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December 2021 Edition
December 2021 Edition
Greetings School Silver Spring Families!
First of all, thank you again for taking time to meet with your child's teacher(s) to discuss his/her progress. We are all well aware that our students may not be where they would typically be academically. Distance learning, which began in March of 2020, reduced instructional time upon our return in person and distance learning in 2020-2021, as well as absences due to quarantines have impacted our students. We are doing our best to provide our students with SEL and academic support that will help our students work toward and achieve proficiency in all academic areas. We thank you for being a positive and encouraging influence in our students' lives, and are hopeful that our students will be happy and engaged in their learning.
Also, thank you for your generous donations to the Hope & Faith Drive's monthly food collection and to the first grade's community project that will help the ASPCA-East Providence. Your kindness is very much appreciated!
As the weather is now cooler, please remember to send your child into school with layered clothing. Children tend to get hot and cold throughout the school day. At recess, students need to wear warmer jackets/coats, so please label them before sending them to school with your child.
Please read this newsletter and refer back to it when you ar looking for information about events, tips, flyers, etc. The goal of this newsletter is to keep you informed throughtout the month and year. We don't want you to miss anything.
We wish you and your family a happy holiday season. May you and your family enjoy your time together with patience, joy, and peace.
If you have questions or concerns at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself, teachers, or staff. We are here to help!
Together, this year is sure to be a great one! Thank you for your continued support, kindness, and understanding. Please know that we all appreciate it!
Have a great month!
Mrs. Avila
ClassDojo
ClassDojo
Home & School Communication
Home & School Communication
Home & School Communication
Home & School Communication
Stay connected with the ClassDojo app.
School Website
School Website
The website is in addition to this newsletter, and our current website, which includes posting from our Facebook page and our school calendar. The hope is that you will find information that you are looking for in any and/or all of these sources.
New website address:
https://sites.google.com/epschoolsri.com/silver-spring-elementary-sch/home
2021- 2022 Elementary School Hours
2021- 2022 Elementary School Hours
8:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School Wide Expectations
School Wide Expectations
School wide expectations are shared with our school community on a daily and weekly basis. This ensures that all members of our school community know what to expect when he/she is at school.
Expecttions
Wellness Routine
Office
Special Subjects
Lunch Time in Cafeteira
Lunch Time in Classroom
Bathroom
Hallway
Outside Time
Bus
Technology
All Areas
Star Students
Star Students
Star Students are selected based on how they model Attendance, Achievement, Participation, or Kindness, and their names are announced on a weekly basis in our Monday Morning Announcements. This is a great way to celebrate our role models!
Face Covering
Face Covering
Face Covering is Required
Face Covering is Required
Faculty, staff and students are required to wear face coverings when at school (which includes the bus). The purpose of wearing face coverings is to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND AN EXTRA FACE COVERING WITH YOUR CHILD (IN A PLASTIC BAG) TO SCHOOL EACH DAY, IN CASE YOUR CHILD'S FACE COVERING GETS SOILED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND AN EXTRA FACE COVERING WITH YOUR CHILD (IN A PLASTIC BAG) TO SCHOOL EACH DAY, IN CASE YOUR CHILD'S FACE COVERING GETS SOILED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
From Our School Nurse
From Our School Nurse
Stay Safe and Healthy!
Stay Safe and Healthy!
PARENT GUIDELINES for Signs/Symptom Triage
PARENT GUIDELINES for Signs/Symptom Triage
K-12 Testing Online Appointment: https://covid.ri.gov/testing
Contact Nurse Maria via Dojo, phone or email, if your child is ill/meets testing criteria.
Phone: 383-0908
Email: mfazioli@epschoolsri.com
After COVID-19 Illness Return Attestation
After COVID-19 Illness Return Attestation
Students who are being tested for COVID-19 due to exhibiting symptoms must return the the After-Illness Return Attestation document before returning to school.
We are reverting to last year's criteria (see document below).
Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe!
Holiday Travel Advisory
Holiday Travel Advisory
As you know, travel is highly discouraged at this time. However, if for any reason you need to travel out of Rhode Island, please refer to following travel protocols.
Domestic Travel:
STUDENTS NOT FULLY VACCINATED:
Test prior to return to school with a Binax (rapid) or PCR and 3-5 days after travel (rapid/PCR)
STUDENTS FULLY VACCINATED/have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days:
Testing not required.
Foreign Travel Procedures:
STUDENTS FULLY VACCINATED:
Test with a Binex/rapid or PCR test 3-5 days after travel.
STUDENTS NOT FULLY VACCINATED:Quarantine required
Test with a Binex or PCR 3-5 days after travel.
Even if your test result is negative, stay home and quarantine for 7 days.
