Smithfield Public Schools -

Please see the news article on the Coronavirus Update (3-11-2020) on our district website. This update was also sent to staff and families by email. www.smithfield-ps.org

Parents may wish to view this video from the Child Mind Institute, "How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus." The video supports parents who wish to provide information to their child in a way that is supportive and comforthing. https://youtu.be/WhVad8ToCiU

Coronavirus Reporting - If there is a case of the coronavirus in Smithfield - students, staff or families - we appreciate that this be reported to the Superintendent's office so that the district can take appropriate preventative measures. There is information floating around on social media that may not be based on fact. Please help us keep everyone healthy by stopping the spread of viruses and of gossip! As always, email the superintendent (jpaolucci@smithfield-ps.org) for any news or concerns.

Child Outreach screening is scheduled for March 23, 24, and 25 at the School Administration Building. Call the Child Outreach Office at 231-6608 to make an appointment. Our goal is to screen all 3, 4, and 5 year olds prior to starting kindergarten every year!

The Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SSELAC) will hold their next meeting on March 12, 2020 from 6:30-7:30pm at LaPerche Elementary School. Please join us to discuss community opportunities for inclusion of all students.

Join us for this informational session on personal safety and human trafficking on March 11th 7:00 PM in the SHS Media Center.

Gallagher Middle School students' artwork is on display at the Greenville Public Library through the end of March in celebration of Youth Art Month.

Tim Ferron, president of SHS’s Interact Club, spoke to the Rotary this morning about the initiatives of the students - service above self!

I'm currently on a conference call with Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the Director of the R.I. Department of Health. Her leadership and intelligence provides me confidence in RI's response to coronavirus. Let's hope that the efforts of the RIDOH result in containment. #stayhealthy

This video that explains the Coronavirus in clear language. It is from CBC News (Canada) and is presented by Dr. Peter Lin. http://bit.ly/2uOtj28

New blog post: FY21 Budget Narrative for Smithfield Schools - On March 2nd, the School Committee will vote on a budget to forward to the Town Council. This narrative provides information that helps one to better understand the budget process and contents. http://bit.ly/3alw3Dh

Students in 8th grade visited the high school today for the course selection fair.

Casey Miller's second graders wrote descriptions of imaginative animals while Jessica DeRemer's eighth graders brought the mythical creatures to life through drawings. A great example of collaboration in our schools!

The March Smithfield District Monthly Newsletter is available at http://bit.ly/2T7Q9v0

SHS Parent Council's 3rd Annual Trivia Night! Saturday, May 30th at the Portuguese American Club, 32 Fenwood Avenue, Smithfield - Come test your knowledge!

Teachers at all of our schools will be engaged in Collins Writing professional learning this week. The Collins program provides a unified approach to writing instruction across subject areas.

Communities are stronger and schools are better when we all work together to support public education. Join us for Public Schools Week, Feb. 24-28, 2020. #PublicSchoolProud #PSW20 www.publicschoolproud.org

Liliana Zapata of Smithfield High School is the first place winner of the 2020 Scholarship Program: Competition, Exhibit and Award, from the Wickford Art Association. Liliana's work will be on exhibit at the Wickford Art Association Gallery: 32 Beach Street, North Kingstown from February 18 through February. School officials, teachers, friends and family of the scholarship recipients are invited to attend this event, starting at 6:30pm.

The wisdom of Mr Cabral

Become a paraprofessional or para substitute! The No. RI Collaborative Teacher Assistant Training program will take place on April 21-23 & 27-30, 4:00 - 6:30 pm at 640 George Washington Hwy, Bldg. B, Suite 200, Lincoln, RI. For info & to register visit https://www.nric-ri.org/