TUESDAY IS FEINSTEIN DAY AT MCCABE AND WINSOR!
We invite staff and students to wear their Feinstein shirts or sweatshirts to school. If you do not have a Feinstein shirt, please wear something green and gold (yellow), your class color shirt (Winsor), a shirt with a positive message, or a shirt with a positive message you attach to it. No pressure! It is just meant to be a fun, spirit day!
The soon to be Pleasant View Elementary family wishes our district winner, Winsor's Laura Costello, the best of luck today in Rhode Island's State Spelling Bee! You are already a winner, Laura!
This week has been full of exciting news at Winsor! 4th Grader, Laura Costello has won the Smithfield Spelling Bee and will go on to represent the town at the RI Spelling Bee in March! Congratulations to Laura!
Congratulations to Emma Casazza, 5th grader at Winsor, for winning the snow plow naming contest! Keep your eye out during the next storm for the Greenville General!
Congratulations to our students for competing in the Winsor School Spelling Bee! Our first place winner was Laura and our first runner up is Tristen. They will both go on to represent Winsor in the Smithfield Spelling Bee later this week. Great job to everyone who participated.
Tomorrow, February 3rd is the first Wacky Wednesday Spirit Day. These PTO sponsored events will take place every Wednesday in February and March. More information on upcoming events can be found in the weekly PTO news.
Tomorrow is Class Color Day! Students are invited to dress in their class color...maybe even head to toe!
Winsor welcomes back all of its in-house students tomorrow. We missed you!
Please enjoy these holiday performances from Winsor 5th Graders!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hcq3nIco_o9ZneFRW0LhqEkvgoy9a5Ha/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1woyOYQNmy69vkjywnCFltLriFy1n8beW/view?usp=sharing
Upcoming PTO Sponsored Events!
Parents - Please "save the date" for our annual Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, December 14th. More information on how to schedule appointments with teachers is coming soon!
This is just a reminder that today is Winsor's picture day!
Just a reminder that Election Day is a Professional Development Day for teachers. Have a great day!
Pink Day was a success! Thanks to all who participated and donated to the American Cancer Society! Way to go Wildcats!
William Winsor's virtual Book Fair is going on now!
Tomorrow is a Smithfield Flex Day. All students work from their homes on these days. Assignments for in-school and virtual students are "paper and pencil". While assignments may be posted in the class Google Classroom, the emphasis is on non-computer work for in-school and virtual students.
ELA
Math
Hands-on, exploratory science
Good morning!
Yes, there is school in Smithfield tomorrow!
Principal Pleau had a wonderful time today visiting her Winsor students in classes and at recess. The children were very engaging!
William WInsor School had a great first day of school! Thank you, faculty, staff, and Mrs. Borges for all of your hard work!
BUS ROUTES ARE POSTED! Transportation is available for students who are NOT in a walk zone and did NOT opt out of transportation this year. See this site for information on times and stops: https://www.smithfield-ps.org/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/transportation--244
Please be reading all of McCabe's/Winsor's "Blended Beginnings" as they are populated with quick information, as well as documents, plans, and protocols that are important for all of us.
Tonight's McCabe/Winsor Family Forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Please refer to the link provided in this past weekend's Blended Beginnings as well as in an email that was sent to all families and school staff.
Please save the date for our McCabe-WInsor online Family Forum scheduled for Tuesday, 8/18 @6:30 p,m. The meeting link will be shared on Monday.
Please use this URL to view Smithfield's Return to School Report #8: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sMjy11cP3t6FyGwtFBXVp1cyd-oD_Yg06NE1solM6d0/edit?usp=sharing
New Smithfield Elementary School Naming: The Winsor-McCabe Unification Committee is excited about partnering with stakeholders in the town of Smithfield to choose a name for the merger of our two schools. Please refer to the link below to share your "voice" with us.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMwdeks-o266S37w9Ofa1k94uWOxA720/view?usp=sharing
Our next Winsor-McCabe Unification Committee Meeting will take place tomorrow, Thursday, July 30th, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a Smithfield School Committee Workshop, via a virtual meeting and teleconference format. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/612670821
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
Access Code: 612-670-821
Please use this URL to view Smithfield's Return to School Report #6: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TBC_fmvrdnSCAS4k_k8SBPlRWyCko6DEM3i5gTm4swc/edit?usp=sharing
Our next Winsor-McCabe Unification Committee Meeting will take place tomorrow, Monday, July 20th, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a Smithfield School Committee Workshop, via a virtual meeting and teleconference format. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/890974389.
