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North Scituate Elementary School
February 2025 Newsletter
A note from Mrs.Soccio
Where did January go? Students have been working hard and getting back into their routines. All students recently completed Winter benchmark assessments. Our teaching staff recently completed our Winter Data Day. During these meetings, grade level teams analyzed student achievement data in order to effectively plan for instruction. Teachers worked together to identify strengths and areas of improvement for students.
We have received some inquires about Valentine cards. Valentine cards are welcome to be sent in with your child. Per the elementary handbook, no food items are to be sent into school so please be mindful of this when selecting cards. I appreciate your attention to this.
Kaitlin M. Soccio, Principal
During morning drop off, students MUST be dropped off in the FRONT CIRCLE or walked up by an adult. Please stay in your car and have your child exit on the passenger side! There is NO PARKING or DROP OFF on Institute Lane. I appreciate your attention to this matter to ensure the safety of ALL students and staff.
Contact Mrs. Soccio with questions or concerns.
Announcements & Reminders
- If your child is gong to absent or late to school, please call 647-4110 or email the school secretary.
- Please date notes that are sent to school with students. If you are writing a note about dismissal, please write the full name of the person picking up your child.
- Clearly mark water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. with student's name.
- District Policy requires all parents and school volunteers to maintain a current BCI check and to RENEW all BCI checks yearly prior to volunteering in classrooms/school or field trip activities. Please contact the school office if you are in need of a form and this will be available at Open House.
Special Education Region Message
This message is to inform you of the upcoming Northwest Special Education Region Local Advisory Committee meeting, which will be held virtually on February 11, 2025 from 6pm-7pm.
SELAC Meeting
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uim-eokm-cos
Or dial: (US) +1 413-276-6215 PIN: 498 024 544#
The Northwest Special Education Region Local Advisory Committee is a valuable resource for families of students with disabilities. We serve the school districts of Foster, Glocester, Scituate, and the Foster-Glocester Region and work to:
Advise the school district on how to better meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Review and provide input on plans to improve services for students with disabilities, including those related to IDEA Part B.
Ensure the school district complies with state and federal laws regarding the education of students with disabilities.
Advocate for your children to receive the appropriate services and supports they are entitled to under the law.
Connect families with valuable resources and information.
Provide a supportive network for parents and children.
We encourage you to attend the meeting to learn more and get involved.
Kindness Month
February is the month of Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day. Kindness is not a feeling but a behavior or action and it’s been shown to improve positive feelings and wellbeing for both the giver and the receiver.
Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th. On this day, we try to engage in more acts of kindness (as the name suggests). Some acts of kindness could include simple gestures, such as providing a genuine compliment, leaving a nice note for someone or stopping to say thankyou.
Some simple acts of kindness that children can engage in are…
Drawing a picture for a friend or family member
Writing a handwritten note, sharing how much you care or value someone
Making something for someone (a bracelet, a card, a baked treat)
Offering to help a sibling or friend with something, like cleaning up
Playing with a classmate who doesn’t have someone to play with
Picking up litter
Donating old toys they no longer play with and participating in that activity
Smiling at someone and giving them a heartfelt hello
Giving someone encouragement when he or she is having a hard time
When we engage in such acts, we not only feel good about ourselves but also can make another person feel happier and our school community even more friendly. It can also help children to notice and think about others, when practicing acts of kindness regularly, which helps build empathy.
I wish your children and family a Happy Valentines Day
~Ms Swift, Social Worker
SHS HOSA Club Presents
Scituate High's School HOSA Club (Future Health Professionals) presented to our 4th and 5th graders about hygiene. The club prepared a presentation, activities, surveys, and more to engage students. HOSA Club did a wonderful job educating our students. Thank you so much for visiting our school!
High Five Friday
The Girls Basketball team joined us for High Five Friday this past month. Students were eager to start their day with high fives and smiling faces. Thank you to SRO Sgt. Parenti for facilitating and to the team for joining us!
Positive Office Referrals
Look What's Happening at School
Kindergarten
Grade 1
In Mr. Sperry's class, students learned about place value while playing a game on the rug. Cups around the rug were filled with different numbers, some were represented with base ten blocks and others by tens and ones. Student had to read the card and figure out what number was represented. Great job!
Grade 2
Students in Mrs. Bettez' class are proudly showing off their Bug Books after weeks of researching, writing, revising, editing, and illustrating a specific bug. Well done!
Grade 3
Students enjoy Flashlight Friday using finger flashlights earned for Dojo points for homework reading steps!
Grade 4
Students in Miss Cuttle's class used some traditional board games for extra math practice this month. Students working in collaborative groups and used white boards to solve the problems.
Grade 5
Physical Education with Mr. L
Grades 3-5
Basketball: Students have been working on their basketball fundamentals! We focused on:
• Dribbling: Maintaining control and proper hand placement.
• Passing: Practicing accuracy and teamwork with the chicken wing, step-push technique.
• Shooting: Using the B.E.E.F method (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through) for proper shooting form.
Volleyball: Students explored volleyball basics with passing and setting. They also played a fun game of Nukem, which helped reinforce their skills and taught them how to rotate properly during gameplay.
Grades K-2
Scooters: This month, students learned about scooter safety, proper usage, and played a variety of engaging games to practice their coordination and teamwork.
Basketball: We introduced the fundamentals of dribbling and passing, helping students build a solid foundation for future skills.
We’re excited to see students grow their skills and enjoy staying active!
A Note from the school nurse
PTO NEWS
Our next restaurant fundraiser night is Thursday, February 6th at Assados. See flyer below that must be presented at the restaurant. Dine in or take out!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, JMarch 19h 7:30pm
Please email NorthScituatePTO@gmail.com with any questions.
News from the Scituate School Committee
Important Dates
- 02/04: School Committee Meeting 7pm
- 02/06: Grade 3 Writing Showcase
- 02/06: Restaurant Night at Assados
- 02/17-21: February Vacation- NO SCHOOL
- 03/13: Trimester 2 ends
- 03/25: Trimester 3 Report Cards Sent Home (tenative)
- 04/11: Grade 5 Transition Event at RIC (tentative)
- 04/14-18: April Vacation- NO SCHOOL
- 05/02: Hearing Screenings
- 05/09: Spring Picture Day
- 05/19-21: Spring Book Fair
- 05/21: Arts Night 6-7:30pm (tentative)
- 05/26: Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL
- 06/03: Field Day (tentative)
- 06/11: Grade 5 Celebration 9:30am (tentative)
- 06/16: Last Day of School- 1/2 day (date subject to change based on snow days)
North Scituate Elementary School
Email: kaitlin.soccio@scituateschoolri.net
Website: https://nses.scituateschoolsri.net/
Location: 46 Institute Lane, Scituate, RI, USA
Phone: 401-647-4110
Twitter: @NScituateSchool