The Husky Pack

September 27, 2024

Upcoming Dates:

Monday (9/30)

Arts Alive, 2:50-3:50PM, Library

Tuesday (10/1)

PTO Meeting, 6:30PM, Library

Reminder @ Tardiness:

This year, we have adjusted our start time from 8:20 to 8:15. Please note that students arriving after 8:15 will be marked tardy. Thank you for your cooperation!

FREE & REDUCED LUNCH FORMS

We are requesting that ALL families please complete a free/reduced meal benefit application, even if you assume you are not eligible. Our school's federal funding depends on it.

If you are absolutely certain you will not qualify, please fill out your student's first and last name on the hard copy that was sent home on Tuesday, write N/A in the middle, and sign, date and return sealed in the envelope provided.

Applying is easy and convenient. There are two ways to apply:

1. Click HERE to fill out the form electronically. This is private, convenient, and fast.

OR (if you prefer)

2. Paper applications were sent home with all students in folders on Tuesday. Please fill out and return sealed in the envelope provided.

If you have any other questions or need help call Katie Perugini at 401-253-4000, Ext. 5109 or email @ katherine.perugini@bwrsd.org.

Lost and Found:

Each month our lost and found will be donated.

Please have your students look for their belongings.

October Lunch Menu:

Click Here to Sign Up for My School Bucks or to Access an Existing Account

FOOD ASSITANCE:

Together we are Hugh Cole Strong!

Rhode Island is experiencing one of the highest levels of food insecurity recorded in the last 20 years. Among all households in RI, 18% ( one in six households) cannot meet their basic food needs. The risk of hunger is even higher for families with children: one in four. Due to inflation and rising costs of necessities, food insecurity is still on the rise in Warren and other towns in RI.

We are here to HELP !

Over the last 20 years, the Hugh Cole School Food Pantry has helped many families in need of assistance. Along with helping out our school families, we have also been able to share our donations with local food pantries as well.

Could your family use some assistance with food? Please read below...

Food Pantry Request Form

Click on this form to request food. The food can be sent home in your child’s backpack and/or picked up at school. This form is confidential and no additional information is needed.

We are here to help! Together with the East Bay Food Pantry, we are able to provide assistance in food needs. The East Bay Food Pantry can support your needs with meat, dairy, and produce products in addition to non-perishables. Orders can be done online and can be picked at EBFP and or at our school.

In Warren, we also have a food pantry at St. Mary's of the Bay on Main St. On Tuesday and Wednesday food can be selected. St. Mary’s of the Bay can also be a great resource to support food needs.

We also collaborate with Hope and Main - Nourish our Neighbors program that offers free dinners to families in need. Dinners will be available every Wednesday or Thursday. The dinners will come frozen and can be warmed up for a hot meal. These meals are available to everyone in the family, not just school aged children.

If you are having any food insecurity issues or need assistance filling out the request form please reach out to tracy.earl@bwrsd.org , one member of the Food Assistance team.

Remember Hugh Cole is stronger together!