Dear Norwood Families,

We are more than halfway into the school year! Next Monday, February 10th we will be celebrating the 100th day of school. February is a short but busy month. As a reminder Wednesday February 5th is a PD day for teachers and no school for students.

Students completed their Middle of the Year Diagnostic in Reading and Math. They did great! We are so proud of them. Each grade level on average scored with high growth and high achievement. This is just where we want to be. We will also be launching a new My Path Initiative. Each month students can earn a fun prize. Keep up the good work of completing 2 lessons in Math and 2 lessons in Reading each week. Please see below for information on results of the i-Ready Diagnostic and the new incentives.

Disney rehersals are going great. Students sound amazing. Student Crew for Disney will start after February break. Be on the lookout for all the other Afterschool Programs we are offering.

Studenta asked for it and we have it, SMENCILS! SMENCILS will be for sale for $1 on Fridays starting this Friday. Next week the 5th grade committee will be selling Valentine Grams at all three lunches. PE and Health students will be participating in Jump Rope for Hearts. There is a Scales and Slime event at Norwood School on Tuesday February 11th. See the information and sign-up below under Title I. The PTA meeting will be on Wednesday February 12th. We hope to see you there! We have two spirit days, Friday February 7th is Norwood Pride Day and the 14th is Valentine'sDay wear Red and/or Pink.

February break starts on Presidents Day February 17th. We are off all that week. We return on February 24th, which is the start of Reading Week. Be on the lookout for information on all the fun activities we have planned. Wednesday February 26th is Literacy NIght at Norwood School!

I have been asked to participate in Mentor Rhode Island's annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring. Please see below for more information and donate if you are able to! Thank you!

The RIDE Surveyworks is open. We ask that all families participate. To take the survey, visit bit.ly/ridefamily. Choose your school from the dropdown list, Norwood School (Warwick). If you don’t have access to the Internet, please contact Norwood Elementary School at 401-734-3525 to access the survey. Once you have completed the survey please fill out this quick google form. Every student's family that completes the form recognizing survey completion will be entered into a school-wide raffle for three different prizes including book bags, gift certificates and prize baskets. The first class to have 100% completion will receive a pizza party. Your participation and input is truly appreciated!

Please see below for more information on all activities and events.

Please consult our school handbook.

Mentor Rhode Island has done so much for our students, our school and the Warwick community! They are a wonderful community partner. When they asked if I would be the Warwick Prinicpal representative for thier annual fundrasier, Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring, I couldn't say no!

If you are able consider donating to help support Mentor Rhode Island and all they do for us! Thank you!

2/3 - Reading Week and Read-a-thon Assembly

2/5 - PD Day - no school for students

2/5 - Chelo's Dine Out Night

2/6 - Last Day for the Souper Bowl Challenge

2/7 - Norwood Pride Day - wear blue and white or Norwood gear

2/7 - Smencils for sale at all three Lunches

2/10 - 2/14 - Jump Rope for Hearts

2/10 - 2/12 - Valentine's Grams

2/10 - 100th Day of School

2/11 - Scales and Slime Event @ 6pm

2/12 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm

2/14 - Valentine's Day - Wear Red or Pink

2/17-2/21 - President's Day Break

2/17 -President's Day

2/24 -2/28 Reading Week

2/26 - Literacy Night @ 6pm

Warwick Schools District Calendar

February Family Engagement Newsletter

1. Feb. 11: Safer Internet Day. Join National PTA in celebrating Safer Internet Day. You can start digital safety conversations at home with The Smart Talk, a free tool that helps families set digital safety ground rules together.
2. Promote Mental Health. As the holiday season comes to a close, it's important to remember to take time to prioritize mental health. Check out the approachable, free tools in National PTA's Healthy Minds program to help.
3. Tips to Keep Kids Concussion Safe. How do you know if your child has a concussion? If they do, would you know what to do? Learn three things you can do to prevent, recognize and respond to concussions and other head injuries.
4. New Year, New Devices, New Rules. The new year is an important time for families to begin or do a refresh of key online safety tips. For tips, tools and resources to help your family have these critical conversations, visit PTA.org/Connected.
5. Create a Healthy Digital Home. We know it's hard to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of technology. That's why National PTA's Ready, Tech, Go! program has tools for families to connect safely and develop healthy digital habits.

