New blog post: The Tragedy of the Commons https://judypaolucci.edublogs.org/2021/08/02/the-tragedy-of-the-commons/
Have you thought about becoming a teacher assistant or to serve as a substitute TA? East Bay Educational Collaborative Presents: Fall Hybrid Teacher Assistant Training
This Hybrid training provides you with Teacher Assistant certification. All materials are included. This training will be presented partially in person and via Zoom. Dates: Tuesday, September 21; Wednesday, September 22; Thursday, September 23; Tuesday, September 28; Thursday, September 30; and Friday, October 1, 2021. Attendance is required at all six classes from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. To register: https://ebecri.libcal.com/event/7938934
Getting Sleep-Ready for Back to School Webinar
This free webinar on Wednesday, August 4th from 7 - 8 pm features Dr. Craig Canapari from Yale who will share tips on how to help children achieve a healthful night of rest and transition from summer sleep habits to school days.
Use this link to register: https://sleep101.letssleep.org/register/
The August edition of Smithfield's District Newsletter is available on this link: https://bit.ly/3l9xeOD
SHS Restrooms Being Renovated! Two restrooms across from the auditorium are undergoing major renovations this summer to include modernized finishes, touchless fixtures, and ADA compliance. The extent of the renovations is best realized through pictures following demolition.
Casting call for Southern Providence County Regional Prevention task Force parent media campaign!
This Friday (7/23), from 12-4 pm, SPC is hosting a virtual casting call and selecting teenagers and their parents to be in their new PSA (public service announcement)! It's about listening to your teens and talking with them.
If interested, please know first that if you are selected, you must be available to shoot some video and photo on Thursday, July 29th in North Providence. And, if selected, it does pay a stipend!
To sign up: email dbshootsfilm@gmail.com and spcregion1@gmail.com
There is so much happening right here in Smithfield this week! Check it out on this link: https://www.smore.com/u7rs4.
Help Wanted! Substitute paraprofessionals for the ESY program in Smithfield... 8am-1pm, M-Th. High school diploma preferred. No experience necessary.
Smithfield's Summer Learning site can be found at https://summer.smithfield-ps.org. Keep your child engaged to prevent the summer slide!
Immediately following dismissal of students, teams dismantled technology, loaded boxes onto trucks, disposed of unwanted materials, and readied the building for construction. Here's pictures of work being done at OCRS at 8am this morning.
Smithfield Rotary installs new SHS Interact Club officers and new Rotary officers and honors Jean Harnois, Smithfield School Committee chair, with the Paul Harris award for her service to the Smithfield community and the Smithfield Rotary club.
And they are graduated!
Salutary address by Victoria Richard, co-valedictory addresses by Maximilian Chelminski snd Cameron Kasbarian provided inspiration to those gathered at the 2021 SHS graduation
Smithfield Class of 2021 graduation is like no other. Congratulations graduates!
The Smithfield Anti-Hate Coalition welcomes anyone (students, staff, residents) from the community who would like to gather on Thursday, June 17th @ 6PM in front of town hall for a photo and in support of our Smithfield LGBTQIA+ community. Celebrating Smithfield PRIDE!
On June 19th, RIPIN (RI Parent Information Network) is hosting a car-based vaccine clinic for families and children with special needs (12+). A vaccine education webinar will precede this clinic on Wednesday, June 9th See link: ( https://conta.cc/3fIalyz [conta.cc] )
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Last night's School Committee meeting included the naming of Smithfield's Support Professional of the Year. Old County Road School's custodian, Gary Regniere, was recognized for this honor due to his dedication to his job and his care for the children of OCRS. This morning, students celebrated "Mr. Gary" and his award by lining the hallways and cheering for him as he walked through.
Congratulations to Eileen Crudele, who was named Special Education Administrator of the Year by ARISE. She will officially receive the award in the fall but was surprised today by friends, family, and colleagues as she was notified about this prestigious award.
Thanks Mr. Manni and the Town of Smithfield for the use of the cooling station! Our students enjoyed it as much as the custodians setting it up! In addition to cooling stations, students sat on cool floors and fans circulated the air.