#Engage, Energize,& Educate
March 21st, 2026
Dear Families,
A special thank you to our PE teacher Mrs. Alicia Marques Jordan for the thoughtful planning and leadership in organizing Respect Week and the Down Syndrome awareness assembly. These events truly reflected our school’s commitment to inclusion, kindness, and community. Students especially enjoyed the visit from our local police and fire departments during lunch—it was a meaningful and exciting experience for all. The themed spirit days brought so much energy and joy to the building, and it was wonderful to see such enthusiastic participation from both students and staff. Her efforts made the week both impactful and memorable for our entire school community.
Let’s Hear It For Our PTO
We want to thank Carly Warrener and the Fifth Grade Committee for planning an AMAZING basketball game between parents, staff, and fifth graders at SHS. The half time show was terrific! All proceeds from the basketball game were donated to ABILITY BRIDGE. Last, a shout-out to Chris Whitten for being the MC! We appreciate all the parents and staff who participated in this fun evening!
Teaching and Learning Night
We are looking forward to welcoming all families to our Teaching and Learning Night which will take place on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Teaching and Learning Night is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the wonderful work our students have been doing in their classrooms. Please note that this event is not intended for individual parent-teacher conferences, but rather to highlight student learning and accomplishments.
This year classroom teachers will spotlight the writing your child is doing in the classroom. Students' art work will adorn the hallways and our annual spring concert will take place in the gymnasium. The Book Fair will be held in the library from 5:00-6:30 pm.
Please be sure to visit our Lost & Found table located by the Nurse’s Office.
Chromebooks
Students went home with their Chromebooks on Friday. Please be sure they are returned to school on Monday, March 23rd.
Book Fair Schedule For Next Week
A Message From SSELAC
SSELAC’s 4th Annual Color Run/Walk/Roll is Saturday, May 2 from 9 AM–12 PM at Deerfield Park (rain date Sunday, May 3). This all-abilities event invites everyone to walk, run, or roll through the park while enjoying vibrant color powder along the route.
Along the way, families can connect with local organizations and resources that support acceptance and inclusion as we celebrate an important message: every child deserves to be celebrated, and every child CAN and WILL learn.
Registration required:
https://forms.gle/toRQPMf1fPhQ9Fuf9
We’re VERY excited to partner with the Smithfield YMCA and combine this event with Touch-A-Truck and YMCA National Healthy Kids Day. Families can explore emergency, construction, and community service vehicles up close while enjoying games, healthy activities, and family-friendly resources.
Bring the whole family!!! We hope to see you there!
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.
Just A Reminder
Students must wear proper & safe footwear from the Handbook:
At the elementary level, shoes must be closed-toe and have a strap.
Caught Being Kind
Here are the students who were recognized this week for being kind:
Kevin Tanski, Olivia McCaffery, Mya Durango, Ellie Kerr, Ben Jardin, Bella Anderson, Julian Howard, Seth Borden, Suzanna Morrison, and Delilah Black
Field Trips
There are several field trips that have been added to the Important Dates list below. Please keep in mind that you must have a CURRENT BCI and Volunteer Training in order to chaperone a field trip. If you need a Volunteer Training, please contact Mrs. Viera at tviera@smithfield-ps.org and I would be happy to schedule it.
Flyers
IMPORTANT DATES:
Wednesday, March 25th- Teaching & Learning Night from 5:00-7:00p.m./Dine in or take out at Chelo’s and a portion on the proceeds will be donated to the PVES PTO./Trimester 2 report cards are released in Infinite Campus at noon.
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
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
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 TERRIFIC weekend!
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera