McCabe and Winsor will celebrate Rockin' RICAS Monday tomorrow! While grades 3-5 are getting ready to test, both of our schools are supporting our RICAS students! We will also enjoy "D.E.A.R (Drop everything and Read) time for National DEAR day. Each class will plan to do this for 20-30 minutes during the school day. Hopefully classes can get outside to read,... READ MORE >

McCabe is celebrating, along with Winsor, Autism Awareness Day today! April is Autism Awareness Month. McCabe: The PTO is hosting a wear blue day in support of understanding and acceptance for individuals with Autism on Monday, April 5th. Please see the attached flier for... READ MORE >

The Pleasant View Elementary family is pleased to announce that our new mascot will be a PANDA!!! We will soon be looking for suggestions for our panda's name. Please start thinking! READ MORE >

McCabe's students celebrated all of the things that they have accomplished during their first 100 days of school! Mrs. Luca and Cam led our "Happy Dance"! READ MORE >

Smithfield's kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is currently taking place. Please use the link below for additional information. Kindergarten Registration Information READ MORE >

The Smithfield Town Council Invites the Community to a: Virtual Town Forum on Race and Equality in Smithfield Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM Including leaders from Rhode Island and New England Rhode Island Commission on Prejudice and Bias YMCA of Greater Providence YWCA Rhode Island Anti-Defamation League of New England Join Virtual Forum... READ MORE >

Just over one year ago, on January 29, 2020, McCabe celebrated their recognition as a Special Olympics Unified National Banner School. We remain proud of this accomplishment and Winsor's continuous work with Special Olympics, too. We know that both Winsor & McCabe incorporate inclusion into their everyday practices. We are positive that the expectations of... READ MORE >

Parents, Guardians, and Staff, Please join us, along with Dr. Paolucci and Dr. Monaco, on January 14th, for our McCabe & Winsor BinaxNOW School-Based Testing Orientation Session. Thurs., Jan 14th from 6:30 pm - 7:30pm https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/9979653651 877 568 4106Access Code: 997-965-365 Cathy and Jess READ MORE >

Important School Return Status Information from Dr. Paolucci: In order to address growing numbers of COVID cases and an anticipated surge in cases resulting from holiday gatherings, the state has designated January 4th-6th as distance learning days for all schools in the state and has allowed districts to stagger re-entry of students from January 7th through the... READ MORE >

Join in the fun during our Holiday Spirit Week! Tomorrow's Jingle Bells theme invites us to wear our favorite bling to school. READ MORE >

As we listened to Phillip Phillips' "Home", our vision for McCabe and Winsor was that, as two wonderful schools, we were joining together to make Pleasant View Elementary School our home. What a moving moment! READ MORE >

The Smithfield High School National Honor Society is excited to announce that we will be celebrating the joy of the holidays with our little friends of Smithfield! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:00pm, we will be reading stories with a variety of reading levels to elementary school students along with special guests! Our story times will start December... READ MORE >

The McCabe Virtual Book Fair ends today, November 29th. Please follow the link below if you have not yet had the chance to make your purchases. Thank you for your support. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=mccabeelementaryschool4 READ MORE >

Happy Red, White, and Blue Day!McCabe's Veterans' Day Flag Raising Ceremony will be held today (11/6) at 9:30 a.m., live from Anna McCabe Elementary school. It will be live streamed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/a4_UkPVNymA . READ MORE >

Get ready! McCabe and Winsor's "Hats Off to Halloween Day" will be tomorrow, October 30th. Adults and students are invited to wear their favorite "Fall/Halloween hat, headband, scarf, etc. to school. We will have a blast! READ MORE >

Our Fifth Grade Committee's Pajama Day was a big success today! There were no "sleepers" in our classrooms. Everyone was wide awake and smiling. It was a great day! READ MORE >

McCabe will host a "PJ Day" to support the 5th Grade Committee on Friday, October 23. Proper footwear is required. A $1 donation is accepted but not required to participate. READ MORE >

