
The Howl
Jamestown School Department Newsletter

Writing Narratives in Grade 5
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 4
5/6 Chorus & 6th Band Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
February 5
5th Grade Beginning Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.
February 6
School Committee Budget Presentation, 5:00 p.m. - Town Hall
February 7
Kindergarten Tours, 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
February 10
PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Jamestown Library
February 12
Valentine' Mingle for P.A.R.L., 2:45 p.m. - Lawn Library
Wellness Committee Meeting, 3:00 p.m. - Lawn
Spring Sports registration will be coming soon for Tennis, Baseball and Track & Field. Student Athletes should be up to date with a current (within one calendar year) physical on file with the school nurse. We are currently looking for a Track & Field Coach. Anyone interested should reach out to the Athletic Director, athleticdirector@jamestownschools.org
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The Jamestown Teachers' Association annually awards College Scholarships to qualified students. Please see the link below for more information (the form can also be accessed on the Jamestown Schools website by searching scholarships). The deadline for submission is Friday, April 4th. All applicants applying for the Jamestown Teachers' Association College Scholarship that are Jamestown residents and attended Jamestown Schools will be considered. The child of a Jamestown Teachers' Association member or staff member will receive extra consideration in the allocation of these scholarships. All applicants will be chosen based on application and essay.
JAMESTOWN YACHT CLUB SAILING SCHOLARSHIP
The Jamestown Yacht Club is now accepting applications for its Joshua’s Memorial Sailing Scholarship which is eligible for children between the ages of 8 – 16 yrs. The $500 scholarship will finance sailing lessons for a child who would like to enjoy the ocean as much as Joshua did.
A short statement of no more than 100 words should be written by the applicant to why sailing lessons are desired. A letter of recommendation, preferably from a current teacher, school administrator, coach or mentor, is also suggested.
For more information click here.
Forms are available online at JYC.org, by clicking on the Scholarship Icon. Applications must be submitted by March 10th to Jamestown Yacht Club c/o Kate Shuhy, 86 Pemberton Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835
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