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August 25, 2020 Edition
August 25, 2020 Edition
Welcome from Principal Fatima Avila
Welcome to the 2020/2021 School Year!
I hope you had a safe and restful summer in which you were provided with time to relax, have fun, and plan for the upcoming school year. As always, I am looking forward to a great year in which parents/guardians and staff come together in an effort to help our students succeed. We all know that it is true that together, we can accomplish anything, and this year it is essential for our students to engage in their learning journey and achieve success with our support.
As you can imagine, preparations are well underway at the district and school levels for the opening of schools. Plans are continuously being updated with the most current guidance from the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
With this in mind, I know that this school year may be different than in the past years, but I will do my best to keep you informed and involved. I will communicate with you through this Silver Spring Elementary School Runner's News each week until school begins. Once school begins, you will receive monthly newsletters, which will be shared electronically at the beginning of each month.
If you have questions or concerns at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at favila@epschoolsri.com.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Thursday, August 27th:
Bridgepointe Back to School Drive Thru Event from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - See Details Below
Monday, September 14th:
Grade 1 In Person Students Only
Kindergarten Screenings by Appointment
Grades 2 - 5, and Therapeutic Program Distance Learning Students - Teachers will reach out to schedule Google Meet
Tuesday, September 15th:
Grades 2 and 4 In Person Students Only
Kindergarten Screenings by Appointment
Grades 1, 3, and 5, and Therapeutic Program Distance Learning Students - Teachers will reach out to schedule Google Meet
Wednesday, September 16th:
Grades 3 and 5 In Person Students Only
Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 4, and Therapeutic Program Distance Learning Students - Teachers will reach out to schedule Google Meet
Thursday, September 17th:
Kindergarten and Therapeutic Program In Person Students Only
Grades 1 - 5 Distance Learning Students - Teachers will reach out to schedule Google Meet
Friday, September 18:
All Students Grades K - 5 In Person and Distance Learning
Monday, September 21:
Schools Are Open - In Person and Distance Learning
Thursday, September 24th:
Meet the Teacher Night at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual Event)
Staff Changes
Staff Changes
This year we are welcoming back staff members and welcoming new staff members to our building. Please welcome:
Mrs. Jessica Daly, First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Lianne Correia, First Grade Teacher
Ms. Gabriella Grilo, Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Nancy Gage, Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Jaffa, Grades K - 3 Therapeutic Program Teacher
Ms. Moore, Grades 4 - 5 Therapeutic Program Teacher
Mrs. Melissa Leite, Paraprofessional in the Therapeutic Program
Ms. Tracy Oliver, Paraprofessional in the Therapeutic Program
Mrs. Laurel Ptaszek, Paraprofessional in the Therapeutic Program
We also have staff members whose assignments have changed. They are as follows:
Mrs. Julie Laffey, Resource Teacher
Mrs. Debi Bellamy, Paraprofessional in the Therapeutic Program
Mrs. Maureen Goldreyer, Paraprofessional in the Therapeutic Program
Mrs. Victoria, Paraprofessional in the Therapeutic Program
Thank you for choosing to be a member of our school community!
Re-Opening Plans
Re-Opening Plans
All updated EP School District Re-Opening Information can be found here:
https://epschoolsri.org/return-to-learn/
Our Silver Spring Elementary School Plan is linked HERE
This plan will be updated and revised as new information is shared and released.
Governor Raimondo and Commissioner Infante Green recently announced a
two week delay for the start of school, which is reflected in the Important Dates section above.
Please see the Revised East Providence School Department Calendar.
We are expecting another annoucement about reopening Rhode Island schools
the week of Monday, August 31st from Governor Raimond.
Wellness Check
Wellness Check
~IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS RECEIVING IN PERSON INSTRUCTION~
Parents and Guardians will screen their child(ren) at home prior to arriving at school each day.
This will include taking students' temperatures and completing a secure form in Skyward.
The Skyward Wellness Check Instruction are below.
Class Lists and Students' Teachers
Class Lists and Students' Teachers
We will be sending out postcards to our students in Grades 1 - 5 in early September notifying our students of his/her teacher for both in person and distance learning.
Kindergarten classes will be developed following the kindergarten screenings on September 14, September 15, and September 16th. Hence, kindergarten teachers will be informing parents of their students.
Kindergarten Screenings
Kindergarten Screenings
We will reach out to incoming kindergarten families to schedule screening appointments for those who have selected In Person Learning this semester. For families who have opted for Distance Learning, kindergarten screenings will take place virtually. Kindergarten families should reach out to Mrs. Duarte at kduarte@epschoolsri.com to facilitate kindergarten screenings.
Bridgepointe Back to School Drive Thru Event
Bridgepointe Back to School Drive Thru Event
Schools supplies will be available to students entering kindergarten through 5th grade in East Providence Public Schools at the Bridgepointe Back to School Drive Thru Event. Silver Spring Elementary School's night is Thursday, August 27th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Bridgepointe Christian Church is located at 855 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI.
CLICK HERE to Register for this event!
This event will include:
*a new backpack for students
*school supplies selected by the school department
*water bottles
*shaved ice and ice cream trucks
*teacher care bags
Silver Spring Grade Level Supply Lists
Silver Spring Grade Level Supply Lists
Supply Lists by grade level can be found at the Teacher Lists website.
Meet the Teacher Night
Meet the Teacher Night
Meet the Teacher Night will be a Virtual Event this year.
Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Links will be shared at a later date via email.
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch Benefits Online
This year we are accepting online applications only. You can apply from the privacy of your home, or anywhere with an internet connection. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the East Providence School Department at: 401-383-5382.
Click on this link to start the application process: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Home School Communication
Home School Communication
Thanks to parent and guardian feedback at the end of the last school year, we are using school wide ClassDojo as another way to communcate with our families.
Therefore, connect with us through the ClassDojo app at the start of the year. More information will follow from your child's teacher.
Updated Parent and Guardian Contact Information and Email Addresses Needed
Updated Parent and Guardian Contact Information and Email Addresses Needed
It is critical that we have updated phone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information throughout the school year. Parents and guardians will be asked to complete student information forms the first week of school and keep Mrs. Duarte (kduarte@epschoolsri.com) updated, if any of your information changes.
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.
More information regarding wearing face coverings is in our Re-Entry Plan and will be included in our next newsletter.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this safety procedure.
In Closing....
We are fortunate to have a committed school community that focuses on our students', families', and staff's well-being. It is even more critical and necessary this year that we are patient with one another, kind, caring, and supportive.
Please know that we are committed to providing every student at Silver Spring Elementary School, whether in person or engaging in distance learning with an opportunity to meet his/her greatest success. With your help, this will be possible!
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please take care of yourselves and stay well. We will see you soon!
Principal Fatima Avila
Facebook Link
Facebook Link
Please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/silverspringep for updated events, photos, and information.
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