Families of incoming Kindergarten students: Please check your email as screening appointment dates and times have been sent to all. Please email me at backerman@smithfield-ps.org with questions and/or if you have not received this communication.
Summer Work Opportunities:
https://summer.smithfield-ps.org/home
This link may also be found in the documents section of the website. Thanks!
Summer Learning Opportunities:
Please see the link below for ways to keep skills fresh over the Summer.
https://summer.smithfield-ps.org/home
Good Afternoon,
For our Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony tomorrow morning, please be reminded of the following:
1. As the ceremony begins at 9:00am, please do not arrive prior to 8:45am, as we need to allow for the transition of our other students into the school.
2. Parking is available in the rear of the building at Winsor and at the Greenville library.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thank you.
Carnival Tonight-
Please join us, rain or shine for the Winsor Carnival, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
A DJ, Kona Ice, Games, and more!
Thanks to our amazing actors. The play performance this afternoon was outstanding.
Play tomorrow:
Students in tomorrow's play should remain at school and not go home prior to the 4:00pm parent performance. Thanks.
Our Weekly Update:
https://www.smore.com/tpeab-this-week-at-winsor
Art Show Reminder-
Thursday May 30th at 6:00pm!
Join us at Winsor.
As Winsor students hit the final stretch, some good friends enjoy lunch together on the stage. Thanks to our PTO for making this item available at our gala this past March!
This Week at Winsor:
https://www.smore.com/d3aej-this-week-at-winsor
Orchestra Sings- Grades 3, 4, and 5 went to the Vets today for a great musical program.
Now that spring has begun, our students are spending time in the garden.
Hello! SHS is looking for feedback on an Academic Honors Proposal recently shared with the Smithfield School Committee. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and feedback. The form will close on May 17th. Thank you!
Full proposal and frequently asked questions may be found at: http://bit.ly/shsacademichonors
School Committee slide deck may be found at: http://bit.ly/shshonorsslidedeck
Feedback Form
Teacher Appreciation Week-
Thank you to our PTO for jump starting Teacher Appreciation Week. You are the best!
School Improvement Team- Please join us for the May SIT meeting on Tuesday, May 14th in the Winsor Library. We will work on the plan for next year. We hope to see you then!
Thank You Winsor!
Pennies for Patients has concluded. Early next week we will announce our fundraising total. Your generosity and continued support of this event is greatly appreciated.
Our Weekly Update:
https://www.smore.com/rynpu-this-week-at-winsor
Pennies for Patients Update; Please have all pennies boxes to school by Monday, April 29th. We will total our contributions and see if we met our $2,000 goal. Thanks!
Please be reminded that, as the weather gets warmer, Mr. Marino will be holding PE classes outdoors. To ensure he has a full class period, please do not arrive for parent pick up until 2:40pm .Also, as students will be outside before school, a sweatshirt on cool mornings helps. Thanks!
Students in Grades 1, 2,, and 3 had a chance to see Kaleidoscope Theater's rendition of Little Red Riding Hood this afternoon. Please see the pictures from this great show.
Our Weekly Newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/jg0ch-this-week-at-winsor
William Winsor Family Event
Saturday, May 18th, 4:15pm
McCoy Stadium, Private BBQ Event
What: Private Winsor BBQ Event, Paw Sox Baseball Game followed by Fireworks show
“Most Improved Student Night”(all students in attendance can walk in a parade through the outfield prior to
the start of the game….name, grade and school will be announced), Green Tent Private BBQ Space (all you can eat:
chicken, hot dogs, burgers, mac & cheese, potato salad and an Ice Cream Bar) Parking lot near tent is first come
first served, and our group is invited to sit on the field to watch the fireworks show after the game.
When: Saturday, May 18th, BBQ Starts at 4:15pm, Game Starts at 6:15pm
Where: McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Cost: $15 adults / $10 kids (ages 12 and under), all of the above included, please return the
portion below to Jennifer Ross at William Winsor by April, 12th with a cash or check (made
payable to William Winsor PTO)
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As part of Reading Week, Winsor students held a vocabulary parade around our school today. We love seeing our students show off how many new, fun words they have learned.