Watch for symptoms for 14 days after travel. Also, avoid contact with people who are at increased risk for severe illness.
If you develop symptoms, isolate at home away from others and get tested right away.
Contact the School Nurse with any questions. Day 3-5 binex testing may be available at school on request and with signed parental consent.
Dressing for Recess and the Classroom
Dressing for Recess and the Classroom
The cold weather is upon us and students continue to go outside for recess.
The cold weather is upon us and students continue to go outside for recess.
Please remember to send your child to school with clothing that is appropriate for the outdoors.
Please remember to send your child to school with clothing that is appropriate for the outdoors.
Also, a window may be open during the school day, therefore, dressing in layers will ensure that your child is comfortable during the school day in the classroom and at recess. Thank you!
Also, a window may be open during the school day, therefore, dressing in layers will ensure that your child is comfortable during the school day in the classroom and at recess. Thank you!
PTC Meeting
PTC Meeting
Our PTC meeting is scheduled for
Our PTC meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m.
This month's PTC meeting will be held virtually due to increased positive COVID cases.
Please type in the following information in the address bar to join the virtual meeting: meet.google.com/rnp-csmp-xko
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Reach out to our PTC Preseident, Aly Laughlin, if you would like to help with events and/or if you have any questions regarding the PTC. Aly's email address is: alytheia16@gmail.com
Professional Development Day for Staff
Professional Development Day for Staff
Distance Learning Day for Students
Distance Learning Day for Students
Wednesday, December 8th
Wednesday, December 8th
Faculty and staff will be participating in professional development all day.
All students will be engaging in distance learning and will have flexibility to complete assignments that are posted on Google Classroom, from home during the school day.
Teachers will not be available to meet with students on this day.
Chartwells will provide meals for Drive through Pick up in front of our school from 9 - 10:30 a.m. on December 8th!
Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day
December 13th
December 13th
Students who were absent on Picture Day or would like to have their pictures taken may do so on our Picture Retake Day.
Students who are having their pictures retaken should bring in the pictures they recieved from Picture Day.
Kindness Day
Kindness Day
Friday, December 17th
Friday, December 17th
Continue spreading kindness and anti-bullying.
Wear orange Friday, December 17th to help celebrate Kindness!
Please send photos to Mrs. Francescon at dfrancescon@epschoolsri.com. All Kindness photos sent to Mrs. Francescon will be posted on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/silverspringep)
Thank you for being kind all year long!
Amended 2021-2022 District School Calendar
Two additional professional development/distance learning days have been approved by the School Committee:
December 8, 2021 for grades PK-8 and
January 14, 2022 for grades PK-11
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
December 2021
6 SIT Climate & Culture Subcommittee meeting at 3:15 p.m.
8 Professional Development ~ Distance Learning Day
8 Faculty Meeting 9 - 10 a.m.
9 PTC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
13 Picture Retake Day
20 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
21 First Day of Winter
22 Spirit Day
23-31 Holiday Recess
January 2022
1 New Year’s Day - No School
3 School Reopens
5 Faculty Meeting at 3:15 p.m.
6 PTC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
14 Spirit Day
14 Distance Learning Day
17 MLK Jr. Day-No School
20 Quarter 2 Grades Close
24 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
31 PD Day - Distance Learning Day
February 2022
2 Faculty Meeting from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
3 PTC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
9 NAEP Assessment - Grade 4 only
14 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
18 Spirit Day
21-25 Winter Recess
March 2022
3 PTC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
9 Faculty Meeting from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
11 Spirit Day
14 PD Day - Distance Learning Day
14-18 Reading Week and Book Fair
14 STREAM (Science/Technology/Reading/Engineering/Arts/Math) Night: 6 - 7 p.m.
28 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
April 2022
TBD State Testing
1 Quarter 3 Grades Close
7 PTC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
14 Spirit Day
15 Good Friday - No School
18-22 Spring Break
25 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
27 Administrative Assistant Day
28 Spring Concert
May 2022
5 PTC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week
TBD Science Fair
11 Faculty Meeting from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
12 Nurse’s Day
20 Books & Breakfast from 8 - 8:30 a.m.
23 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
TBD Incoming Kindergarteners’ Orientation
27 Spirit Day
30 Memorial Day, No School
June 2022
6 School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15 p.m.
8 Faculty Meeting from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
10 Kindergarten Picnic
13 Grade 5 Celebration
14 Last Day of School
Dates/times are subject to change
DECEMBER FUN for kids at East Providence Public Libraries
DECEMBER FUN for kids at East Providence Public Libraries
December is here and so are a number of special programs for kids at all three East Providence Public Library locations. We are offering virtual visits with Santa Claus; DIY gifts, ornaments, cards, and cookie dough; sketching and painting, and much more!
