Hello ELL Families,

Parent/teacher conferences are on Tuesday, November 12.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families, 

Here are a couple of reminders.  On November 11, there is no school due to Veterans' Day.  On November 12, there is no school due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Dear ELL Families,

The first PTO meeting at Springbrook is on Monday, October 21.

October 16 is Choose to Include Day at WHS.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Thank you to all the ELL students and their families who attended the Welcome Back Fall Fling!  Everyone enjoyed themselves

At Springbrook, there will be a book fair on October 9-11.

On October 21, Springbrook will have its first PTO meeting.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great weekend!-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Tuesday, October 1, is our Welcome Back Fall Fling at Tower Street  Community Center from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  We hope to see you there.

Thursday, October 3, is an early release day.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

-Beth

Hello ELL Families,

This week Westerly Public Schools has an early release day on Thursday, September 19.

Open House at Springbrook Elementary School will be on Thursday, September 19, from 6-7 p.m.

Math Interventionists will begin at Springbrook on 9/29.

NWEA is scheduled from 9/23-10/2.

The first PTO meeting is on October 21.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us if you have any questions or concerns.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Welcome Back!  I hope your children have a wonderful week!

 Please feel free to contact me at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us or 401 348 2309 with any questions or concerns.

 Best,

Ms. Melillo

Dear ELL Families,

Congratulations to WHS graduates!

Monday, June 6/17, is Fun Day!

Tuesday, June 18, is our last day!

Please feel free to contact me at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us or

401 348-2309.

Best, 

Ms.Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Seniors at WHS presented their projects on May 22.  Their projects were extremely well done.  Congratulations!

Throughout the district, students are continuing with NWEA testing.  

Graduation is on June 14. 

The last day of school is June 18.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

This week we have an early release day on Thursday, May 2 and a Sharing Assembly at 9:30 a.m. featuring Kindergarten.

Students continue with RICAS testing and will begin NWEA testing later this month.

ACCESS test results are expected on Thursday, May 9.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (401) 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Welcom back!  Hope you had a restful and enjoyable vacation!

Testing Schedule at Springbrook Elementary:

NWEA schedule:  

grades K, 1, and 2 - May 20th through May 24th

grades 3 and 4 - May 28th through May 30th

RICAS - ELA - grade 3 - 4/23 & 4/24,  grade 4- 4/25 & 4/26

 MATH - grade 4 - 5/8 &5/9,  grade 3- 5/14&5/15

Elementary report cards are scheduled to go home on Wednesday, April 24.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!-Ms. Melillo

Dear ELL Families,

Have a wonderful vacation week!

Best, 

Ms. Melillo

Dear ELL Families,

Hope you're enjoying the warm weather!  This week there are a few announcements.

On Friday, April 5, the fourth graders will be attending a performance of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Westerly High School.

NWEA schedule:  

grades K, 1, and 2 - May 20th through May 24th

grades 3 and 4 - May 28th through May 30th

RICAS - ELA - grade 3 - 4/23 & 4/24,

grade 4- 4/25 & 4/26

 MATH - grade 4 - 5/8 &5/9

grade 3- 5/14&5/15

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or by email at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Thank you for participating in Mutlicultural Night!

Testing Schedule at Springbrook Elementary:

NWEA schedule:  

grades K, 1, and 2 - May 20th through May 24th

grades 3 and 4 - May 28th through May 30th

RICAS - ELA - grade 3 - 4/23 & 4/24,  grade 4- 4/25 & 4/26

 MATH - grade 4 - 5/8 &5/9,  grade 3- 5/14&5/15

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or by email at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

March 19 is Multicultural Night from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Springbrook.

RICAS-ELA- for grade 3 is on 4/23 and 4/24.  RICAS-Math- for grade 3 is on 4/25-4/26.

RICAS-ELA-for grade 4 is on 4/25 and 4/26.  RICAS-Math- for grade 4 is on 5/16 and 5/17.

The Working Wonders Presentation for fourth grade will be on Friday, March 15 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Best. 

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

This week there is an early release day on Thursday, March 7, at 2 p.m. and no school on Friday, March 8.

Multicultural Night is on Tuesday, March 19, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great short week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Fourth grade students will be participating in NAEP, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, on Wednesday, 2/27/2019.  

March 4-7 is Reading Week.

March 19 is Multicultural Night from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Springbrook.

RICAS-ELA- for grade 3 is on 4/23 and 4/24.  RICAS-Math- for grade 3 is on 4/25-4/26.

RICAS-ELA-for grade 4 is on 4/25 and 4/26.  RICAS-Math- for grade 4 is on 5/16 and 5/17.

The next Working Wonders Presentation for fourth grade will be on Friday, March 15 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Best. 

Ms. Melillo

Dear ELL Families,

Happy President's Day!  We have a short week.

The RI Ku Fu Club is coming to Springbrook on Thursday, February 21, to share the Chinese Lion Dance.  This event is for students only.

RICAS practice continues.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

This week is a short week.  Students don't have school on Friday, 2/15 or Monday, 2/18.

Elementary report cards are due to sent home on Wednesday, 2/13.

Middle and high school grades can be accessed in Skyward.

Naep testing for fourth grade is scheduled for February 27.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to call me at 401 348 2309 or email me at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Happy Chinese New Year!

Hello ELL Families,

ACCESS Testing continues this week.

Thursday, February 7, is an early release day for all students.

Multicultural Night will be held on Tuesday, March 19, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Have a great week!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

ELL students throughout the district are still taking the ACCESS Test.

Students are also being asked to complete SurveyWorks in their classrooms.

On Tuesday, January 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Springbrook, there will be a workshop on Skyward for WMS and WHS parents and guardians of ELL students.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Students are working on both ACCESS and NWEA testing in the month of January.  It's a good idea for them to get a good night's rest prior to testing.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Week of 1/7-1/11

Hello ELL Families,

Students are taking the ACCESS test and NWEA this month at the elementary and middle schools.  Students at WHS are preparing for exams, taking NWEA, and taking ACCESS.  January is a very busy month.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (401)348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Week of 1/23-1/1

Hello ELL Families,

Enjoy your holidays and your vacation!

We have an early release day on January 3, 2019

ACCESS testing will begin on Monday, January 7, 2019.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Stay warm and dry!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

ACCESS testing will begin in January and continue through February.  You will be receiving a letter to explain when your child will be tested.

Hope you're enjoying this holiday season!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmeillillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Week of 12/10-12/14

Hello ELL Families, 

The Holiday Shop begins on Tuesday, December 11, and continues through Friday, December 14.  Notifications were sent home last week.

ACCESS Testing, the state mandated assessment for English Language Proficiency, will begin on Monday, January 7, and continue through Friday, February 15.

Holiday recess is from Saturday, December 22, until Tuesday, January 1.  Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 2.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

12/3-12/7

Hello ELL Families,

Happy Holidays! We have a few reminders and notifications to share.

Thursday, December 6, is an early release day. 

The Holiday Shop is scheduled for December 12-15.  Flyers are going home this week.

ACCESS testing will begin on January 7 and continue through February 15.  Letters will go home to inform you as to when your child will be tested.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Happy Thanksgiving!

Report cards will be going home on Wednesday, November 21.

Here are some additional  notices from the parent liaison.

Hello ELL Families, 

There is no school on Monday, November 12, Veteran's Day or Tuesday, November 13, due to parent/teacher conferences.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great weekend!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

On Friday, November 2, the students and faculty at Springbriook Elementary School enjoyed the storytelling of Ms. Leeny Del Seamonds.  She came to share her stories and teach students more about The Day of the Dead which was on Friday.

This week is a short week as students and faculty have the day off tomorrow for Election Day, November 6.

