I hope everyone held onto their hats today! I just wanted to share a few things that are coming up this year. The BMX Presentation that was cancelled at Colt Andrews has been rescheduled on May 30.

On June 6, the entire school will be going to Roger William's Zoo! That's pretty exciting.

RICAS Testing, everyone's favorite, will begin for grades 3 and 5 on the first week of April and the following week for grade 4. NGIS, Science Testing for grade 5 will be in mid-May.

Have a great weekend!

Keith Swist ~ Interim Principal ~ Guiteras Elementary

This is a friendly reminder that our All District Concerts will be coming up next week! The 4th and 5th Grade Choruses will be performing at the All Chorus Concert hosted by Roger Williams University next week on Monday, March 10th at 6:30pm! In addition, the 5th Grade Band will be performing at the All Bands Concert hosted by Roger Williams University next week on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM!

This event is a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their repertoire and enjoy performances by other bands in the district. We are hoping for full attendance and can't wait to showcase our music!

Important Details:

• Arrival Time: Students must arrive at the Field House at Roger Williams by 5:30 PM to allow time for warm-up and rehearsal.

• Seating: Opens at 5:30 PM when students arrive.

• Parking: General parking is available in Lot D, and accessible parking can be found in Lot 1. On the attached map, the concert will take place in Building 22.

• Admission: $5 at the door (Free for senior citizens, students, and children). This fee helps cover facility and security costs.

• Attire: Students should wear a plain white shirt (e.g., sweater or collared shirt) with black bottoms (without rips) and black shoes.

(Band Students) What to Bring:

• Instruments and their books.

• If available, students are also encouraged to bring their own music stand.

If you have any questions or concerns as we prepare for this exciting concert, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Kirby or Ms. Simonds. We’re looking forward to a fantastic performance!

Guiteras has an open Lunch Aide position. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please apply on schoolspring.com. It pays $20 an hour. Hours are from 11am to 1pm Monday through Friday. Lunch Aides supervise one lunch and one recess daily and do some light office work, like making copies, etc.

• April 9th, 12-1pm ET / 11-12pm CT: Connection, Co-Regulation, and Coping Skills: Helping kids and teens navigate big feelings (flier below)

RIDE and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) are excited to host the return of virtual Conscious Discipline® workshops in 2025! These workshops are an opportunity to learn proven strategies to support your child's social and emotional development. The training will be presented in Spanish on March 19, 2025, and families can register here. Families can register for the English presentation taking place on March 26, 2025, here.