As a reminder, tomorrow is Picture Day at McCabe! We invite you to check out the video below to see some of the changes that Lifetouch has put into place to enhance safety during this process. Winsor's Picture Day will take place mid-November - stay tuned! https://schools.lifetouch.com/blog-picture-day-protocol/ READ MORE >

This is a reminder that at tonight's School Committee Meeting, there will be a presentation and decision on the naming of our new elementary school for the 2021-2022 school year. We invite all of you to attend this historic moment! READ MORE >

All students work from their homes on a Flex Day. It is counted as a school day. What is a Flex Day? For Students: Assignments for in-school and virtual students are "paper and pencil". While assignments may be posted in Google Classroom, the emphasis is on non-computer work.ELAMathHands-on, exploratory science For Faculty & Staff Professional... READ MORE >

As a reminder, we will be hosting our Virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 7th from 5:30-7:30PM. We also invite everyone to join Mrs. Pleau & Mrs. Borges for a brief welcome at 5:15PM. Please use the Virtual Open House Link that will be sent to every family to navigate through the appropriate classrooms for your child(ren) on Wednesday evening. Simply find a... READ MORE >

Last call for the Winsor-McCabe Unification Nomination Name submissions! Please use this form by the end of the day Tuesday to make your recommendation to the committee: https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >

Smithfield Police have been present during dismissal at McCabe. On Friday, 9/18 the SPD handed out the below notice regarding parking on Pleasant View. Please make note if this information as well as the updated arrival/dismissal clarifications in this week's Blended Beginnings. Thank you!SPD Notice 9/18/20 READ MORE >

The Infinite Campus portal will be ready next week! http://bit.ly/SPS-ParentPortal READ MORE >

McCabe is having a wonderful first day of school! Even masks cannot keep those smiles from showing. Thank you, faculty, staff, and families for your fantastic support of our students! READ MORE >

Please use this link to view Chartwells elementary lunch menu for the week of September 14th and important free lunch information. READ MORE >

An email was sent out last week that indicated important information from our school nurses in regards to the return to school. Also included below is an attestation form that will be used when a student returns to school from an illness. Please be sure to review it and do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Nurses' Letter to Parents Sample... READ MORE >

Please use this link (also found weekly in our family "Blended Beginnings") for updated supply information. McCabe's 2020-2021 Grade Level Supply Requests DRAFT READ MORE >

Please use this link to review the slides from our McCabe-Winsor Family Forum. READ MORE >

Please use this link for information from the McCabe and Winsor Family Forum that took place on August 18th at 6:30pm. READ MORE >

Please refer to these important resources for valuable reminders and updates: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates and Resources Return to School Report #1Return to School Report #2Return to School Report #3Return to School Report #4Return to School Report #5Return to School Report #6Return to School Report #7 Return to School Report #8 (new) READ MORE >

Attention Smithfield Community:Please help us name our newelementary school! The Winsor/McCabe Unification Committee has been meeting since January, 2020 to help plan and frame a seamless transition for the merging of these elementary schools. There have been many ideas generated for ways to support this initiative. One of our important tasks is to now begin... READ MORE >

Please know that we will update and share additional Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) resources as they become available. Visit RIDE's COVID-19 web page for additional informationVisite la página web COVID-19 de RIDE para más información READ MORE >

Please refer to these links for Smithfield's updated Return to School planning.Return to School Report #1Return to School Report #2Return to School Report #3Return to School Report #4Return to School Report #5 READ MORE >

Please use this link (https://bit.ly/2OkTweIhttps://bit.ly/2OkTweI) to view this slide deck for the Smithfield Return to School Plans. This was presented at the July 13th School Committee Meeting. READ MORE >

Welcome to Mrs. Jessica Borges, our new Winsor Assistant Principal! Mrs. Borges will be working closely with Mrs. Cathy Pleau, now principal of both McCabe and Winsor, throughout the 2020-2021 school year, as these two wonderful school communities come together as one school family. Both Mrs. Borges and Mrs. Pleau are excited about this new partnership! READ MORE >

