Explore our Planets at Oakland Beach Elementary! With Warwick's Teacher of the Year Mrs. O'Neil.
Tuesday, February 13th: Due to the expected snowstorm, Warwick Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 13th. Due to the potential for power outages, this will be a no-school snow day and not a Distance Learning (DL) Day. There will also be no after-school or evening activities. Additionally, the School Committee Meeting that was originally scheduled for tomorrow evening has been rescheduled to Thursday 2/15/24.
Registration for our Title I Preschool program is now open! Qualifying students must be 4 years of age on or before September 1st, 2024, and live in one of the following school areas; Oakland Beach, Lippitt, Scott, Hoxsie, or Norwood. Morning or afternoon class, 5 days a week. Register here: https://forms.gle/qpXYDQaL5SYXoCHK7
Missing all those backpack flyers? They moved from backpacks to our website. Check out the Community Updates Page!
Title I grownups, save the date! We are having a very special coffee hour with Safety Coordinator Maggiacomo on the morning of Wednesday, February 7th. He will be discussing the Rave mobile app that will be used by staff as a safety measure in our schools. This event is not open to the public.
Sign up today! Family Dinner Workshop with URI Snap Education, Tuesday, February 27th at the Warwick Public Library in the Idea Studio
Are you looking for new meal ideas that your kids will eat? Join us for a fun, hands-on healthy cooking and eating workshop for the whole family. Dinner and giveaways will be provided. Please register here: https://forms.gle/JsegFsB78gfByXjG8
Oakland Beach at Gorton, and all Warwick Public schools, will have a one hour delay this morning, Wednesday, January 24th due to wintry conditions. This means that our day will begin at 9:10 AM, with doors opening at 8:50 AM. Please travel safely.
The Central Registration Department [401-734-3040 . centralreg@warwickschools.org ]
is excited to announce Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025 is now open!
Please view the attached flyers for complete information and share with your neighbors.
Elementary Parents & Guardians
We hope you took the opportunity to review your student's report card with them and celebrate their achievements.
The report card is yours to keep.
The envelope needs to be signed, dated and returned to school as soon as possible please.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Tuesday, January 16th.
24-25 Kindergarten students to be born on or before Sept 1, 2019 - NO exceptions.
Information on how to register will be posted soon.
Questions? Please call 734-3040 or 734-3041.
Elementary report cards for the first trimester have been sent home! We wanted to share this resource in an effort to support your understanding and guide conversations with your child about their report.
https://www.warwickschools.org/page/elementary-report-card-resources
Save The Date! We have the RI State Police coming to Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School on Monday, January 22nd to present "Internet Safety" to Warwick adults. This comprehensive and important presentation will begin promptly at 6 PM in the auditorium. Let us know if you plan on attending here: https://forms.gle/QbyQdCrWuchiNM6W7
Wishing you & yours a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🥧🍏🍎
Reminder! Operation Thankful is taking place this THURSDAY evening at Hoxsie Elementary - This event is open to everyone. The goal is to create over 100 handmade Holiday Cards for Veterans in need right here in Rhode Island. Each card will accompany a handmade gift. If you are able, please pop in anytime between 5 & 7 PM. Light refreshments will be available. Please reach out to Mrs. Kadek with any questions. Let's come together to spread some cheer!
This week in STEM Club
Oakland Beach 5th graders are exploring building with parameters using limited materials, in this case plastic cups and craft sticks. The rules: no cups can touch and adjacent levels must have a different design configuration-It was a challenge but they rose to the occasion! #handsonlearning #stemclub #afterschoolprograms #problemsolving #design
Who's up for some Frugal Fun this Monday at home? Below are some fun activities that feature inexpensive common household items!
Crystal Leaves: https://frugalfun4boys.com/fall-leaf-borax-crystal-science/
Popsicle Gears: https://frugalfun4boys.com/build-working-gears-out-of-popsicle-sticks/
Carnival Games: https://frugalfun4boys.com/cardboard-carnival-games/
Candy Science: https://frugalfun4boys.com/candy-science-cool-experiments-for-kids/
We're Hiring! Lunch aides & bus monitors, $15.25/hr
Apply Today! > Non-Teaching Vacancies > https://www.warwickschools.org/page/job-openings
RICAS results are released. Oakland Beach grew an incredible 14% in reading and 2.2% in math! Our reading growth was within the top groups statewide! Way to go Oakland Beach students & staff!
We hope you take the opportunity to join the conversation focused on understanding Individual Education Plans (IEPs) hosted by the Warwick Special Education Advisory Committee on the evening of November 7th at Vets MS. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mCdyxAkAGLjUNjfe8
Title I Families, we have many wonderful things happening this fall! Be sure to check your November Newsletter located on your school's homepage for all the details & registration info!
