Hello OCRS Families,
Spring is finally arriving this week and, as the remainder of the last snow melts away, we are looking forward to warmer weather and a strong finish to this school year in the 3rd trimester.
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2019 RIDE SurveyWorks Survey
The 2019 RIDE SurveyWorks Survey is open for family responses through March 31st. All families...
Hello OCRS Families,
Even though today is a little bit of a wintry mess, it looks like it's finally going to start to warm up later this week, so Spring can't be too far behind.
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OCRS Spring Concert, Wednesday March 13th
Please join us for a fantastic evening of music presented by all children in grades K through 5! The concert is being...
OCRS SPRING CONCERT REMINDER!
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019Smithfield High School AuditoriumGrades 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 intermission from 6:15-6:30 p.m.Children may wear their best spring clothes to the...
Hello OCRS Families,
I hope that everyone is staying safe and warm during this unexpectedly heavy snow storm! At least spring is right around the corner. ❄⛄
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2019-20 School Calendar
The school calendar for the 2019-20 school year has been approved by the School Committee and has been posted on the Smithfield Public Schools website. You can...
Hello OCRS families,
In following up to the Weekly Parent Update that I sent on Sunday, there has been quite a bit in the news lately about technology, inappropriate content (specifically the "MOMO Challenge"), and how to keep children safe. We have noticed in school how the videos that students watch online, the messages that students send, and the games that...
To celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday coming up on March 2nd, we are encouraging students and staff to participate in Spirit Days this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We are keeping things simple to make it easy for all students to participate and show their OCRS spirit!
Wednesday, 2/27 - "One Fish Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish", students wear...
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Thank You for your Support of "Hoops for Heart"Thank you to all OCRS families for your support of the "Hoops for Heart" program. As a school we have raised $1665 for the American Heart Association!! Those funds will go toward helping families and individuals dealing with heart related illness as well as fund research to provide additional...
We hope that the students were able to enjoy the extra long weekend!
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Thank you to the OCRS PTA for a fun "Parents' Night Out" EventThank you to the members of the OCRS PTA and the volunteers for organizing and running a fun night for our students!
No phones or electronic devices at schoolJust a quick reminder that, according to page 9 of...
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No phones or electronic devices at school
Just a quick reminder that, according to page 9 of the School Handbook, students are not to bring electronic devices (including phones) to school. We understand that some families may want their child to have a phone in the case of an emergency, but any such phone must be kept in the student's...
Dear Families:
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 flu and norovirus, but there are many viruses that circulate this time of year.
The flu circulates...
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February 2019 District Newsletter
Families can read the latest District Newsletter at https://docs.google.com/docume...
PTA Box Tops
The following information is from the PTA Box Top Committee:"We Love Boxtops!" Please help OCRS to reach their goal this year. So far this school year we have earned $698 with a goal of $1200 for the year. ...
This information is available in the School Handbook, but, because it's cold and flu season, we wanted to send this out to families as a reminder.Parents should observe for symptoms of illness each morning before school. For the safety of all students, please follow our district policy on when to keep your child home.
Exclude from school if child has:Temperature...
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Budget process for 2019-20
The budget process is especially difficult this year in Smithfield. Keep up with the process by visiting the finance page of the district website. Please take a moment to view the slides presented at the January 22nd budget workshop, http://bit.ly/2T9VwY9. The potential staffing cuts outlined in the presentation...
Hello OCRS families!Important Information
Free and Reduced LunchWe want to remind all families that you can apply for free and reduced lunches at anytime during the school year, especially when there's a change in income. The government shutdown has impacted many families. If you have knowledge of a family affected by the shutdown or just otherwise could use...
Hello OCRS families! Here is the weekly update for this week:
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Please leave toys at home
We are still seeing a number of students bringing toys to school with them. Unfortunately, when students bring toys to school, it provides an additional distraction from learning, as well as causes issues with special personal items getting lost or...
Hello OCRS families! Here is the weekly update for this week:
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Reminder for students to order lunchSince students have returned from the Holiday Break, our Food Service staff have noticed a number of students are forgetting to order lunch before school in the morning. This can cause problems with the availability of lunch options that...
Happy New Year to all OCRS families! I hope that you all had an opportunity to relax and spend time with family during the holidays.
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"New Year's Resolutions" from Dr. Paolucci
The new superintendent blog post, "New Year's Resolutions," provides resolutions for the school district and a New Year's greeting to our school community. You can...
It's the last week until Holiday Break and, no matter which holiday you celebrate this season, I wish you and your family a safe, peaceful, and happy holiday season!
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OCRS PTA Holiday Store
The PTA Holiday Store will be held during the school day on Tuesday, 12/18 and Wednesday, 12/19. The PTA Holiday Store allows students an opportunity to...
Students from each classroom volunteered to share what they are thankful for at School Meeting on the day before Thanksgiving. We are so proud of these students for sharing with the school community and for the 5th graders for helping the Kindergarten students with their sharing. We hope that all OCRS families had a terrific Thanksgiving!
At Old County Road School, teachers and staff take pride in working together to implement strategies and programs to better support our students. The majority of our teachers and staff have participating in training in the Responsive Classroom program to improve the culture in our school which will help to free up more time for student learning and make that time...
Hello OCRS families,
As you may already know, today the R.I. Department of Education released the results of the statewide RICAS assessments from last year. You can take a look at the public results reports on the Rhode Island Assessment Data Portal at https://lms.backpack.education/public/ride and view additional information about the statewide assessments on the...