Hello OCRS families,
Today is the first day of Spring, so we're looking forward to warmer weather! Tomorrow also begins the 3rd trimester of this school year, so we will be sharing Trimester 2 report cards with families at the end of this week. Please see below for additional information on how you can access your child's report card online using the Campus Portal.
Back to School Report #27
Like last year, Dr. Paolucci will share a weekly report with Smithfield families to provide the latest information on COVID-19 information and protocols. If you have not already read this week's "Back to School" report shared by Dr. Paolucci and our district COVID team, please take a few moments to review it at https://www.smithfield-ps.org/article/690107.
Monday 3/21 (tomorrow) is "Rock your Socks" World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated every year on March 21st to create awareness and advocate for the rights, inclusion and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome. Why 3/21? The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) resembles the three copies of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.
We invite students to join us in celebrating individuals with Down Syndrome by rocking your most colorful or mismatched socks to school tomorrow!
Trimester 2 Report Cards
Trimester 2 report cards are scheduled to be published on the Campus Parent Portal at https://smithfieldri.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/smithfield.jsp.
Report cards are based on year end goals, so the Trimester 2 Report Card indicates progress demonstrated during this period of learning towards the year end goals. Teachers have worked together with their colleagues across the district to make sure that the information that parents receive accurately reflects the learning that is taking place.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-23 School Year
Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year! Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2022, are eligible to register. Visit this site to begin the online registration process: https://www.smithfield-ps.org/page/registering-a-new-student.
"Parenting Matters" Spring 2022 Conference
Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children, and Lifespan Community Health Institute present the 31st Parenting Matters conference, virtually, on Zoom. This half-day event offers parents, childcare providers, social workers, and teachers a unique opportunity to learn from top child development and behavior professionals in a casual setting.
The conference this year takes place on Sat., March 26 from 9-11:30 a.m. and the keynote speaker, Emily Oster, PhD will present "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years" and talk about her book, The Family Firm, which approaches parental decision-making using structured tools and data analysis.
Attendees will have the choice to attend one of the following workshop sessions:
- "Technology Use and Children: A Focus on the Family System” with Dr. Justin Parent
- “Gender: A Whole New World” with Dr. Jason Rafferty
- “Pediatric Anxiety Research Center: Helping Kids and Teens Struggling with Anxiety and OCD since 1999” with Dr. Erin O’Connor and Dr. Bryana Killion
Register at https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/parenting-matters and see the linked flyer for additional information.
PTA Information
Family Skate Night, 3/22 at United Skates
Save the Date, Tuesday, March 22nd for a PRIVATE skate party from 5:30pm to 8pm for all our OCRS friends and family.
The event is closed to the public so take advantage of the discounted admission at only $3.00 per person!!! You can bring your own skates to save on rental costs. The concession stand will be open for food and beverage orders.
Get moving in march!!!
United Skates of America
75 New Rd Rumford, RI 02916
Tickets will be sold at the door only. Hope to see you there!!!
Tentative Events for the Week of April 11th
The PTA is currently working on two events for the week of April 11th, the week before April Break. Save these dates on your calendar and we will share additional details as we get closer to this week in April.
- BINGO for families on Thursday, April 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Easter Egg Hunt for families on Saturday, April 16th at 9:00 AM (rain or shine)
Upcoming Dates and Events
View and subscribe to the OCRS Public Events Calendar at https://oldcounty.smithfield-ps.org/o/old-county-road-elementary/page/monthly-calendar. Clicking on the "Add to Google Calendar" to subscribe to the calendar on your own calendar app.
"Rock your Socks" World Down Syndrome Day, Monday March 21st
3rd Trimester Begins, Monday March 21st
PTA United Skates Event, Tuesday March 22nd 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
2nd Trimester Report Cards Available Online, Friday March 25th
Teaching & Learning Night, Wednesday April 13th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PTA 5th grade committee BINGO night, Thursday April 14th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NO SCHOOL, Good Friday, Friday April 15th
PTA Egg Hunt, Saturday April 16th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
NO SCHOOL, Spring Recess, April 18th through April 22nd
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette