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 >