The Howl
Jamestown School Department Newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 18
Community Flu & COVID 19 Clinic, 4:00 p.m. - Melrose
November 19
Picture Retakes
Governor McKee Visits Melrose School, 10:00 a.m.
November 20
Melrose Family Art Night, 5:30 p.m.
November 21
School Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
November 27-29
Thanksgiving Vacation
December 5
Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
Registration for Winter 24/25 Basketball Is Open! Visit the athletics page below.
Click here for more lunch info.
We encourage parents and students to attend our Wellness Committee Meeting, information below!
JAMESTOWN SCHOOLS - WELLNESS COMMITEE
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
3-4 pm
Location: Lawn Library
AGENDA
Welcome
Introduction of Speaker
Kelli Kidd, URI Nutrition Specialist
" Youth Nutrition Basics."
the foundations of a healthy nutrition pattern with information for active youth sports nutrition.
Question and Answer Session
Food Service Menu Planning
Open Forum
Adjournment
Upcoming Meeting: January 22, 2025
Mrs. Soares, our school social worker has established a clothes closet at both Melrose and Lawn Schools. It is stocked with gently used age appropriate clothing from out of district. Items include some coats, snow boots, pants, shorts, leggings, sweatshirts, sweaters and sneakers.
Not all sizes are available however there are many options.
If you have a child in need, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Soares for a confidential conversation to see if she can be of assistance.
Contact: Kathleen Soares, LICSW, 401-423- 7020, Ext. 125
Our final vaccine clinic of the year is scheduled for Monday November 18th 4:00-7:00pm.
Here is some important information about the FREE vaccine clinic:
• This event is open to the public.
• Register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.
• Online registration is required to ensure the availability of the vaccine, walk-ins will be limited.
• Insurance information will be collected, but the vaccine is FREE whether you have insurance or not.
A cough that won't quit might be more than a cold. Cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise nationwide. Find out more here Walking pneumonia in children – Children’s Health
Melrose School, 76 Melrose Avenue, 423-7020, Principal Beth Roman
Lawn School, 55 Lawn Avenue, 423-7020, Principal Nate Edmunds
Jamestown School Department, 76 Melrose Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835