Hello OCRS families,
Thank you to the PTA and all of the parent volunteers that organized and ran the "Penguin Patch" Holiday Shop last week! We appreciate all of your hard work and the time you spent supporting our students last week.
As the holidays approach, we know that students are VERY excited and we have noticed an increase in students bringing personal toys and electronic devices to school with them. Just a reminder, students need to leave personal toys and electronic devices at home (including video games and smartwatches/wearables). We appreciate the support of all families in this matter. The school is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged toys or devices.
Distribution of Report Cards on Monday, 12/12
Students' Trimester 1 report cards will be available to view through the online Campus Parent Portal after 12:00 noon tomorrow (Monday) December 12th. Parents and families can access the online Campus Parent Portal at https://smithfieldri.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/smithfield.jsp. Instructions on how to login and view your child's report card are linked here.
Report cards are based on year end goals, so the Trimester 1 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.
Dr. Monaco, our assistant superintendent, shared guides for families on the elementary report cards in the November District Newsletter. You can also find links for each grade level guide below:
- Kindergarten Report Card Guide for Families
- 1st Grade Report Card Guide for Families
- 2nd Grade Report Card Guide for Families
- 3rd Grade Report Card Guide for Families
- 4th Grade Report Card Guide for Families
- 5th Grade Report Card Guide for Families
If any family has questions or concerns about their child's Trimester 1 report card, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. You can also discuss any questions during Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday.
If any family has difficulty logging into their Campus Parent Portal account, please email Mrs. Deus at mdeus@smithfield-ps.org or Mr. Barrette at pbarrette@smithfield-ps.org.
Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, 12/15
Parent-teacher conferences for elementary families are scheduled for Thursday, 12/15. There is NO SCHOOL for students on Thursday, 12/15. This year all elementary schools are offering families the choice between an in-person conference at school or a virtual conference held online. All conferences will be scheduled by appointment between 1:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Teachers have reached out to families to schedule appointments.
Holiday Concert, Wednesday, 12/14
The OCRS Holiday Concert will be held at school in the gymnasium on the morning of Wednesday, 12/14 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In order to make sure that we host an organized and safe event that follows the occupancy guidelines of our school spaces, we have created a schedule that lists the time when each grade level will perform. Ms. Schug has shared with the students that this is a "medium sized" concert with two songs performed by each grade level.
Students' families can choose to attend during the time slot their student(s) will be performing. We will also livestream the concert for any families that are unable to attend in person or would prefer to watch the livestream. Our livestream URL is https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=OWZiOD and families can join the live stream on Wednesday morning.
9:00 AM to 9:15 AM - Kindergarten
9:25 AM to 9:35 AM - 1st grade
9:45 AM to 9:55 AM - 2nd grade
10:05 AM to 10:15 AM - 3rd grade
10:25 AM to 10:35 AM - 4th grade
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM - 5th grade
Ms. Schug and our students are excited to share their work and some holiday spirit with you!
December Spirit Days
We would like to give students and staff an opportunity to have some fun together and celebrate our OCRS spirit the last week of December. While we always encourage students and staff to wear their OCRS Spirit Gear on Fridays, we thought that some special theme days would make December extra fun! As always, participation is encouraged, but not mandatory.
Monday, December 19th:"Merry Monday"
Wear your favorite holiday themed colors to school on Monday! Holiday themed colors can be for any December holiday.
Tuesday, December 20th: "Sweater Weather"
Wear your favorite ugly or holiday themed sweater to school on Tuesday! Holiday themed sweaters can be for any December holiday.
Wednesday, December 21st: "Holiday Headgear"
Wear your favorite holiday themed hat or headband to school on Wednesday! Holiday themed hats can be for any December holiday.
Thursday, December 22nd: "Seasonal Socks"
Wear your favorite holiday themed or crazy socks to school on Thursday! Holiday themed socks can be for any December holiday. For safety reasons, no slippers please!
Smithfield High School "Sentinel Showcase" December 12/14
Calling all future Sentinels! Smithfield High School is excited to provide GMS families, out-of-district families interested in our CTE programs, and the Smithfield community an opportunity to learn more about Smithfield High School. Please join the SHS team on December 14th, from 6-8 PM at Smithfield High School.
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.
Trimester 1 Report Cards available online, Monday December 12th after 12:00 noon
OCRS Winter Concert, Wednesday December 14th 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
NO SCHOOL, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Thursday December 15th
December Spirit Week, Monday, December 19th through Thursday, December 22nd
NO SCHOOL, Holiday Break, Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette
Local author Paul Borelli and Senator Tikoian donating "The Travels of Edith and Eddie" to the OCRS library
4th grade having fun practicing their math skills
5th grade Safety Patrol helping out during arrival
