Responsive Classroom Despite the fact that this week was short, much was still happening at Winsor this week. This past Thursday, our staff had a full day of professional development, increasing our capacity to provide quality educational practices for our students. One area of PD focused upon the Responsive Classroom approach. Rooted in the state's... READ MORE >

Thank You Veterans On behalf of our entire community, Winsor would like to thank the veterans that joined us today for our Veteran's Day assembly. Service is of paramount importance. We are thankful for our freedom and appreciative for the sacrifices made by the brave women and men in our armed forces. Keeping Up With Kindergarten It has been another fun week!... READ MORE >

This Friday Winsor will be having a special assembly to honor Veterans Day. The purpose of this assembly will be to educate students that we have Veterans Day to give thanks to the women and men that have served our country to protect our freedom. TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION, WE’RE ASKING ALL STAFF AND... READ MORE >

Town Meeting Today The entire Winsor community of students came together this morning as one to discuss the concepts of kindness and believing in yourself. Students had the opportunity to view a short presentation, emphasizing the need to always be kind to others. We ask that each student give their best, both in and outside of the classroom. This includes... READ MORE >

All the Winsor Happenings This Week Balloon BonanzaAn extra special thank you to our school community. Due to the hard work of our PTO, generosity of our families, and commitment of our students, the Walk A Thon raised over $6000. This money benefits our students, creating field trip, assembly, presentation, and enhancement opportunities for all. The students,... READ MORE >

This Week at WinsorSchool Improvement Team- We Need You! Our 2019-2020 School Improvement Plan is in full implementation mode. Our students are already benefiting from our commitment to first rate instruction in an environment committed to student growth. We continue to use our Growth Mindset attitude. Having a growth mindset means we are dedicated to the... READ MORE >

The Week That Was Keeping Up With Kindergarten It was another exciting week in Kindergarten! Our goldfish have arrived! This week, we spent time studying their structure. We observed them in their environment and wrote down those observations in our Science notebooks. In Mrs. Lakeway’s class, we have continued to learn about our Reading Super Powers. During your... READ MORE >

In support of Noah Antunes, Mr. Antunes came to Winsor this morning to talk to our Grade 5 students. Even though Noah attends a different elementary school- we are all Smithfield community members. Thank you Mr. Antunes! READ MORE >

Noah Antunes, a 5th Grader from LaPerche, is battling Stage 3 Lymphoma. On this Wednesday, as a gesture of solidarity and support for Noah, we are asking all Winsor students to wear green. Please help us send a powerful, positive message to the Antunes family by wearing green on October 9th. #NoahStrong READ MORE >

Our Weekly Update....Congratulations to Ms. Burrows We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Burrows has been named the 2020 Rhode Island Art Education Association (RIAEA) New Art Educator of the Year. As we know, Ms. Burrows exemplifies excellence, consistently helping students to excel in art and design. Students love Art class and the exemplars produced make our... READ MORE >

Winsor has an outstanding custodial staff. In honor of National Custodians Day, we want to acknowledge the work that Brett Holden and Paul Rylander do for our students and community. Winsor, despite nearing ninety years of age, looks shiny, clean, and welcoming each day. Our classrooms are clean. In the event of an unexpected spill, a heavy snowfall, or even moving... READ MORE >

Our Highlights for the Week: Flag Folding Program A very special thank you to Skip Sweeney and the veterans from the Smithfield American Legion. These fine gentlemen came to Winsor to deliver a special flag etiquette program for our Grade Five students, instilling the values of freedom and respect. These kinds of community connections enhance the experiences of... READ MORE >

Our Weekly Update... Open House A very special thank you to our families for attending Open House last evening. We always enjoy connecting with our community as a means of building and maintaining a foundation for learning. Our students love to show off their school. It means a great deal to all of us that this event was so extensively attended. These types of... READ MORE >

Classroom Updates We hope that everyone has had an outstanding week. Our new students are doing an outstanding job learning the routines and our returning students have continued to show growth. For our newsletter this year, we will rotate between school wide, thematic content and classroom updates. This week, our content will focus upon what students have been... READ MORE >

This Week at Winsor:Growth Mindset Based on the tremendous success of our Growth Mindset initiative last year, we are continuing to stress the importance of grit and persistence this year. This theme will be embedded within our academic and social fabric. Based upon the groundbreaking work of Carol Dweck, a Growth Mindset emphasizes to students that learning is... READ MORE >

