#Engage, Energize, & Educate
January 3rd
Dear Families,
We were thrilled to welcome students and staff back yesterday. It’s always so exciting to hear how students enjoyed their time off.
During the break, our custodians were busy deep cleaning the school. The hallway floors were mopped and waxed. There was also some painting completed. With the many viruses going around, our custodians have been cleaning door knobs and heavy traffic areas daily.
While the importance of attendance is at the forefront of all schools, we want to remind everyone of the importance of staying healthy to ensure our children have the best learning experience possible.
Here are a few simple steps to help us all stay well:
Hand Washing: Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly, especially before eating and after coughing or sneezing. It’s a simple but powerful way to stay healthy.
Feeling Unwell? If your child is experiencing a fever, vomiting, or other symptoms, please keep your child home to rest and recover. Returning to school when healthy helps protect others and ensure your child is ready to learn. encouraging families to remind their children to wash their hands after using the restroom and as needed to reduce the spread of germs.
Here is Mrs. Traverse's Web Page .
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Ross, Mrs. MJ, Mr. Marino, and Mrs. Clapprood for their efforts in supporting the mission of the Feinstein Foundation. We received notification that our school has been awarded $5,000. grant for participating in both our Feinstein Jr. Scholar Pantry & Feinstein Jr. Scholar KindnessTree grant programs!
Recycling
Please support our STEAM projects with Mrs. Clapprood by sending in any of the following items:
1. Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Towel Cardboard
2. Empty Fruit Containers
3. Empty Kleenex Boxes
Thank you in advance for your support.
Lost & Found
We encourage you to label all sweatshirts, gloves, lunch boxes, coats, water bottles and hats to ensure your child’s items are easily identified and returned to them.
Everyday Speech
In fifth grade, Unit 2 has the following focus:
Self-Management is the tool we use to set and achieve personal and educational goals.
After completing this unit, students should be able to:
Identify factors that cause stress both positive and negative
Identify physical reactions to stress (e.g., increased energy and alertness, increased heart rate and respiration, sweaty palms, red face, etc.)
Recognize emotional reactions to stress
Reflect on the possible consequences before expressing an emotion
Practice strategies to reduce stress (e.g., talking to a friend or trusted adult, considering what led to these feelings, physical exercise)
Define a SMART goal
YMCA
If you are in need of after school childcare, the YMCA has limited openings. Please contact Abby at abby@ymca1.org. Thank you.
Important Dates:
Tuesday, January 7th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, January 15th-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Monday, January 20th-Fifth Grade trip toTop Golf / Time TBD. $16.00 for 2 hours play and lunch.
Thursday, January 23rd-Fifth into Sixth Grade Orientation at GMS. More details to follow.
Friday, January 24th-Wear your Panda Spirit Gear!
Monday, January 27th-Classroom Spelling Bees take place in 4th & 5th grade classrooms this week.
Tuesday, February 4th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Friday, February 7th-Spelling Bee finalists attend Spelling Bee at LaPerche at 9:30 am. Wear your favorite Sports Jersey Day!
Monday, February 10th-Friday, February 14th-Bracing for Winter Break Spirit Days! Here is the link for Spirit Days.
Tuesday, March 4th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Saturday, March 8th- Selected 4th & 5th Graders will participate in the All State Chorus 9:00-3:30 pm at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium-More information to follow
Wednesday, March 12th-Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
Wednesday, March 19th-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm & The Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner at SHS
Tuesday, April 1st-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend
Friday, April 4th-Fifth Graders vs. Staff Basketball, Soccer, or Kickball Game
Sunday, April 6th-Student Choice is Dave & Busters from 9:00-12:00 pm or the Dance from 4:00-7:00 pm
Monday April 7th-Friday April 11th- Reading Week-more information to follow
Thursday, April 10th-Teaching & Learning Night-more information to follow.
Tuesday, April 22nd-Earth Day Activities
Saturday, May 3rd-Fifth Grade Pool Party
Tuesday, May 6th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 7th-Hearing Screenings take place at PVES.
Monday, May 12th-Wednesday, May 14th- Musical Rehearsal
Thursday, May 15th-Musical Performance-more information to follow
Friday, May 16th-In school musical performance at SHS
Wednesday, May 21st-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Thursday, May 22nd-Grade 3 & 4 Field Trip to the RI Philharmonic from 10:30-1:00 pm
Thursday, May 29th- Tentative date of PVE Talent Show
Friday, May 30th-District Fifth Grade Field Day at Deerfield Park and Fifth Grade Dance
Monday, June 2nd-2P & 2L have a field trip to Revive the Roots from 9:30-11:30 am
Tuesday, June 3rd-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend. 2K & 2A Revive the Roots field trip from 9:30-11:30 am.
Thursday, June 5th-Field Day at PVES
Friday, June 6th-Rain Date for Field Day at PVES
Wednesday, June 11th-Tentative Kindergarten Ceremony at PVES and Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at SHS
Thursday, June 12th- Fifth Grade Pizza Lunch in the courtyard at 11:10 am. Parents (with BCI’s and volunteer training are welcome to supervise).
Monday, June 16th-Tentative Last Day of School!
September 15th-Boosterthon Kick-Off
September 24th-Boosterthon Event
Have a wonderful weekend.
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera