The Howl

November 27-29

Thanksgiving Vacation

December 5

Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School

December 9

PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Jamestown Library

December 11

Wellness Committee Meeting, 3:00 p.m. - Lawn Library

7/8 Chorus/7/8 Band/Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Winter Concert, 6:00 p.m.

December 12

School Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall

December 23 - January 1

Holiday Recess

Click here for more lunch info.

2024 Rhode Island School Psychologists Association (RISPA)

School Psychologist of the Year

In honor of School Psychologist Week, we would like to congratulate our very own Melissa Gill for being selected as the 2024 Rhode Island School Psychologist of the Year. Melissa was recognized at an impromptu ceremony at Melrose School. If you happen to see her, please express your gratitude for the service she provides our Jamestown youth.

We are extremely proud of Melissa and feel fortunate to have her as a member of our Jamestown Schools family!

We encourage parents and students to attend our Wellness Committee Meeting, information below!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

3-4 pm

Location: Lawn Library

AGENDA

1. Welcome

2. Introduction of Speaker

3. Kelli Kidd, URI Nutrition Specialist

1. " Youth Nutrition Basics."

2. the foundations of a healthy nutrition pattern with information for active youth sports nutrition.

3. Question and Answer Session

4. Food Service Menu Planning

5. Open Forum

6. 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

Protect your family from unwanted viruses and pests over break:

Teach children not to share hats, hair accessories, hoodies, etc. Lice is a common nuisance transmitted by head-to-head contact, lice do not fly or jump. See the Jamestown Nurse's page for FAQs. CDC - Lice - Head Lice

Wash backpacks and lunch bags to kill any germs they may have picked up on school floors and playgrounds. The average child’s backpack has 31 times the number of germs as your cell phone and 28 times the amount found on a toilet seat. Here's how to wash a backpack that's dirty with germs - Reviewed (usatoday.com)

Don't let bed bugs hitch a ride home from your holiday travels. Avoid putting suitcases on beds or floors while traveling. Bed bugs like to stay close to sleeping areas so inspect mattresses and around beds when checking into a hotel. Tips for Travel | US EPA

Welcome to the Jamestown PTO! The purpose of the PTO is to enhance and support the education experience at Melrose School and Lawn School, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and to improve the environment for students by cooperating with the Jamestown Schools to support the improvement of education through volunteer and financial support. Click below for more information, meeting agendas, schedules, minutes and more!

2024-25 PTO Information

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

Jamestown Schools Website

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