Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School

Special thanks to National Honor Society members Joe, Jazmyne & Rosemary who helped STEM Coordinator Wendy Phillips to organize and distribute new elementary math materials @SmithfieldSchls. Professional development for teachers has been ongoing since the spring.

We wish to welcome all of our students to the first day of school today @SmithfieldSchls

We are busy getting our schools ready to welcome all of our students next week. Just a few more finishing touches. Look at our refinished middle school gym! @SmithfieldSchls

Congratulations Smithfield Little League on winning your first World Series game! #Hurray #Little League #Smithfield

The Smithfield Public Schools would like to congratulate the Smithfield Little League Team & wish you good luck today! #winners #teamwork #Smithfield #LittleLeague

Summer Work Reminder! The online summer learning programs such as Lexia, Freckle, and IXL are available through August 14th and will then close in preparation for the new school year. https://www.smithfield-ps.org/page/summer-learning-guide

Our elementary principals are meeting to plan the opening of schools in just a month's time @SmithfieldSchls

Construction on a new athletic field & track is in full swing @SmithfieldSchls. This project will include concession stands, new bleachers, & entranceway.

Graduation is bittersweet for our School Community. Graduation is just a few days away. Congrats Class of 2023 @SmithfieldSchls

The GMS Art Show is tonight starting at 5:30 p.m. @SmithfieldSchls

Senior Parade - A great tradition @SmithfieldSchls. Congratulations Class of 2023!

URI Journalism students are interning @SmithfieldSchls this summer reporting on programs & people in our school community. This week they met members of the Jaswell family & Art Teacher Kristine Straus. If you have story ideas for Lauren & Ben please contact the Supt's office.

Join the Chalk Walk this Saturday @GMS, sponsored by the Smithfield DEI Commission. All families are welcome.

Join the Smithfield DEI Chalk Walk June 3 @GMS_Smithfield

Catching kids doing great things for others. Thank you Charlie, Olivia, & Sidney, Superintendent's Awards of Recognition for Going Above and Beyond.

Thank you to Smithfield Rotary for dedicating 5 Buddy Benches to our schools. A great event for families at Pleasant View on Sat. @SmithfieldSchls

Inclusion Week and Unified Field Day Staff and students at LaPerche work to ensure that all students are included. Inclusion happens naturally when students are in class learning together and sharing recess time playing together. That happens every day at LaPerche. During Inclusion week, LaPerche had a week of engaging activities including spirit days, a pep rally, Unified Field Day and more. Check out this album of the week's activities and add your own if you attended! https://photos.app.goo.gl/FEz1TUHKfQn38TV59

The Smithfield District Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Torie Caldarone! Mrs. Caldarone is an outstanding special education teacher at LaPerche Elementary. What makes her outstanding? Every day she goes above and beyond what is expected or asked of her. Mrs. Caldarone brings positivity and endless energy to the students and her colleagues. She is a teacher who sees each student as a unique individual who is bursting with strengths and she works tirelessly to ensure the students see themselves that way too! She is someone who takes the time to get to know her students. Through her words and actions, they know she cares about them and they are in turn open to new challenges. They know they will persevere with her at their side. Torie believes strongly in the importance of inclusion and advocates for the most meaningful learning environments for all students. She understands that a truly inclusive setting is where children feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Torie often co-teaches in all learning areas to cultivate an inclusive classroom. She is the epitome of a team player who always finds a way to get it done and done well. She is creative and presents information so all learners are engaged and actively participate in their own learning. Her colleagues seek out her innovative problem-solving solutions. In addition to her role as a special education teacher at LaPerche, Mrs. Caldarone is also an induction coach acting as a mentor to new teachers. She fosters their learning and love for teaching through support and constant encouragement. She serves on and leads many committees at LaPerche and in Smithfield including the Responsive Classroom Leadership team, the LaPerche Inclusion Committee and she recently served on the Math Selection Team. You will often find Mrs. Caldrone on interview committees as she feels passionate about finding the best candidates to become part of the Smithfield family. Outside of school, she is the co-director of Dance Unlimited whose mission is to provide opportunities for movement and dance, for all people, so that their art reaches the hearts and minds of ALL who desire it. Congratulations, Mrs. Caldarone! We are so proud of you! See the pictures and videos from the assembly. https://photos.app.goo.gl/rgniqQy9GJbtijji6

Getting ready for the Buddy Bench dedication at Pleasant View on Sat., May 20 from 10-12, rain or shine @PVES. The benches were funded by the Smithfield Rotary Club & built by our students. Activities include a free omelet station & games. Our school community is welcome.

Hasmik is a 9th grade engineering student in the SHS Career Pathway course. Students built cars to race using CO2. Whose car is faster and better? @SmithfieldSchls