#Engage, Energize,& Educate
March 26th, 2026
Dear Families,
Thank you for attending our Teaching & Learning Night. We were thrilled by the overwhelming turnout and the strong support from our school community. It was truly a special evening celebrating the incredible work of our students.
A special thank you to Mrs. Barrette for a wonderful spring concert—our students’ talents were on full display. We are also grateful to Ms. Moretti for creating a beautiful gallery of artwork that adorned our hallways and showcased our students’ creativity.
Thank you to Mrs. Clapprood and all of our volunteers for organizing a well-attended book fair and engaging STEM projects on display. We also appreciate our dedicated staff for preparing classrooms that highlighted student learning, especially with the spotlight on writing.
Your presence and support make events like this so meaningful for our students and staff. We are grateful to partner with you in celebrating learning.
Chromebooks
Chromebooks will not go home on Friday March 27th or on future Fridays unless the weather forecast warrants it.
Attendance Matters
This year, we have seen a significant shift in our attendance, moving from number one on the state attendance board to number forty-four. Currently, 46 of our students are identified as chronically absent, meaning they have missed 10% or more of the school days in a given month. Regular attendance is critical to student success, as even a few missed days can impact learning, relationships, and overall progress. We ask for your partnership in ensuring that students are present, on time, and ready to learn each day when they are well, as consistent attendance plays a vital role in maintaining our strong school community and supporting every child’s achievement.
National School Librarian Day is April 2nd
In celebration of National Librarian Day, we would like to recognize Mrs. Clapprood for her dedication to our school community. She fosters a love of reading in all of our students by creating a welcoming, engaging library environment where curiosity and learning thrive. We are truly grateful for her passion, care, and the important role she plays in enriching our students’ educational experiences.
National Paraprofessional Day is April 1st
In honor of Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible paraprofessionals. Their dedication and patience make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students each and every day. We are truly fortunate to have such caring and committed professionals as part of our school community. Thank you for all that you do!
A Message From The SHS Music Dept.
The SHS Tri-M Music Honor Society is putting on a fundraiser! Let us egg your yard!
Allow our students to take one thing off your plate this holiday weekend! Fill out your order on the attached Google Form, and on April 4th we will deliver Easter Eggs to your house - either left at your doorstep, or hidden in your yard! Pick a time for our students to stop by, your difficulty level for hiding as well as quantity of eggs.
This is a fundraiser to help pay for our trip to the Great East Festival at Canobie Lake Park in June! Payment will be taken via Venmo, which you will receive the link to after finishing the form. Send the proper amount and we'll send confirmation!
Thank you for your support!
Daniel Caramante
SHS Music/Chorus Teacher
https://forms.gle/7iEQYM7GeFKMi4NZ7"
RICAS Testing In Grades 3, 4, and 5
As we approach state testing, please note that the English Language Arts assessment will take place on March 31 and April 1 (Session 2). Make-up testing will occur in the days following for any students who are absent. We encourage all students to get a good night’s sleep, arrive at school on time, bring a snack, and come prepared to do their best. We remind students to show perseverance and put forth their best effort. Results from state testing will be shared with families in the fall.
Lost & Found
Please encourage your child to visit Lost & Found. We have a large number of sweatshirts, hats, and mittens. All remaining items will be donated on April 3rd.
Caught Being Kind
Here are the students who were recognized this week for being kind:
Abby Brierley, Harper Levesque, Viviana Manachi, Bodie Ross,
Derrick Shorts, Domenic Deliza, Soren York,
Gabriel Tavares Hands, Everly Bardol, Ava Varatta, and Mila Sirignano
Flyers
4th Annual Color Run Flyer Registration required: https://forms.gle/toRQPMf1fPhQ9Fuf9
Smithfield Woods Dinner Flyer to Support Local Families in our community
Updated District Calendar for 2025-2026
IMPORTANT DATES:
Sunday, March 29th-Dave & Busters or School Dance at Rhodes
Tuesday, March 31st & Wednesday, April 1st- Grades 3, 4, & 5 RICAS Testing/English Language Arts
Tuesday, April 7th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Sunday, April 19th-Garden Day with Revive the Roots with Hannah from 12:30-2:30 pm. All families are invited. More information forthcoming
Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th-Spring Recess/No School
Tuesday, April 21st-Red Sox vs. Yankees game. More information to follow
Tuesday, April 28th-SSELAC in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 30th-5th Grade Pasta Dinner at SHS/More Information to follow
Friday, May 1st-Fifth Ice Skating from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2nd- Annual SSELAC Color Run at 9:00 am/Deerfield Park
Tuesday, May 5th & Wednesday, May 6th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 RICAS Testing/Math-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria on May 5th. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Tuesday, May 12th-NGSA Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Wednesday, May 13th-NGSS Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th-Panda Players Performance at SHS from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15th-In School Panda Players Performance at SHS from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd-District Field Day for 5th Grade at 9:30 am
Monday, May 25th-Memorial Day/No School
Thursday, May 28th-/Unified Field Day at 9:30 am
Friday, May 29th-1st grade field trip to the Southwick Zoo & District 5th Grade Dance 6-8pm @ Gallagher Middle School
Tuesday, June 2nd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Wednesday, June 3rd- 5th grade field trip to the Boston Museum of Science
Thursday, June 4th-Field Day/Talent Show at SHS 6:00-8:00 p.m.(new date)
Friday, June 5th-Rain date for Field Day
Wednesday, June 10th-CONFIRMED date for Kindergarten( KR & KH is at 9:15am and KS & KL is at 10:15 am) Fifth Grade (1:00 pm at the SHS auditorium) MOVING UP CEREMONIES
Thursday, June 11th- Kindergarten field trip to Roger Williams Zoo from 9:30-1:30 pm
Tuesday, June 16th- 2nd grade field trip to the Museum of Natural History and the Planetarium from 9:30-12:25 pm
Tuesday, August 25th-1st day of school
Have a wonderful weekend!
With Appreciation,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Dohoney