Smithfield's Blais family is visiting our state's towns and writing about their journey. Share in their adventure: http://blaisingjourneys.com. View the segment that Channel 10 did on this family's summer goal to visit RI towns: https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-family-turns-canceled-vacation-into-statewide-mission view image.
Please follow all of our exciting and important news for McCabe & Winsor Elementary Schools on Twitter at @McCabeWinsorES!
Have a safe, family and friend-filled day!
Friday pictures
As the weather heats up, students use what they learn in Physical Education class to enjoy the outdoors.
Students learn everywhere.
Always ready, always learning
Fun Friday.
Working in Comfort
Sharing at Morning Meeting
Rainbow of Hope
As many of you know, Mrs. Rego, a wonderful educator and public servant for Smithfield students, is retiring at the end of this year. Please join me in saying thank you for over 30 years of teaching service! You will be missed.
Reading and enjoying the sunny weather.
Winsor in action.
Hat Day & STEM
Friday Photos.
More STEM
STEM in action. Check it out.
Monday Pictures- Please see the pics for Monday, May 11th. Please keep sending photos. They are a great tool for putting a smile on our faces!
Winsor at Work:
https://www.smore.com/9zcbm-winsor-at-work
Teachers, Students, and New Friends. As we celebrate our teachers and students, please see our Thursday gallery.
Day #3 of Teacher Appreciation Week. Great pictures from all!
As we roll into our second day of teacher appreciation week, please take a moment and consider thanking a teacher at Winsor. We are all so appreciative of the extra work and commitment to learning all of our educators have shown. Enjoy today's photos of our teachers!
As this is Teacher Appreciation Week, please don't forget to thank you child's teacher. We have had to shift significantly this year and our teachers are a big part of our successful change in teaching and learning. Thank you, teachers!
Making Virtual Learning go!
Wildcats Rock!
Students back at work.
Learning and Fun:
Virtual Learning and Earth Day
Check out what we are doing today!
Our students are working and having fun.
Teacher of the Year Nominations- Now Being Accepted!
Do you know an educator who embodies the values of our school community? Consider nominating a teacher for this year’s Teacher of the Year. To nominate a Smithfield educator, provide their name and school as well as an explanation for what makes them worthy of this year’s award (300 words or less) in an email or through the mail to me (put TOY in subject line) by April 28th. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee and an awardee will be announced in May. If there's a year when educators deserve as much recognition as possible, it's this one!
Please email Dr. Paolucci directly:
jpaolucci@smithfield-ps.org
Friday Fun.
Indoor Scavenger Hunt!
Winsor at Work (and Play!)
Students showing their best.
We continue to learn and grow every day.
See our slideshow from this week:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wEQ8VpBJe6mu2hpLmjRpJywfGreevDfD_cOxVdCr-2Q/edit#slide=id.g72f901a819_1_143
More Wax Museum photos. Thanks, families!
Even on a relaxed day, our students are spreading a positive message by putting bears in the window.
Start your day with our students at work.
The momentum keeps going. Please keep those spirit boosting pictures coming to us!
Day #2- Students Creating art.
Keep those pictures coming!
Day #1- Virtual Learning.
Thanks to everyone, our first day has generally gone well. As always hiccups are to be expected. Healthcare Hearts Spirit Day!
Please keep reaching out with questions or concerns.
Please find this link for Tech support during Virtual Learning:
https://www.smithfield-ps.org/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/online-support-faqs
Please use this link to communicate issues directly to the tech department:
technosps@smithfield-ps.org
Happy Friday. Let's make Friday the best day yet!
Students and families continue to work hard. Thanks for the pictures. Keep them coming.
