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
almost 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
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/
almost 4 years ago, Sara Monaco
child yawning
What is happening in Smithfield this week? See this link to find out: https://www.smore.com/da6n9
almost 4 years ago, Sara Monaco
SUMMER
The August edition of Smithfield's District Newsletter is available on this link: https://bit.ly/3l9xeOD
almost 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
news
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.
almost 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
demolished bathroom
picture outside demolished bathrooms
A closer look inside the bathrooms
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
almost 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
Virtual casting Call:  we're looking for teenagers and their parents to star in our new PSA!
There is so much happening right here in Smithfield this week! Check it out on this link: https://www.smore.com/u7rs4.
almost 4 years ago, Sara Monaco
Activities
Help Wanted! Substitute paraprofessionals for the ESY program in Smithfield... 8am-1pm, M-Th. High school diploma preferred. No experience necessary.
almost 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
help wanted sign
Smithfield's Summer Learning site can be found at https://summer.smithfield-ps.org. Keep your child engaged to prevent the summer slide!
about 4 years ago, Sara Monaco
Summer learning
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.
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
loading boxes onto truck
boxes being slid down stairs
empty classroom
technology packing
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.
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
installation of officers
installation of Interact officers
Jean Harnois
award to Jean Harnois
And they are graduated!
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
graduates with caps in air
Salutary address by Victoria Richard, co-valedictory addresses by Maximilian Chelminski snd Cameron Kasbarian provided inspiration to those gathered at the 2021 SHS graduation
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
salutatorian address by Victoria Richard
co-valedictory address by Max Chelminski
co-valedictory address by Cameron Kasbarian
Smithfield Class of 2021 graduation is like no other. Congratulations graduates!
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
graduates walk-in in
shs graduates
presentation of class gift
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!
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
photo of town hall with pride flags and calendar info for photo event
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] ) .
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
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.
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
Gary walking though the corridor at OCRS.
Gary Regniere
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.
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
Eileen with central office admin and school committee
Eileen with family
Eileen being presented with gift
Eileen with LaPerche staff
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.
about 4 years ago, Judith Paolucci
custodian at cooling station
The All Course Network (ACN) is a statewide course catalog that lets K-12 students take FREE courses at colleges, schools, non-profit organizations, or online. The deadline to preregister for summer classes is Friday, June 11th at 5:00 P.M. Register at https://enrollri.org/acn
about 4 years ago, Sara Monaco