Welcome Back Wildcats As the sweltering summer days have given way to crisp, late summer mornings, our staff is elated to welcome back our students. This first week has brought the chance to connect with old friends and the opportunity to meet new ones. At Winsor, we are a community. Everyone, especially those who are new to our school, is welcomed with open arms.... READ MORE >

Our new student welcome event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00-8:00pm at Winsor.We look forward to welcoming our incoming K families and any other new students that evening.For our returning students- please be on the lookout for information regarding our annual back to school event, coming in August. READ MORE >

Dear Incoming Kindergarten Families,A personalized email went out to all incoming K families this afternoon with a screening date and time. Please contact me if you have not received this message via email at backerman@smithfield-ps.orgKindergarten Screening assists us in gathering pertinent information about your child’s learning styles, social/emotional/academic... READ MORE >

Thank You Winsor!Our students had another tremendous year of growth and learning. Thank you to all of our families and community members that support our work and vision. Without your partnership, the outstanding progress our students make would not be fully realized.To our outgoing Grade 5 students- best of luck in all of your future endeavors.To our Grade 4... READ MORE >

Thank You For a Great Year On behalf of our entire staff- thank you for a tremendous year. We have accomplished so much and our students have grown exponentially. These outcomes only occur when all of us work together. Between the adoption of a Growth Mindset, Collins Writing, Responsive Classroom, and numerous other teaching and learning initiatives, our school... READ MORE >

And Down the Stretch We Come.... Keeping Up With Kindergarten It has been another busy week here in K. We have spent a lot of time reviewing addition through flashcards, word problems and mad minutes. During Writing, we have begun our Father’s Day projects! We have also spent some time finishing up assessments! Thank you to Miss Burrows for putting together such... READ MORE >

Summer Learning Guide For those interested, Smithfield will be offering elementary students the opportunity to complete summer learning activities. Please view the link below for more details. This link will be posted on our website. Please contact the school with any questions. https://summer.smithfield-ps.org/home Keeping Up With Kindergarten Wow, what a... READ MORE >

Student Assembly Today Thanks to the generosity of our PTO, Winsor students were treated to an amazing assembly. Rob Surette, a master artist that works for Disney, provided our students with a riveting, inspirational performance this morning. The theme of the show was "Be Somebody", providing our girls and boys with affirming messages that inspired kindness,... READ MORE >

Teaching and Learning Night Thank you to all of our stakeholder groups for a wonderful Teaching and Learning Night. Our students put forth an amazing array of projects for our community to see. Behind the scenes, this effort represents the culmination of many hours of hard work. Our students have demonstrated a Growth Mindset this year; showing a real dedication... READ MORE >

Students at Winsor had the pleasure of seeing a concert by the Newport Jazz Ensemble today. Included in this entertaining musical program was also a history of Jazz music, including information on the cultural impact of Jazz music. In addition, students learned about the famous Jazz musicians, such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Dizzy Gillespie. These inspiring... READ MORE >

Keeping Up With Kindergarten Happy Spring! Trimester 3 is off to a great start! We are so thrilled to be running around outside at recess again, too! In Math, our classes have taken a break with subtraction and moved onto Place Value. We reviewed why numbers in the teens have a 1 as the first digit- because you can make one group of 10. The number fourteen is... READ MORE >

Town Meeting- Today As we do monthly, today students at Winsor were recognized for displaying a Growth Mindset. These students, although not alone, exemplified the character traits of grit and persistence this month, working through complex academic tasks and problems. We are so pleased to acknowledge these deserving students. Building and maintaining a culture... READ MORE >

Growth Mindset We continue to emphasize the value of a Growth Mindset at all grade levels. More specifically, a Growth Mindset entails the key character traits of persistence, grit, and the belief that hard work brings about positive outcomes. The earlier students develop this sense, the idea that the brain is a muscle that strengthens with work, the more likely... READ MORE >

Another Outstanding Week Keeping Up With Kindergarten It has been a busy couple of weeks! In math, we have been learning about subtraction! We were introduced to a special subtraction friend, Linus the Minus. “Linus the Minus is naughty young lad, always taking away. He is oh so bad!” He reminds us that when we subtract we take things away. This week we learned... READ MORE >

