Graduation is bittersweet for our School Community. Graduation is just a few days away. Congrats Class of 2023 @SmithfieldSchls
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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The GMS Art Show is tonight starting at 5:30 p.m. @SmithfieldSchls
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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Senior Parade - A great tradition @SmithfieldSchls. Congratulations Class of 2023!
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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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.
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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Join the Chalk Walk this Saturday @GMS, sponsored by the Smithfield DEI Commission. All families are welcome.
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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Join the Smithfield DEI Chalk Walk June 3 @GMS_Smithfield
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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Catching kids doing great things for others. Thank you Charlie, Olivia, & Sidney, Superintendent's Awards of Recognition for Going Above and Beyond.
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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Thank you to Smithfield Rotary for dedicating 5 Buddy Benches to our schools. A great event for families at Pleasant View on Sat. @SmithfieldSchls
10 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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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
10 months ago, Julie Dorsey
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
10 months ago, Julie Dorsey
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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.
11 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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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
11 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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10 GMS students competed in the Memorial Day Oratorical sponsored by the Balfour-Cole American Legion. Remembering all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service. @SmithfieldSchls
11 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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The District's Teacher of the Year Torie Calderone was recognized today @LaPerche and will be recognized tonight at the School Committee meeting. Congratulations!
11 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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It may not look like much right now but this bench, constructed by our SHS students is one of 5 that will be dedicated to each school as "Buddy Benches" to promote inclusivity & community. Each school will paint their own. Dedication is open to the public Sat., 5/20 @PVES
11 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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The Color Run was a huge success with many families joining in on this beautiful day at Deerfield Park. Thank you to SSELAC for developing & hosting this event to gain awareness of special needs & to promote inclusivity! Thrilled to join our students & families @SmithfieldSchls
11 months ago, Dawn Bartz
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On May 4, LaPerche hosted Zero Waste day. Our goal was to reduce the amount of food in our compost, as well as what was headed to the landfill. The average Rhode Island student wastes 45 pounds of food a year. By implementing our Cafeteria Ranger program, LaPerche students had reduced their waste to 31.6 pounds per person. Our goal was to reduce that to 23 pounds of food per person. Zero Waste day was a huge success! Many more students drank all of their milk and ate all of their food. If we continue at this rate every day, the amount of waste would be reduced to 14 pounds per person! Let's do this!
11 months ago, Julie Dorsey
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LaPerche has been piloting an SEL program called Everyday Speech. Mrs. Dorsey has been team teaching weekly lessons with the first grade teachers. This week they reviewed six strategies they might use when they are feeling frustrated, sad, angry, too excited or any other emotion that gets in the way of their learning. The strategies included take a break, different types of breathing, getting outside, doing yoga, and more. Students chose strategies that would work for them and added them to their toolbox. First graders use their personal toolbox to help them reset and feel ready to learn.
11 months ago, Julie Dorsey
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Today we had endless volunteers who joined us for lunch and recess. This allowed teachers and staff to enjoy an uninterrupted catered lunch together. Thank you to the LaPerche PTA for the delicious meal and to all of our volunteers for their time. #teacherandstaffappreciationweek
11 months ago, Julie Dorsey
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Teacher and staff appreciation week has been amazing at LaPerche. Thank you to all of the families who sent in flowers for make your own bouquet day. The school building smelled amazing and the place looked beautiful.
11 months ago, Julie Dorsey
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