Washington Oak Family News

• We had another busy week at Washington Oak. Everyone came back from break smiling and well rested. I heard lots of storie about trips, camp and outside fun.
• There was a lot of learning taking place this week. Students in grades 3-5 are preparing for their math RICAS testing along with all of their other learning. Students in grades Pre-K -2 also worked hard and some classes did some outdoor explorations.
• On Tuesday Mrs. Bogdon and I will enjoy a pizza lunch with all of the winners from the SurveyWorks raffle. We will announce them Monday morning and then send an email to those families.
• The only RICAS testing this week is on Wednessday for grade 4 math. Please make every attempt to have your child in school on that day.
• Thank you to all of the families who have volunteered to help at the Wallaby School Store on Monday. If you have not signed up and are able to help you can sign up here. Washington Oak PTO: Wallaby Store on Mon. 4.28 )

Our martial arts students thanked Sensei Dan from North East Family Martial Arts with a placque Friday afternoon. He has taught all of our children important life lessons, and thanks to his generosity, we are able to have a scholarship for students who are unable to pay for any afterschool activity to join.

Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors. If you are currently enrolled in any of our Pre-K programs, you do not have to register. If you have not completed and returned your form to Mrs. Bogdon, please do so.

If you would like to add a special message for your child into this year's yearbook, please see the details below.

As our weather is warming up the ground is getting softer and more muddy, especially on the side of the building for preschool and the far lot. Please make every effort to park in a parking spot (not on the yellow curb), as we have had a couple cars get stuck in the mud recently. Park at your own risk.

If you have not already done so, don't forget to use your coupon code and order something for your child from the spiritwear shop. New items will be added periodically and others will go on sale. It is great seeing so much of it around the building !

It is hard to believe that RICAS has arrived. Here is the schedule so that you can try to work any appointments around your child's testing days. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Strengthened Peer Relationships

“Attending school regularly enhances social connections with peers, helping children build stronger relationships that contribute to their overall emotional well-being and academic success” (Ladd & Price, 1987).

Source: Ladd, G. W., & Price, J. M. (1987). Predicting Children’s Social and School Adjustment Following the Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten. Child Development, 58(5), 1168-1189.

Overall Success

Attending school every day is a key factor in a student’s overall success. Every day they attend, they take another step towards reaching their academic potential and building skills they’ll need for the future" (U.S. Department of Education)​

U.S. Department of Education

September 2024

Increased Opportunities for Enrichment

“Students with consistent attendance are more likely to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, which provide opportunities for growth beyond the classroom” (Reynolds et al., 2010).

Source: Reynolds, A. J., Temple, J. A., Ou, S. R., Robertson, D. L., & Mersky, J. P. (2010). School-Based Early Childhood Education and Age-28 Well-Being: Effects by Timing, Dosage, and Subgroups. Science, 333(6040), 360-364.

Presence = Thriving Success

“Chronic absenteeism, even in kindergarten, can have long-term effects on a child's math and literacy learning. Ensuring that children are present early on sets them up for a more successful academic future and helps them thrive socially” (Ohio State University)​

Crane Center

2024

Meetings will be help on the following dates and times in the Library:

May 27th - 7:45 - Celebration

Keep those golden tickets and Feinstein Jr Scholar cards in a safe place. We will continue to instill being kind to others and supporting those that are in need throughout the school year.

I am delighted to announce the continuation of our Feinstein Jr. Scholar Golden Ticket grant program for the 2024- 2025 school year...

• • Each of your Jr. Scholars received their own individually numbered Golden Ticket, included within your school's Jr. Scholar supply package.
  • Random drawings will be held every Monday with 5 new Golden Ticket winning numbers announced on WPRI Channel 12 on Mondays during their 4:30 p.m. news programming — commencing October 7th.
  • Winning numbers will be posted the following day, Tuesdays, on our Virtual Journal and Facebook pages, as well as shared via email with Feinstein Leadership Schools!
  • Should your school hold a winning ticket, please contact The Feinstein Foundation!

• If your child is sick please reach out to the nurse and let her know. We understand that each illness does not warrant a doctor visit.
  

• If a child has COVID symptoms they will need to be picked up.

  (Testing requirements will be provided prior to school).

  GI symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea require dismissal and your child must be free of symptoms for at least 24 hours prior to return to school.

  A fever is defined as 100.4 degrees or higher and a student must be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medicines like Tylenol or Ibuprofen in order to return to school.
  

• If your student tests positive-they will need to stay home for at least 5 days from either symptom onset or the test date if they were asymptomatic.

  They may return when symptoms have improved and have had no fever for 24 hours (without the use of any medicine)

  They will need to wear a well fitting mask when they return through day 10.

  Please report all test results to the school nurse.

• Teachers have been given a letter to share with you if your child's class has a severe nut allergy and must remain peanut and tree free. Please remember that they may have it in the lunchroom.

• Contact info for School Nurse:

• Nurse Peg

  Carrollmargaret@coventryschools.net

  401-397-1976

  
  

Email: jacquardpaula@coventryschools.net
Website: WWW.COVENTRYSCHOOLS.NET
Location: 801 Read School House Road, Coventry, RI, USA
Phone: 4013971976