Dear Norwood Families,

We successfully completed our first week of school! It was a hot one but we got though it. It was great to see everyone back at Norwood. Thank you for be understanding and patient with everything as we kick off the school year.

This coming week we are starting our Afterschool Programs. If students have not yet signed up there is still time! Please see the links below. Finical assistance is availed for the Girls on the Run Program as well as the Boy's Let Me Run program. Please reach out with any questions.

Norwood's new parking lot has been helpful with pick up and drop off! As a reminder drop off and pick-up is in the back and is a one way loop. There are signs and arrows to help you. If you choose to park please use the lot in the back of the school next to the playground. The lot on the side is used for teachers and staff. Please be mindful of parking in the neighborhoods and not blocking resident access to thier homes and driveways. Thank you!

Once students are dropped off we do ask adults to stay on the other side of the fence for the safety of all students. Anyone picking up students should have an ID on them at all times. Students will not be released without checking ID first. Anyone picking up must be listed as an emergency contact in ASPEN. Thank you!

Norwood School hours are 9:00 am - 3:10 pm.

Drop off is 8:40 am for students having breakfast and 8:50am for everyone else. We are not staffed before that time for drop off.

Students are dismissed at 3:10pm. Students in grades K-2 are dismissed out of the back of the All Purpose Room. Students in grade 3-5 are dismissed out the back door in front of the playground.

Please consult our school handbook.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Family Event on September 15th!

9/11/23 - Afterschool Programs Begin

9/12/23 - Scouts Talk at Lunches

9/15/23 - Back to School Family Event/Movie Night

9/19/23 - PTA Meeting (Re-Scheduled)

9/25/23 - No School Yom Kippur

9/27/23 - Open House

9/28/23 - RI Mentor Kickoff Party

10/4/23 - PTA Meeting

10/9/23 - No School Columbus Day

10/23/23 - No School Professional Development Day

Warwick Schools District Calendar

Admittance to the movie, face painting and balloon twisters are free of charge. Any concessions from the PTA or Food Trucks from the listed menu are at our own cost. Thanks!

Let Me Run is a 7 week program that meets 2 x a week after school for an hour and 15 minutes. A team is made up of a maximum of 14 boys and a minimum of 6 boys. Using running as the vehicle to inspire, teach and reach boys, our comprehensive curriculum breaks down destructive male stereotypes that often stand in the way of positive futures for boys. Let Me Run combines running with fun activities and lessons to help boys learn teamwork, build relationship skills, create friendships, grow emotionally, amplify their self-esteem, empower themselves and others and live an active lifestyle.

Norwood School Program:

When: Monday/Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30pm

Where: Norwood School

Who: Grade 3 Boys and Grades 4-5 Boys

Dates: September 11th - November 13th excluding Holidays and No School days

Culminating 5K will be on 11/11/23 Park View Veterans Day 5k in Cranston

Grades K-2

Wednesdays 3:15-4:15

Starting on September 20, 2023 and ending on November 15, 2023

As the new school year approaches the Warwick Police Department and WPS would like to remind everyone that dogs are not allowed on school property or in schoolyards. This is for the safety of our students and also for the dogs. Any violation of Warwick City Ordinance Sec. 4 -9 can result in a $50 fine. https://www.warwickri.gov/city-council-legislative-department/pages/code-ordinances

The message from our transportation team you've been waiting for! 23/24 Bus Routes are available. **Please check in frequently to see if any changes or updates have been made before the first day of school.** Routes may be adjusted by stops and/or times. If you have any change requests, please visit the website and fill out the form https://www.warwickschools.org/page/bus-schedules If you have any further questions please email us at transportation@warwickschools.org

Families, with the start of the 23-24 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, formerly Titan. Your Titan username & password will work for LINQ. 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)

Lunch Aides & Bus Monitors - great hours for parents looking for a schedule to match their student's. Apply Today- https://www.warwickschools.org/page/job-openings

Aramark at Warwick Schools is currently hiring part-time food service workers.

Great schedule, hours, and job growth potential!

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Title I is hiring several part time Family Engagement positions! Apply today, visit https://www.warwickschools.org/page/job-openings

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

Warwick Cares Program

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 a backpack with 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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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

Personal Device Policy

Student Dress Code

Warwick Special Education Advisory Committee Brochure

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Warwick is moving forward with implementing 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.
• There are no water fountains at school for health and sanitation reasons. Students are advised to bring in a refillable bottle to use at the water refill station.
• 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

2023 RI Elementary Principal of the Year

Instagram account @principalantonelli

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpsnorwoodknights
Twitter: @principalant