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  • Springbrook Elementary School   (401) 348-2309

    Ms. Melillo, ELL Coordinator/Teacher

    Ms. McCool, ELL Teacher

    Mrs. Byrne, ELL Teacher

    Mrs. Fontana, ELL Teaching Assistant

    Mrs. Wong, ELL Teaching Assistant

     

    Westerly Middle School  (401) 348-2750

    Mrs. Cardinal, ELL Teacher

    Mrs. Martin, ELL Teaching Assistant

    Mrs. Young, ELL Teaching Assistant

     

    Westerly High School   (401) 596-2109

    Mr. Guglielmo, ELL Teacher

    Mrs. Young, ELL Teaching Assistant

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  • 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
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  • 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

     

     

     

     

     
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  • 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

     

     

     

     

     
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  • 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
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  • 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

     

     
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  • 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

     

     

     
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  • Hello ELL Families,

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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

    Here are some additional  notices from the parent liaison.

     
    Thanksgiving Break - Please remember that Wednesday, November 21 is a half day with dismissal at 12:00. There is no school on Thursday or Friday.
     
    After School Programs - The Karate and Lacrosse programs will begin this Monday, November 19 from 3:30-4:30 and run for 5 weeks. Both programs are currently full. We hope to offer more programs in the new year. 
     
    Picture Retake Day - Friday, November 30, for those students that would like a retake of their original photo, simply return your original photo package on Friday, November 30 and have a new picture taken. For students who missed our first picture day, you may order online at www.mylifetouch.com or request an order form through Springbrook's main office.
     
    November PTO meeting - Please join us on Monday, November 26 at 6:30 in the library.
     
     
    Please feel free to contact me at 401 348-2309 or bmelillo@westerly.k12.ri.us with any questions or concerns.
     
    Have a wonderful holiday!
    Ms. Melillo
     
     
     
     

     

     
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  • 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

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
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  • 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
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  • 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

     
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  • 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

     

     

     
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  • 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

     
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  • 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

     

     
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  • 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

     

     

     

     

     

     
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  • 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
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  • 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.

    ) Welcome Back Ice Cream Social - Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Springbrook Elementary School
     
    2) Springbrook Open House - Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
     
    3) Background Checks for School Year 2018 - 2019 - Background checks for the 2018 - 2019 school year are effective from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  To get a leg up on the upcoming school year, complete the process as early as July 1, 2018!  If you have already done a background check in the last two years, you only have to fill out the Criminal Release form and submit that to the Westerly Police Station.  If you have not completed the background ever or it has been over two years, then you will need to complete the two online forms with the Westerly Public Schools and the Criminal Release Form.  I have attached the instructions on how to access these forms.  If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please contact Laura Locke at llocke@westerly.k12.ri.us or by calling (401) 348-2296.
     
    4) Box Tops winner! - Mrs. Wright's class has won this last Box Tops Challenge for this school year! Congratulations!  They will receive a pizza party compliments of the PTO.  A tremendous thank you goes out to Kristen Daniewicz for being the Box Tops Coordinator and counting all those submissions!
     
    Have a happy and safe summer!
    Ms. Melillo
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  • 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.  

    1) Back-to-School Ice Cream Social - Wednesday, August 29th at 5:30 pm at Springbrook School
     
    2) First Day of School  -
    1st Grade through 12th is Tuesday, September 4th.
     
    Kindergarten is Friday, September 7th.
     
    3) Springbrook School Open House - Thursday, September 20th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
     
    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
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  • 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! 

     
    2) The Chorus of Westerly Kids' Open Rehearsal and Ice Cream Social - Monday, June 4th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm OR Tuesday, June 5th from 4:14 - 5:45 pm at the George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High Street, Westerly, RI.  Any children, age 8 and up are welcome to attend and learn more about the Chorus of Westerly.  An INFORMATION SESSION for Singers & Parents will follow the rehearsal and we'll learn more about summer camp and next season while we eat ice cream!!!  Bring a friend or two! Call (401) 596-8663 for more information.  See attached flyer.
     
