To kick off inclusion week at LaPerche, the Special Olympics of Rhode Island joined our third, fourth, and fifth graders for an assembly about what it means to be a Special Olympics athlete. We heard from our guest, Maryellen, who works for Special Olympics and is a Special Olympics athlete. She shared about the challenges she faced in middle school and high school, as well as how Special Olympics helped her overcome them. Special Olympics helped her stand up against bullying and to become more confident and become an Upstander for others. LaPerche students asked excellent questions such as what hardships she has faced, who inspires her the most, and how far she has traveled. They encouraged the students to come out and support the athletes during Summer Olympics Games Weekend May 31-June 2. Thank you to Special Olympics for teaching us about accepting and loving others for who they are.
Join us at Chalk the Walk this Saturday, May 18th, outside of Gallagher MS! All are welcome & supplies will be provided.
Join us for the Smithfield High School music and art show on Thursday from 6:00-8:30 PM dedicated to Ms. Katherine Young .
Congratulations to our talented students at Pleasant View in the production of Willy Wonka! Excellent production. Thank you PVES PTO for your vision and support of theater in our elementary schools.
Nemo was a huge hit @ Gallagher Middle School with a standing room crowd. Congratulations to our middle school actors and thank you to our teacher and parent directors! @SmithfieldSchls
As we conclude Teacher Appreciation Week, a thank you to our dedicated faculty and staff @SmithfieldSchls!
Vin Zibelli is a social studies teacher at Smithfield High School and the advisor for the National Honor Society. "One of the best parts of working at Smithfield High School is how members of our community are so quick and willing to support, partner and work with the students of Smithfield High." Thank you, Mr. Zibelli! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
David Martin is a computer science teacher at Gallagher Middle School. “Teaching in Smithfield brings me great joy, especially witnessing the genuine excitement students have for computer science. It is fulfilling to nurture their enthusiasm for a subject which is pivotal in today's technology-driven society.” Thank you, Mr. Martin! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
We are thankful for our fabulous faculty @SmithfieldSchls. Thank you, Lora Calise and Margarita Dempsey, two of our World Language teachers. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Carlton Bradshaw is a Reading Teacher at Gallagher Middle School. He is also part of the "Cadre of Coaches program" through the department of education where he and other literacy experts provide professional development for teachers. Thank you, Mr. Bradshaw! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Samantha Armstrong teaches a variety of science courses at SHS, including Forensics, Aquatics, and sometimes Anatomy. She also coaches Science Olympiad. " I truly enjoy working with students at the high school level because we can go deeper than to spark an interest, deeper than an 'A-ha!' moment, and can really dig into the content and how it relates to the students and our shared world." Thank you, Mrs. Armstrong! #TeacherAppreciationWeek @SmithfieldSchls
Dr. Ryan Burns teaches both 9th and 12th grade English at Smithfield High School. "As an English teacher, I believe that everyone can be a reader and writer even though we tell ourselves (or we are told) that this is limited to only some people." Thank you, Mr. Burns! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
During Teacher Appreciation Week in the Smithfield Public Schools, we will be highlighting our educators and the work they do. According to Kristine Strauss, SHS Art teacher, "Each and every day I have the pleasure of teaching teenagers how art offers a foundation of not only creative and technical skills, but also the development of thinking skills." Thank you, Ms. Strauss! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Raising awareness about different abilities at the Color Run on Saturday @ Deerfield Park. Thank you, SSELAC for promoting understanding, awareness, & inclusion of all students!
Congratulations to the 120 student scholars inducted last night into the French and Spanish Honor Societies at Smithfield High School!
We would like to congratulate Ava Brule, junior at SHS, for taking first place in the US and first place in the State of Rhode Island for her winning essay from SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) Foundations InvestWrite competition. This is the culminating activity for the Stock Market Game. Essays are judged by industry professionals across the nation. Congrats Ava!
All are invited to attend the ribbon cutting for the WRWC Education Center at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center (5 Waterview Drive, Smithfield) on Saturday, May 4th, at 1:00. See the flyer for additional information.
Amazing performances of The Addams Family by our SHS students!
Chalk the Walk will occur May 18 outside of Gallagher MS - all are welcome & supplies will be provided.
During center time in preschool students engage in a variety of activities. They choose which center they want to visit and are able to switch when they want. Through these hands on activities, the children learn so many things from problem-solving to turn taking, from letter formation to bug identification. Preschool at LaPerche is an amazing place to learn and grow!
