Holliman Hornets Family Newsletter

Warwick Veterans will be hosting a parent only night for our incoming 6th grade families. We will go over academics, schoolwide expectations, ways to prepare your child for middle school and a brief tour of the school. Can you please share this with your 5th grade families?

Dear 5th Grade Families,

I am excited to invite you to our 5th Grade Parent Information Night at Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School.

This evening is an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the transition to middle school and what to expect as your child joins the Warwick Veterans community.

Event Details:
Date: May 19th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Warwick Veterans Auditorium

During the evening, you will have the opportunity to learn about our academic programs and expectations, meet members of our administrative team, hear about student supports and daily life, and take a guided tour of the building. There will also be time to ask questions.

Please note that this event is designed for parents/guardians. We ask that students do not attend this event. Students will have their own opportunities to visit and become familiar with the school during their elementary school’s daytime visit, as well as at 6th grade orientation in August.

We look forward to welcoming you and partnering together to support a successful transition to middle school.

With Hurricane Pride,

Michelle Devine
Principal
Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School

If possible, please bring your child's negative school lunch balance current.

*Even if families don't qualify for free or reduced-price meals, we can help through our community partners at West Bay Community Action using our Meal Assistance Program (MAPs). Funds can be added to a family's account to cover balances owed, as well as to add funding for future meals. They can get that set up by reaching out to West Bay at 401-732-4660 or info@westbaycap.com.

This is a program that supports families that need an extra helping hand with food, personal care items and or winter clothing! If you'd like to receive a backpack, please sign up below. Backpacks will be filled to order (as best we can) on Wednesday afternoon during Food Pantry running hours and sent home on Thursdays! You have the option to sign up for a one time only, as needed, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly backpack! The choice is yours! Save and revisit this form if you are an as needed family or one time family, if you need it again you can fill it out again!

Please remember to call the attendance line whenever your child will be absent from school and to include a reason for the absence—even if it is to spend time with family. Providing a reason helps us better understand our students’ attendance patterns and identify when a child or family may need additional support from our attendance team.

Our goal is not to penalize absences, but to gain a clearer picture of what may be impacting attendance, such as a health concern, family situation, or travel.

If there is ever a barrier to your child arriving at school on time, we encourage you to reach out and let us know how we can help. There is a great deal that happens at the start of the school day, and arriving on time helps students feel settled and ready to learn. That said, we are always happy to welcome students to school—even if they arrive a little late.

Please note that excused absences are tardies are still count as an absence or tardy in the Aspen system.

Our Kindergarten spots fill up quick! Register your incoming Kindergartener ASAP!

Remember to check the Warwick Schools Community Updates Webpage for the latest informational flyers to include:

Local events, lessons, sports registrations, camps and more!

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.warwickschools.org/page/community-updates

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 have begun 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
Office Phone: (401) 734-3170 Extension 3 for Principal

Office Cell Phone (401) 871-4145 (for calls and text messages)