Whether it's cloudy, snowy, or sunny...
What Makes Winter, Winter?
- Here's a post from National Geographic that explains what a season is, and describes seasons in different parts of the world. It's a resource for 6th - 12th grade students if you have older kids at home.
- From Education World, a great list of winter-themed resources, across all subjects and ages (and it's not too overwhelming!)
- Here's a really cool list of science experiments for winter. No cold and snow where you are? No worries. A freezer will suffice :)
Combating Absenteeism - East Greenwich Public Schools, SIT, and RI Dept. of Education initiative
It's #Cool2BeInSchoolRI! Recently, the RI Dept. of Education launched our #AttendanceMattersRI campaign to mitigate chronic absenteeism in Rhode Island.
The State, in conjunction with the school districts, are emphasizing the importance of attending school every day and introduced a new and improved data dashboard for tracking absenteeism rates throughout the state. Click on the link to see where the schools across the state rank in this area. Meadowbrook and all EG Schools have faired very well this year. We have been trying our best to consistently address attendance issues with families on an individual basis. Our Nurse, Social Worker, School Psychologist, and Principal are here to help families in need.
Research shows that chronic absenteeism, defined in Rhode Island as missing 10% or more of the school year (typically 18 days a year or two a month), is associated with a number of negative consequences for students, including lower achievement, disengagement from school, course failure, and an increased risk of dropping out. Our new data tools and incentives will shed a light on attendance trends and help schools, districts, and the larger community develop targeted interventions to make sure our students are in school.
To truly move the needle and improve student outcomes, everyone - from community organizations to pediatricians to local businesses - needs to join in this statewide campaign and ensure our families understand the importance of regular attendance. To read more about our #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, click here.
This note was modified from the original message sent last winter by our Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Infante Green.
Aramark Food Services Information and Menus
EGPS Menus can be found HERE
STUDENT MEAL INFORMATION IF NEEDED:
Free and Reduced Meal Hard Copy Application
Free and Reduced Lunch Online Application - MySchoolApps
Student Meal Account Payments - MySchoolBucks
FY 25 Meal Program - Application Guidelines
FY 25 Meal Program - Household Letter
For a paper copy of the free and reduced meal application, please contact Cheryl Augaitis, caugaitis@egsd.net
Requests/Feedback - EGPS' Aramark Manager:
Monique Herard, herard-monique@aramark.com, 398-1610