Happy Summer!Summer reading is critical to assure that students will retain knowledge and skills learned in the previous school year. It supports their consistent brain development. Students who don't read over the summer months are at risk of significantly falling behind their classmates. Parents can avoid any decline by making sure that their children take time... READ MORE >

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, TODAY, JUNE 18TH, FROM 3:00 P.M. UN TIL 5:30 P.M. ALL CHROMEBOOKS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ESY STUDENTS), INSTRUMENTS, LIBRARY BOOKS, AND TEACHER MATERIALS SHOULD BE DROPPED BY THE END OF THIS COLLECTION TIMEFRAME...THANK YOU! Items, such as the Summer Bridge books (for students in Preschool through Grade Five),... READ MORE >

We are so proud of our fifth graders and all that they are and have accomplished! Our Growing Greatness Character Awards truly captured each student's special qualities. It is these qualities that will be the catalyst for all of the accomplishments that are yet to come! READ MORE >

Dear Families,Get your snacks ready for our 10:00 a.m. schoolwide assembly tomorrow morning (about 50 minutes): Keith Munslow's Virtual Concert! Please use the link below. You might recognize some of the names mentioned in the show! Enjoy! ... READ MORE >

Logan Boucher "rocked it" as our Principal for a Day! Thank you, Logan, for leading our announcements as well as for taking a part in several classes! Mrs. Pleau has found a substitute! READ MORE >

The McCabe community honors the men and women who have died while serving our country. As with all those who have served, or who are currently serving, in our military: "We thank you for your service!" READ MORE >

McCabe loves, misses, and is so proud of our fifth grade students! Thank you, Fifth Grade Committee, for providing this symbol of how much we all care! READ MORE >

Happy Reading Week, McCabe! Please be sure to access McCabe's Virtual Reading Week's Calendar for the week of May 17th. Get ready to play Virtual Reading Week's BINGO! The link for these can be found in McCabe's Cougar Connection. If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Clapprood or Mrs. Marchetti know. READ MORE >

Happy Nurses' Day, Mrs. Traverse! Thank you for your kindness, caring, and expertise! Even on your special day, you are there for all of us! READ MORE >

What better way is there for a principal to end her day than to read a bedtime story with two kindergarten families and their teachers! Life is good! READ MORE >

Bonsoir! Tomorrow, all students will participate in a Sing-Along, en français, with Monsieur Lawrence and Madame Pleau, one class at a time. (We are also working on a Sing-Along for preschool soon.) Please make sure that all microphones are muted to avoid noise interference. We want you to sing but we also want you to hear Monsieur Lawrence play his accordian!... READ MORE >

McCabe's Feinstein Junior Scholars have been showing support for Smithfield's first responders and essential personnel who are working hard each day to keep us safe and healthy. In response to a challenge from Mr. Alan Shawn Feinstein, families are posting their students' signs of gratitude on windows and doors to remind all of us to be grateful for the dedication... READ MORE >

Thursday, April, 23rd for Preschool Tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd, we will have significantly reduced screen time for both staff and students but still provide opportunities for learning through a variety of activities. Your teachers will share suggestions with you. Teachers will be planning and collaborating. Please note that this is a school day and each... READ MORE >

McCabe's students and their families participated with joy during their Star Wars P.E. classes this past week! Activities planned by Mrs. M-J were engaging for all learning styles as they tapped into the imaginations of students and adults alike. "The force was with all" who joined in with the fun! READ MORE >

SPECIAL THOUGHTS FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES... During these challenging times, we just wanted to remind you how much we all care. Please click here to view an important message from the McCabe Faculty & Staff. READ MORE >

Attention Star Wars fans: Please refer to this flyer for information about an exciting Star Wars Week in P.E.! "May the force be with you!" READ MORE >

A Message from Smithfield's Police & Fire Departments:WE ARE HERE, AND WE CARE!We know things are tough right now but we still want to celebrate the day youwere born! We would like to send a fire truck, rescue, and police cruiser to you onyour special day to wish you a Happy Birthday. Of course, we will be using oursocial distancing procedures!Submit address and... READ MORE >