Playground Politics: How Kids Make Friends

Friendships are a cornerstone of childhood, but some kids have an easier time making friends than others. We talked to psychologist, author and friendship expert, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore to learn how families can support their children in building and maintaining healthy relationships with their peers. Dr. Kennedy-Moore shares how friendships change and develop as children age and how parents can coach from the sidelines.

6 Winter Sport Safety Tips For Kids

How To Help Your Kids Conquer Math Anxiety

How to Help Your Child Develop a Sense of Humor

Raising Future Voters: Five Tips to Instill Honor and Good Values in Children

Happy 2025! If you have little ones, the new year is a great time to give them a refresher on how to properly brush their teeth. Dentists recommend using a circular technique for brushing, making sure to only brush a small group of teeth at a time and gradually covering the entire mouth.

Families, with the start of the 24-25 school year, we ask that you please submit a new meal application form for this year. You may do so through the LINQ Connect portal. Printable applications can be found on the School Meals webpage and will be made available at your child's school. On the School Meals webpage, you can find our meal prices, as well as helpful links with a video how-to and meal application FAQs. https://www.warwickschools.org/page/school-meals

Meal Application English (Printable)

Meal Application Spanish (Printable)

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.

If you have not downloaded the Warwick Public School mobile app, I highly recommend doing so. You must set up your push notification settings to receive important messages from your child's school(s). This 30-second video will show you how to do so.

Title I Family Engagement Policies

Could your family benefit from supplemental food items brought home at the end of each week to provide nutrition to your child over the weekend? Our backpack program ensures your child will be given food items to bring home weekly throughout the school year. This program is only available to currently enrolled Norwood students. Please register your student for the Title I Backpack Food Assistance Program.

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.

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Attendance Matters

What is Chronic Absenteeism?

Chronic Absenteeism is a measure of how many students miss a defined number of school days for any reason. Rhode Island defines Chronic Absenteeism as the percentage of students who miss 10% or more school days during the year (or 2 days per month).

Research shows that chronic absenteeism is associated with a number of negative consequences for students, including lower achievement, disengagement from school, course failure, and increased risk of dropping out.

Missing 10% of school or more makes it harder to learn

Please refrain from requesting an early dismissal for your child after 2:45pm. The dismissal process begins at 3:05pm and it becomes very difficult for us to fill an early dismissal request once the process begins.

Students will be marked absent, no matter the reason, if they are not in school.

If the absence is COVID related it will be entered as an excused absence.

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.

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)

Healthy Snacks Letter

Only items under this policy are allowed to be brought to class. Sorry for the inconvience.

Electronic Devices In School

Devices must be turned off and put away during the school day. After the first warning the device will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Families will be notified.

Student Dress Code

Please review the attached elementary dress code policy. This policy is a part of the Code of Ethics as well.

Any student whose attire does not meet the requirements of this policy may be asked to remedy the matter by covering, changing, or removing the non-complying clothing, jewelry, or personal
item where appropriate.

Please note repeat infractions to this policy will be noted and parents may receive calls to bring alternate clothing to school if needed.

Thank you for your time and attention to Warwick Public Schools' Dress Code.

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Warwick keeps the focus on the WPS Vision of a Graduate for all students!

• Please make sure students are dressed appropriately for the weather. If you need help with this please reach out.
• The parking lot for arrival and dismissal hours is a one way loop.
• Please be mindful of the buses, stop signs and the crosswalks.
• Outside toys are not allowed in school including Pokemon cards. We have enough for students to do and games to play!

Dr. Sabrina Antonelli

National Distinguished Principal

Cell: 401- 871-4350

Fax: 401-734-3528

Email: sabrina.antonelli@warwickschools.org
Website: https://norwood.warwickschools.org/o/nee/
Location: 266 Norwood Avenue, Warwick, RI, USA
Phone: 401-734-3525
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