Parent/teacher conferences are Tuesday, November 13.  If you haven't scheduled your conference, you may want to soon.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at  401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

There are only a few events happening this week.

October 20, Trunk or Treat will be held at Springbrook Elementary School at 5:00 p.m.  If your family is decorating a truck, please arrive at 4:15 p.m.  This is a rain or shine event.

Fall Share Assembly will be on Thursday, October 25 at 9:30 a.m. The assembly will feature third and fourth graders.   This assembly is only for the parents of third and fourth graders due to parking concerns and the gymnasium capacity. 

Tuesday, October 30, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., there will be a flu clinic at Springbrook.  Please bring your insurance card.  You can pre-register at www.schoolflu.com.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

October is a busy month at Springbrook!  Here are some of the  upcoming events.

PTO Meeting:  Monday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the library

Trunk or Treat:  Saturday, October 20 at 5:00  p.m. 

Fall Sharing Assembly:  Thursday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m.  The assembly will feature third and fourth grade students.  Only parents of third and fourth grade students are invited due to parking concerns and gymnasium capacity.

Flu Clinic:  Tuesday, October 30 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Spirit wear:  Order forms are due on Monday, October 29.  

Please feel free to call me at 401 348-2309 or email me at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a great weekend!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Hope you had a nice long weekend!

Friday, October 12 is Bank Day.

Tuesday, October 30 is flu clinic at SES from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The Box Tops contest continues through October 12.

Spiritwear forms are due back by Monday, October 29.

The Book Fair is October 10-12.                                            Wednesday, 10/10:  Waterman, Hoffmann, Baldini, Gunning, Raimondo, and Joost

Thursday, 10/11:  Siler, Falcone, Fernando, Wright, Machinski, Wagner and Heist

Friday, 10/12:  Rafuse, Moody, and any student who missed on a previous day

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Best, 

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

On Thursday, October 4, there will be  an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

The Columbus Day Parade is on Sunday, October 7 at 1:00 p.m.  Westerly Elementary School students may march in the parade.  Permission slips need to be returned to school by Wednesday, October 3.  Students need to be accompanied by an adult.

BOKS starts on Monday, October 1 at 7:45 a.m.

The membership forms for BJ's need to be in by Monday, October 1 for the BJ's Fundraiser.

The Box Tops Challenge begins on Monday, October 1 and runs until Friday, October 12.

Trunk or Treat at Springbrook Elementary School is on Saturday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m.  There will be Trick or Treating in the parking lot followed by a showing of "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"in the gym.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at  401 348-2309 or by email at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

It was great to see you all last night at Open House.  The children are all off to such a wonderful start to the 2018-2019 school year!

There are a few events and reminders this week.

On September 24 at Tower Street Community Center, the Moon Festival is being celebrated from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Picture Day is September 28.

The BOKS program is still open for registration.

The Box Tops Challenge will begin in  October.

On Thursday, September 27, downtown Westerly will shutdown for Bricks and Murals from 5:30-10:00 p.m.

On Saturday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m., the PTO will host a Trunk or Treat at Springbrook Elementary School.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at(401) 348-2309 or email me at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Welcome back!  It's been a great start to our 2018-2019 school year.  Having just completed our first full week of school, here are some events happening at Springbrook.

Monday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.:  PTO Open House

Thursday, September 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.:  Springbrook Open House

Friday, September 28:  Picture Day

Box Top Challenge:  The Box Top Challenge will begin in a few weeks.

BOKS:  The BOKS gym program will begin on October 1 for fourth graders on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

BJ's Membership Fundraiser:  If you join or renew your membership to BJ's, SES will receive $5.

Bowling:  After school bowling will begin for grades 1-4.

Have a wonderful week!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (401)348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly,k12.ri.us.

Best,

Ms. Melillo

Hello EL Families,

The last day of school is Tuesday, June 26.  Thank you for sharing your children with us.  

Please see the announcements from our parent liaison.

Hello EL Families,

The fourth graders at Springbrook will participate in their Battle of the Books competition on Tuesday, June 19.  Additionally, the fourth grade promotion ceremony at Springbrook is on Monday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Here are a few announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook.  

Hello ELL Families,

It feels like Spring has finally sprung!

Here are the announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook.

)  Funny4Funds Comedy Night PTO Fundraiser! - Friday, June 1st, 2018, Westerly Elks Lodge, 1 Dixon Street, Westerly.   You can still purchase tickets at the door tonight! This is our last fundraiser of the school year and we NEED your support!  Join the PTOs from Dunn's Corners, State Street and Springbrook Schools for a Night of Comedy and a Great Cause! 

Hello ELL Families,

ACCESS reports went home this week at Springbrook, Westerly Middle School, and Westerly High School.  

Here are some announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook.

1) NO SCHOOL Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day Holiday

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a nice weekend!

Ms. Melillo

Dear ELL Families,

Hope everyone had a Happy Mother's Day!

ACCESS Testing scores will be sent to each district tomorrow.  The information will be shared with you this week regarding your child's scores.

Here are a few announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at (401) 348-2109 or at bmelillo@westely.k12.ri.us.

Have a nice week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Spring is finally here!  Hope you've had the opportunity to enjoy some of this beautiful weather!

The homework club is underway at Springbrook.  We will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays:  5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/21, 5/30, and 6/4.

RICAS testing has been completed at  Springbrook.  NWEA testing will begin on 5/5 and continue through 5/31.  MODEL testing will begin this week as well.

Here are some announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School, Mrs Ross.

Hello ELL Families,

Kindergarten registration has begun at Springbrook Elementary School.  I look forward to meeting you and your child.

The extra help club will begin for the ELL students at Springbrook Elementary School on May 2.  It will meet  on the following days:  5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/21, 5/30, and 6/4 from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

ACCESS scores are expected on Tuesday, May 15.  We will be sending them home as soon as possible.

Here are some announcements from the parent liaison, Mrs. Ross, at Springbrook Elementary School.

) RICAS Math Testing - Monday, April 30th and Tuesday, May 1st Grade 3 and Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 3rd Grade 4 will be taking the RICAS Math test.

2) Arts Night at Springbrook Elementary School - Wednesday, May 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.  Artwork will be displayed from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Music performances by Grade 3 are at 6:00 pm (report at 5:50 pm) and Grade 4 are at 7:00 pm (report at 6:50 pm).  A flyer will be going home and will be in the May BUZZ coming out next week.

3) PTO Comedy Night Fundraiser - Friday, May 25th at the Westerly Elks Lodge, 1 Dixon Street, Westerly.  Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:30 pm.  This is a 21+ show.  Basket Raffles and a 50/50 Raffle will also be available.  Tickets are $20.  For more information, please contact Wendy Bennett at (4010 207-5500 or wjbfishing@hotmail.com.  This is the only fundraiser other than McTeacher Night that the PTO has organized this school year.  Funds from this go to being able to put on the Fall Festival, Reading Week assembly and many other fun activities.  Your support is greatly appreciated!  Please look for the flyer in the May BUZZ next week.

4) Boston Chinatown Field Trip - Saturday, May 12th, 2018.  Families are invited to attend a trip to Boston's Chinatown.  The Westerly School bus will leave Tower Street School Community Center at 8:00 am and arrive at 10:00 am in the area of 109 Lincoln Street.  Departure from the designated area near 109 Lincoln Street (C-Mart Supermarket) is at 4:00 pm and arriving back in Westerly at Tower Street School Community Center at 6:00 pm.  Cost is $5.00 per person, maximum $20 per family.  Cash or check payable to Westerly Public Schools.  Coordinators are Joan Serra and Jie Wong.  Please return your permission slip to Mrs. Wong at Springbrook School or at Tower Street School community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Please see the attached permission slip.

5) Food Super Heroes Workshop - Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Tower Street School Community Center.  The workshop is FREE!  This workshop is for choosing the right foods that can give children and parents amazing powers.  Childcare is available with advance registration.  Register at:  (401) 348-2715 or at 93tower.org.  Please see attached flyer for more details.

6) Wednesday Wellness Series for February - The Yale New Haven Westerly Hospital will be hosting two Wednesday Wellness events.  All programs are held in the Henry J. Nardone Conference Center.  All sessions are free, though seating is limited.  To reserve a seat for one or more of the following sessions, call (800) 636-2824 or visit westerlyhospital.org.

May 2nd at 5:00 pm – Thyroid Disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease, often going undiagnosed. – Learn more your thyroid and its effect on your energy level, mood, weight, osteoporosis, depression and more.  Meredith McFarland, MD and Stephen Phelan, MD, Endocrinology.

May 16^th at 5:00 pm – “What was that?”  How aging impacts your vision and hearing.  Learn more about diagnosis and treatment for macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, hearing loss and more.  David Rivera, MD, Ophthalmology, and Kathy Dreher, Certified Audiologist.

Please feel free to contact me at (401)348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Reading week begins on Monday, April 10 at Springbrook Elementary School.  

Reading Week Schedule,  Batty for Books,  April 9-13 2018

Monday 4/9:  

• Community readers will read a book written by visiting author, Brian Lies.

Tuesday 4/10: 

• Brian Lies, an author, will visit the school.  His visit is sponsored by SES PTO. 
• New York Times Best - Selling Author, Brian Lies, is  known for his series of bat books. His books are available for purchase at The Savoy BookShop downtown.  Mr. Lies will be available to sign books between assemblies. 
• During Reading Workshop, Therapy Dogs will visit grades 2 and 3 and read with our students during independent reading time.

Wednesday 4/11:

• During Reading Workshop, Therapy Dogs will visit grades K and 1 and read with our students during independent reading time.

Thursday 4/12:

• Poetry Stroll is at 6PM-7PM.
• The Scholastic Book Fair will be going throughout this week.
• Grade 4 will visit with Bella,the Therapy Dog,and Mr. Ventura.

Friday 4/13:

• Buddy up with a Classroom
• Sharing Assembly (Kindergarten Families welcome)
• Wear all your bat gear.

Here are some announcements from our parent liaison at SES.

Please free freel to contact me with any questions or concerns at bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us or 401 348-2309.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Hope you had a nice long weekend!  RICAS testing for third grade begins on April 5 and for fourth grade on April 10.

Here are some announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School.

) Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) testing dates - Ms. Martin, in her Principal's Report in the April BUZZ coming out on Monday, talks about the RICAS testing that will be taking place on the below dates.

April 5^th & 6^th – Grade 3 English Language Arts

April 10^th & 11^th – Grade 4 English Language Arts

April 30^th & May 1^st – Grade 3 Math

May 2^nd & 3^rd – Grade 4 Math

2) Banking Day, Friday, April 6th at 8:30 am in the Gymnasium

3) Wednesday Wellness Series with Westerly Hospital, April 4, 2018 at 5:00 pm.  Ten things you never knew about feet.  Learn more about care and treatment to keep your feet happy and in tip top condition.  Call (800) 636-2824 for reserve a seat or go online at westerlyhospital.org.

4) Teacher Assistant Training - Fridays, April 6 - June 15, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.  RI Department of Education Approved 30 hour Paraprofessional Pre-Employment Program.  Tuition:  $300 includes course and materials.  Register online at EdExRI.org.  For more information, call (401) 783-0293.  Held at the Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us.

Have a great week!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

We have a short week at Springbrook Elementary School this week.  Don't forget Friday, 3/30, is a day off.  

Tuesday night, 3/27, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., fourth graders will have their Presidents' Night.  Hope to see you there.

Here are some announcements from our parent liaison.

