Norwood School News
What's Happening at Norwood School 10/20-10/24
Messages From Manchester
Happy Sunday, all!
Thank you to the PTA & Staff who ran two amazing school events last week. The Book Fair was a huge success. And what a great turn out for Trunk or Treat on Friday night! So many creative trunks and SOOOOO much candy collected and passed out!!! 🎃
This week, we will kick off Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22nd. All students are encouraged to wear an 🟠ORANGE🟠 t-shirt or piece of clothing to help us bring awareness to National Bullying Prevention Month. We will also have a special guest visiting our assembly, thanks to one of our 1st grade students!
Beginning of year diagnostic has been completed. Students worked hard and provided a solid baseline to build goals and next steps. Students will be participating in Data Chats with their teachers, so they know what their strengths are and areas of growth to work on. Together we can all support their growth & development in Reading & Math and all the rest.
iReady Math Baseline Scores:
21% of students On/Above Grade Level
67% of students Ready to Learn Grade Level Content
13% of students needing Targeted Small Group Instruction
iReady Reading Baseline Scores:
39% of students On/Above Grade Level
48% of students Ready to Learn Grade Level Content
20% of students needing Targeted Small Group Instruction
You can see your own students score by having them log into iReady. Their Diagnostic Data is on the main page, under My Progress!
Invitation: Wednesday at 8:00am, in the Norwood Library, we will be holding the School Improvement Team meeting. If you would like to join us and discuss plans on how to continue Norwood's greatness, please come!
Have a wonderful week. Remember, 80% of success is showing up! Let's do this!
Ms. Manchester
Unity Day: Wednesday 10/22
🧡 Wear ORANGE! 🧡
School Improvement Team Meeting
We are looking for family members' input for the School Improvement Plan. Please join us at 8:00am on Wednesday, if you can. Please reach out to Ms. Manchester for more information.
Tuesday, 10/21
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Students will be crunching on apples during lunch!
Wear red or green to show your apple crunching spirit!
Joing the PTA
Beginning of the Year Assessments
Math & Reading iReady beginning of the year assessments have wrapped. Families can see student scores when they are logged into the program and go to "My Progress". We will communicate score breakdown soon.
This 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.
Fruits & Vegetable Program
Starting next week the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program will kick off again this year. This program is made possible through a grant for all Warwick Schools. Please see the calendar!
One-Way Traffice
Thank you for everyone who is building new muscle memory and following the ONE-WAY Traffic Pattern during morning drop off! 🤩
For the safety of students and families, please use one-way traffic! This is essential during morning arrival and dropoff. Exit towards Pierce Ave ONLY! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters
School attendance is a powerful predictor of student outcomes. Rhode Island defines chronic absenteeism as the percentage of students who miss 10% or more of school days during the year (or two 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 an increased risk of dropping out. Check out the leaderboard and additional data here. See Norwood's current stats in the pic below!
This past week was difficult with a lot of illness and absences. We are looking for an increase this week to keep our numbers up!
Starting in October, we will be celebrating students monthly for being "on track" with their attendance. Students will be awarded a certificate and be able to enter a raffle to have breakfast or lunch with Ms. Manchester.
Walking School Bus
Keep a look out for information about the Walking School Bus. 🚌
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.
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.
Past Newsletters (Find them on the Norwood Website)
Norwood School
Ms. Dawn Manchester
Principal Norwood School
Cell: 401- 439-5553
Fax: 401-734-3528
Email: dawn.manchester@warwickschools.org
Website: https://norwood.warwickschools.org/o/nee/
Location: 266 Norwood Avenue, Warwick, RI, USA
Phone: 401-734-3525
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