Hope Valley School WEEKLY UPDATE

January 2021

1/18 - Martin Luther King Day (No School)

1/20 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

1/21 - Picture Retake Day

1/25 - State Professional Development Day (Virtual Learning for All)

1/27 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

February 2021

2/1 - SIT Meeting at 4:00pm (Virtual) - Rescheduled from 1/11

2/3 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

2/8 - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm (Virtual)

2/10 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

2/15-2/19 - February Vacation

2/24 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

March 2021

3/3 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

3/8 - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm (Virtual)

3/8 - SIT Meeting at 4:00pm (Virtual)

3/10 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

3/15 - State Professional Development Day (Virtual Learning for All)

3/17 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

3/19 - Trimester 2 Ends

3/24 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 12:45)

3/26 - Report Cards Issued

Attestation Self-Check: https://ps.chariho.k12.ri.us/public/

Click on image to go to the Lifetouch site or click here: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/

Life Changer of the Year!

Did you know that Hope Valley School has NOT 1, NOT 2 but 3, yes, 3 teacher’s who have been nominated for the life changer of the year award?!!!

This is a nationwide award with over 700 nominees. In the next few months those 700 will be narrowed down to the final 16. The 16 winners will get a stipend for the school and also for themselves! You can help our Hope Valley Community by taking a minute to see what people have to say about these amazing educators and perhaps leaving a comment of your own! Click on the nominees name or scan the QR code! You can also help by mentioning these teachers on twitter or facebook using the hashtag #LCOY

You can click right on the teacher's picture below and it will take you to the teacher's page so you can leave a comment or click on the links directly below.

Support Mrs. Mankoff

Support Mrs. Abbott

Support Mrs. Mello

REMINDER!!!! As we are now in the middle of January, this is a good time to remind all families to ensure your children are appropriately dressed for outdoor weather. Recess and PE will be held outdoors as often as possible so children can get fresh air (and a change of scenery).

The RI Department of Education has some great opportunities for families and students of students in K-12. The ACN (All Course Network) is part of PrepareRI, a statewide initiative to build career pathways for all Rhode Island youth. It is designed to help districts and schools offer students a wide range of academic and enrichment opportunities outside of the traditional school day - at no cost to students and families. This was typically a secondary option but they brought this down to the elementary students which is great. Check out this opportunity for your child. It is a great way to extend learning outside of school hours.

One Page Overview

Information from the RIDE website

Creating and Registering an Account

Here is a message from our author friend who visited with students right before winter break. Mark Binder was able to share stories for every grade level from preschool through fourth grade! Many of his audio stories for children and families are available on Spotify. You can listen for free and follow Mark at https://markbinderbooks.com/spotify.

Also, he has worked out an arrangement with his publisher that allows students to get signed books and audiobooks, while a percentage of the money would be contributed back to the school. This is extended through Jan 17th and he will ship the books to the school the week of Jan 18. Mark’s books include The Bed Time Story Book, It Ate My Sister, and Cinderella Spinderella. There is no obligation, but wanted to at least offer it to families and teachers. You can buy them on Amazon, or directly at https://markbinderbooks.com/hope-valley. Thank you.

Pre-School Information or K-4 Grade Information

As a reminder: Students can order lunch in the morning when teachers take lunch count and will be sent home on Early Release Wednesdays.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Hope Valley Elementary School is to work in partnership with our colleagues, students and families. We are committed to creating a learning environment where children are expected to achieve their full potential.

Email: ggen@chariho.k12.ri.us
Website: hopevalley.chariho.k12.ri.us
Location: 15 Thelma Drive, Hope Valley, RI, United States
Phone: 401-539-2321
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Gencarelli/?ref=br_rs
Twitter: @JoeGencarelli1