Holliman Hornets Family Newsletter

I’m excited to be back just in time for SurveyWorks and RICAS season!

Your voice matters, and I would love to hear your perspective on the current state of Holliman. SurveyWorks feedback helps our School Improvement Team set goals and initiatives that continue to strengthen our school.

Please consider completing the Family SurveyWorks survey by March 20th. If we reach 50% participation or higher, all families will be entered into a gift basket raffle.

Simply scan the QR code below with your phone or at bit.ly/ridefamily. All parents and guardians are encouraged to participate! Thank you!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cabana

Over the next several weeks, students in grades 3–5 will participate in the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS), which measures student proficiency in English Language Arts and mathematics. Students have been engaged in standards-based lessons throughout the school year and are ready to show what they have learned. To help them do their best, please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time during the testing window.The testing schedule is listed below.

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.

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)