Winters' Wildcat News

Today, about 200 of our 350 Winters students will return to school in person, while others remain on distance learning. This change will be an adjustment for students, families, and teachers alike, as teachers and schedules are also changing. We are excited to welcome students back into the building, and wish our distance learning students continued success with their virtual instruction. Please remember that Winters is here to help should any situation arise where you need support. Please call 401-729-6272, email Mrs. Surmeian at surmeianj@psdri.net, or contact her through DOJO.

• Everyone who might appear on camera needs to wear clothing.
• Let your child be the student.
• Beware of unmuted microphones and language being used.
• Respect the teacher and the classroom.

SurveyWorks asks students, teachers, support professionals, administrators, and parents about their experiences in their schools. The results are used to provide educators with formative feedback data to impact classroom practice and school improvement. Thank you in advance for your help. Please email or DOJO Mrs. Surmeian, surmeianj@psdri.net, once you've completed the survey!

The Pawtucket Public Library is now offering free take-home science kits for children of all ages. The four kits include activities on fossils, secret codes, circuits, and rockets. Each

kit contains all the supplies needed for students and their families to complete each activity at home. The kits are paired with videos posted on the Pawtucket Library Facebook and YouTube pages.

The videos guide the students through each of the science

activities. Pick up the free kits by visiting the Children's Library or use the library's curbside service. The Pawtucket Library is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm. All materials and instructional videos are provided by Science & Engineering Education Development (SEED), Inc.

For more information, call the Children's Library

at 401-725-3714 x209 or e-mail to ejeffers@pawtucketlibrary.org

In collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), The Empowerment Factory is currently offering FREE elementary youth art classes. Each participating child will receive a creativity kit to accompany online, live classes taught by The Empowerment Factory team. These fun, free classes combine art, science, and social emotional learning.

Each Nature Drawing session meets once a week and lasts seven weeks. Please be sure to select a day and session that your student will be able to consistently attend each week throughout the session.

Mondays 4-5 p.m.

• Session begins 03/29/21 and ends 05/10/21

Tuesdays 4-5 p.m.

• Session begins 03/30/21 and ends 05/11/21

Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.

• Session begins 03/31/21 and ends 05/12/21

Family Friday Art Night Club

Engage the whole family in a fun art activity. Each session meets live online on two Fridays per month. Families are limited to the 2 total sessions as stated above.

• Mandala Mosaic
  Session meets March 12th & March 26th, 6:15pm- 7:30pm
  Learn the relaxing process of making mandalas and how to decorate them with beads using mosaic techniques. We will explore the history of mandalas as an art form.

Registration for the classes is open at: www.empowermentfactory.org/free-art-adventures

Email or call TEF office at 401-365-1010 if you require any further information.

Be in school, on time and ready to learn each day!

Pawtucket Backpackers seeks to reduce hunger among Pawtucket schoolchildren by providing supplemental food during weekends and school vacations. Winters receives a delivery from Backpackers each Wednesday. Bags can be picked up at Winters Annex on Wednesday afternoon until 3, and Thursday & Friday between 9 and 3, or sent home with students now that they have returned.

Mrs. Surmeian has a community clothing closet available for Winters families. Gently used girls and boys clothing, coats/jacket, hats, gloves, socks and shoes are available to our families. Please email or call Mrs. Surmeian to make an appointment, surmeianj@psdri.net or 401-729-6272.

A Pawtucket, Title 1, Community School

Email: surmeianj@psdri.net
Website: http://pawtucket.winters.schooldesk.net/
Location: 723 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, USA
Phone: 401-729-6272
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HJWSchool
Twitter: @HJWCommunity