entering 6th grade + in the fall to be eligible for consideration. SPACE IS LIMITED IN ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS, SO PLEASE DON'T DELAY IN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION!
Judy Paolucci
Flyer 1 - https://bit.ly/3di4Pi0
Flyer 2 - https://bit.ly/2BfhJQk
Flyer 3 - https://bit.ly/3hF7wNK
Thanks to everyone who participated in tonight's parent forum! We'll summarize the data and report back to you. Sorry my Internet was flickering on and off! I have such a great administrative team so we didn't miss a beat! Thanks Paul Barrette and Sara Monaco!
The change in the location for the grab and go lunches in Smithfield will take place on Monday!
If you are going to be in 9th or 12th grade in September, or if you have just graduated from high school (Class of 2020!) sign up to take a fully online Math or ELA class for eight weeks from June 29 - August 21 and get paid up to $750 ($250 for 9th graders and $750 for 12th graders) for completing assignments! https://ride.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse
The Rhode Island Department of Education is offering distance learning opportunities for public school students enrolled in grades PreK - 12 from June 22 through August 28,2020. https://ride.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse
Reach out to summer@ride.ri.gov with questions.
Progress being made on addition to McCabe!
Enjoy this message from the teachers at Old County Road School. Have a wonderful summer! https://youtu.be/LHj3FeZlvbQ
Grab and go lunches will continue this summer in Smithfield! We continue to distribute meals outside of the administration building but will move to the high school beginning on June 22nd. Spread the word!
The June Smithfield District newsletter is full of important information for ending the school year. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3dUgbtz
We invite our families to participate in a focus group that will meet regularly this summer (virtually) to provide feedback on plans being made for returning to school in the fall. The first meeting of the focus group will be on June 16th at 7:00 p.m. through this link: https://meet.google.com/rpi-fvyt-ysk
Whether or not you are available for this first meeting, if you are interested in participating in this focus group, please provide your contact information on this form: https://forms.gle/GQWrRe91cTnc7sBH8
Today, RIDE and the governor announced a statewide school calendar for 2020-2021. Guidelines for reopening will not be out until June 19th and districts will have until July 17th to submit a plan for 3 different scenarios. See the school calendar: https://bit.ly/3hgh3L6
Dear families and staff,
Smithfield's Return to School committee began its work to plan for schooling for the 2020-2021 school year. An important part of that work is to reach out to parents and staff to better understand your concerns and expectations for the fall. Please watch for an invitation to join a focus group and for surveys that will be sent over the next week or so.
Today, at 1pm, the governor and commissioner will be outlining their expectations for the fall and the parameters that districts will need to follow as plans are established. I hope you will be able to watch the press conference so that you can later share with us your thoughts on this plan and, in general, on what should be in place to give you confidence for students returning to school buildings in the fall. Our goal is to develop a plan that best meets the needs of our families and staff here in Smithfield.
Judy Paolucci, Superintendent
More exceptional work from our budding artists! Check out this video with illustrations by our middle school students in collaboration with 2nd graders from McCabe and LaPerche! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1euKDsmiysOTBteRWVgFigFR_vaA6oTop/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5ede1ed8
McCabe's Joy Matteson, Ella Fafard, and Kaya Hayden & LaPerche's Cameron Caisse and Uchenna Exeama were recognized by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea through the Extraordinary Women Poster Contest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aFf4FOY9mc
#BeKindRI June 1-20, 2020: 1) Do a random act of kindness; 2) Share the act on social media; 3) Nominate 3 people to do the challenge; 4) Sit back knowing you've made RI a little better.
Every American can contribute toward addressing our nation's civil unrest. Our school district has taken steps to address bias and racism. The superintendent's new blog post provides a perspective on this work. https://judypaolucci.edublogs.org/
GMS artwork will really make your day!
https://bit.ly/2zbUNks
