To say that I am extremely proud of our teachers, staff, students, and family members would be an understatement. Following Thursday's Veterans' Day ceremony several adults who were in attendance commented on how attentive and respectful the students were throughout the event. I am so very grateful for everyone who made Thursday's ceremony possible. Our PTA does so much for our school. If you are able to lend a helping hand for one of our many events and fun activities, please reach out via email to hollimanpta@gmail.com. As our PTA president says, "many hands lightens the work."

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cabana, Principal

Below are the ELA & Math RICAS results for students who were in grades 3-5 last school year (current 4-6 students).

If you are interested in engaging in an activity to look more closely at these results, please join the School Improvement Team on Monday, November 14th @3:45pm in the library.

Hi Holliman Families!! It's time to do good!! Our turkeys are up! Let the food drive begin!!

Remember your golden tickets are here, we'll contact you if you're a winner!

Golden Ticket Winners: Feinstein Facebook Page

Virtual Journal

Keep an eye out for our next good deeds collection, we need to redecorate the tree!!

Visit the Feinstein website to learn more about this wonderful foundation and how they help so many schools and people in need!!

Feinstein Foundation

Don't forget to use your Feinstein Jr. Scholar Card to have free fun with your family!!

Quite often, I hear from parents that "this new math does make sense". What is more surprising is when I tell them it's not that new at all. Over the next few weeks I hope to share a few more articles and videos that explain why math is being taught the way it is today and how you can best support your child(ren) at home. Here is a great quote that captures what mathematics instruction looks like in an elementary classroom.

"The new approach is not all that new. It is grounded in research going back more than 30 years and is reflected in the Common Core State Standards, which are used in 41 states. (And most states now follow standards with the same principles, even if they don’t call them Common Core.) Instead of memorizing procedures to solve problems, kids are asked to think through various ways to arrive at an answer and then explain their strategies. While some parents believe these methods are just a more complicated way of teaching math, they are designed to promote a deeper understanding of the subject and help students make lasting connections."

If this quote has piqued your interest you can read more in Confused by your kid's math homework? Here's how it all adds up. By Caralee Adams

REPORTING A POSITIVE COVID CASE

Click Here to Report your child's positive COVID results. Please contact the COIVD coordinator with any questions regarding your child's positive COVID result.

covidcoordinator@warwickschools.org

401-734-3030

Please do not contact your child's school nurse.

Thank you all who have been taking advantage of the drop off loop in the morning. Please pull all the way up to the Student Drop Off sign so we can unload up to three cars at a time.

If you must park at arrival, please do not pull into the bus lane for any reason. For quick access to the parking lot, please pull into the far back lot closest to the trees

Monday, November 14th

School Improvement Team Meeting 3:45pm Holliman Library

Tuesday, November 22nd

Family Literacy Night

Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th

Thanksgiving Break

Kimberly Cabana, Principal

Linda Harvey, Secretary

Alison Razza, Nurse

Email: kimberly.cabana@warwickschools.org
Website: https://holliman.warwickschools.org/
Location: 70 Deborah Road, Warwick, RI, USA
Phone: 401-734-3170
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082896548282
Twitter: @PrincipalCaban1