Norwood School News

Messages From Manchester

Thank you to all the families that were able to join us last Thursday for Open House. It was great to meet all of you. And let's give the community partners a huge shout out, as well. Having so many community agencys and supports allows Norwood to be an anchoring support for EVERYONE!

If you weren't able to attend, check out the Norwood Open House Slides here.

2nd Grade Mrs. Calixto's Slides

5th Grade Miss Doyle's Slides

During Open House, VOWS (Volunteers of Warwick Schools) was on hand conducting BCI checks for families who would like to volunteer at school events, attend field trips or support the school in other manners. At the end of Open House, Anne Goldman announced that Norwood had the MOST family members conduct a BCI from all the Open Houses this month! Congratulations! Now, that means there is a high interest in helping, supporting school events and PTA. Let's capitalize on that. There will be a survey coming home at the end of the week asking what skill sets you might like to use to support Norwood Elementary classrooms, field trips or events. Keep an eye out!

Thank you again for welcoming into your community. Remember by door, phone or email are always open to take your feedback, problem solving solutions or questions.

Have a great week. Remember NO SCHOOL on Thursday!

Ms. Manchester

Beginning of the Year Assessments

Math & Reading iReady beginning of the year assessments are wrapping up this week for Grades 1-5. Students are working hard and the data will help our team meet students where they are and help support them on their learning journey. Our Kindergarten classes kicked off last week and will continue until October 17th.

Summer Learning

Due to the weather last week, the Summer Learning extra recess & pops was postponed until Friday. Students had a blast and were very excited to participate in the fun.

Hearing Screening

September 30th

School Improvement Team (SIT)

On Wednesday, September 24th, we held our School Improvement Team meeting at 8:00AM.

This year's challenge: If you or someone you know would like to join the Team, please reach out to myself or Mrs. Ruggeiri with you contact information. We are looking to expand our perspective with student, family and community partner voices at the table.

No School

October 2nd: Yom Kipper

October 13th: Columbus and Indigenous People Day

Safety Team

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.

Absences

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)

Title 1 Newsletter

Please find the Family Engagement Newsletter on the Norwood website. Link

Join the Title 1 Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, Oct 1st, at the Warwick Public Library, from 6:00-7:00

ASPEN

Sign Up For PTA

Spooky Run: October 5th from 12:00-2:00

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

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

PTA School of Excellence Designation

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.

Warwick Public Schools 2025-2026 School Year Calendar

Community Flyers on Norwood's Website

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

Community Updates