Please use Smithfield's Summer Learning Guide link to help keep your child "connected to learning" over the summer months.Did you know that if students stop learning during the summer, they can lose more than two months of what they learned in reading and math? This Summer Learning Guide contains a collection of recommended grade-appropriate activities that can...
Healthy Kids Day & Big Truck Day took place on Saturday, May 4th, at the Smithfield YMCA. Among the free activities available to the public, was the "Principal Dunk Tank". Each of the four elementary administrators took a 30 minute shift in the dunk tank. In this photo, Mrs. Pleau awaits her first "swim".
McCabe's Walking School Bus began its spring run today. Members of our Smithfield Fire Department joined families, principal, and teachers in celebrating the joy of walking to school together. Weather permitting, we will continue this "journey" on Wednesdays through the end of this school year.
On Friday, April 26th, Kalif Young and Emmit Holt, members of the PC Basketball Team, visited our Town Meeting to answer questions and share their thoughts about what they consider important: family, teamwork, education, and working hard. Students and adults, alike, were "wowed"! Go, Friars!
McCabe's fourth graders were enthralled with Dr. Paolucci's egg science experiments and demonstrations today! All students were engaged and amazed! The simple, yet powerful, nature of this presentation proved to all that "science is everywhere"!
Our Reading Week Committee has planned a fun-filled week of enrichment for the McCabe family! Today we had two sessions with Len Cabral, a longtime, well-known storyteller. Students and adults were engaged with the stories shared by Mr. Cabral.
What an exciting five days our Reading Week Committee has planned for McCabe!Monday - Read With a Stuffed Friend and Pajama Day - There are many classic tales involving a beloved stuffed animal. Students can dress in pajamas and bring in a favorite plush toy to keep with them during independent reading.
Tuesday - WOW Day! Wonderful World of Words - Students select...
Congratulations to fourth grader, Logan Boucher, for his great job at Friday's National Geographic R.I. State Geography Bee! Logan was also the youngest participant in this grades 4-8 competition.
What a great Bocce Bonanza event we had at McCabe today! Thank you to LaPerche and OCRS for participating! We are looking forward to the SHS Unified Team attending tomorrow.
Students in 1P were thrilled that Buddy helped McCabe kick-off our Respect Week 2019. Buddy was also happy to participate in some of students' P.E. events.
Smithfield High School's Unified Basketball Team joined McCabe's Unified Team for a photo after our "Fan Friday" welcoming event.
Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed “Fan Friday” with the Smithfield High School Unified Basketball Team today! Adults and children began their school day being "cheered on" to the sounds of "Thunder". What a motivating way to start our day!
Next week is Respect Week 2019; this is a Special Olympics Unified Champion School initiative. Students will have many opportunities during the week to learn about diversity and inclusion. We will have guest appearances from R.I. Special Olympians, kindness activities, a Unified basketball game, the Imagination Playground, and a special furry visitor who has just...
Kudos to all participants and contributors of Smithfield High School's "The Little Mermaid"!
Congratulations to McCabe's grade three students who, as sea creatures, participated in this play. Our high school students, including some of McCabe's former students, along with our district third graders, did an outstanding job! We also congratulate Jayna Barrette,...
Our Faculty Meetings usually begin with our Responsive Classroom "Afternoon Meeting". This sharing activity allowed us to learn more about our similarities, as well as our differences. It was a win-win for all!
At the suggestion of our Student Council, we will have a special recognition day for the importance of kindness on Wednesday, February 20th. In addition to students and adults being encouraged to wear their Feinstein shirts, we will have "tickets" in each classroom available for students to complete when they "catch" a classmate, student in another class or grade,...
On February 27th, on behalf of Arts Education, an exhibition featuring student art works created within Rhode Island schools, will be held at our Rhode State House in the 2nd floor Gallery, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Each of Smithfield's schools will have a student's work showcased. McCabe is proud to announce that 5L fifth grader, Kaya Gaffney, is our representative.
It has been a wonderful two days at recess for our adults and students! We are always very happy when the children can play outside and enjoy time with their classmates. Exercise is a wonderful catalyst for learning! We are mindful that there will still be days ahead when it is cold and windy. It is important that all students come to school dressed appropriately...
Congratulations to Kaya Gaffney and Shane Trainor for achieving first place and runner-up in McCabe's 2019 Spelling Bee! Both Kaya and Shane represented their school in Smithfield's February 1st District Spelling Bee. Great job, Kaya and Shane! We are very proud of you!.
McCabe's faculty, staff, and students celebrated our upcoming 2019 Super Bowl today with music and enthusiasm! Although the majority of adults and students were fans of either the Patriots or the Rams, others wore hats and shirts to "remain faithful" to their favorite team. Our common, and most important theme of the day, was GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!
There was enthusiasm everywhere at McCabe today as adults and students celebrated Football Day! While we had supporters of many different teams, the overall majority of support went to our New England Patriots. Despite our different team choices, we know that it is important to remember that good sportsmanship is the best "sports quality" of all!
It is time to register for Kindergarten. We are so excited to meet our new kindergarten friends!
Registration for Kindergarten at our elementary schools for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be held from January 28, 2019 - January 31, 2019, during school hours. Please call the secretary at your child’s school to schedule a registration appointment. The appointment...
McCabe and LaPerche fourth graders filled the State House with beautiful music!
What beautiful music Mrs. Barrette and her students made today! It was such fun listening to our talented musicians and singers. Audience participation, both with our singing and dancing, was awesome!
On Friday, December 14th, Mya Phillips assumed the role of McCabe's "Principal of the Day". While she attended her classes, Mya also supervised morning arrival, lunch and recess blocks, as well as dismissal. Our morning announcements were supervised by Mya and she also did an awesome job assisting in Mrs. Martinelli's first grade classroom! Great job, "Principal of...
The Department of Education released state assessment information today. Please refer to McCabe's Story.
The McCabe family and our guests (veterans and present-day servicemen and servicewomen), joined together to celebrate our freedom. "Thank you for your service!"
A special "thank you" to Smithfield's voters for helping to shape our elementary students' future!
Fifth Grade Committee's Pasta Dinner was a wonderful night! Our students did a great job hosting this event.
What a treat it was for students and adults to learn about the connections between science and magic! Thank you, Dr. Paolucci!
On October 30th, Mr. Al, "The Respect Guy", entertained us with magic as he talked to students about the importance of respecting others and acting responsibly.
Members of the American Legion shared their knowledge and experiences with McCabe's fifth grade students. We learned so much about our flag's importance to all Americans.
This special week was filled with learning, understanding, and empathy; it was a powerful time for all who participated! All of our presenters were impressed with the attentiveness and insightfulness of our students. The Kaleidoscope of Friends Rainbow Walk was amazing! Our inspiring Special Olympic Day's impact on everyone in attendance was inspiring and...
McCabe's Red Ribbon Week took place during the week of October 15th. The purpose of this week was to emphasize the importance of making healthy choices. We thank our police and fire departments, as well as the SHS Girls' Soccer Team, for participating in this great learning experience! with us!