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Special thanks go to Eric Covino of Creative Signals, LLC, a Smithfield company, who made a generous gift to the Smithfield school lunch program. Through his donation we were able to clear all negative balances in the program for 228 students. Some students do not qualify for free or reduced meals as the USDA eligibility guidelines have an extremely low threshold for annual income. For some families who are struggling financially due to COVID-19, the kindness and generosity of others makes all the difference.

Goodby asphalt, hello future courtyard.

The May district newsletter is out a little early so you can expect the next newsletter by mid-May. Lots of news in Smithfield! https://bit.ly/SPSMay2020

Rhapsody - a Smithfield High School publication, highlights the writing skills and creativity of our students. https://bit.ly/RhapsodySHS

Thank you to all of our administrative professionals! We are incredibly grateful for all you do on a daily basis!

OCRS teachers and staff worked together to put together a video for families. Thank you to Kaitlynn Farrell who organized and assembled the video! https://youtu.be/wfXJJ1GHrAs

Nationwide, kennels are empty & puppies have found new homes. Smithfield teachers & families have joined the craze, bringing joy during uncertain times. We are including pics of new pups in the May newsletter. Send yours to jpaolucci@smithfield-ps.org w/pup's name & family name.

Help us celebrate our seniors and their aspirations! Check out their Instagram page: https://instagram.com/shs2020_futures?igshid=1or51zbyakgzc

Construction trailer in place... ready for the start of renovations and additions to McCabe Elementary School

The #DoGoodFromHome Challenge asks kids to do kind acts. *Help people in need of kindness. *Take pictures/videos & share on social media with #DoGoodFromHome. *Tag 5 others in the post. For each #DoGoodFromHome, Hasbro will donate a toy to children of essential workers.

Kindergarten registration is still available through our online system! Please see our website for more details. https://www.smithfield-ps.org/o/smithfield-public-schools/page/registering-a-new-student

Do you know an educator who embodies the values of our school community? Consider nominating a teacher for this year’s Teacher of the Year. To nominate a Smithfield educator, provide their name and school as well as an explanation for what makes them worthy of this year’s award (300 words or less) in an email or through the mail to Judy Paolucci by April 28th.  Nominations will be reviewed by a committee and an awardee will be announced in May. If there's a year when educators deserve as much recognition as possible, it's this one!

Mrs. Preston's lesson made a wonderful impact on her students at Old County and Winsor. We hope you enjoy it too! https://safeyoutube.net/w/uE73

TONIGHT: FREE virtual viewing of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER on April 15th at 6:30 PM. This film examines what can be done in our schools and homes to help teens navigate our digital age. TY Kent & SC Coalitions! https://www.bigmarker.com/screenagers-starhouse/SCREENAGERS-NC-RISAS

The E. Smithfield Public Library will offer contactless book pick up on Mondays starting April 13th. Parents may call the library, w/ a library barcode number, on Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am to request up to 10 books & will be given a time for pick up inside the library’s front door.

UPDATE: Grab & Go Lunches will be available beginning Tuesday, April 14th. from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Old County Road School. Those coming to pick-up meals should wear a face mask, pull up in front of the school & pop their truck so meals can be placed in the back of the vehicle.

Pure Edge Family Session Breathe, Move, Rest for Family Well-being Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6-6:30 p.m. Parents, we will share a few simple strategies that you can do with the whole family. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_meBLdLPqQSerazYagrLQ7Q

Learn about innovative lessons provided by Smithfield teachers through virtual lessons in the new Super Scoop blog post, "Difficult Times Nurture Innovation" https://judypaolucci.edublogs.org/

WE ARE HERE, AND WE CARE! We know things are tough right now but we still want to celebrate the day you were born! We would like to send a fire truck, rescue, and police cruiser to you on your special day to wish you a Happy Birthday. Of course, we will be using our social distancing procedures! Submit address and contact information and we will drive to your home, turn on our lights and sirens, and give you Happy, Happy Birthday wishes! Email jpotenza@smithfieldfire.com or log onto www.Smithfieldfire.com and go under Fire Prevention. All ages are welcome!!!!

Some positive messages from Mrs. DeRemer's art students at Gallagher Middle School