Melville Message Community Update
January 23, 2026
Melville Mission
In partnership with families and community, the mission of Melville Elementary School is to provide all students with a strong academic foundation through diverse and challenging instruction in a safe and nurturing environment enabling them to achieve their greatest potential while developing self-confidence, respect, responsibility, compassion and a love of learning.
šæSnow Day Protocolsā
Dear Families,
As part of the Portsmouth School Departmentās inclement weather plan, please review the information below regarding snow days and virtual learning expectations. This information was shared with you in late November as well.
āļø Snow Day Overview (All Families)
The first snow day, which is Monday 1/26, will be a traditional snow day with no school or assignments. This day will be made up in June.
Any additional snow days will be virtual learning days. These days will count as school days and will not need to be made up, as long as participation requirements are met.
Kā2 Families who indicated that they have a Device at Home
Students will participate in one required Google Meet and complete assigned learning activities.
Students using a Portsmouth School Departmentāissued device will log in using their Google account.
Students using a non-district device will access learning platforms using their Clever badge (see QR code below).
Kā2 Families who indicated that they do not have a Device at Home
Your child will receive a paper learning packet from their teacher in place of online work.
Packets have been sent home as of Monday, December 8, so they are ready if a virtual snow day occurs.
On a virtual snow day, completed work should be returned within 48 hours for your child to be marked present.
- As of Monday, December 8, all Grade 3ā4 students who have been issued a device by the Portsmouth School Department have been bringing their Chromebooks home each night.
Students using a school-issued device will log in using their Google account. Assignments and meeting links will be posted.
Students using a non-district device will access platforms using their Clever badge.
If your child has difficulty logging in on a virtual snow day, please contact their teacher promptly. A Clever login video is included and accessible via the QR code (see QR code).
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Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Resources for Virtual Learning
- Please ensure your child's Chromebook is connected to your home wifi.
- Click here for a help video on how to login to Clever.
Visiting Melville
Dear Melville School Community,
As many of you are aware, in accordance with Portsmouth School Department policy, Melville Elementary School has a new visitor system in our vestibule. This system is used to sign guests into our building by scanning a driverās license and verifying your identity with a comparison photo.
Please note that any person that is entering our school building for a meeting or an event is REQUIRED to sign in.
In order to expedite the sign in process, we are strongly encouraging all families to download the app and create your profile today. You may do so by scanning the QR code below or by visiting the App Store or Google Play Store and searching for Raptor Safe.
For any questions or for assistance contact the main office. Thank you for your help in keeping our school safe.
At Melville Elementary, we are committed to every studentās success, and regular attendance is key! Did you know that students who miss two or more days a monthāabout 10% of the school yearāare considered chronically absent?
Attendance Matters
We know that attendance plays a huge role in student success, and your support is key to improving it. Melville is currently ranked #22 in the state for attendance on the Stateās Attendance Leaderboard.
Art
Physical Education
Pickleball Tournament Champions in PE!
Health with Mrs. Powell
Health with Nurse Trainor
Music
Library
This week in the library the kindergarteners continued a unit on nursery rhymes. They have enjoyed doing centers during this unit.
Melville Attendance Form
If your child is going to be absent, or it is absolutely necessary to make a dismissal change, then please complete the: Attendance Notification Form. Please bookmark this form or you can find it on our website. Dismissal changes must be made by 2:15
Mystic Aquarium Feinstein Jr. Scholar Card Spotlight
Feinstein Jr. Scholars are allowed two free visits with an adult guest to Mystic Aquarium per year with their 2025-2026 Jr. Scholar Card, but you must reserve a timed-ticket online prior to visiting!
Hereās the link for timed ticket reservations with a
Feinstein Jr. Scholar Card: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/tickets/discounts-and-promotions/feinstein-junior-scholar-discount/
Help us to Celebrate our Students!
Our Food Pantry is Always Open!
In keeping with the spirit of giving, our Feinstein Jr. Scholars are excited to start an in-school food pantry that our students and families can donate to and access when needed.
Please help us as we continue to support our community by sending in food items with your child from time to time. Please email
Mrs. Powell: powelld@portsmouthschoolsri.org or
Mrs. Pascoe: pascoen@portsmouthschoolsri.org
if you would like to access our food pantry during the school year.
Melville Elementary School
Email: lauried@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Website: https://www.portsmouthschoolsri.org/Domain/11
Location: 1351 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, USA
Phone: 4016831650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009159177892
Twitter: @MelvilleSchool