Husky Family Newsletter

Hi Everyone,

We are so excited to begin chorus this Tuesday. We have a record number signed up! Mr. Johnson sent out the information for Tuesday, Please let him know if you have questions.

We are also excited for our recycling team to begin this week. Third graders take on the recycling job led by a grade 5 Captain. Third graders do two week rotations and collect classroom bins every Tuesday and Thursday filling the school rolling receptacles. On Thursday, our custodian puts the filled receptacles by the road for town pick up on Friday.

I am keeping the information about BCI checks below. Please let me know if you have questions. You will be hearing about upcoming trip for grades K and 4 and planning for others is underway.

Don't forget that Friday is Picture Day. Forms have gone home and you can also order online.

BCI

You do not need the BCI to volunteer but we do require it to chaperone field trips. Here is the link: BCI Check The location is in Cranston and no appointment is needed. Tell them you need the BCI to chaperone field trips. You need only the local check, which has a small fee. You DO NOT need the national check. These are good for a year. Once you get the paperwork back, you can email it to me or bring it in and we will send it to Central Office, where it will be recorded in Aspen.

Winter Coats

We were the lucky recipients of a very generous donation of children's winter coats from Coat Angels, RI, a local nonprofit. The coats are brand new and a variety of sizes and colors. Please email me, Mrs. Petrarca, or nurse Deb if interested. All inquiries will remain confidential.

Best,

Mrs. Tancrelle

Coventry Food Service Program: The Coventry Food Service Program - Breakfast and Lunch - is managed by Sodexo. Click on the link, which is the food service page from the Coventry Public Schools web page, in order to get pricing information.

These menus go up to October 4. New menus coming next week.

September Breakfast Menu

September Lunch Menu

Free and Reduced Lunch: If you have been or think you might be eligible for free/reduced school lunch, you need to fill out the forms yearly before mid October. Once mid October comes and there isn't a new form on file, charges will accrue. You can find the on line application at the food service link above. This is now active, and I've linked it here - Free/Reduced Lunch Application. If you need a paper form, please let me know. The only exception to this process is if you are a direct cert from the state. You would have a letter and would just have to send us a copy.

Hopkins Hill Food Pantry: Hopkins Hill operates a food pantry throughout the school year. As part of this operation, we provide biweekly grocery deliveries from our food pantry supplies to any family that might be having a difficult time. All food pantry inquiries are confidential. You can call me or Nurse Deb if you are interested. We also have access to new coats, shoes, things like that, if needed. Reach out should any emergency arise and we are prepared to assist or help you find assistance.

Important reminder for all children: If your child’s regular mode of transportation is changing on any given day, you have to send a note to the child’s teacher. I also suggest that you copy Mrs. Mealey (or Mrs. Beaudoin while Mrs. Mealey is out) and me in the event the teacher is out. The earlier in the day that you are able to send this notification, the better and is appreciated. We won’t release a child to anyone other than a parent unless we have a note from you directing us to release to someone on your emergency list. We also won’t release without a picture ID. This is not meant to inconvenience you but for the safety of your child. if you request to pick up after 3:15, we will ask you to wait by the gym and your child will be dismissed as a Parent Pick Up due to the high volume of activity in the front office at dismissal time.

West Bay Smiles School Based Dental Program, in collaboration with CCAP and Ronald McDonald house, is committed to providing high quality dental care to schools and families who need dental services for their children. Services are of no cost to families and there are no co-pays as part of the community collaborations noted. If you wish to register your child for dental services, please register using the bar code on the linked flyer. West Bay gives us a date when they will be at HH and services are provided at school. Please contact Nurse Deb if you have questions.

Physical Education and Health, Mrs. Marran; Mrs. (Berard) March:

Notes From Music, Mr. Johnson; Mrs. Masse: Please check out Mr. Johnson's web page and You Tube channel. Mr. Johnson Music Webpage YouTube Channel

"Our first chorus session kicks off on Tuesday, October 1st, from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Johnson at johnsonstephen@coventryschools.net or visit his webpage tinyurl.com/mrjcoventry"

Mr. Johnson Music Webpage

YouTube Channel

Art News, Mrs. McKay; Mrs. Gauthier:

Library News, Ms Amberge soon to be Mrs. Peters:

Check out this new website that Ms Amberge created for Library! HH Library Website

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Weather Watch Recess Guide

This is where you will fine a calendar of school events and other important dates. Here's the first fall dates to mark on your calendar:

October 4 - School Picture Day (retakes are November 15).

October 9 - Half Day for children; Teacher PD; Dismissal at 12; Breakfast served but not lunch

October 14 - No School, Columbus Day

October 25 - Trunk or Treat - 5:00-5:30 is Sensory Friendly Tricking/Treating; 5:30-7:00 is lights, cameras, action. Don't miss this event. More info coming.

November 5 - No School, Election Day

November 12 - School Store

November 21 - Evening Book Fair/School Title Event; more info coming

November 28/29 - Thanksgiving Break NOTE: November 27 is a half day - Dismissal at 12; Breakfast served but not lunch

December 11 - Half Day, Teacher PD- Dismissal at 12; Breakfast served but not lunch

December 17 - School Store

December 20 - Half Day -Dismissal at 12; Breakfast served but not lunch

December 23- January 1 - No School, Holiday Break

PTO Meeting Schedule - All meetings are at 6 PM at Hopkins Hill. All are Welcome!

10/7, 11/4, 12/2. 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2

SCHOOL STORE DATES

10/15; 11/12; 12/17; 1/14; 2/11; 3/11; 4/8; 5/20

PTA Officers for the 2024-2025 school year.

President - Kristina Fragose

Vice President - Shana Cinquemani

Secretary - Meghan Broz

Treasure - Kayla Mauldin

Social Media Coordinator - Christine Falk

HH PTO:hopkinshillpto@gmail.com

Families, if you haven't done so already, please sign up for our email. Below is the link to do so or you can email us directly at hopkinshillpto@gmail.com

Thank you for all your support and we are looking forward to a great year!

Facebook: Hopkins Hill Elementary PTO

Instagram: @HopkinsHillPTO

Website: Access Hopkins Hill from the district page: https://www.coventryschools.net/

or go to: Hopkins Hill Elementary School

Location: 95 Johnson Blvd, Coventry, RI, USA

Phone: 401-822-9477

E-Fax: 401-823-1801

• Kathryn Tancrelle, Principal tancrellekathryn@coventryschools.net
• Kathleen Mealey, Secretary, mealeykathleen@coventryschools.net
• Deborah Oliver "Nurse Deb", School Nurse, oliverdeborah@coventryschools.net