It is that time of year...time to register for Kindergarten! If you have a child who is attending kindergarten next year, keep reading! Registration for Kindergarten at our elementary schools for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be held from January 28, 2019 - January 31, 2019, during school hours. Please call our school secretary, Sandra Bazinet, at 231-6652 to schedule a registration appointment. The appointment will take approximately 15-20 minutes. If you are new to Smithfield, please call central office at 401-231-6606 (ext. 0) to confirm your child’s “home” school prior to scheduling a registration appointment. Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmbLz1-hZSBCZeOUAbJFbqaleWWr_HoQQ5QXMV8LXT0/edit for all the details!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
kindergarten registration sign
The Smithfield Education Foundation is hosting an ‘Open House’ Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 4pm in the Smithfield High School Media Center. Come learn about the Smithfield Education Foundation’s mission and how we support the Smithfield Public Schools by awarding grants to teachers. The Smithfield Education Foundation is looking for new volunteers. If you are interested but cannot attend, please contact us at smithfieldedfoundation@gmail.com. We hope to see you on January 14th!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Calling all LaPerche Families--Please come and join us for a delicious pasta dinner on Friday, January 25. The event will take place at Smithfield High School. That evening, the 5th grade students from LaPerche will be your hosts, wait and bus staff and will be ready to take care of your every need! Click on this link to register: https://goo.gl/forms/x1NKUWttEWSlUmHp2
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Welcome back to school! Happy New Year. Take some time to check out the latest update from LaPerche! https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/cpvdn
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
As the weather gets colder we want to remind students to bring their hats and gloves to school! Smithfield school understand the importance of fresh air and outdoor play. Gear up so you can have fun in the cold!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Kids wearing hats in school
Kids in hats
kids in hats
kids in hats
Thank you to Smithfield High School for inviting the elementary students to a holiday concert featuring the SHS band and chorus. The student enjoyed the upbeat tunes and sang along to the holiday classics. Thank you for the invitation Mrs. Chartier and Mrs. Young!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Two LaPerche students are called to the stage
Fourth graders join the singers
SHS band and chorus performance
Mrs. Dorsey and first graders ride the bus back to school
Every student in 5th grade in Smithfield has the opportunity to play an instrument in the band. Today the trumpets and saxophones practiced together to get performance ready!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
trumpet players
trumpet players
saxophone players
students playing trumpet
Our One and Done Fundraiser was a huge success! Thank you to Amy Antunes and Elaina LaVallee for all their hard work planning and organizer the fundraiser and to all who purchased tickets. We exceeded our goal of $15,000 to fully find the PTA and provide incredible support to the school!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Thermometer of One and Done Goal
Miss Zucker teachers her first graders about Hanukkah and they teach their fourth grade reading buddies how to play the dreidel game. Reading buddies is a time for student to engage with an older or younger friend and play the role of teacher or learner. In this case, our first graders were the teachers!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Miss Zucker teachers her class about Hanukkah
First and Fourth GRaders play the dreidel game!
Playing the dreidel game
Playing the dreidel game
Fourth Grade Students at LaPerche visited Brookdale Assisted Living Facility today to bring some holiday cheer to the residents! LaPerche students care about their community. Thank you Mrs. Barrette for organizing this trip.
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Fourth Graders Singing
Fourth Graders Singing
Students Waiting to Sing
Each year, LaPerche teachers choose a shirt to purchase and wear as our theme. This year's shirt--In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND! What a world it would be if we all lived by that motto!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Miss Zucker and Mr. Connell want you to be kind!
The District Wellness Committee spent time today looking at our strengths and areas of growth. Next up, food tasting opportunities for the elementary students. The program will begin in January at LaPerche and then expand to the other schools! More info to come...
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Dr. Monaco reviews the wellness checklist with the committee
Flexible seating options in Miss Zucker's first grade classroom! Comfortable students are engaged students--do you think they look comfortable as they read?
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
girls reading--one in laundry basket and one on beanbag
Mrs. Dorsey, Mr. Connell, Miss Feeley and Mrs. Hayward meet with Elisabeth Townsend from Best Buddies to discuss bringing this awesome partnership to LaPerche!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Teachers meet to discuss Best Buddies
November student council run Morning Meeting today. Opportunities for public speaking are so important towards developing leaders!
over 5 years ago, Julie Dorsey
Fifth Graders Speak at Morning Meeting