Smithfield Department of Public Works and Smithfield Conservation Commission present:EARTH DAY 2019Join us for Smithfield’s annual Community Clean Up!We provide the supplies. You provide time and community pride!Date: April 27thTime: 9:00am-12:00pmSupplies will be distributed and clean-up locationsthroughout Town will be assigned.Groups, community organizations and... READ MORE >

HEALTHY STUDENTS LEARN BEST This past Thursday, our entire school came together for Spring Into Health Day. This whole school event educated our students on the value of healthy eating, making nutritional food choices, sustainable planting practices, and eating a balanced diet. Students were treated to a cooking demonstration this morning, displayed on our... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

Spring Into Health Day- March 7th We are greatly looking forward to Spring Into Health Day, scheduled for Thursday, March 7th. This exciting event promotes the value of healthy eating and good nutrition, which as we know correlates to increased student achievement. We are fortunate to have a registered dietician coming to Winsor to speak to our student body.... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

Growth Mindset Assembly This morning, our school came together for a town meeting. The focus of our meeting was the development of a Growth Mindset. If you recall, in our last update, information was sent to provide our community an understanding of what a Growth Mindset is. In short, practicing a Growth Mindset means students develop self-efficacy, understanding... READ MORE >

February 20th, 2019 Dear Families: Great news! Recess will be rocking at our school! We are excited to be taking part in Recess Rocks in RI, an initiative to provide recess training for staff at schools around the state. Thanks to generous funding from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, this free training is provided to us by Playworks, a national... READ MORE >

Recess Rocks! Recess Rocks! Over the past two weeks, a team of educators from Winsor has participated in the Recess Rocks prgram. This program, founded in best practices, has improved outcomes for students at recess in schools across the state. Research demonstrates a correlation between student academic performance and physical activity; the more happy and... READ MORE >

Students in Grade 1 had the opportunity to test their engineering skills through a Science lesson in parachute design. Working in teams, students needed to construct a parachute that would safety allow a payload to drop from an elevated location. Students needed to engage critical thinking skills, work in a team dynamic, and execute a vision of a design to complete... READ MORE >

Another Learning Filled Week! Keeping Up With Kindergarten Dear Families, It has been another exciting week here in Kindergarten! We celebrated the 100th Day with a visit from Zero the Hero… your very own Mrs. Lakeway and Ms. Staruch! We spent the day counting our hundred steps around the school, sharing our projects, making predictions and putting 100... READ MORE >

The 5th grade students have been investigating the relationship between salt-solution concentration and density. Students worked with four salt solutions, each dyed a different color. Working with partners, they attempted to layer all four solutions in a clear drinking straw. This required them to discover the successive densities of the four solutions, as well... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon, Winsor is experiencing an increase in the number of students that are sick. For the benefit of all: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging families to encourage good health habits to prevent the spread of norovirus, flu, and other respiratory illnesses currently circulating throughout the state. The most common causes of illness are... READ MORE >

What is Social-Emotional Learning? Never has it been more important to prepare our students with the social skills needed to become future citizens. As our society has evolved and our communities have changed, we all need to ensure that our students have the skills and dispositions to navigate our changing nation. The core of social and emotional learning is... READ MORE >

Over the past 9 weeks the first graders in Mrs. David’s class have been working on making a non-fiction book. Students began this process by choosing an animal that they wanted to learn more about, such as a wolf, bear, or snake. Then, students read books and answered questions, using graphic organizers, about their animals: where they live (habitats), what they... READ MORE >

Earlier today, an email was sent to all Winsor families asking for participation in Surveyworks, a RIDE platform designed to elicit feedback from school stakeholders. This email contained our school password. Please take some time and help us by providing some feedback. Thank you in advance for your support.The survey can be found here:surveys.panoramaed.com/ride READ MORE >

Recently, our Grade 5 students visited the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Our students enjoyed an on-site, hands-on, grade-level education module. Programs are built so that football fans and non-football fans alike can enjoy the learning experience. The modules are designed to integrate the many facets of sports with real world activities. The sports... READ MORE >

One key theme for increasing student performance is resonance. More specifically, students are more likely to retain and apply information when the concepts and ideas are interesting and connect to daily experiences. Project Based Learning (PBL) is a way to make student learning come to life. Students lead the process, connecting content across subject areas in a... READ MORE >