    3) Box Tops Contest! - The PTO is having its final Box Tops Contest for the year.  The contest begins June 1, 2018 and will run until June 15, 2018.  The homeroom with the most Box Tops collected will win a pizza party!  A yellow, half-sheet flyer will be going home in your student's backpack today.  Start collecting!
     
    4) Savoy Bookshop Saturday Story hour, Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 am - Join us for a special Savoy Story Hour featuring bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi reading from their new book I'M SAD, starring a girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo.  A portion of the book sales will be donated to Opening Doors for Westerly Children.  Please see the attached flyer.
     
    5) Fun Day Save the Date! - Tuesday, June 12th Springbrook School will be having Fun Day for all students K - Grade 4.  A flyer will becoming home in your students backpack.  Volunteers will need to have a current background check (from July 1st, 2017 to present) in order to help.  Volunteers will not stay with their child's class, but will stay with the same activity throughout the day.  If you would like to volunteer, there are various options.  Please fill out the bottom of the flyer and return no later than Friday, June 1st.
     
    5) Gearing Up for Kindergarten Friday, June 22nd from 10:00 – 11:00 am – Families Learning Together and Parents as Teachers present an hour of Kindergarten Readiness!  The presentation takes place at Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Please RSVP to Leanne Tria at (401) 348-2733.  There will giveaways for families!  Presented by:  Maria Camarena and Leanne Tria, Parent Educators.  
     
    6) Renaissance Camp - Westerly's original STEAM Camp for children entering Grades K-8.  Camp location is St. Pius X School, Westerly.  Provided by the MathhelpER+.  The dates for the camp have been updated with Westerly School District's last day being on Tuesday, June 26.  All other schools that finish the week before will still have the original dates offered.  The options are:  June 25 - June 29th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at $125.  And June 27th to June 29th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for $125.  *If non-Westerly families want to take advantage of the 12:00 - 2:00 pm time Wednesday, Thursday and Friday +$50.  Contact Susie Scanapieco for more information at mscanapieco@me.com or call (401) 230-9145.  See the attached flyer for more details.
     
    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

     
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  • 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

    2)  Funny4Funds Comedy Night PTO Fundraiser! - Friday, June 1st, 2018, Westerly Elks Lodge, 1 Dixon Street, Westerly.  We heard your feedback and have changed the date of our Comedy Night! 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! Please click the link below and purchase your tickets now.  https://www.funny4funds.com/events/westerly-elementary-ptos-comedy-night/104.  See the attached flyer for more details.
     
    3) Savoy Bookshop Saturday Story hour, Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 am - Join us for a special Savoy Story Hour featuring bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi reading from their new book I'M SAD, starring a girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo.  A portion of the book sales will be donated to Opening Doors for Westerly Children.  Please see the attached flyer.
     
    4) Fun Day Save the Date! - Tuesday, June 12th Springbrook School will be having Fun Day for all students K - Grade 4.  A flyer will becoming home in your students backpack.  Volunteers will need to have a current background check (from July 1st, 2017 to present) in order to help.  Volunteers will not stay with their child's class, but will stay with the same activity throughout the day.  If you would like to volunteer, there are various options.  Please fill out the bottom of the flyer and return no later than Friday, June 1st.
     
    5) First Responders Day - Saturday, May 19th from 10 am - 2 pm at Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells Street, Westerly.  Westerly Hospital is hosting First Responders Day, rain or shine.  Kids of all ages can get up close with vehicles from and meet members of the Westerly Police Department, the Westerly, Dunn's Corner, Watch Hill and Pawcatuck fire departments: and members of the ambulance corps from Westerly, Ashaway, Hope Valley, Charlestown, Stonington, North Stonington, Mystic River and L+M Paramedics.  Free food and giveaways will be available.  Please see the attached flyers for even more details!
     
    6) Potluck Brunch with Families Learning Together - Saturday, May 19th 10:00 - 11:30 am, Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Westerly Parents as Teachers would like to invite you to join us in a celebration of all our AMAZING families!  Please feel free to bring food to share!  To RSVP, contact your Parent Educator or call (401) 348-2733.
     
    7) FREE Vision & hearing screening through Westerly Public Schools , Wednesday, May 23rd from 9:30 - 11:30 am, Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  The Parents as Teachers and Child Outreach programs are offering vision and hearing screening to children 6 months to 5 years old.  Contact your Parent Educator or call (401) 348-2733.

    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

     
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  • 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.

    1) PTO Meeting - Monday, May 14th at 6:30 pm in the Library - Come and join us tomorrow evening for discussions on upcoming events and future event ideas!
     
    2) Funny4Funds Comedy Night PTO Fundraiser! - Friday, June 1st, 2018, Westerly Elks Lodge, 1 Dixon Street, Westerly.  We heard your feedback and have changed the date of our Comedy Night! 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! Please click the link below and purchase your tickets now.  https://www.funny4funds.com/events/westerly-elementary-ptos-comedy-night/104.  See the attached flyer for more details.
     
    3) Fun Day Save the Date! - Tuesday, June 12th Springbrook School will be having Fun Day for all students K - Grade 4.  A flyer will becoming home in your students backpack.  Volunteers will need to have a current background check (from July 1st, 2017 to present) in order to help.  Volunteers will not stay with their child's class, but will stay with the same activity throughout the day.  If you would like to volunteer, there are various options.  Please fill out the bottom of the flyer and return no later than Friday, June 1st.
     
    4) First Responders Day - Saturday, May 19th from 10 am - 2 pm at Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells Street, Westerly.  Westerly Hospital is hosting First Responders Day, rain or shine.  Kids of all ages can get up close with vehicles from and meet members of the Westerly Police Department, the Westerly, Dunn's Corner, Watch Hill and Pawcatuck fire departments: and members of the ambulance corps from Westerly, Ashaway, Hope Valley, Charlestown, Stonington, North Stonington, Mystic River and L+M Paramedics.  Free food and giveaways will be available.  Please see the attached flyers for even more details!
     
    5) Potluck Brunch with Families Learning Together - Saturday, May 19th 10:00 - 11:30 am, Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Westerly Parents as Teachers would like to invite you to join us in a celebration of all our AMAZING families!  Please feel free to bring food to share!  To RSVP, contact your Parent Educator or call (401) 348-2733.
     
    6) FREE Vision & hearing screening through Westerly Public Schools , Wednesday, May 23rd from 9:30 - 11:30 am, Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  The Parents as Teachers and Child Outreach programs are offering vision and hearing screening to children 6 months to 5 years old.  Contact your Parent Educator or call (401) 348-2733.

    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
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  • 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.

    1) Arts Night at Springbrook - 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).  If your third and/or fourth grade student has not RSVP on the Concert Attendance Slip to Mrs. Wagner, please do ASAP so she knows how many students will be performing.
     
    2)  Spring Picture Day - Friday, May 11th - Only students purchasing Spring pictures will be photographed and must have their completed order form when photographed or must have paid online.  Please have your student bring his/her form with him/her on Friday.
     
    3) Fun Day Save the Date! - Tuesday, June 12th Springbrook School will be having Fun Day for all students K - Grade 4.  A flyer will becoming home in your students backpack.  Volunteers will need to have a current background check (from July 1st, 2017 to present) in order to help.  Volunteers will not stay with their child's class, but will stay with the same activity throughout the day.  If you would like to volunteer, there are various options.  Please fill out the bottom of the flyer and return no later than Friday, June 1st.
     
    4) Banking Day, Friday, May 11th at 8:30 am in the Gymnasium
     
    5)  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. 
     
    6)  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.  I have also attached a flyer.
     
    7) Coastline Employee Assistance Program May Newsletter -  Coastline EAP has been providing national employee assistance services since 1985. Over 260 employers offer our services to their employees and family members across the U.S. Employees and family members can call Coastline EAP for confidential consultation or support anytime, day or night.  The articles featured this month are passive aggressive behaviour at work, asking for feedback, intercultural competence and more.  I have attached the English and Spanish newsletters.
     
    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
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  • 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 16th 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

     
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  • 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.

