Dear Norwood Families,

I hope everyone had a great long weekend and were able to enjoy some fun fall activities and weather! We have another four day week ahead of us this week. Tomorrow The Scouts will be at all three lunches talking to students about the programs they offer.

Wednesday is National Stop Bullying Day. Norwood will be honoring this by hosting a virtual assembly in grades 3 - 5 from the my Face Wonder project. This was developed from the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

Norwood school will have a student council this year. Students in all grades had the opportunity to vote for this years President and Vice President. A 5th grade President and Vice President will be named this week!

As a reminder only students in 4th or 5th grade are allowed to ride thier bicycle to school and leave it outside. Here is the Warwick Public Schools Bicycle Permission Form. This must be on file for students to ride thier bicycle to school. Younger students can ride thier bicycle with thier parents/guardians. Thank you for your cooperation.

10/10/22 - No School Columbus Day

10/12/22 - myFace Wonder Project Assembly

10/17/22 - Parenting Partners Workshops Kick Off

10/19/22 - Unity Day Wear Orange

10/19/22 - Special Olympics Inclusion Presentation

10/22/22 - Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat

11/08/22 - No School Election Dat

11/11/22 - No School Veterans Day

11/23/22 - 11-27/22 - No School Thanksgiving Break

Warwick Schools District Calendar

Warwick Schools Important Dates

Norwood School Participates in the Recess Rocks in Rhode Island program brought to us through Blue Cross and Playworks. Every week we feature a game of the week at recess that students can engage in.

As a reminder breakfast service begins at 8:40am. On June 30, 2022 the free breakfast and lunch waiver provided by the state ended. The Meal Benefit Expiration and Grace period has ended. This means that students that were free/reduced previously and have not applied to receive the continued benefits will now be charged for the full meal price. All families, regardless of status, will need to complete the lunch application. We still need 108 families to complete their application. It is important that all families complete the lunch application. This helps with our Title I funding, resources and activities. It can help provide discounts on resources and activities for teachers and students. Information on how to complete your form can be found here. You can also contact the main office or see the district website if you have questions.

Meal Application English (Printable)

Meal Application Spanish (Printable)

Your October Newsletter has been posted! This month you will find information about how to register for weekly food assistance from our food pantry, upcoming events hosted by Title I, cyber safety resources from our School Resource Officer, and more.

Click here to view it now!

Cyber Safety and Security

Parent Guardian Resource for Digital Wellness

The Word Collector

Norwood School 2022-23 Family Engagement Policy

FY23 Home-School Compact Norwood

Warwick Cares Program

Be sure to check your child’s backpack! Feinstein Junior Scholar Cards and Golden Tickets went home. As a Feinstein Junior Scholar, your child receives great benefits including access to fun, educational programs or businesses throughout our area – and great discounts or free passes to special events. Furthermore, the Golden Ticket program provides your child with a chance to win a $500 donation to a charity of their choice, along with a $5,000 donation to our school for items that can enrich the experience of our students! More information can be found linked below. Thank you to our PTA and Mrs. Ruggieri for their ongoing coordination of the Feinstein program at our school.

Please remember to review the school handbook.

Update: Policy JFCM - Electronic Devices In School

Warwick Special Education Advisory Committee Brochure

Download the WPS App

Warwick is moving forward with implementing the WPS Vision of a Graduate for all students!

Should I Report To School

Aug/Sep COVID Newsletter

It’s never too late to join the PTA! Signing up for the PTA does not mean you are required to participate. It just means that you are supporting our PTA.

Art to Remember Fundraiser (English, Spanish)

Visit www.bit.ly/norwoodpizza

Starts Friday, October 7th

Ends Sunday, October 23rd

Choose Norwood School

Shop our Norwood School Storefront

Shop Elite for spirit wear!

Healthy Habits Tip from Lysol

To be energized and refreshed for a long day at school, it’s important to get an adequate amount of sleep. Students aged 6-12 should sleep 9-12 hours a night, while students aged 13-18 should aim for 8-10 hours a night. Sleeping the recommended length of time helps students stay focused and improves academic performance.

8 Parenting Tips for a Great School Year

The back-to-school season is a wonderful time for parents to reset how they will be involved in their child’s education and development. As you are getting back into the groove and navigating new classrooms, teachers, schedules and relationships, know that building a community will help you best support your child as they learn and grow this school year. Read about a few parenting tips to make the most of the school year.

Read the Article

Get Your Kids into the Back-to-School Groove

The school year is in full gear and you may be finding that after the summer months of lax bedtimes and fun in the sun, it is tough to get your kids back into a routine. Read a few ways to help transition them from summer to school with a whole lot less stress.

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Join the National Reading Movement.

National PTA has joined Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)'s national reading movement #RallytoRead! Check out the monthly read-alouds with acclaimed authors and exciting FREE literacy resources. Join the fun!

What is Chronic Absenteeism?

Chronic Absenteeism is a measure of how many students miss a defined number of school days for any reason. Rhode Island defines Chronic Absenteeism as the percentage of students who miss 10% or more school days during the year (or 2 days per month).

Research shows that chronic absenteeism is associated with a number of negative consequences for students, including lower achievement, disengagement from school, course failure, and increased risk of dropping out.

Missing 10% of school or more makes it harder to learn

Please refrain from requesting an early dismissal for your child after 2:45pm. The dismissal process begins at 3:00pm and it becomes very difficult for us to fill an early dismissal request once the process begins.

Students will be marked absent, no matter the reason, if they are not in school.

If the absence is COVID related it will be entered as an excused absence.

In accordance with Rhode Island State Law #16-19-10, Notification of Pupil Absence, the Warwick School Department requires that all parents/guardians call their child’s elementary school on the day that he/she will not be in attendance. We would like to receive all calls by 9:15 in the morning. If you are aware of a pending absence, feel free to call at any time prior to the day of the absence. In the event we do not hear from you, an automated call will be sent at 10:00 a.m. to inform you that your child did not arrive at school.

It is important that the Aspen Family Portal is updated with correct address and contact information. Students can only be released to emergency contacts listed in the Family Portal so please make sure this is updated. You can find more information about the Family Portal on the district website here. Using the WPS Family Portal (PDF) WPS Family Portal (direct link)

• There are no water fountains at school for health and sanitation reasons. Students are advised to bring in a refillable bottle to use at the water refill station.
• The parking lot for arrival and dismissal hours is a one way loop.
• Please be mindful of the busses and the crosswalks.
• Outside toys are not allowed in school. We have enough for students to do and games to play!
• Norwood school participates in the BIC® Stationery Free Recycling Program - https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/bic. Thank you grade 4 for organizing this!

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Location: 266 Norwood Avenue, Warwick, RI, USA
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