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Welcome Parents!
PASA
Providence After School Alliance program will be ending shortly. May 31 is the last day for programs. Everything has been very successful. We have had a number of visitors in the building and they have been very pleased as to what they’ve seen. Providence College will host the AZ end of the year event on their campus on Monday, June 4th. Youth who have attended at least 75% will be eligible to participate. Permission slips to be handed out by Wednesday morning at Roger Williams. Alejandro Molina
Adalius Thomas Visits Williams
Mr. Moseley welcomed Adalius Thomas of the New England Patriots to Roger Williams Middle School on May 16 to talk to the kids about the importance of education. Mr. Thomas gave the kids a little background information before sharing with them that his favorite subject was math. He explained to the students that they had to find something about school that they loved so the time would pass by faster and they would love coming to school. The students were very attentive during his talk.
Rebuilding Together
Approximately 100 Volunteers from Fidelity Investments in conjunction with "Rebuilding Together" along with Mr. Moseley, the principal, and a few faculty volunteers came to Roger Williams Middle School on Saturday, April 28, 2007, to help with painting doors and doorways, the teacher’s room, the offices, the cafeteria, landscaping and planting trees and flowers, building benches in the boys locker room, sanding and cleaning the benches in the girls’ locker room, and making our school beautiful. In addition to preserving and revitalizing houses "Rebuilding Together" works to improve the physical sites of non-profit agencies in Providence neighborhoods.
Roger Williams Second Quarter Honor Roll 2006-2007
Grade 6 High Honors are James Baez, Jake Goncalves, Lydia Ramirez, Aimee Salazar, Sharinna Tejada, and Yer Yang.
Grade 6 Honors are Leeshonel Ayala, Tyasia Brooks, Beatriz Castillo, Clary Guzman, Tyneasha Hazard, Dalia Martinez, Thalya Matos, Idalis Moquete, Alinta Newray, Brenda Ortiz, Felix Peralta, Laury Perez, Pedro Perez, Salenna Rith, Diorge Rodriguez, Genesis Sanchez, Allison Szewczyk, Sunshine Thao, and La Yang.
Grade 7 High Honors are Tevin Alieu, Enma Cabrera, Thania Leyba, Arthittiya Mongkolsombat, and Shinbey Moua.
Grade 7 Honors are Estefani Acosta, Julia Cabrera, Luis Costa, Stephanie Craig, Cesar Cruz, Yudenis DeJesus, Traci Dixon, John Fleury, Julia Franco, Eduardo Garcia, Marly Gonzalez, Weslyn Guzman, Dominique Harrison, Malvin Herrera, Kannida Kuch, Elizabeth Lapsey, Sarah Leo, Thania Leyba, Tasha Llorca, Alex-Andrea Love-Fields, Isabel Lozada, Jasmin Manson-Velez, Adonis Mendez, Francisco Mendoza, Yomaira Messon, Heydi Miranda, Melanie Moreno, May Moua, Yolainne Munoz, Modesta Parra, Lavell Poston, Maria Ricart, Alberto Rodriguez, Joan Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez, Elisabeth Santana, Isamar Sosa, Stephany Tejera, Mildred Urizar, Vivian Vang, Louis Vasquez, and Mailee Xiong.
Grade 8 High Honors are Claribel Cruz, Nidia Dominguez, Anel Jimenez, Kadijah Johnson, Omar Perez, Yanneris Perez, and Larimar Santana.
Grade 8 Honors are Beatriz Aviles, Thalia Batista, Keyla Beltre, Kianely Capellan, Mike Chibante, Mirleni Duarte, Perla Fernandez, Breanna Foster, Kimberly Francisco, Michael Garcia, Maxiel Guzman, Jordany Hernandez, Aury Inirio, Annelle Jimenez, Katherine Morel, Skye Nina, Tenisha Ortiz, Maria Paz, Henderson Pion, Omar Polanco, Arlis Rivas, Eduardo Roa, Jennifer Salazar, Theanys Suazo, Starria Sumner, Bryan Toribio, Jennifer Ventura, Brian Washburn, and Ladonna Witter.
Freestyle Pictures were taken on Monday, March 5, 2007. These packages take at least three weeks to arrive. Thank you for your participation. We will call the students to pick up their packages.
2007 Roger Williams Spelling Bee
By Mrs. Pesaturo
The following students won the 2007 Roger Williams grade level spelling bee: Grade 6 Kiana Hernandez, Giancarlos Herrera, and Thalya Matos. Grade 7 Steven Alvarez, Stephanie Craig, Brandi Hardy, Elizabeth Hernandez, Briana Hutley, Erica Martinez, Luis Pena, and Christal Rivera. Grade 8 Angela Chea, Krissy Fleury, Annelle Jimenez, Kadijah Johnson, Jamaree Lopes, Monique McDaniel, Jean Medina, Joel Mejia, Tommy Moth, Omar Perez, Tiffany Rezendes, and Asia Silva.
The winners for Roger Williams who will be participating in the district wide spelling bee on March 14th at Classical High School are: First runner-up Monique McDaniel, from Team 8B and Winner Tommy Moth, from Team 8A. Congratulations to both students and good luck in March!