     

    1) S.T.E.A.M, Tuesday, April 10th from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at the WHS Ward Building - The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) is a district-wide event that showcases the unbelievable talents of our students!  This includes the Springbrook Grades 3 & 4 who will be performing African Drumming at 5 pm  and Recorder Mayhem at 6 pm.  Please see the attached flyers for more details!
     
    2) Poetry Stroll at Springbrook! - Thursday, April 12th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  View your child's poetry first, then stroll through any of the participating classrooms!  The poets are welcome to dress in their finest clothing for this event!
     
    3) Spring Picture Day - Friday, May 11th - Only students purchasing Spring pictures will be photographed and must have their completed order form when photographed or must have paid online.  Order forms will be sent home approximately 2 weeks before.
     
    4) Scholastic Book Fair will be Thursday, April 12 andFriday, April 13,as well as during Poetry Stroll Night, April 12.  This Book Fair is also the BOGO Book Fair!  Please check your child's backpack for the day and time that their class will be attending.
     
    5)  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - until April 17th.  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.  IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.  Help is available Monday & Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Appointments are not needed.

    6) Opening Doors for Westerly Children Book Drive -  During the month of April, Savoy Bookshop & Café and Opening Doors for Westerly’s Children will be asking the local community to help grow a home library for a Westerly child-in-need. A visit to the Savoy Bookshop with a donation toward a new book will enter you into a raffle drawing for prizes donated by downtown Westerly businesses.  Help us inspire and encourage young readers by giving them the gift of book ownership. The children have called the books they receive from Opening Doors their FOREVER BOOKS!
     
    7) Marvel Universe Live! at the Dunkin Donuts Center - Tickets are available for either show for $23.00.  Shows are Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 am and Sunday, April 29 at 12:00 pm.  A flyer has gone home with your student, so check your child's backpack.
     
    8) Funny 4 Funds Comedy Fundraiser - Friday, May 25 at the Westerly Elks Lodge, 1 Dixon Street, Westerly. Doors open at 6:30 pm and show starting at 7:30 pm.  This fundraiser benefits all three Westerly Elementary Schools!  This is a 21+ show.  Please see the flyer that went home with your student for more details and ticket purchasing!
     
    9) Yearbooks are still on sale! - The new deadline is Friday, April 13th.  Forms will be going home in your child's backpack.
     
     
     
     In addition, WHS hosts the STEM EXPO on Tuesday, April 10, from 2:00-8:00 p.m.  Its  talent show  is on Thursday and Friday.

    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

     
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  • 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 5th & 6th – Grade 3 English Language Arts

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

    April 30th & May 1st – Grade 3 Math

    May 2nd & 3rd – 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

     

     
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  • 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.

    Don't forget that there is NO SCHOOL, Friday, March 30, 2018 for the Good Friday Holiday.   
     
     
    1) SurveyWorks, 2018 Statewide School Survey - Now until March 30th.  The survey is assessing the Rhode Island's school culture and climate.  It provides schools with valuable feedback, and improve public education for all students.  You can complete the survey online by visiting: surveys.panoramaed.com/ride and enter 36111family.  If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact Laura Locke at (4010 348-2298 to access a paper survey.  A memo with the SurveyWorks flyer has gone home with your child.
     
    2) Duck Race Certificates for Sale - The Ducks are coming!!  The 20th Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race will take place on Saturday, April 28th at 1:30 pm.  Each duck is $5.00 and the PTO receives $2.85 from each duck sale.  Duck envelopes have gone out with return beingThursday, March 29th (we are off from school on Friday, March 30th). 
     
    3) Yearbooks on sale now!  Order deadline is March 30, 2018.  Make payment to the Springbrook PTO or you can order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com.  Please see attached flyer for Package options.
     
    4) Spirit Day, Thursday, March 29th - March Madness is the theme!  Give it an old college try and wear a hat, shirt or any accessory to show your favorite college.
     
    5) 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.
     
    6) Parenting classes with Boys Town New England starting Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Classes will be at Tower Street School community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  These FREE parenting classes provide practical skills and strategies that can raise your child-rearing game, making you the best parent possible for your kids.  Register by calling Boys Town New England at (401) 214-4967.  For more information, visit boystown.org/new-england.
     