Good morning! It has been brought to my attention that there were families who did not realize that today and tomorrow were no school days. I am sorry for any misunderstanding that may have occurred. Please be sure to frequently refer to the latest Cougar Connection, emails, our school calendar, our website's "Live Feed" and "News", and our district website for... READ MORE >

A Huge THANK YOU to our good friend Marco Conti of North American Restaurant Co. in Smithfield, RI for DONATING 100 FREE MEALS to families in need! ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ To RESERVE your family-sized pasta supper & sides, CALL OUR SMITHFIELD LOCATION NOW! ️ • 401-349-4790 -𝘖𝘙- DIRECT MESSAGE US to be added to the list! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ MEALS CAN BE PICKED UP AT . . . • 45 Cedar... READ MORE >

April is Autism Awareness Month. Please refer to Mrs. M-J's link below for interactive family activities. https://sites.google.com/smithfield-ps.org/mrsmj/home READ MORE >

Although our school days will "look different" on April 3rd and 17th, both of these days are considered "school days"; students' attendance should still be submitted on both days. There will be no "live" teaching on April 3rd and 17th. However, teachers will be sharing assignments, ahead of time, which will be user-friendly for families. Some examples of assigned... READ MORE >

Good morning!Please refer to this link for information about picking up your child's items TODAY at McCabe. Thank you, in advance, for your patience with the process!Many thanks for all of your continued support!Gratefully,Cathy READ MORE >

What a great first day of Virtual Spirit Week we had today! It was so exciting to receive all of the #LearnatHome pictures and anecdotes! We are off to a great start. Thank you to our families and our staff for their enthusiasm! READ MORE >

Smithfield's Virtual Instruction Plan, FAQs, and resources can be found on our website under Online Tools and Resources and through this link https://smithfield-ps.org/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/virtual-instruction--4…. Thank you for all of ways in which you support us! READ MORE >

Good morning, I hope that you and yours are doing well. I wanted to assure you that the district has been planning for the best ways to continue our goal of providing the strongest teaching and learning for all of our students under constrained circumstances. While on vacation week, Smithfield's administrators, faculty, and staff have been hard at work gathering... READ MORE >

Tomorrow, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome. (3/21 is representative of the third copy of chromosome 21.) The tradition is to Rock Your Socks on this day or wear mismatched colorful socks. (Socks looks like chromosomes.) Students and their families are invited to "safely" participate and perhaps post pics to our page/DSSRI. #RockYourSocks READ MORE >

Dear Families, As Governor Raimondo shared this afternoon, our Spring Recess will now take place from March 16th - March 20th. In an attempt to be proactive, our teachers have been planning for both virtual and hard copy resources to support and reinforce students’ learning in the event that our school year calendar was changed. This afternoon, students in... READ MORE >

Dear Families, Out of an abundance of caution we have cancelled the following school and PTO events through 4/8/20. We will update you on any further cancellations/adjustments that may be put in place.Unified Basketball Games Irish Step Dance Assembly Bocce Bonanza FLIGHTS Spring Music Show Tommy James Assembly (PTO)Teaching & Learning Night, Art Show, &... READ MORE >

Thank you, Smithfield High School Unified, for being a part of our Respect Week by joining us on "Runway Walk Wednesday". What a powerful way to begin our day! We were so happy to share it with you! READ MORE >

Please click the link below to see our NBC 10 Sunrise Shoutout! https://twitter.com/NBC10_Mario/status/1232660840098271233 READ MORE >

McCabe's Unified Champion Banner Celebration took place on Friday, January 31st. If you would like to share in our very special morning, please use this link to the Smithfield Public Schools Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SmithfieldSchls. READ MORE >

Monday: Kaleidoscope of Colors Monday: Wear your favorite colors to school.Tuesday: Hats Off to Who I Am: Wear a favorite hat or decorate a hat to make it a favorite!Wednesday: Super Bowl Wednesday: Show support for your favorite football team (even if the team is not in the Super Bowl).Thursday: Positive Quote or Word Day: Wear a shirt with a positive quote or... READ MORE >