Our students were treated to a concert today by the Newport Jazz Band. Special thanks to Mrs. Preston for setting this up!
Our Weekly Update:
www.smore.com/sk9gy-this-week-at-winsor
Please be reminded- Spring Picture Day is tomorrow.
Seeking parent volunteers.
As part of the Recess Rocks initiative, Winsor is seeking parents to join us at recess. If you have the time and availability between 11:30 and 1:00pm, please email Mr. Ackerman at backerman@smithfield-ps.org
We will pick a training time soon. Thanks!
Our Weekly Update:
https://www.smore.com/1k2fy-this-week-at-winsor
Recess Rocks Update: Dawn Lavallee, our staff trainer, was at Winsor today to monitor our progress. Great news to report: our students are playing the new games and having tons of fun. Thanks to the many staff members that joined in the activities today.
This Week at Winsor:
https://www.smore.com/5h2qp-this-week-at-winsor
SIT Meeting Wednesday, March 20th at 3:30pm. Please join us as we discuss the end of the 2019 school year and begin plans for the 2019-2020 school year.
Please help Winsor!
The Surveyworks window closes soon. Please take a few minutes and give us feedback here:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login
The code was recently emailed. Thank you.
Please be reminded that Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year remains open. Please see the link below. Feel free to contact the main office at 949-2059 if you have any questions. Thanks.
http://smithfieldri.apptegy.us/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/registering-a-new-student
Our Weekly Newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/4gm60-this-week-at-winsor
We had an amazing concert last evening. Our students brought the house down. Way to go!
Music Concert Tonight!
Please join us at the Smithfield High School auditorium at 5:30pm for an exciting evening.
Kindergarten registration remains open:
Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020.
Please click here to begin: http://smithfieldri.apptegy.us/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/registering-a-new-student
There is a Camp Fair on Saturday, March 23rd at GMS from 10:00-1:00pm. Please consider attending to find out about summer options:
SATURDAY MARCH 23RD - 10AM-1PM
• Meet & Greet: Enrichment, Sports, Day/Overnight Camp Staff
• Kids can visit booths and participate in hands-on activities
• Parents: Get all your camp questions answered!
• Some camps will offer sign up discounts
• Opportunities for kids ages 4-14, plus some summer job opportunities for teens!
Please see our weekly update:
www.smore.com/qtfbs-this-week-at-winsor
The Smithfield Education Foundation is seeking new members. Please consider attending the next meeting, scheduled for March 11th at 7:00pm in the high school media center.
For Grade 5 Families- Please save the Date: Thursday, May 16th: Visit to GMS @ 6:30pm. More information coming soon.
More Spring Into Health Day photos of our great students. A special shout out to our Grade 5 student leaders for helping our younger students.
Spring Into Health Day Update- Our students learning about good health, nutrition, and planting seeds.
Winsor You are cordially invited to attend...
William Winsor Elementary School
Spring Music Concerts
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Smithfield High School Auditorium
Grades K, 1, and 2 at 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Grades 5, 3, and 4 at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Please join us for a fantastic evening of music
presented by all children in grades K through 5!
*There will be an intermission from 6:15-6:30 p.m.
*Children may wear their best spring clothes to the concert.
(Please do not feel obligated to purchase new clothes for this event.)
*Children will sit with their family in the audience until it is time
for them to come up to perform. We ask that children please be seated
with their family in the auditorium at the above listed times.
*5th Grade Band Members will set up on the stage at 6:15 during intermission. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
*Admission is free, however donations for the
music program will be gladly accepted.
Concert- March 14th
Reminder: Spring Into Health Day is tomorrow! Students- please wear your colored T-shirt:
Kindergarten: Blue (Blueberries)
Grade 1: Yellow (Bananas)
Grade 2- Red (Apples or Tomatoes)
Grade 3- Orange (Oranges)
Grade 4: Purple (Grapes or Mixed Color Carrots)
Grade 5: Green (Snap Peas)
5th Grade Flava in action this afternoon. AWESOME job!
There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, March 4th, due to the anticipated snow storm. All after-school activities are also cancelled. Stay safe!
Dr. Suess Birthday Celebration- Today, Grade 5 and students in Grades 1 & 2 read and created a craft to celebrate the legendary author's birthday.
PLAY PRACTICE UPDATE:
Vacation on Mars rehearsals will be held every Monday (until further notice) from 3-4:15. Please bring a snack and your script. If your child needs to leave early, please send a note. Thanks!
We are always working to ensure our students meet their full potential. Please continue the conversation at home regarding what a Growth Mindset is and how we should always do our best- especially when academic tasks are challenging. We believe in our amazing students!
The Little Mermaid is Coming!
Smithfield High School Music Department proudly presents “The Little Mermaid” a beloved musical about a young mermaid longing for love & life above the sea.
Friday, March 8th at 7 PM
Saturday, March 9th at 7 PM &
Sunday, March 10th at 2 PM
Tickets are just $10 per person and are available at the door.
Children under 4 are $5.00
There will be many raffle prizes to support the SHS Music Dept!
Come and enjoy our talented Smithfield Music students!
Thank you for your support!
Winsor had a Growth Mindset Town Meeting today. Please talk to your child or children about this important event. Today, we recognized students that have persisted through challenging tasks this past month. We look forward to more recognition in the weeks ahead.
No PTO This Evening.
A new date and time will be coming soon.
Recess Rocks-
Our team went for Day #2 of training. Some recess enhancements for our students are coming.
Good Morning,
Thank you to all of those 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders that tried out for the play. You really impressed the directors! If you weren’t able to come, it’s not too late. Please come to the follow up audition on Feb. 25. Everyone that wants to be in the play should come, whether they attended the Feb 11 audition or not. Parts will be announced on March 1.
Please bring your scripts. All practices are 3:10-4:15. If your child needs to leave early, please send a note so your child will be ready for you.
Surveyworks is live. Please take a few minutes to provide feedback so that Winsor can continuously improve. Our family code was recently re-emailed to our families
The link is here: ttps://surveys.panoramaed.com/RIDE/login
Please click the link, enter the code provided, and answer the questions.
Good Morning,
Please be reminded that play auditions are today, beginning right after school.
Families should pick up students at 4:15pm in the rear parking lot.
Thanks!
Hey kids in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades!
Are you interested in being in a Winsor play? Do you like to speak, dance or perform in front of an audience?
Auditions will be held on Feb. 11 from 3:10 to 4:15. Practices will be held on Mondays from Feb. 25- April. The play will be performed in April for students as well as families.
The directors are 3 former Winsor students; Abby Trainor, Tori Richard, and Dana Lee Harrington. The Winsor staff will be assisting the directors during the audition and practices.
Let’s go on a Vacation to Mars!
Recess Rocks Training-
Today, a team of educators from Winsor attended the Recess Rocks training in Pawtucket. This training will expand possibilities for more fun and social emotional growth at recess. Stay tuned- great things are coming!
No Typing Club today.
We will resume club activities next Monday. Thanks.
Please be reminded:
1. SIT meeting this afternoon- 3:30pm in the Winsor Library. Our focus will be a midyear review of our School Improvement Plan.
2. Typing Club for Wednesday, February 6th is cancelled. The club will resume meeting on Monday, February 11th.
Grade 4- NAEP Assessment on Wednesday.
We look forward to our Grade 4 students taking the NAEP assessment on Wednesday. Please, if our families have a question regarding the assessment or the letter sent home a few weeks back, contact the school.
Students in Grade 1 are getting fit. During this month's instruction, all students are using our very own rock wall.
