
Good Shepherd Weekly
February 7, 2025
CSW Success
Student of the Month
Congratulations to our Student of the Month for January. Each of these students showed ways in which they lived out the virtue of Politeness!
Snowman
Registrations for the 2025-2026 School Year
The 2025-2026 re-registration packets have been sent home this week. Please be sure to return the registration form, along with the tuition agreement and registration fee before February 14th in order to ensure your child's spot for the next school year.
Our recent Open Houses were very successful and we have many families waiting for a spot for next year. Many classrooms may have reached their limit of seats so please be sure to get your child's paperwork in before the deadline.
GS Calendar Raffle
Sales for our GS Calendar Raffle are underway! There are amazing prizes every day for the month of March including : Gift Cards to Twin Oaks, Iggy's, & Texas Roadhouse. Calendars are being sold for $10 each. Get yours now! Each GS Family received four to sell, or buy, to ensure a successful raffle. Please return money and stubs to school as soon as possible. Please see our Admin Office staff if you would like additional calendars! Good Luck!
School Attendance
In the event that your child will be absent, late or dismissed early, please contact the school office at (401) 767-5906 by 9:00 am so our office staff can inform your child's teacher of their absence or end of day dismissal changes.
Uniform Reminders
As a reminder, we have transitioned to the winter uniforms beginning Friday, November 1st. Please be mindful of the school mandatory Uniform Policy which will be enforced as we are now past the warmer weather. Uniform Infraction Notices will be sent home for any student who does not adhere to the Uniform Policy according to the Good Shepherd Parent/Student Handbook.
Early Action Program
Bishop Feehan Admissions Department would like to invite families at our Catholic partner schools to explore our Early Action program.
This program allows 5th, 6th and 7th grade students at our partner schools to apply and secure a seat in advance for freshman year of high school. Please learn more about our program at BishopFeehan.com/EarlyAction
Our online application is open now through May 15th, 2025.
Please reach out with any questions or for additional information.
God Bless and Go Shamrocks!
Counselor's Corner
Thank you for all of your support. If you would like us to see your child, please reach out and we will work with administration to make it happen.
You can reach Miss Sam at spoliquin@gwcrs.org and Miss Nakena at nkilgore@gwcrs.org
Thank you!
Call To Action: Student Busing
Student transportation is critical for the success of our schools and has a tremendous impact on many of our families. We are asking that all of our families use their collective voice as taxpayers in Rhode Island to ensure bussing remains accessible to every child in the state.
There is a Student Transportation Commission that is actively discussing changes to Rhode Island bussing of students which could have a drastic impact on availability of student transportation to non-public schools and their families. Every family that chooses to send a child to a non-public school is already saving their local district thousands of dollars every year in per pupil expenditures.
Notes from the Nurse
- All medicine, epipens, and inhalers should be hand delivered to the school nurse by parents.
- Student physical examinations that were done over the summer need to be turned in ASAP.
- All medication orders (Tylenol, Tums, etc.) need to be completed at the start of every school year.
PTO Corner
Next Meeting : Monday, February 10th, 2025
Please join us at 6:30pm! New members are always welcome.
Click the links below for information on upcoming school events!!
Breakfast Buddies
To honor all the special adults that support our school community, the PTO invites each student to bring their favorite adult buddy to enjoy breakfast together at school. FREE Dunkin' donuts, coffee, and water will be provided!
- Where: GWCRS Cafeteria & Gym
- When: Tues. Feb, 25, 2025
- Time: 8:30-9:30a
- Who: A Special Adult (due to capacity limits in the building, only 1 adult is allowed per student)
The PTO will not be able to accommodate any special food requests, but you are welcome to bring outside food or drinks
Please RSVP by Thurs. Feb 14, 2025
Teddy Bear Toss Game - PBruins
Join Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School for a night with the Providence Bruins! All kids, family members, and friends receive this exclusive discounted offer !
Everyone's ticket for this event is just $22 per person. You will receive great seats and you will receive a FREE P-BRUINS HAT !
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School for a night with the Providence Bruins! All kids, family members, and friends receive this exclusive discounted offer !
Everyone's ticket for this event is just $22 per person. You will receive great seats and you will receive a FREE P-BRUINS HAT ! Email gspto@gwcrs.org with any additional questions.
Scholastic Book Fair
Save the date! The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held during school hours on Monday, 2/24, through Friday, 2/28. Family and friends are also invited to shop on Saturday, 3/1 from 9-11am during the Spring Uniform Sale event. For more information and to set up your child’s eWallet please click on the button below. Please email gspto@gwcrs.org with any questions.
Rediker Access
Good Shepherd School uses an electronic informational system called Rediker that allows parents to access their child's grades throughout the school year from Kindergarten through grade 8. This online platform provides access to teacher emails and student grades in an effort to promote a clear communication tool for our families. We ask that parents click the blue link below to activate your account in order to receive access to this important school information platform.
Cellphone Policy
As a reminder for all students, cellphone use during school hours is prohibited. If students need to reach out to parents, they must go to the school office during break time to make the call.
Changes of dismissal should not be made through text messages during the day as it becomes a challenge during end of day dismissal.
All cellphones and Apple Watches should be kept in your child's backpack during the school day to avoid disruption during class time. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Volleyball Coaches Needed
Good Shepherd School will begin their volleyball seasons for students in grades 6-8 in March. We are looking for parent volunteers who may be interested in coaching this season. Coaches need to be BCI cleared and conduct one practice per week. Games usually take place during the week for the season. The season runs from April to the first week of June. If you are interested please reach out to Mrs. DeOliveira to complete paperwork.
Good Shepherd Basketball
Good Shepherd Basketball teams will practice utilizing the following schedule:
- Girls Grammar - Mondays from 6pm - 8pm
- Boys Junior - Tuesdays from 5pm - 7pm
- Girls Junior - Wednesdays from 6pm - 8pm
- Boys Grammar - Thursdays from 6pm - 8pm
Please go out and support our GS teams at their next games:
- Girls Grammar - Sunday, February 9th - 1pm - Good Shepherd
- Boys Junior - Bye Week
- Girls Junior - Saturday, February 8th - 5pm - Mercymount
- Boys Grammar - Sunday, February 9th - 2pm - Good Shepherd
Colorguard
Our GS Colorguard will begin their Competition season tomorrow in Salem, MA. Come on out and cheer them on!
Feb 8th Melrose High School, Melrose, MA 4pm
Feb 22nd Blackstone-Millville High School, Blackstone, MA 5pm (we perform at 5:45pm)
Mar 1st Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, MA 11am
Mar 15th Cranston East High School, Cranston, RI 3:30pm
Mar 22nd New Bedford High School, New Bedford, MA 12pm
Mar 29th Championships, Salem High School, Salem, MA 12pm
Cost for spectators is $15, $10 for students
Thank you!!!!
Good Shepherd School Lunch Program
February Lunch Menu
Click the link below for the February lunch menu choices (click here)
Week of February 10th Order Form
Click on the link below for the weekly order form. Lunch orders are placed on a weekly basis and payments are made by cash or check to Good Shepherd School. (click here)
UPCOMING EVENTS - PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
February
School Events
Monday, February 10th
- Drama Rehearsal - 3:15pm - 6pm
- Girls Grammar Basketball Practice - 6pm - 8pm
- PTO Meeting - 6:30pm - Please join us!
Tuesday, February 11th
- Dress Down Day - donations to support the GWCRS Scholarship Fund
- Band Practice - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Boys Junior Basketball Practice - 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday, February 12th
- Girl Scouts - 3:15pm - 4:30pm
- Girls Junior Basketball Practice - 6pm - 8pm
Thursday, February 13th
- Choir - 3:15pm - 4pm
- Lego Club - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Boys Grammar Basketball Practice - 6pm - 8pm
Friday, February 14th
- Colorguard - 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Winter Break - No School - February 17 - 21