Dear Norwood Families,

For those who celebrate, I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy some time with loved ones! Just as a reminder there is No School on Wednesday - Friday this week. We will see everyone back on Monday December 2nd

November was a very busy month here at Norwood School! Please see below for pictures from some of our exciting events! We celebrated Kindness, STEM activities, held elections and had a few 5Ks.

December will also be filled with activities! Next Week we celebrate Inclusive Schools Week with our partners from the Special Olympics. We will have a Spirit Week all week. Please see below. We will also have the Special Olympics visit to do some simulation actitivies with the students.

December 6th Norwood is offering a Parent's NIght Out! Drop off students at 5pm and pick them back up at 8pm. All proceeds will go towards helping with our Disney Musical this year, Aladdin Kids! Cost is $20 and $10 for additional siblings. Please fill out the form below.

Norwood School will be participiting in the 2nd annual Winter Parade in Apponaug! This is on December 7th. We will meet at 9am to walk in the parade. Details coming out shortly. Stay tuned!

Holiday Shop will run the week of December 9th on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The classroom teacher will alert thier class of thier shopping time. Intrested in helping out? Please sign-up to volunteer below.

On December 13th we will be having our Winter Festival Family NIght at 6pm! We will be celebrating Holidays Around the World and have some guest and entertainment present. It is sure to be a great time! See you there!

Students who are part of the mentor program will have thier Holiday Party on December 17th during Lunches. Chorus Concert will be on Decmebr 18th at 2:15pm in the All Purpose Room. Students all do an amzing job so we are looking forward to hearing thier beautiful voices!

Just as a reminder there will be No School for Winter Recess from December 23rd - January 1st. Se you in the New Year!

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

Please consult our school handbook.

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Recess

December 2nd - 6th - Inclusion Week Spirit Week

December 2nd - Inclusion Week Special Olympics Cross Country Simulation Activity

December 3rd - Trimester 1 Ends

Decmeber 3rd - Inclusion Week Special Olympics Wheel Chair Basketball Simulation Activity

December 4th - PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm

December 6th - Parent's NIght out to support this years Disney Musical @ 5pm

December 7th - Winter Fesival Parade in Apponaug @ 9am

December 9th - 13th - Holiday Shop

December 9th - Special Olympics Medical Alert Dog Grades 3-5

December 11th - Winter Chorus Concert Student Performance

December 11th - 4th Grade Field Trip

December 13th - Holidays Around the World Winter Festival @ 6pm

December 17th - Mentor Holiday Party

Decemeber 18th - Winter Chorus Concert @ 2:15pm

December 19th - 1st Grade Field Trip

December 20th - Report Cards Distributed Electronically Only

December 23rd - January 1st - Winter Recess No School

Warwick Schools District Calendar

1. Join the STEM + Families Science Festival Program, sponsored by Bayer Fund, and ignite your child's curiosity. Get ready-to-go activity guides and explore exciting experiments with Science Studio by Bayer. Learn more.
2. PTA Connected. Digital parenting is tough. PTA Connected is here to help! Find out about our programs to keep kids safe and healthy online at PTA.org/Connected.

The holiday season provides many opportunities to indulge in sweet treats and delicious meals, but it’s important to maintain proper nutrition during this time! Remember to include healthy choices from each food group (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy) in meals and snacks every single day.

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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