School Improvement Team Reminder- Next Tuesday-
February 5th in the library- 3:30-4:30pm
Our agenda:
1. Update progress on School Improvement Plan.
2. Review Winsor's RIDE Report Card.
3. Surveyworks
Grade 2- Creating Volcano Diagrams.
Students applying what they have learned in Science.
Please find The Week at Winsor newsletter here:
https://www.smore.com/kg7e6-this-week-at-winsor
Please take a few minutes to help our school become even better by completing the Surveyworks questionnaire, found here:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login
The code for Winsor is in the email sent last week. If you need assistance, please email or call the school and we will make sure you have what you need.
We want to remind all families that you can apply for free and reduced lunches at anytime during the school year, especially when there's a change in income. Please fill out a lunch application at, http://smithfieldri.apptegy.us/o/smithfield-public-schools/browse/36683
Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee class winners!
Our school bee will be held Friday, January 25th at 9:30am at Winsor. The winner and runner up will participate in the district bee in February.
Smithfield Public Schools will be on a one hour delay for Tuesday, January 22, 2018 due to prepare for icy conditions around our schools. 12 month employees should report on time.
Pleasehttps://www.smore.com/qeusy-this-week-at-winsor
See our news section for details about the STEM trip to the Patriots Hall of Fame
Grade 5: Project Based Learning
Our 5th Grade students have produced and displayed projects around the school. These projects incorporate multiple content areas and bring a positive sense of community to the school.
PTO Meeting:
Please join us at 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 16th for our monthly PTO meeting in the cafeteria. Thanks!
Last Call for Acts for Winsor's Got Talent!
This year's production is shaping up to be amazing! So far we have dancers, singers, drummers, comedians, scientists and more(!) that are getting their acts ready for a fun filled night on Friday, February 1st. (Remember - dress rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30th at GMS 5:00-8:00pm)
Is your child still debating if they want to show off their talent? We are extending the deadline for registration to Monday, January 14th to allow the students another weekend to think about it...
Also, we have a number of group acts with only partial registration (some of the members of the act have not yet sent in their registration form). Remember that there is a $5 fee per performer, so please get those registration forms in by Monday, January 14th!
The This Week at Winsor newsletter for 1/11/19 is here!:
https://www.smore.com/d2bsu
SIT Meeting on February 5th at 3:30pm. Please join us as we will discuss our progress towards completion of the 2018-2019 School Improvement Plan. It is hard to believe but our school year is almost halfway over; a great time to do a progress check.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year opens soon.
Please click here to begin:
http://smithfieldri.apptegy.us/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/registering-a-new-student
Every morning, students at Winsor gather to begin the day as a community of learners. We do this to pay respect to our nation, our school, and our community. Part of the Winsor pledge entails students promising to do their best. This sets the stage for a great day of learning.
The Smithfield Education Foundation is hosting an ‘Open House’ Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 4pm in the Smithfield High School Media Center. Come learn about the Smithfield Education Foundation’s mission and how we support the Smithfield Public Schools by awarding grants to teachers. The Smithfield Education Foundation is looking for new volunteers. If you are interested but cannot attend, please contact us at smithfieldedfoundation@gmail.com. We hope to see you on January 14th!
Celebrating Success in 3T
Collins Writing Approach- A research based approach that ensures our students are fluent writers. Ask your child or children about what a Focus Correction Area (FCA) is!
Students are back and ready for more fun and learning in 2019.
Enjoy the Holiday Break
Thank You- Holiday Shop Volunteers!
Our students had an amazing two days.
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Opportunity on December 17th at 1:00pm. Please join us for more information.
School Improvement Team (SIT) meeting next Thursday- December 13th at 3:30pm in the library. Join us!
Parent Teacher Conferences- This Thursday.
We hope to see you then.
Thank You PTO!
Our pottery painting last Friday night was a tremendous success. Students had a great time
Welcome to our new site. We hope that this new portal will be a great way to connect with our community.