Mount St. Charles Academy student, Anthony Girard, also selected McCabe for his Eagle Scout project. He has constructed these wonderful, sturdy benches for our future outdoor classroom. Anthony plans to stain these in the spring. In anticipation of our upcoming construction, we are enjoying these benches in our hallways right now. We are very grateful, Anthony, for... READ MORE >

Aemilia Blais, a student at LaSalle Academy, chose McCabe to be the beneficiary of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. This endeavor was comprised of three components: amazing classroom paintings with inspirational kindness quotes for teachers, a beautiful hallway mural that represents our school culture, and an online collection of kindness activities for each... READ MORE >

One hundred and seventy-three schools nationwide were named this year as Special Olympics National Banner recipients for their extraordinary commitment to inclusion. Four of the schools chosen are Rhode Island schools: Smithfield High School, Cranston High School East, Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School, and Anna M. McCabe Elementary School. McCabe and LaPerche... READ MORE >

Please refer to this Elementary All-State Chorus link for information about an exciting opportunity for our elementary schools' fourth and fifth graders. Special attention should be paid to the deadlines provided. What a win-win for Smithfield's Schools! READ MORE >

The Winsor-McCabe Unification Committee Meeting will take place on January 14, 2020 at 6:30p.m. Please join us at the District Administration Office, 49 Farnum Pike. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >

Due to today's school closing, our music shows will take place on Friday, December 20th at these times: 12:45 p.m. - Kindergarten, grade one, and grade two (Cafeteria doors will open at 12:30 p.m.) 2:00 p.m. - Grades three, four and five (Cafeteria doors will open at 1:45 p.m.)Please do not park in the circle for these shows.Siblings may attend their brother or... READ MORE >

The Smithfield Education Foundation is teaming up with Mastery Martial Arts Smithfield for Parents' Night Out event "Blaster Wars: Planet Protection Squad Nerf Party". The Parents' Night Out event will be held next Friday, Dec 13th, from 7:00pm -9:30pm. The cost is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional sibling. Pizza and refreshments will be served.... READ MORE >

Smithfield's All Lit Up Christmas Parade Committee surprised fifth grader, Maya Izzo, with a visit before Thanksgiving break. She has been chosen as this year's essay winner. The McCabe family is so excited and proud of Maya! Many will be at the December 7th event to hear Maya share her thoughts with all in attendance. READ MORE >

From Caitlin Bessette and Friends: Thank you for participating in the SHS National Honor Society Care Package Donation Drive! Over 300 items were collected at McCabe, and we collected over 2,000 items overall! I really appreciate all of the donations from students, parents, and faculty! READ MORE >

Thursday, November 7th was Red, White, and Blue Day at McCabe in honor of all men and women who serve, or who have served in our military. We realize that we owe them a debt of gratitude as they continually make sacrifices which afford us the freedom and opportunities that are often taken for granted. We were humbled by the number of Veterans who attended our... READ MORE >

We send a special "thank you" to our Smithfield Police and Fire Department members who spent lunch and recess time with us today! May we never take for granted how lucky we are to live in a town where partnerships exist and are truly valued! READ MORE >

Thank you, PTO, for our very engaging Extreme Science Assembly yesterday! Preschool students through grade five were invested, excited, and amazed by what Mr. Hagerman shared with them. Science is truly everywhere! READ MORE >

McCabe's Red Ribbon Week began with our food drive kick-off on Monday. Through the generosity of our staff and families, our collection is growing steadily. Yesterday the school was "a sea of red" as we proudly showed our support for making healthy choices. READ MORE >

Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week special theme is “Be a Role Model Day". Students will be having lunch with members of the Smithfield Police and Fire Departments as “someone to look up to". They will speak to our students about making healthy choices. READ MORE >

Tomorrow is "Boosterthon Hooray, Pajama Day" at McCabe. No slippers, please! READ MORE >