    7) Wednesday Wellness Series with Westerly Hospital, March 28, 2018 at 5:00 pm.  Do you live with chronic neck and back pain?  Learn more about pain management treatment options.  Call (800) 636-2824 for reserve a seat or go online at westerlyhospital.org.
     
    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
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  • 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.

    1) PTO Hollywood Dance Party! - Friday, March 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  $10 per family.  Get Red Carpet Ready to Dance or Get Comfy to Party!  The PTO would appreciate your donations for the Fun Family event.  Kindergarten - water bottles, First Grade - Crunchy snacks, Second Grade - Juice boxes, 3rd & 4th Grades - Sweet snacks.  The PTO kindly requests products with NO Nuts and NO homemade items.  Please bring your donations to the dance..  Please contact MaryBeth Bishop at (774) 644-2512 with any questions.
     
    2) SurveyWorks, 2018 Statewide School Survey - Now until March 30th.  The survey is assessing the Rhode Island's school culture and climate.  It provides schools with valuable feedback, and improve public education for all students.  You can complete the survey online by visiting: surveys.panoramaed.com/ride and enter 36111family.  If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact Laura Locke at (4010 348-2298 to access a paper survey.  A memo with the SurveyWorks flyer has gone home with your child.
     
    3) Duck Race Certificates for Sale - The Ducks are coming!!  The 20th Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race will take place on Saturday, April 28th at 1:30 pm.  Each duck is $5.00 and the PTO receives $2.85 from each duck sale.  Duck envelopes have gone out with return being Thursday, March 29th (we are off from school on Friday, March 30th). 
     
    4) Yearbooks on sale now!  Order deadline is March 30, 2018.  Make payment to the Springbrook PTO or you can order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com.  Please see attached flyer for Package options.
     
    5) Westerly Cheer Class - The Westerly Recreation Department is offering the Westerly Cheer Class with Miss Haley.  Please see the attached flyer for details.
     
    6) Citizenship and Immigration Services - Monthly every 3rd Tuesday starting March 20th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Offered in partnership with Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island.  (401) 348-2715.
     
    7) Community Music with Kerrie - Friday, March23rd from 11:30 - 12:30 pm.  Come sing, rattle shake and drum with your children for a one hour Music Together LLC demo class.  Music together is an international early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 7 and the grownups who love the.  Fee:  $3.00.  Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  (401) 348-2715.

    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
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  • 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.

    1) PTO Meeting, Monday, March 12th - 6:30 pm in the Library
     
    2) Red Sox ticket requests due - Wednesday, March 14th
     
    3) Banking Day, Friday, March 16th - 8:30 am in the Gymnasium
     
    4) PTO Hollywood Dance Party! - Friday, March 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  $10 per family.  Get Red Carpet Ready to Dance or Get Comfy to Party!  The PTO would appreciate your donations for the Fun Family event.  Kindergarten - water bottles, First Grade - Crunchy snacks, Second Grade - Juice boxes, 3rd & 4th Grades - Sweet snacks.  The PTO kindly requests products with NO Nuts and NO homemade items.  Please bring your donations to the dance..  Please contact MaryBeth Bishop at (774) 644-2512 with any questions.  Please return the bottom portion of your flyer with payment by March 16th to your student's teacher.  Makes checks payable to Springbrook PTO.
     
    5)  SurveyWorks, 2018 Statewide School Survey - Now until March 30th.  The survey is assessing the Rhode Island's school culture and climate.  It provides schools with valuable feedback, and improve public education for all students.  You can complete the survey online by visiting: surveys.panoramaed.com/ride and enter 36111family.  If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact Laura Locke at (4010 348-2298 to access a paper survey.  A memo with the SurveyWorks flyer has gone home with your child.
     
    6) 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.
     

    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

     
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  • 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.

    ) SurveyWorks Parent Survey - The Rhode Island Department of Education is asking you to take a short survey to provide feedback about our school and our children's opportunity to learn.  The survey duns through March 30th.  To take the survey, visit surveys.panoramaed.com/ride and enter 36111family.   
     
    2) Night at Fenway Park with Springbrook School - Join your classmates, family and friends for a night for fun at Fenway Park!  Wednesday, June 27th at 7:10 pm.  Red Sox vs LA Angels.  Ticket prices for Upper Bleacher 42 are $25.00 per ticket.  If you have any questions, contact Dana Horton at dana3563@cox.net.  Forms will be coming home in your student's folder!
     
    3) PTO Hollywood Dance Party - Friday, March 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Either dress Red Carpet Ready to Dance or Get Comfy to Party!  Cost is $10.00 per family.  There will be a DJ, Selfie Station and Snacks.  See attached flyer!
     
    4) Community Music with Kerrie - Friday, March 23rd from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Come sing, dance, rattle, shake and drum with your children for a one hour Music Together LLC demo class.  Music Together is an international early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 7 and the grownups who love them.  Cost is $3.00.
     
    5) Ready for Kindergarten - Monday, March 5th at 9:00 am.  Let's explore what children should know and be able to do in eight developmental areas before they enter Kindergarten.  Parents of preschool age children will learn about the RI Early Learning and Developmental Standards which are aligned with the Kindergarten standardized assessments.  At the Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.
     
    6) Literacy Volunteers of Washington County - Day and Evening classes available.  Adult basic literacy, English for Speakers of Other Languages, citizenship preparation, financial literacy and workforce literacy.  Call (401) 596-9411.
     
    7) Parents as Teachers - Westerly families with children pre-natal through Kindergarten entry are eligible.  National certified parent educators deliver high quality services that promote optimal early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging parents and caregivers.  Call (401) 348-2733.
     
    8) Citizenship and Immigration Services - Monthly every 3rd Tuesday starting March 20th from 8:00 - 8:30 pm.  Offered in partnership with Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island.  Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.

    Have a nice weekend!

    -Ms. Melillo

     
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  • 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.

     
    2) Yearbooks on sale now!  Flyers for this year's yearbook will be going out.  Options and instructions are detailed.  Order deadline is March 30, 2018.
     
    3) Rhode Island Foreign Language Association (RIFLA) Annual Poster Contest - All World Languages students in grades K-8 are eligible to participate.  The theme this year is "Languages are the Key to Global Understanding".  Attached is the flyer that outlines all of the requirements.  A flyer is also going home.
     
    4) Wednesday Wellness Series for February -  The Yale New Haven Health Westerly Hospital will be hosting two programs this month.  All programs are FREE, seating may be limited.  Call (800) 636-2824, or go online at westerlyhospital.org to register.
    • February 21st - Suffering from Joint Pain? at 5:00 pm - Learn answers to frequently asked questions when total joint replacement is recommended.
    • February 28th - The Beating of Your Heart:  Women and Heart Disease, 5:00 pm - Learn more about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women.
    5) Coffee Hour at the High School, First Friday every month, 7:30 - 8:30 am - Westerly High School Ward Building, Guidance Department.  Join the High School Guidance Department for an informal coffee hour discussion around school and future success. 
     
    6 Welcome the Day!, Every Tuesday, 8:00 - 9:30 am - Practice the ancient system of exercise, medication and martial arts that unites the mind, body and spirit.  New students and experienced students are welcome.  Lead by Sun Yun.  Held at Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.
     
    7) Incredible Years Parenting Group, Wednesdays, begins Wednesday, February 21st, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Perfect for families with children age 2-5.  Encourage great child behavior, feel calm and confident as a parent, and help your child do well in school.  Lead by an experienced Early Childhood team.   Call (401) 789-3016, Ext. 2334.  Held at Tower Street School Community Center.
     
    8) Sean Nos Dancing (Irish Step Dancing), Every second and fourth Monday,  6:30 - 7:30 pm - Irish Coastal Club offers this dance opportunity to the community.  Register online at 93tower.org.  Held at Tower Street School Community Center.
     
    9) Toddler Art, Mondays through March 5th, 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Open to ages 3 and 4.  Children and their caregivers are invited to participate in a class that will focus on developmentally appropriate art activities and exploring fine motor skills, language, and social and emotional development through interaction with other children.  Register online at 93tower.org.
     
    10) Students can take college classes for FREE! - CCRI High School Enrichment Program.  Juniors may take up to two classes free each semester.  The CCRI Running Start Program offers Juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA the ability to go to CCRI full time as a Senior and earn credit for both high school and college.  New England Tech and Roger Williams offer courses through Advanced Course Network.  Johnson & Wales University Early College Enrollment - Juniors may enroll at Johnson & Wales for their Senior year.  They will earn credit for both high school and College.  This program is not free.  Have your student contact their guidance counselor for more information.
     
    Have a great week!
    Ms. Melillo
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  • 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.

    1) PTO Meeting, Monday, February 12th at 6:30 pm, Library - Come join the PTO and find out what exciting upcoming events are coming!
     
    2) Box Tops Challenge ending Wednesday, February 14th - Continue clipping and submitting your Box Tops through this Wednesday.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops will win a pizza party compliments of the PTO!
     
    3) Kindergarten & Grade 1 Valentines/100th Day Canned Food Drive - The canned food drive will be ending this coming Wednesday, February 14th.  ** Reminder:  Please note there is a one can limit per child.
     
    4) Banking Day, Friday, February 16th at 8:30 am in the Gymnasium
     
    5) Spirit Day, Friday, February 16th - This month's spirit day dress is Teachers-vs-Students.  Role reversal!  Students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students.
     
    6) Springbrook Family Day at the Rink - Monday, February 19th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Washington Trust Ice Rink, 61 Main Street, Westerly.  This annual skating event is sponsored by the PTO with admission being FREE!  Bring your own skates or rent for $4.00 per pair.  If financial assistance is needed, please contact Laura Locke at llocke@westerly.k12.ri.us.  Contact Dana Horton at dana3563@cox.net for any questions.
     
    7) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - February 5th - April 17th.  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.  IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.  Help is available Monday & Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Tower Street School Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Appointments not needed.  Flyers are available in the lobby of Springbrook School and on the Springbrook School Parent Liaison webpage https://ri01900035.schoolwires.net/domain/442.
     
    8) SAT:  All Juniors will take the SAT during the school day on April 10th FREE - They do not need to register.  The SAT is also offered on Saturday, March 10, May 5, and June 2.  Students need to register for one of the Saturday tests by logging onto their College Board Account.  Westerly Parent Academy flyers are available in the lobby of Springbrook School and on the Springbrook School Parent Liaison webpage https://ri01900035.schoolwires.net/domain/442.
     
    9) High School Equivalency - GED Preparation - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 am - Noon and Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 - 8:00 pm.  Free classes for eligible Westerly parents at the Tower Street Community Center.  Childcare options available.  In partnership with Education Exchange.  Westerly Parent Academy flyer as above.

    10) Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Program - WIC is for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum families with children up to age 5.  Providing nutrition education, checks for healthy foods, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals.  Call (401) 387-9611.  Westerly Parent Academy flyers as above.

     

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Melillo

     

     

     
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  • 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!

      
    2) The Supper Table - Every Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.  Calabrese Club, 28 Pleasant Street, Westerly.  Families are invited for a hot, nutritious and FREE supper served in a comfortable dining environment.  Prepared weekly by guest chefs.
     
     
    3) Preschool Story time and Craft - Five sessions beginning February 7th, 9:45 - 10:45 am, Tower Street Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Open to ages 2-4.  Children and their caregivers are invited to explore exciting topics by reading a book about them followed by a craft activity.  Tuition:  $10.  Register on-line at 93tower.org.
     
     
    4) Getting Paid to Talk:  Introduction to Professional Voice Acting - Monday, February 12th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Tower Street Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Have you ever been told you have a great voice?  Learn the basics, including how to prepare the all-important demo, how to be successful and earn a great income in this exciting field.  Hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors and record a commercial script under the direction of our producer!  Tuition:  $29 for one session.  Register on-line at 93tower.org.
     
     
    5) Incredible Years Parenting Group - Wednesdays beginning February 21st, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tower Street Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Perfect for families with children age 2-5.  Encourage great child behavior, feel calm and confident as a parent, and help your child do well in school.  Lead by an experienced early childhood team.  Call (401) 789-3016, ext. 2334.
     
     
    6) Traveling Tide Pool - Wednesday, February 28th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tower Street Community Center, 93 Tower Street, Westerly.  Touch tanks containing animals like starfish, sea urchins, whelks, spider crabs, oysters, as well as hermit and horseshoe crabs.  Biomes staff will educate visitors and answer questions.  FREE.

     Have a great weekend!

    -Ms. Melillo

     Go Pats!
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  • 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!

      
    2) Dental Screening, Monday, January 29th - This is a free screening for all students.  If you have filled out the form that states your student has seen a dentist, then your child is exempt.  If you have any questions, please contact Kim Plante, School Nurse at kplante@westerly.k12.ri.us or call her at (401) 348-2236.
     
     
    3) After School Bowling Program - The Westerly Recreation Department, supported by the Westerly Public Schools, is offering an After School Bowling Program beginning in February and running through mid-April at Alley Katz Bowling Center.  Sign-up forms, which have the dates for each of the schools participating, have gone home with the students.  The deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, January 31st.
     
     
    4) Ice Skating, Day at the Rink - The PTO is hosting it's annual Springbrook Family Day at the Rink on Monday, February 19th from 10 am - 12 pm at the Washington Trust Ice Rink, 61 Main Street, Westerly.  Admission is FREE!.  Bring your own skates or rent them for $4.00 per pair.  If financial assistance is needed, please contact Laura Locke at (401) 348-2296.  Email Dana Horton at dana3563@cox.net for any questions.
     
     
    5) P Bruins game on Friday, February 2nd at 7:05 pm - Flyers for the P Bruins game on Friday, February 2nd went home last week.  For all of the families that purchased tickets, by January 24th, the tickets will be mailed directly to your home.  A confirmation email will be sent from Andrew Clark.  If you purchased tickets after January 24th, your tickets will be at the Will Call window for pick up the day of the game.  If you would like to purchase tickets still, call Andrew Clark at (401) 680-4725 or email him at clark@pseagency.com.  To order online, go to:  www.providencebruins.com/school.
     
    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
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  • 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!

      
    2) 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!
     
     
    3) Dental Screening, Monday, January 29th - This is a free screening for all students.  If you have filled out the form that states your student has seen a dentist, then your child is exempt.  If you have any questions, please contact Kim Plante, School Nurse at kplante@westerly.k12.ri.us or call her at (401) 348-2296.
     
     
    4) After School Bowling Program - The Westerly Recreation Department, supported by the Westerly Public Schools, is offering an After School Bowling Program beginning in February and running through mid-April at Alley Katz Bowling Center.  Sign-up forms, which have the dates for each of the schools participating, will be going home with the students.  The deadline to sign-up is Thursday, January 31st.
     
     
    5) Ice Skating, Day at the Rink - The PTO is hosting it's annual Springbrook Family Day at the Rink on Monday, February 19th from 10 am - 12 pm at the Washington Trust Ice Rink, 61 Main Street, Westerly.  Admission is FREE!.  Bring your own skates or rent them for $4.00 per pair.  If financial assistance is needed, please contact Laura Locke.  Email Dana Horton at dana3563@cox.net for any questions.  Attached is the flyer, which will also be going home with your child.
     
     
    6) Theatre Scrapbook casting for Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. - Beauty and the Beast Jr. is for students grades K - 8..  Show times are:  Friday, April 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 7th at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm.  No experience is necessary to participate and everyone who auditions will be in the show (Audition materials provided).   Parent Meeting is Tuesday, January 23rd at 6 pm at Tower Street School Community Center cafeteria.  Auditions are Tuesday, February 6th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.  Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 6th - March 29th from 4:40 - 6:30 pm.  Dress Rehearsals are Monday, April 2nd, Tuesday, April 3rd & Wednesday, April 4th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.  NO REGISTRATION FEE.  For more information, contact Antonella DeAngelis at antonella@theatrescrapbook.com.  See attached permission slip.

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Ms. Melillo

     
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