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
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 integration...
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 meani...
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 that...
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.
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 endeav...
After a well deserved holiday recess, students and staff at Winsor are back to the fun of teaching and learning.
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.
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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.
School spirit is high as we approach the holiday recess!
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, 5:30-6:15pm ...
Results from the 2018 RICAS Assessment are being sent home today for students currently in 4th and 5th Grade. Please be on the lookout.
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.
Please join us in the library at 3:30pm on Thursday, December 13th.
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! https://goo.gl...
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 sort t...
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! All ...
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!
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.
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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 PTO...
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 network. ...