What a spirited, enthusiastic, and fun-filled Trunk or Treat McCabe had last night! There was dancing, singing, playing, snack-collecting, and joyful chatting. It was a well-attended, community event. READ MORE >

McCabe's fifth graders were engaged and truly moved by the Balfour-Cole Post 64 American Legion's Flag Etiquette interactive presentation. Our Veteran guests assured that every student understood and valued the significance of this important American symbol. We thank all of them for their service! READ MORE >

Thursday, November 7th will be Red, White, and Blue Day at McCabe in honor of all men and women who have served in our military, past and present. We owe them a debt of gratitude as they continually make sacrifices that afford us the freedom and opportunities that we often take for granted. We invite our students’ family members, who are Veterans (as well as those... READ MORE >

Today was a special day at McCabe. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Antunes, for not only being concerned about the thoughts and feelings of our students, but for sharing your hearts with us! The community that "fights" together, stays together.....#NoahStrong! Love, The McCabe Family READ MORE >

McCabe's fifth grade began our school day with the most important of all lessons:Together We Stand! #NoahStrong! READ MORE >

NOAH ANTUNES, A 5TH GRADER AT LAPERCHE, AND A FORMER PRESCHOOL STUDENT AT MCCABE, IS BATTLING STAGE THREE LYMPHOMA. PLEASE KNOW, NOAH AND FAMILY, THAT ONCE A PART OF THE MCCABE FAMILY, ALWAYS A PART OF THE MCCABE FAMILY! ON WEDNESDAY, THE MCCABE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO WEAR GREEN FOR OUR "NOAH STRONG DAY". #NoahStrong READ MORE >

A special "thank you" to Mr. Hopkins, Officer Squillante, and the Lady Sentinels Soccer Team for greeting us this morning with an energetic High-Five Friday welcome! What a wonderful Pink-Out Day for SHS and McCabe! Thank you, Mrs. Squillante, for organizing this event. READ MORE >

Thank you, Smithfield Fire Department, for conducting three, engaging, safety assemblies for McCabe's students! The children also loved visiting the trucks! READ MORE >

There was plenty of excitement "in the air" as many of McCabe's adults and children were participants in Mrs. Pleau's duct-taping. This event was planned to celebrate the success of our recent PTO Boosterthon "Fun Run" fundraising. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this campaign such a "win-win" for McCabe! READ MORE >

McCabe continues to embrace the "Start with Hello" challenge in the following ways:We are introducing a "Hello" greeting in a different language each morning. Some of our own students are sharing their cultures by helping us with these new greetings.Welcoming Wednesday: Wear Bright Colors tomorrow to represent inclusion and acceptance.Trade Seats Thursday: Sit... READ MORE >

McCabe students were featured on NBC 10's Sunrise shout-out on Friday morning. (September 20, 2019) Click the link to see the video: https://tinyurl.com/yysjhv5x READ MORE >

What a great turnout we had tonight at our Family Open House! McCabe's cafeteria,corridors and classrooms were filled with smiling faces and happy stories! Thank you, faculty and families, for helping to make this night such a success! READ MORE >

What a great day yesterday was for McCabe!!! Thank you so much, faculty, staff, and families, for all that you have done to make all three of our Fun Runs ROCK! Our last seven days, working with Jump-Man J, Electric E, and Acrobat Cat have been amazing! Yesterday was a fitting finale! It is not over yet! We are so very close!!! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Lisi's class for winning the Pie Throwing "honors" for last night's pledge participation! McCabe's Boosterthon drive had another great day! We are currently "grazing" $7,000.00 in donations from our generous staff, families, and friends. We are so very grateful! We hope to see you tomorrow at our Fun Runs! READ MORE >

How can we thank all of you enough for the support that you and your families are showing us during our Boosterthon? We are humbled by the contributions, both time and money, of our PTO Board, families, staff and community! READ MORE >

Just as we begin each day at McCabe with a quote or challenge about "kindness", so was our Boosterthon character trait theme today. What better way to unite together as we work very hard to support this PTO fundraising effort for our school. We are a family who cares! READ MORE >

