Dear Holliman Families,

Our school community is a tapestry of diverse backgrounds, and it is within this rich diversity that we find strength and unity. Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and reflect on the remarkable impact of Black leaders throughout history. As we explore the stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership, we aim to instill a deep appreciation for the diversity that makes our school family unique.

Throughout February, your children will be engaged in various activities and lessons that highlight the important contributions of Black figures in areas such as science, arts, and literature. We invite you to join us in fostering a supportive environment where our students can learn about, celebrate, and be inspired by the achievements of Black individuals.

Additionally, we encourage open conversations at home about the significance of diversity and inclusion. This is an excellent opportunity to reinforce the values of empathy, respect, and understanding within our young learners.

We look forward to celebrating Black History Month together as a united school community. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in creating an environment where every child feels valued and empowered

Please know that our doors are always open, and we welcome your feedback, ideas, and involvement in our school community. Don't hesitate to reach out to our staff or myself if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas you'd like to share. My direct line, which receives phone calls and text messages is 401-871-4145.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cabana

We will recognize the 100th day of school on Thursday, February 8th -one-day earlier than the actual 100th day of school due to a school wide Junior Achievement Day event on the 9th.

Students will be able to dress as if they were 100 years old. However, I would also like students to consider what life was like 100 years ago and what life might be like 100 years from now. Students should also reflect on their accomplishments thus far over the last 100 school days. Next school year, we will look for an alternate way to honor our aging population that may not include dressing as an elderly person.

We have seen an uptick in late arrivals and early dismissals. The main office is a very busy place and our secretary, Miss Ann does an incredible job keeping it running smoothly. Frequent and steady late arrivals make it difficult for us to get the lunch counts in to the kitchen staff and to get the day off and running. Additionally, the frequent and continuous early dismissals are a major disruption in your child's school day. Classrooms, especially K-2, begin getting students ready for dismissal around 3pm. Please try to avoid an early dismissal after 2:45. If you have a true emergency and need your child dismissed between 2:45 and 3:00, please call the main office directly prior to arriving at school. We completely understand that emergencies happen. We also understand that it's almost impossible to make a doctor's appointment after school hours (believe me I know)! We are just asking that you consider whether an early dismissal for your child is absolutely necessary.

It's that time of year again! The 2024 SurveyWorks family survey is now open. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. This information helps our School Improvement Team create action steps to continue to improve teaching, learning, climate and culture at Holliman!

Just click the button below this message. I thank you for providing us with your honest feedback on our areas of strengths and where we might need to improve.

Flyers are arriving weekly for festive family events. Check out the web page link for the latest flyers for community family events and other informative flyers.

Students need to expend energy; enjoy the fresh air and soak up some vitamin D during their recess,

as often as possible. Unless it is raining, or there would be a danger of allowing outdoor recess, the

students should go outside for recess if the temperature is 32 degrees or above.

RI STATE POLICY 16-21-36. Outdoor recess

No elementary school or private preschool shall permit recess to be held outdoors when the local

temperature falls below thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit (32oF)/ zero degrees Celsius (0oC).

Please send a note to your child's teacher in writing when there is a change in your child's dismissal for that day or if they get picked up early. It would be very helpful. Thank you!

All school events and important dates are captured on our holliman.warwickschools.org website. Please check this website often for updates! It is a great resource and it is updated in real time!

This school year students in all grades will be learning what each element of the Warwick Public Schools Vision of a Graduate means to them. Students in grades K-5 have begun to internalize what it means to be Empathetic Collaborators and Skilled Communicators.

For the next several weeks, students will be working on what it means to be a Healthy and Balanced Learner.

If you're in need of food this holiday season or any time please reach out to Mrs. Bonneau, Ms. Votto, Mr. D'Aiello, Miss Ann, Mrs. Cabana so we can help!!

We are giving away another 10 bags of food for winter break & our food pantry will be open to families from 3:30 to 4:30 on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning in January! We are getting low on items and donations would be greatly appreciated if you have extra you can share at this time!!! We will have another food drive in January!!!

Good deeds collection for the kindness tree will happen after break try to do some good & spread some cheer during vacation!!!

Want to know more about Alan Shawn Feinstein and what he's all about? Click the link to visit the Foundation website!

The Feinstein Foundation

Please email our secretary, Miss Ann, ann.palumbo@warwickschools.org for assistance with a password change. Miss Ann is not able to add or remove information such as phone numbers and addresses.

Though all schedules and classroom assignments are started to post on Aspen, we have been making updates as new students enter and programming adjustments are made. Please check Aspen frequently before the first day of school.

Email: kimberly.cabana@warwickschools.org
Website: holliman.warwickschools.org
Location: 70 Deborah Road, Warwick, RI, USA
Phone: (401) 734-3170
Facebook: facebook.com/Hollimanprincipalcabana
Twitter: @CabanaPrincipal