PARENTS DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S HIDDEN IN
PLAIN SIGHT? Join us at Smithfield High School on April 10th at 7:00 PM for an interactive exhibit that allows adults to explore a teenager’s mock bedroom. Prevention specialists will guide attendees to be able to recognize & identify signs & symptoms that may indicate alcohol or drug use and other risky behaviors.
Science Olympiad Champions! The GMS Science Olympiad team placed first at this weekend's RI competition and will be headed to Cornell in May for nationals. The SHS team placed 2nd out of 25 teams, earning a total of 13 medals overall out of 24 events, their highest number yet.
SHS students earn career credentials! Twenty-seven students achieved RIDE certification. Fifteen students took and passed the para pro test at CCRI, certifying them as paraprofessionals once classwork is completed.
The Gallagher Dance Team performed for families under the guidance of Barbara Smith-White and Jessica DeRemer. Great job!
The April district newsletter for Smithfield Schools is available online at http://bit.ly/2Oskoc2
As part of Youth Art Month, Smithfield students have art work on display at the Greenville Public Library
Hold the Date! Opioid Town Hall Meeting for Smithfield residents. April 30th at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. Dr. Matt Malek will speak on opioid use disorder and medication assistance treatment. Come hear from a recovery support specialist.
27 SHS students have been trained in the RI Early Learning development Standards and were awarded certificates from the RI Dept. of Education at the March 18th School Committee meeting. Congratulations!
New blog post: Mathematics and Civic Engagement. Understanding the math behind the budget... https://judypaolucci.edublogs.org
"5 Tips to Encourage Reading at Home" This ED.gov blog post focuses on five ways to encourage reading in children by making the experience engaging and fun. https://blog.ed.gov/2019/03/5-tips-to-encourage-reading-at-home/
Gallagher Middle School students, Lillie McCormick and Valerie Capalbo, led by teacher Karen Guarino, won a $1,000 prize at the ADVenture Innovation Challenge. Their winning idea was to dedicate the first 15 minutes of a free period to a randomly drawn fitness activity.
The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council aims to increase public awareness about available resources for individuals and families struggling with an addiction. Please complete this short survey on the effort's effectiveness. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2DDPD9L
Congratulations to Abby Trainer and Hallie Brown, winners of the Write Rhode Island short story contest!
New blog post details the Superintendent's shadowing experience at Gallagher Middle School https://judypaolucci.edublogs.org/
A meeting for the Smithfield Education Foundation will be held on Monday, 3/11 at 7pm at the SHS media center. This is a great opportunity for involvement in Smithfield Schools! http://smithfieldtimesri.net/2019/03/smithfield-education-foundation-seeks-members/
Dick Lynch, who served as Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent in Smithfield and had strong connections with athletics across RI and New England, passed away. We are grateful for his service to our community. Funeral information may be found here: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?n=richard-b-lynch-dick&pid=191752545&fhid=6907
The annual 5th-grade FLAVA event took place at Winsor this afternoon. This performance is the culmination of a 12-week project integrating physical education, music, and art. This year's theme is POSITIVITY and the importance of positive messaging. Thank you to Mr. Marino, Ms. Burrows, and Mrs. Preston for their collaborative effort on this project!
Tonight's School Committee Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on March 18th at 7:00 PM at Smithfield High School.
There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, March 4th, due to the anticipated snow storm. All after-school activities are also cancelled. Stay safe!
The Smithfield School District newsletter for March is available on this link: http://bit.ly/2SrJPuu