Norwood School News

It was a great first official week for me at Norwood School. I have enjoyed getting to know your children as I visit classrooms and hang out in the lunch room & recess with them. Over the past 2 weeks, I have been able to get into most every class to read the story Be You to students and share a little bit about myself, as well as hear details about their lives as well. Connection & belonging are very important to me to lay the foundation of trust with the students. I don't want their first interaction with me to be difficult or punative. The same goes for family members as well.

To continue getting to know all the layers of the Norwood Community, I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Thursday's OPEN HOUSE from 6:00-7:00. We will all start in the All Purpose Room for a quick welcome & introductions. Families will be able to explore all the amazing community partner tables, before heading to your child(ren)'s classrooms.

I look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday or events in the future!

Remember, NO SCHOOL on Tuesday. Have a great week.

Ms. Manchester

Come meet your child(ren)'s teachers and work samples on September 25 @ Norwood from 6:00-7:00 PM.

The All Purpose Room will be filled with various community partners that support the Norwood Community to thrive. VOWS will also be on hand to do fingerprinting and BCI checks. You will need this documentation If you would like to do anything in the school - volunteer, field trips, etc.

Most students, in grades 1-5 are still taking the beginning of year Math & Reading assessments on the iReady platform. They are working hard and the data will help our team meet students where they are and help support them on their learning journey. Assessments should be closing up on September 30, 2025.

This week, we will be celebrating those students who turned in completed this year's Summer Work. They will have extra recess and a special treat on Thursday afternoon. Congratulations!

September 30th

On Wednesday, September 24th, we will be holding our School Improvement Team meeting at 8:00AM. If you would like to be a member of the team, please reach out to Ms. Manchester or Mrs. Ruggieri and let us know you are interested in attending.

September 23rd: Rosh Hashanah

October 2nd: Yom Kipper

October 13th: Columbus and Indigenous People Day

Reminder about morning drop off & afternoon pick up. Please try to keep the flow of traffic One-Way from Norwood Ave through to Pierce Ave. This allows for the safety of Norwood staff, students and families walking to school. Please see map below.

Student Absences

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

If the absence is due to illness please supply a doctor's note to have the absence labeled as an excused absence.

STUDENT ABSENCE CALL-IN PROCEDURE

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.

ASPEN Family Portal

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)

Attention knights! We will be holding our first Spooky Sprint on October 5th from 12-2 at the Boys and Girls Club field! Please use the link below to sign up! We will have activities, music and of course the color run itself!

We have prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd earners for the school! 1st place will pick and then 2nd and 3rd. Prizes are: a signed Taylor Swift item, an authentic Macaron Labubu and a family 4 pack of passes to Urban Air!

We also have incentives you earn by raising different dollar amounts! Just for signing up you will receive a book mark from Urban Air for buy one get one passes and a shirt to run in!

Here is the link to register: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/norwoodspookyrun2025/addme

Here is the link to the main fundraising page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/norwoodspookyrun2025?home_v2=true

Can’t wait to get spooky and raise some funds for some fun!!

If you have any questions please reach out to norwoodpta266@gmail.com

Book fair will be held at Norwood from 10/15-10/17

The last night, 10/17, it will be open during the 5th Grade's Trunk or Treat

Norwood is proud to receive the 2022-2024 National PTA School of Excellence designation!

Congratulations on earning this prestigious designation, which recognizes your incredible work as national leaders in developing strong family-school partnerships

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.

To access community flyers please utilize our existing website, with a new 'Community Updates' page.

Once a week, midweek, WPS will send a push notification to all school families regarding new flyers added to the Community Update page, along with a note to check frequently for up to date updates.

Please check here for all flyers, sports sign-ups, clubs and community events

August 25, 2025

September 15, 2025

Ms. Dawn Manchester

Principal Norwood School

Cell: 401- 439-5553

Fax: 401-734-3528

Email: dawn.manchester@warwickschools.org

Website: https://norwood.warwickschools.org/o/nee/
Location: 266 Norwood Avenue, Warwick, RI, USA
Phone: 401-734-3525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpsnorwoodknights

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norwood.knight/