Today we are talking about the importance of "generosity". How can we, as adults and students, model what a generous spirit actually resembles? It is not always about what we can tangibly provide for others, but rather what we selflessly give of ourselves. READ MORE >

Please click the link above to view our Boosterthon Dance Party! READ MORE >

Our Boosterthon character trait of the day was "honesty". Students, from all grade levels, were captivated by the lessons shared from the "Wild West". It was amazing! READ MORE >

McCabe kicked-off its Boosterthon fundraising program today with Pep Rallies to include all of our students.The children enthusiastically welcomed the opportunity to "root" for their school's success. Of course, our "Wild West" PTO Board Members are joyfully leading this important "mission"! READ MORE >

Mrs. Arndt's class interacted enthusiastically during their first day back Morning Meeting! There were smiles and giggles as they practiced and sang "Waddley Atcha" together. READ MORE >

Teachers worked hard today perusing our science resources and exploring our Elementary Science Notebooks! They were excited about all that was available on both the FOSS and Smithfield's District Curriculum Sites. READ MORE >

Please refer to this link for reminder information about this Tuesday's New Student/Family Orientation and Back-to-School Celebration. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >

Please click on the Explore/Parent tab of this website to find information about our Summer Learning Guide, Grade Level Supplies and McCabe's Double-Header Tuesday on 8/20! READ MORE >

What a great event took place on Saturday, June 15th, at the Grand Opening of the Ralph Catuogno Basketball Courts. Families cheered on individual competitions, Unified basketball teams' great efforts, and the Providence College Men's Basketball Team's interactions with, and coaching of, our youth. It was a win-win experience for everyone! READ MORE >

On our last day of school, McCabe laughed and cried together as we congratulated, celebrated, thanked, and were already missing those leaving us; please know that you will forever be a part of our family! READ MORE >

Today was PTO Appreciation Day at McCabe. During today's Town Meeting, our 2018-2019 PTO Board was thanked for all of their tireless efforts on behalf of the McCabe family. Even Buddy attended to express his thanks! READ MORE >

Families and school guests were certainly engaged by our kindergarten singing storytellers during their completion program. The children were impressive and very proud! READ MORE >

Our fifth graders proudly participated in their DARE and Growing Greatness Celebrations on Friday. Families and community guests were wowed by students' presentations, animated singing, and proud achievements. It was a wonderful afternoon! READ MORE >

McCabe's adults and students enthusiastically showed our appreciation and support for our fifth graders today during our end-of-the-day "Clap-Out". It was a very special ten minutes for all of us! READ MORE >

Both of McCabe's Talent Shows "brought down the house" today. Families, principal, faculty, staff, and students were engaged by our very talented students. There was laughter, amazement, and sometimes tears in reaction to the "gifts" that were shared with all of us. It was a very special day! READ MORE >

McCabe's Outer Space (Star Wars) Field Day was "over the moon" with fun for adults and students alike! Our fifth grade leaders organized the activities for all of our preschool through grade four classes. Family volunteers, faculty, staff, and Mrs. Pleau enjoyed cheering for students as they rotated through their stations. Thank you, Mrs. M-J, for all of your... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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". READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >

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"! READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

Smithfield High School's Unified Basketball Team joined McCabe's Unified Team for a photo after our "Fan Friday" welcoming event. READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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!. READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

McCabe and LaPerche fourth graders filled the State House with beautiful music! READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

The Department of Education released state assessment information today. Please refer to McCabe's Story. READ MORE >

The McCabe family and our guests (veterans and present-day servicemen and servicewomen), joined together to celebrate our freedom. "Thank you for your service!" READ MORE >

A special "thank you" to Smithfield's voters for helping to shape our elementary students' future! READ MORE >

Fifth Grade Committee's Pasta Dinner was a wonderful night! Our students did a great job hosting this event. READ MORE >

What a treat it was for students and adults to learn about the connections between science and magic! Thank you, Dr. Paolucci! READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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! READ MORE >