More Pictures of our students.
Good Morning as Day #3 of Distance Learning Begins. Students are staying active!
Virtual Learning- Students at Work.
Students Learning at Home. See how we shine!
I just wanted to send a message of hope and encouragement to our school community. Things are different right now, but we have a great team and will make a positive experience for all of our educational stakeholders. Please remember to send me pictures of virtual class spaces for a little morale lift!
Good Afternoon,
For students that were absent on Friday, March 13th: Families may come to Winsor to pick up work packets and/or Chromebooks-
Tuesday, March 17th from 3:00-5:00pm
Wednesday, March 18th from 8:00-10am
Important Notice: The Governor, RIDE, and RIDOH are moving the April vacation from April 13-17 to this coming week, March 16 -- 20. This is to give school and central office staff time to finalize long-distance learning plans and prepare for potential virtual learning weeks. We have asked teachers to distribute any packets they have developed for virtual learning as well as Chromebooks for students in grades 3-5 in preparation for potential virtual weeks. Our custodians will also be giving our classrooms a deep cleaning next week. Until further notice, all extra-curricular activities are suspended, including interscholastic athletics. The Commissioner & the Director of DOH indicated that the decision to close schools will be made on a week-to-week basis. We will let you know everything we know as we know it. Please enjoy your week as much as you can and attend to your own mental health. This is a stressful time for all of us. Thank you for your partnership in the important work that we do. Our ability to serve our students to the greatest degree, despite the situation, is due the support we have from our families and community.
Please find the Superintendent's Update regarding COVID-19:
http://smithfieldri.apptegy.us/article/205594?org=smithfield-public-schools
Please see the latest update from the RI Dept. of Health:
https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/
Our Newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/jzypt-this-week-at-winsor
Illness Prevention Update:
In response to the Coronavirus, please know Winsor is continuing to have students regularly wash their hands. Also, students are frequently reminded to practice good hygiene habits such as coughing into one's sleeve. In addition, our entire staff is being especially vigilant with washing and cleaning classroom areas. By being proactive, we help keep students safe and healthy. We will continue to monitor the news and make any needed adjustments to our protocols.
In response to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) February 25th press conference, which updated the country on the current status of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), we are sharing information and tips to help prevent the spread of illness within our community.
To echo the CDC, there is not currently a Coronavirus pandemic in the United States and no diagnosed cases in Rhode Island. We are, however, continuing to monitor developments and how they determine our course of action. We welcome your active participation in sharing with children the importance of daily health practices to combat the spread of sickness. They include:
Get your flu shot and encourage the people around you to do the same.
Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand gel.
Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
Keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, bathroom surfaces, and toys) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant.
Keep children home if they have a temperature above 100°F, or showing other signs of flu, (We ask that students show 24 straight hours of non-medicated good health before returning.)
We continue to work closely with our town officials and the Rhode Island Department of Health in planning potential responses should the virus begin to spread in the United States. Thank you for your support and we will keep you updated on any changes to upcoming events or school activities if needed.
For your convenience, we have provided a flyer linked below from the Rhode Island Department of Health and their website landing page with more information.
https://health.ri.gov/diseases/respiratory/?parm=163
https://health.ri.gov/publications/factsheets/novel-coronavirus.pdf
Chromebook Night- Grade 3 is TONIGHT.
Please be reminded that we would love for our Grade 3 families to join us at 5:30pm this evening.
Please offer us feedback via Surveyworks. The school code was recently emailed. Should you be unable to find it, please contact the school. Thanks!
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login
Our Week in Review:
https://www.smore.com/vb0k9-this-week-at-winsor
In order to celebrate the 100th day of school, yesterday was Read Aloud Day. Thanks to our guest readers!
Good luck to Luca Savastano and Ella Handwerger!
Tomorrow is the District Spelling Bee. Let's wish Luca and Ella the best. We know both students will represent Winsor quite well.
Thank you again to all those students that submitted postcards for our event this evening. We will be gathering at the high school for 5:30pm. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Chartwells will have tasty food to sample!
We look forward to seeing you at 5:30 this evening!