December 22nd ~ Pajama Day!
December 22nd ~ Pajama Day!
Show your school spirit by participating in Spirit Days!
It is easy and fun. Follow the schedule below and come to school dressed to reflect the Spirit Day theme.
EPLAC
EPLAC
Message from the Dean of Students
Message from the Dean of Students
Seven Habits for Successful
Silver Spring Stars
In December we focus on Successful Habit #3- sleep. Check out this 3-minute video below on sleep. The benefits of sleep help adults and children alike! Happiness all around!
Sleep 8-10 hours
Benefits- feel happy, focused, improved learning, social relationships,
Lack of Sleep- accident prone, impulsive, overeat, cranky, memory, slow reaction
Attendance
The Seven Habits for Successful Silver Spring Stars were created to help improve attendance. One of the best attributes about Silver Spring is the strong teachers who LOVE teaching and students who LOVE learning... If they are not here we cannot teach them.
Students must be present 90% of the time in order to be in good standing by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Currently, we've been in school 60 days. If a student has been absent 6+ days, they are considered chronically absent by the RIDE. (Quarantine absences are not factored into this number.)
Families should make every effort to get students to school every single day. If a student takes days off for vacations or birthdays, and later needs to be quarantined, the absences add up quickly. If there is an appointment, please attend school before and/or after.
We are here for you. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Francescon
on Class Dojo or email DFrancescon@epschoolsri.com
Student Chromebook
Student Chromebook
Acceptable Use Policy approved 3.9.21 (2).pdfEach student is assigned a Chromebook once the student has returned the signed Acceptable Use Policy: Computer, Technology, Internet and google for Faculty, Staff and Students Instruction - Instructional Resources and Materials page and the Chromebook Loan Agreement page.
These and other documents can be found at the District's website: https://epschoolsri.org/parents/
Student Attendance
Student Attendance
Silver Spring School currently has 19 students on the chronically absent list. While there are obstacles this year due to the pandemic, we can do better. Our students are growing academically and socially every day, and we want to help them build their confidence and resilience.
Please reach out if you need help getting your child to school everyday. We are here to help.
Morning Arrival
Morning Arrival
Students Who Arrive On Time
Students Who Arrive On Time
Students who arrive on time report to their class line and and they will be escorted into the school by their teacher.
Students Who Arrive Late (after 8:40 a.m.)
Students Who Arrive Late (after 8:40 a.m.)
Students who are late report to Door No. 1 with an adult who will need to sign the student. The student will be escorted to his/her class by a staff member.
From Our School Psychologist
From Our School Psychologist
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
As we continue to work, go to school and do the everyday tasks needed, it’s important to take time for ourselves and assess the need for additional support. During this time, we are faced with many changes and challenges, some of which may be difficult to handle or cope with on our own.
If you worry about your child’s functioning or adjustment to these changes, or if you have general concerns about your child’s social and emotional functioning, please reach out to your child’s teacher, the School Social Worker or the School Psychologist. We’re happy to discuss student challenges, brainstorm possible solutions and explore community resources, as appropriate.
Below you will find a list of community resources, ranging from emergency services to outpatient services, psychological evaluation agencies, and in home therapeutic services and support.
Anchor Counseling Center
870 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI
401-475-9979
East Bay Center
2 Old County Rd.
Barrington, RI
401-246-1195 (Intake)
401-246-0700 (Emergency Services)
The Wellness Center
(offers certified play therapy, counseling and other services)
989 Reservoir Ave
2nd floor, Suite 201
Cranston, RI
401-461-WELL
The Providence Center
Child and Family
528 North Main St.
Providence, RI
401-276-4020 (Intake)
401-274-7111 (Emergency Services)
Bradley Hospital
Early Childhood Outpatient Program
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
East Providence, RI
401-793-8700
Gershon Psychological Associates
(evaluation, testing and strategies)
1 Richmond Square
Providence, RI
401-349-3131
Bradley Hospital Access Center (Emergency Services)
Kids Link, RI
1-855-543-5465
NAFI (North American Family Institute)
Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS)
Erica Basilio
401-490-8915 (Intake)
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
593 Eddy St.
Providence, RI
401-444-4779
Ocean State Behavioral
(HBTS, PASS, Respite, Counseling)
2733 Post Rd
Warwick, RI
401-921-4825
Center for Children and Families
50 Holden St.
Providence, RI
401-274-1122 ext. 48935
Northeast Family Services
(HBTS, PASS, Respite, outpatient services, counseling)
2348 Post Rd, suite 107
Warwick, RI
401-681-4637
Children’s Neurodevelopment Center (CNDC)-(evaluation and services)
335R Prairie Ave. Suite 1A
Providence, RI 02905
401-444-5685
Neuropsychology Partners
(evaluation, testing and strategies)
450 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
Bldg. 8B
East Providence, RI
401-529-4884
Happy Birthday to Our Amazing School Community Members!