More than ever it is important that students fully participate in the course of a classroom lesson. At Winsor, our educators work to ensure that students "show what they know". For example, process in math is as important as the answer. Students need to demonstrate not just what the answer is to a problem, but also how they got there. Our content standards require... READ MORE >

After returning from a break, it is so important to re-establish the importance of routines. This allows students to be in the best position to learn. Routines help set the tempo and culture for the school. Winsor students are always respectful, responsible, and ready. This contributes to a school climate that truly values learning. READ MORE >

As part of our commitment to a growth mindset and continuous improvement, Winsor has focused on implementation of the Collins Writing Approach this year. Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) are a pivotal component of this approach. We are seeking to ensure that our students fully develop the writing skills needed for the next grade levels and for success in all future... READ MORE >

After a well deserved holiday recess, students and staff at Winsor are back to the fun of teaching and learning. READ MORE >

The goal of the LFA program is to raise awareness for Farm-to-School activities and encourage students to eat a greater variety of vegetables and fruits. RI Healthy Schools Coalition and Farm Fresh RI work with school food service to train volunteers (parents & community members) on how to host cafeteria taste-tests featuring locally grown produce. Kids love it!... READ MORE >

Thank you for being our partners in education. On behalf of our students and staff, may the holidays bring everyone time to connect with family and friends. READ MORE >

School spirit is high as we approach the holiday recess! READ MORE >

The holidays are upon us at Winsor. READ MORE >

2 D students ready to have a great Ugly Sweater Day! READ MORE >

The SHS Music Department is seeking members of the 3rd grade to join us in our production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid as sea creatures in the number, “Under the Sea.” Information: Please e-mail Mrs. Young at kayoung@smithfield-ps.org if you’re interested in participating by December 21st. The first rehearsal and parent meeting is on Thursday, Jan 3rd,... READ MORE >

Results from the 2018 RICAS Assessment are being sent home today for students currently in 4th and 5th Grade. Please be on the lookout. READ MORE >

Please join us at 1:00pm on Monday, December 17th if you are interested in either a substitute teaching or substitute paraprofessional opportunity for Smithfield Public Schools. We will meet in the cafeteria. READ MORE >

Please join us in the library at 3:30pm on Thursday, December 13th. READ MORE >

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on January 24th, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Smithfield High School for SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age. This award-winning documentary and the moderated discussion that follows address the struggles over tech time and social media while offering solutions on how we can help our children navigate the digital world. Sign up today!... READ MORE >

5th Grade Gives Back Throughout the school year the William Winsor Community generously participates in fundraisers to support our 5th grade class. During this holiday season we are asking all 5th grade families to participate in 5th Grade Gives Back. Over the next couple of weeks we will be collecting items which will be donated to Amos House. Students will... READ MORE >

William Winsor PTO invites you to the 1st annual Holiday Ornament Paint Party!Friday, November 30th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Winsor CafeteriaCreate! Color Art Studio will provide over 20 styles of Fun, Festive, and Easy-To-Paint Ceramic Clay Ornaments for you to choose.All supplies will be provided, included ceramic glaze paints that easily wash out of clothes and kids! ... READ MORE >

NBC's Allison Bologna came to Winsor, together with Chartwells we continued our efforts in teaching our students about Health, Wellness and Positive Behavior. A Turn To 10 Cameraman was here; the piece will air on December 6, 2018 at 5:30pm during Barbara Morse's Healthcheck. We look forward to seeing William Winsor in the news! READ MORE >

William Winsor Food Drive As we try to help fight hunger in our community this Thanksgiving, please consider sending in a canned good, non-perishable food item or supermarket gift card with your child over the next few weeks. Baskets will be assembled and given to the Smithfield Food Pantry and other local food pantries to help our neighbors in need. ... READ MORE >

WILD FOR WINSOR!! Calling all William Winsor Families!!! Welcome to our “Wild for Winsor” lawn sign fundraiser. All proceeds raised will go towards our fabulous 5th graders activities this year. Participation is OPEN TO ALL WINSOR FAMILIES, FACULTY AND STAFF. HOW DOES IT WORK? Fill out the attached registration form along with $20 check made out to William Winsor... READ MORE >

On Thursday, November 9, 2018, Winsor will be having a special assembly to honor Veteran's Day. The purpose of this assembly will be to educate students that we have Veteran's Day to give thanks to the women and men that have served our country to protect our freedom. To that end - we would like to ask our community if there are any veterans within the Winsor... READ MORE >