This Week At Winsor Update:
https://www.smore.com/7kjhg-this-week-at-winsor
Please offer feedback for our school via Surveyworks at this link:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login
The code has been emailed. Please contact me with questions or concerns.
Our Weekly Update:
https://www.smore.com/hqdrp-this-week-at-winsor
The Winsor-McCabe Unification Committee met last night to begin the process of bringing our two schools together. We are excited for all the wonderful possibilities that lie ahead. Please contact us at Winsor if you are interested in hearing more about it.
Please take a few minutes and offer feedback about our school here:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/login
The access code is in the email I just sent to our school. If you cannot find the access code, please let us know.
This Week at Winsor:
https://www.smore.com/unb6s-this-week-at-winsor
Winsor students grow in all areas. Our 3rd graders love playing the recorder!
Holiday Update:
https://www.smore.com/0x8gw-this-week-at-winsor
We hope everyone is safe and dry today. Please find a couple of pictures of our amazing students from last week's town meeting.
This Week's Updatre:
https://www.smore.com/5ky98-this-week-at-winsor
Weekly Winsor Update:
https://www.smore.com/7qxnt-this-week-at-winsor
Happy Thanksgiving Winsor!
We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We look forward to the return of our students on Monday, December 2nd. Thank you!
Our Weekly Update:
https://www.smore.com/urgt8-this-week-at-winsor
Winsor's Report Card: We are pleased to report that we have, once again, earned four of five stars.
To access the report, please go to the homepage, scroll to the bottom of the page, on the bottom left corner click documents. The report card is under the School Improvement Plan tab.
On this Veteran's Day, please take a few moments to thank and appreciate those that have sacrificed and served to keep us safe. Thank you.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans tomorrow at 1:15pm for our school assembly. Students- please wear red, white, and blue.
Wear Red, White, and Blue on Friday for our Veteran's day Assembly.
Picture retakes are on November 5th.
ASE Reminder: No ASE on Thursday due to Halloween.
Next week is the final week of our fall program.
#NoahStrong
Great job today! So proud to see our Winsor community rally around the Antunes family!
Noah Antunes, a Grade 5 student at LaPerche, is battling Stage Three Lymphoma. Please join us in support of Noah this Wednesday. We are asking all Winsor students to wear green to support the Antunes family on October 9th. #NoahStrong
Thank you Mr. Holden and Mr. Rylander!
Today is National Custodians Day. While we regularly recognize the great work our teachers and support staff do, it is important for everyone to know that "Mr. Brent" and Mr. Rylander are key players in our success. Our building always looks great and we are appreciative for all that our custodial staff does. Thank you!
Please be reminded: Open House is tomorrow evening, beginning at 5:30pm. Please consider supporting our PTO through our Uno's fundraiser. Please check your email for details.
Smithfield Elementary Families: Join us on October 8th at 6:30 in the SHS Library to learn helpful tips for building resiliency, promoting mental health, navigating social media, and starting the conversation about substance use. Register: https://forms.gle/NW5q1qXJZV3V2iSp6 view image
Growth mindset is back! Hard work brings great things.
The telephone provider for several RI schools is experiencing technical issues & our phones at the schools have been periodically affected. Please email your school if you have to contact them about an issue today & we will update you when Cox Communications resolves the issue.
Please find all bus route information here:
https://www.smithfield-ps.org/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/transportation--244
Class Placements 2019-2020 School Year:
Please be advised an email to all parents regarding class placements will be sent on Friday, August 16th. We are, in an effort to conserve resources, moving away from traditional, paper letters. Thanks for your understanding.
We are so excited to welcome our students back soon!
New Student Event!
Please join us Wednesday for our New Student Welcome event; games, Del's, friends, and our very own Winsor mascot!
6:00-8:00pm at Winsor on Wednesday!
New Student Event!
Wednesday, August 14th- starting at 6:00pm.
Students and families of new Winsor students are welcome to attend.
Class Lists for 2019-2020:
Posted on the website- start on home page, scroll to bottom of page, click documents tab on bottom, left hand side of the page, and the lists are there. Thanks!
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.