Happy Birthday to Our Amazing School Community Members!
December Birthdays
December Birthdays
Adeline Guerreiro
Mason Mancini
Anabella Medeiros-Caetano
Leeyana Morris
Christopher Carlos
Elizabeth Alleman
Reynash Kondam
Josnika Meduri
Nolan Myers
Adrienne Karikas
Jayden Paulo
Ayden Beltran-Carroll
Colton Monast
Penelope Flynn
Dylan Bartis
Alexander (AJ) Butler, Jr.
Aevyn Vieira
Noah Harrington-Luiz
Avianna Patrick
Maya Shorts
Mr. Raposo
Mrs. Avila
Ms. Jaffa
Ms. Cabral
Mrs. Goldreyer
Roadrunner of the Month
Roadrunner of the Month
Each month students who exhibit our school's core values of Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, and Safety are selected as Roadrunner of the Month.
The following students were selected for the month of November:
Ms. Jaffa's Class: Robert Hrubes
Ms. Moore's Class: Robert Calheta
Mrs. Kiendra's Class: Greyson Luong
Mrs. McAloon's (Kindergarten) Class: Emma Cruz
Mrs. Correia's Class: William Correia
Mrs. Daly's Class: Aashritha Davala
Ms. Grilo's Class: Tevin Ribeiro
Mrs. Norton's Class: Sharath Manoth
Mrs. Eibel's Class: Sydney Kingman
Miss Teixeira's Class: Erica Regmi
Mrs. Bernier's Class: Aidan Raposo
Mrs. Thibault's Class: Sri Thavaguru
Mrs. McAloon (Grade 5): Sophia Rivera
Mr. Lynch's Class: Kayla Bartis
Congratulations to our Roadrunner's of the Month! We are proud of you!!
Silver Spring PTC
Silver Spring PTC
Gift Cards for the Holidays
Gift Cards for the Holidays
Help raise money for our school by purchasing gift cards using the RaiseRight app. Sign up by entering the enrollment code: 468E2EBC1L482 and you are ready to start shopping for your gift cards!
Get the app at: https://www.raiseright.com/
Scrip Order Forms
Scrip Order Forms
Student Breakfast/Lunch Application
Student Breakfast/Lunch Application
https://epschoolsri.org/parents/
This school year we will be using My School Apps for the Free/Reduced School Lunch Application program. No more paper applications to complete and return to the school office. Apply for meal benefits online from the privacy of your home, or anywhere with an internet connection.
This school year we will be using My School Apps for the Free/Reduced School Lunch Application program. No more paper applications to complete and return to the school office. Apply for meal benefits online from the privacy of your home, or anywhere with an internet connection.
While everyone will be receiving free breakfast/lunch this school year, we are still encouraging parents/guardians to fill this application out. In particular, it will help parents/guardians for the first month of school in September 2022. If students qualify for free/reduced lunch now - that will continue on through until for the first 30 days of school - roughly the second week of October.
Each month, we will be collecting items for the Hope & Faith Drive.
Each month, we will be collecting items for the Hope & Faith Drive.
There will be a box/bin/crate outside each entrance.
There will be a box/bin/crate outside each entrance.
Students/families can simply drop off their donation as they enter the building.
Students/families can simply drop off their donation as they enter the building.
Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness!
Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness!
December
December
Pasta Sauce and Shampoo
Because of the great response to the Feinstein Jr. Scholar Golden Ticket promotion, Mr. Feinstein has decided to continue drawing winning numbers through summertime school vacation!
Winning numbers will continue to be announced every Monday on WPRI Channel 12 during their prime time 4:30 p.m. news program and repeated the following day on our Facebook and Virtual Club right up until the end of August.
So, check your ticket each week to see if you and our school are winners! If you have a winning ticket, hold onto it until the start of school in the fall and present it to Mrs. Avila then. What an exciting moment that would be!
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/silver-spring-elementary-school
The PTC is selling spirit wear! You may order your spirit wear by clicking on the link above.
Educational Holiday Gift Ideas for Children
Educational Holiday Gift Ideas for Children
If you are wondering which educational and fun books, games, and/or manipulatives will help your child develop academic and social emotional skills, the list below may help you thanks to our staff's suggestions. Happy Holidays!
Social Charades and other SEL games (https://www.thepathway2success.com/using-games-to-teach-social-emotional-skills/)
In Closing....
Thank you again for your kindness, patience, and partnership throughout the school year. Take care of yourself and stay safe!
Principal Fatima Avila
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