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Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
This event is for staff and students only. We will take lots of pictures to share with families.
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Apr
1
1:00 PM
1:20 PM
Apr
2
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
No School-RI Primary Day
Apr
3
10:55 AM
12:15 PM
Walk Club during Recess-please volunteer!
Apr
3
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
LEAP Class Week 1
Apr
4
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
RICAS ELA 2
Apr
4
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
LEAP Class Week 1
Apr
4
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Apr
4
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
PTA Meeting
Apr
4
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
Fifth Grade Committee Meeting
Apr
5
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
RICAS ELA Day 2
Apr
6
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
Smithfield Education Foundation Fundraiser
PLEASE JOIN US
APRIL 6th, 2024
THE LAST RESORT
5PM-8PM
2nd ANNUAL BEER AND WINE TASTING
SUPPORTING SMITHFIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Smithfield Education Foundation is holding our 2nd Annual Beer & Wine tasting to raise
funds to continue to enhance and enrich the education experience of Smithfield Students.
For more information please visit
https://2024-beer-wine-tasting.cheddarup.com
Or email
smithfieldedfoundation@gmail.com
APRIL 6th, 2024
THE LAST RESORT
5PM-8PM
2nd ANNUAL BEER AND WINE TASTING
SUPPORTING SMITHFIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Smithfield Education Foundation is holding our 2nd Annual Beer & Wine tasting to raise
funds to continue to enhance and enrich the education experience of Smithfield Students.
For more information please visit
https://2024-beer-wine-tasting.cheddarup.com
Or email
smithfieldedfoundation@gmail.com
The Last Resort Restaurant and Bar, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917, USA
Apr
8
All Day
Apr
12
All Day
Reading Week at LaPerche
Apr
8
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
Apr
9
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
Wear Rainbow on Tuesdays to show Love and Acceptance for People with Autism
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Apr
9
9:15 AM
10:15 AM
Vocabulary Parade at LaPerche
(Click above for all the details-Students work on the project at home and come to school dressed in their costume)
This event is for staff and students only. We will take lots of pictures to share with families.
Apr
9
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Light Camera Action Musical Revue Practice
Apr
10
10:55 AM
12:15 PM
Walk Club during Recess-please volunteer!
Apr
10
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
LEAP Class Week 2
Apr
10
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
SSELAC Meeting-Parents and Families Only
The Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory
Committee (SSELAC) is a volunteer group of persons
involved or concerned with the education of
students with disabilities who are eligible for an IEP,
Section 504, or currently receiving services under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Committee (SSELAC) is a volunteer group of persons
involved or concerned with the education of
students with disabilities who are eligible for an IEP,
Section 504, or currently receiving services under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
SHS Library Media Center
Apr
11
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
LEAP Class Week 2
Apr
11
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
Teaching and Learning Night
Apr
12
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Virtual Preschool Lottery
We will do a virtual Lottery Drawing for next year's buddies. If you are interested in having your child be a buddy next year for our preschool program, please reach out to Jennifer King at jking@smithfield-ps.org or 401-349-4350 to get your child registered.
Apr
15
All Day
Apr
19
All Day
Spring Vacation Week
Apr
16
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
Wear Rainbow on Tuesdays to show Love and Acceptance for People with Autism
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Apr
20
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
Earth Day Litter Clean up Around Smithfield-Meet at Deerfield at 9:00 AM to get your assignment
Start at Deerfield Park to get assignment and pick up supplies
Apr
23
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
Wear Rainbow on Tuesdays to show Love and Acceptance for People with Autism
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Apr
24
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
Administrative Professional Day-Let's Celebrate Sandra!
Apr
24
10:55 AM
12:15 PM
Walk Club during Recess-please volunteer!
Apr
24
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Screenagers (Mental Health) Screening
Join us on
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM
for a FREE screening of the film,
“Screenagers: The Next Chapter”.
Location: Smithfield High School Auditorium
Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. In Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Mental Health in the Digital Age, we follow physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age.
The 1-hour film will be followed by a brief panel discussion with school and community members.
Who should attend?
Families, teachers, students in grades 8 and up, and community members. Childcare will be provided in the SHS Library by our very own SHS students enrolled in the Teacher Prep Program.
Watch the trailer and REGISTER HERE
COME EARLY TO DECORATE YOUR OWN BROWNIE! Experience a new twist on a brownie made with local ingredients! Stop by the Smithfield High School Cafeteria at 5:30 PM to grab your treat before the film!
More information about the film:
Filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston uses a personal lens and professional eye to help us all flip the script on stress, anxiety, and depression. We follow Delaney as she finds herself at a loss on how to help her own teens as they struggle with their emotional well-being. Ruston sets out to understand these challenges in our current screen-filled society, and how we as parents and schools empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and build emotional agility, communication savvy, and stress resilience.
Interwoven into the stories are surprising insights from brain researchers, psychologists, and thought leaders that reveal evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth. The impact of social media and screen time, in general, is incorporated in topics brought to our attention in Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help support youth in the face of struggles.
SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd Screenagers films:
May 22nd - Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age
Smithfield High School, 90 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917, USA
Apr
25
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Apr
25
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Light Camera Action Musical Revue Practice
Apr
30
8:15 AM
2:45 PM
Wear Rainbow on Tuesdays to show Love and Acceptance for People with Autism
Hi LaPerche Families,
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Shout out to Mrs. Hayward for putting together this fantastic choice board full of videos, read-alouds, and class activities.
Autism Choice Board
World News:
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) designated April as “Autism Acceptance Month.” Later, in 2021, the Autism Society made the same shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month. This change has continued among many large organizations that believe in and advocate for helping people with autism lead more fulfilling lives.
“Awareness is knowing that somebody has Autism,” said Christopher Banks, CEO of The Autism Society of America. “Acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities.”
Symbols and colors in the Autism World have also been a hot topic for discussion. Over the past few years, the well-known puzzle piece has been viewed negatively. This is because of how society and our perceptions change over time, how others view a situation, and how we adjust the images and messages associated with the things for which awareness should be raised. Changes like these are good because they provide the opportunity to be more inclusive and have images and messages that better resonate with our audiences. There is nothing "wrong" with the puzzle piece, it is just that the Autism community has grown and so has its symbol to a rainbow-colored infinity symbol to represent a spectrum, diversity, and difference.
At LaPerche, we continue to embrace and include those with Autism in our daily activities. Every Tuesday in April, we will show our acceptance by wearing RAINBOW.
Also, our March Inclusion Newsletter is attached to this email.
Best wishes,
The LaPerche Inclusion Committee
Apr
30
9:00 AM
12:45 PM
Spring Pictures
Spring individual picture date: 04/30/24
Arrival : 7:45 am
Start time: 9 am
Photo end time: 12:45 pm
Estimated photographed: 100
Set up location: Makers space
Cameras needed 2
Apr
30
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
D.A.R.E. Skate Night for 5th Grade ONLY
THe event is free for all fifth graders. Ice skates may be rented for $5 a pair.
Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink, 109 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917, USA