Groundhog/Job Shadow Experience
On Friday February 9, seventy (70) eighth-grade students were greeted by the "Groundhog" when they went on a Job Shadow Experience during Groundhog Day at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's Hospital, and The Coro Center. At "Job Shadow" we met our "Groundhogs", the professionals who volunteered to show the students what they do at the hospital. Everyone went with a different "Groundhog" and saw the different and exciting jobs that they have in the medical field. Kimberly went to Hasbro's and saw babies after they come out of surgery. She shadowed pediatric nurses and spent the day with at least 10 nurses. Yamari went to the Rehabilitation Center and she spent time learning about the different disabilities that people experience and how the doctors treat them so the pain goes away.
After we worked with our professionals, we had a luncheon of pizza, salad, cookies and drinks and listened to Dr. Gus Cordeiro, the Vice President of the Hospital tell us about how many jobs are available and what we have to study in high school in order to qualify for the jobs. The hospital gave the students bags of stuff and some of the students were even given scrubs to wear.
Thank you to everyone who participated and also to VP Gus Cordeiro, for having us again for the seventh year, and a special thanks to Alexis Devine and Dianna Glass who planned this event. IT WAS A GREAT DAY!!!!!!
Holiday Gift
Students, faculty and staff were presented with holiday engraved RW pens which were purchases through the RW School Store. Mrs. Russo and Mrs. Pinheiro would like to wish all families a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
By Mr. C. Pride
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was another great success. Due to the generosity of all, we were able to collect 1115 items and $745 in cash. With the cash, we were able to purchase items such as potatoes, onions, carrots, apples, cake mixes, frosting, cereal, pizza mixes, gift cards as well as additional Thanksgiving staples such as cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffing mixes.
I would like to thank everyone who assisted me this year. The entire food drive was truly a group effort with members of our staff going above and beyond to help in various ways such as food shopping, identifying families, and contacting families.
As a result, 28 families benefited from our efforts.
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Classroom Change
Mrs. Pinheiro's Computer Classroom is now located on the third floor in Room 311. Please see Mrs. Pinheiro with your RW News School Newspaper submissions or with your Yearbook or RW School Website questions.
PPSD Internet Policy
Please be reminded that use of the computer network to students is to promote and enhance the learning through communications, innovation, and sharing of resources. It is not to be used for personal or entertainment purposes. The use of the internet must be for educational and research activities including and especially printed material and be consistent with the educational objectives of the Providence School Department.
Students that utilize the computers in the classrooms or labs are to adhere to this policy. Teachers are responsible for monitoring the use of each computer user.
Any student that has not returned a signed Internet Acceptable Use Policy is to see one of the office personnel for a copy.
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Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Pinheiro |
Yearbooks
Yearbook fliers have been delayed and will be going home in January. The cost for the yearbook is $20 only. The money envelopes are available in Room 311. Mrs. Pinheiro is the only one authorized to accept yearbook money. A receipt is given in exchange for payment. Students paying after school may come with a group of friends for an additional photo.
Way to Go!!!
The Kid’s First brought some squash to all three lunches before Thanksgiving. There was a “Giant Squash Contest” where students were able to guess the weight of the squash and win a $25 mall gift card. The winner was Mayker Duran an eighth grader who guessed the exact weight of 8 lbs. 14 oz. Way to go!
From the Desk of…
Mrs. Dalton, Guidance Department
Want to help your child do better in school? Talk to your child’s teacher! Do the “5Q’s!” The Parent Information Resource Center and the RI Department of Education recently created and designed a card called “Doing the 5Q”. The 5Q card is designed to help give the information parents and teachers need to begin communicating about how to help children succeed in school through family involvement in education.
These questions should be asked at parent/teacher conferences. These questions make it easier for families and teachers put the child at the center of their conversations.
Five Questions Every Parent Should Ask Their Child’s Teacher:
1. What are my child’s strengths?
2. What concerns do you have about my child?
3. How does my child work with others?
4. What information can I share with you about my child?
5. I want to be involved in my child’s education. How can we work together?
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RW School Store
Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
Pencils, pens, sharpeners, notebooks, staplers, stickers, sewing kits, highlighters, novelty items, plush animals, basketballs, stress balls, key chains, jewelry, snacks, binders, dividers, report covers and more!!!
Check us out in January for any left over Holiday shop items for sale.
GYM NOTES
By Ms. B. DeRita, Physical Education Department
Many of our students at Roger Williams ask why the physical education teachers require the students to change for gym class. Personal hygiene and comfort are two main reasons. Various activities, exercises, games and sports are taught through-out the school year. Students are expected to participate in all activities and must wear the proper clothes to fully benefit from the gym class.
Every student should have sneakers, socks, shorts or sweat pants, and a T-shirt to change into for every class. Every student should also be prepared for cold weather and have a sweat shirt or jacket in their gym locker. All students are assigned a gym locker at the beginning of the school year so that they may keep their personal belongings and valuables locked up during class.
This year, the Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) is offering a gym uniform for $10. The uniform is a maroon T-shirt and shorts. Both pieces must be purchased at the same time. Students can see Mrs. Nicolazzi in room DR-2 for more information.
All students should have deodorant as well as an extra change of clothes. No perfume or spray deodorant is allowed in the locker room, but moist towelettes are perfectly ok to use to freshen up.
Students are excused from gym class only with a note from the school nurse – NO ONE ELSE!! Doctor’s notes/excuses must be brought to the school nurse first. All students are required to come prepared, be on time, and participate in class.
Please feel free to contact the physical education department at any time at 456-9355.
Ms. De Rita / Mr. Lavoie –girls’ gym
Mr. Parillo/ Mr. Ucci – boys’ gym
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