Hello OCRS families,
We have another busy week coming up with lots of fun events and things to look forward to for students and families. Please read all of the information below carefully to make sure that you don't miss anything!
Congratulations to our OCRS Spelling Champion and Runner-Up!
Congratulations to our eight 4th and 5th grade participants in the OCRS Spelling Bee this past week and special congratulations to the OCRS Spelling Bee champion, Francesca, and the runner-up, Cameron! We are proud to have both Francesca and Cameron represent OCRS in the district Spelling Bee this week!
Bring Someone Special to Lunch Days
We are partnering with Chartwells, the district food service provider, to offer "Bring Someone Special to Lunch" days to allow parents/guardians to come to school and join their child for lunch. The first day this past Wednesday for 2nd grade and 5th grade families was a lot of fun when parents and students got to spend some time together at school!
We are spreading these days out to ensure that we have enough space to accommodate parents/guardians and also allow for the Chartwells staff to be able to plan to provide meals for interested parents/guardians. Here are the remaining dates and times that we have planned for each grade level:
- Wednesday, 2/8 for grade 1 (11:30 AM) and grade 4 (12:10 PM)
- Wednesday, 2/15 for Kindergarten (11:30 AM) and grade 3 (12:10 PM)
In order to make sure that this is a fun, organized and safe event, each parent or guardian MUST sign-up to attend ahead of time. Also, parents and guardians should attend on the specific date and time that their child's grade level is scheduled. If for some reason your family requires more flexibility due to unique circumstances, you can indicate that on the linked form and Mr. Barrette will reach out to discuss options.
Upcoming Spirit Days
We want to provide families with lots of lead time for the Spirit Days planned for February. Please see the dates and themes below, as well as on the attached flyer. Also, EVERY MONDAY students and staff are encouraged to wear their OCRS gear to school!
Friday, February 10th: Sports Team Spirit Day
To celebrate the Super Bowl wear your favorite sports team attire!
Tuesday, February 14th: Valentine’s Day
Wear Red or Pink to Celebrate Valentine's Day!
Kids Heart Challenge "Jump Rope for Heart"
It’s time for the Kids Heart Challenge! Old County Road School is helping the American Heart Association build healthier lives free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The Kids Heart Challenge is a community service opportunity designed to help students learn about the importance of making healthy choices to take care of their hearts. Students will also help improve the health and hearts of others by collecting donations in support of the American Heart Association and its research, education and advocacy work right here in Rhode Island and across the country.
The Kids Heart Challenge will take place during Physical Education classes February 6th through February 17th. All students in grades K through 5 will join in heart healthy activities during P.E. with Mr. Gruczka. If your family would like to help with a donation, please consider using the American Heart Association’s online donation program. We understand every family may not be able to donate, however, all students will enjoy and learn from the heart healthy educational experiences that will be shared during our program. We encourage online donations. To get started: Go to https://bit.ly/KidsHeartChallenge23 and Sign up to participate! (*You may also use your mobile device. Visit your Mobile App store and search: Kids Heart Challenge to download the free app!)
5th Grade Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, February 7th
The OCRS 5th grade committee has arranged a fundraiser at Chipotle!
Dine in or Take out from Chipotle (in the Smithfield location only) on Tuesday, February 7th, 4-8pm, and 33% of your check will be donated to the Old County Road School PTA - 5th Grade Committee. Bring a copy of this flyer with you to ensure the donation gets made -OR- show the picture on your phone to your server -OR- use the code YAANGDW for online orders.
We would be grateful if you shared the flyer and online code with family and friends that would like to participate!
SSELAC meeting on Thursday, 2/9 at 6:30 PM
The next meeting of the Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SSELAC) will be held on February 9, 2023 at 6:30pm in the Media Center at Smithfield High School.
Tim Villegas and Carolyn Teigland from Think Inclusive-MCIE will be conducting a virtual presentation entitled : What Does Inclusive Education Really Mean?
You may attend in person or via the ZOOM link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88007142567?pwd=ejBzZXNyVWNrSHpRWm96blBkS21Zdz09
Meeting ID: 880 0714 2567
Passcode: SSELAC
Smithfield Little League Baseball Registration
2023 Baseball Registration is now open! To register for the Spring 2023 Season, please go to the following website https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/smithfieldrill. Registration closes on February 17, 2023.
See the linked flyer for additional information.
Bryant University 2023 National Girls & Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic
Join the Bryant’s women’s student-athletes for our sixth annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic Saturday, February 11, 2023. The Bryant University Athletic Department invites all girls grade K-6 to join us at the Chace Athletic Center on Wednesday, February 11, 2023 for our annual Girls Youth Clinic. Registration is required at https://www.bryantbulldogs.com/information/Marketing/YouthClinic/2023YouthClinicRegistration.
As part of the national celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, members of the Bryant University women's varsity and club teams will be teaching the fundamentals of their sport. Each child will also receive a T-Shirt, a National Girls & Women in Sports Day package, and a complimentary game ticket for the Bryant Women's Basketball game against UMBC at 1 pm. Registration costs $20, and we have a limited amount of spots available so be sure to sign up early! The clinic will take place from 10 am to 12 pm.
Ski and Snowboard Trip
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Ski & Snowboard Trip to Smithfield families on February 21st. Details can be found on the flyer below. Interested families can sign-up for the trip at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/520062620297
Ocean View art competition and exhibition
The deadline for Rhode Island K-12 students to sign up to participate in the URI Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) Ocean View art competition and exhibition is fast approaching. To participate in the competition and exhibition, a completed commitment form must be submitted by March 1, 2023. Ocean View is a competition that encourages youth to interpret the ocean through visual art. Check out https://web.uri.edu/gso/outreach/art/ for more information. There are also information flyers in English and Spanish.
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.
5th Grade Chipotle Fundraiser, Tuesday, February 7th 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Bring Someone Special to Lunch for 1st and 4th grades, Wednesday February 8th
Sports Team Spirit Day, Friday February 10th
Valentine’s Day Spirit Day, Tuesday February 14th
Bring Someone Special to Lunch for Kindergarten and 3rd grades, Wednesday February 15th
NO SCHOOL, Winter Break, February 20th through February 24th
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette
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