Dear ELL Families,

Happy Joseph's Day!  

On April 5 and 6, the English Language Arts portion of RICAS testing has been scheduled for third grade.  The mathematics portion is scheduled for April 30 and May 1.  For fourth grade, the RICAS English Language Arts testing will occur on April 10 and 11, and the mathematics will be on May 2 and 3.  Students have begun preparing in class for the RICAS with their teachers.

Below are announcements from the parent liaison.

Please feel free to contact me at 401 348 2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

It was wonderful that so many of you were able to join us for Multicultural Night on Thursday, March 8.  The food, Dragon Dance, Parade of Nations, Latino song and dance, Manadrin School from Tower Street Community Center signing, mask making, PowerPoints, calligraphy, papercutting, African Drumming, and storytelling were fantastic. 

A speical thank you to all of you who helped make this event so successful!

Please find some announcements below from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School.

Please feel free to contact me at (401) 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.

Have a wonderful week!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

On Thursday, March 8, Springbrook Elementary School will host Multicultural Night from 5:30-7:00 p.m.  We hope you will join us.

Students do not have school on Friday, March 9.

Please find some announcements from our parent liaison below.

Have a nice weekend!

-Ms. Melillo

Hello ELL Families,

Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend!

Multicultural Night is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, from 5:30-7:15 p.m. at Springbrook.  Flyers went home last week.

 The Gallery Walk for the Identity Text Projects is on Thursday, April 5, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Providence College.

Here are some announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School.

1) Springbrook Family day at the Rink, Monday, February 19th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Hosted by the Springbook PTO at the Washington Trust Ice Rink, 61 Main Street, Westerly.  Admission is FREE.  Bring your own skates or rent for $4.00 a pair.

Hello ELL Families,

ACCESS testing is complete!  All of the students were wonderful during this rigorous testing.  We should have the results to share in May.

Multicultural Night at Springbrook Elementary School is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, from 5:30-7:15 p.m.  A flyer will be coming home this week.

Here are some announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School.

Have a great week!

Ms. Melillo

Announcements for the Week of 2/5-2/9

Hello ELL Families,

ACCESS testing will begin at WHS on Monday, February 5, and continue through Wednesday, February 7. 

 Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learners is hosting its Identity Text Gallery on April 5 at Providence College from 5-7 p.m.  An Identity Text Project affords ELL students the opportunity to explore their cultural heritage through music, art, geography, literature, holidays, traditions, customs, recipes, poetry, and much more.  All projects need to be submitted by March 15.

 Here are some announcements from the parent liaison.

 1) PTO Box Tops Challenge - The Box Tops Challenge started February 1st and is running through February 14th.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops will win a Pizza party!  Keep clipping!

 Have a great weekend!

-Ms. Melillo

 Go Pats!

Announcements for the week of 1/29-2/1

Hello ELL Families,

 ACCESS testing continues as we catch up on the testing of absent students.  It will begin on Monday, February 5, at WHS.  Midterm exams at WHS will end on Tuesday, January 30.

Report cards will go home on Tuesday, 2/13, at Springbrook.  

Please see the announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary.

1) Box Tops Challenge - The PTO is having a Box Tops Challenge beginning Thursday, February 1st and ending Wednesday, February 14th.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops will win a pizza party.  Start clipping!

Announcements for week ending 1/19/2018

Hello ELL Families,

 Students are working on the ACCESS testing throughout the district.  NWEA testing is also underway at Springbrook Elementary School as well as in other buildings.  Report cards will go home on Tuesday, February 13, for the elementary schools in the district.

 Midterm exams are scheduled at WHS for Thursday, January 25, and Friday, January 26.  Grades will also close on Thursday, January 25.

Here are some additional announcements from the parent liaison at Springbrook Elementary School.

 ) Spirit Day, Friday, January 26th - Twinning is the theme!  Partner up with a friend and wear the same outfit!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Melillo