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James R.D. Oldham School Teacher of the Year 2021
The James R.D. Oldham School Teacher of the Year 2021 is Gail Ramos. Gail is an Early Childhood Special Educator who serves the developmental needs of East Providence children ages 3, 4 and 5. She has been a teacher in the East Providence School District for 32 years and holds a Masters of Arts in Education and Human Development.
There is much good to say of Gail! She is a passionate, dedicated, loyal and kind person. She embodies the true qualities of an exceptional educator. Gail values each of her colleagues, respects all students and communicates in an exemplary manner with parents. Many years after moving on from pre-k, parents will ask about Mrs. Ramos, and request that best of regards be sent to her.
Gail has recently become an author and illustrator of a children’s book. The book, entitled, I Matter is explained by Gail as, “I wrote this book for our youngest children of color as a way to enhance their self-esteem and empower them as they learn and grow.” This truly inspirational book reminds children that they are very important and, “I Matter for so many reasons.”
We, at Oldham School are honored to call Gail a member of our school family. We are proud to recognize her as our Teacher of the Year, 2021.
Thank you,
Donna Peluso
Discussed was the progress being made toward accomplishing the 2020-2021 golds set forward in the Oldham School Improvement Plan. In Goal A: Academic Excellence:
At least 81% of children assessed by the Teaching Strategies Gold Program have improved widely held expectations in cognitive development which includes logic and reasoning skills, memory, attention and cognitive flexibility. In Goal B: Social/ Emotional Learning: Students have (under Conscious Discipline strategies) increased utilization of breathing techniques and commitments leading to self-regulation under the guidance of staff who are committed to talk, listen and encourage student expression. In Goal C: Staff have completed professional development opportunities that support district initiatives, school focus activities and best teaching practices. Finally, importantly, in Goal D: School Self-Assessments, surveys, and various school/home communications being used within the school to promote opportunities to involve parents and community members to volunteer, participate in learning of school initiatives, classroom strategies and shared decision-making practices within the school were discussed. School Attendance was also discussed in the context of this COVID period.
A subcommittee of the team decided to create a parent survey to assess the effectiveness of school/parent interactions and communication during this school year. A draft will be reviewed at the next SIT Meeting on April 12, 2021. Data relating to school attendance will also be discussed.
Anyone who would like to pick up breakfast or lunch today due to distance learning, may do so from 8:30am - 10am today at the high school 2000 Pawtucket ave
Family Newsletter
January 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Year!
Dear Parents and Friends,
The staff and I are very happy to have returned to In-Person Learning! We would like to thank you for all your support while we were at home during this holiday time; it is wonderful to see how much our little friends have grown! May I ask if you have any questions or concerns for us at this time?
This month of January promises to be a quick one. As you know, next Monday, January 18, 2021, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there will be no school. We hope that this day will be a family day full of happiness and fun – sunshine outdoors, too!
On Monday, January 25, 2021, teachers will be attending professional development workshops so there will be no in-school learning. All children will have a special packet to complete with Mom or Dad, along with a new book to read!
As you know, each month we take a close look at one of the RIELDS Domains. This month we will focus upon Social Studies where we are learning about how our children relate to their family and community. Our story this month talks about being kind to each other. We hope you will enjoy it with your child.
Our Nurse Sue has a message for you all…
Happy New Year!
I hope you are all well. Please continue to update me with any isolation/quarantine situations you may have. Students who are experiencing COVID symptoms can be tested at any K -12 testing site. To schedule a test call (844) 857-1814 7 days a week 7:30 am -9:30 pm. BinaxNow testing offers results in 15 minutes for asymptomatic individuals. Visit portal.ri.gov for scheduling and locations. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 433-6209 ext 2.
Thank you,
Sue Mungovan RN
Thank you, Nurse Sue! Importantly, during the first two weeks of February, we are asking that you complete a short survey from the Rhode Island Department of Education. It is called SurveyWorks. If you have an older child, you may be familiar with it since all public school parents complete it each school year. This survey is an effort to gather information that will help improve the quality of schools across Rhode Island. It will help educators understand and act upon what students, teachers, support professionals, administrators and parents say about climate, culture, and learning environments in our school. You will complete it online. We will be sending you a separate link to join and an access code to enter to open the survey online within the next week. We are very appreciative that you take your valuable time in support of this.
Please remember, I remain available to you always at your convenience. Again, Happy New Year!
Donna M. Peluso, Principal
1/11
Breakfast
Cereal
Breakfast
Kit
Lunch
Build Your Own
Sun Butter & Jelly
Sandwich
String Cheese
Baby Carrots
Fresh Fruit
Milk
1/12
Breakfast
Shri Bark
Granola Round
Breakfast Kit
Lunch
Italian Grinder
Pasta Salad
w/Fresh Veggies
Apple Slices
Milk
1/13
Breakfast
Cereal
Breakfast
Kit
Lunch
Chicken Salad
w/ a Bulkie Roll
Garden Salad
Fresh Fruit
Milk
1/14
Breakfast
Shri Bark
Muffin
Breakfast Kit
Lunch
Chicken Caesar
Salad
Dinner Roll
Apple Sauce Cup
Milk
1/15
Breakfast
Cereal
Breakfast
Kit
Lunch
Yogurt Parfait
Vanilla Yogurt
W/ Blueberries
Granola
Fresh Veggie Sticks
Fresh Fruit
Milk
1/18
No School
M. L. King Jr.
Day
1/19
Breakfast
Shri Bark
Granola Round
Breakfast Kit
Lunch
Yoplait Yogurt
Cheddar Cheese Goldfish Crackers
Baby Carrots
Broccoli Bites
Ranch Dip
Fresh Fruit
Milk
1/20
Breakfast
Cereal
Breakfast Kit
Lunch
Mini Sliders
Ham & Cheese
Scooby Grahams
Side Salad
Fresh Fruit
Milk
1/21
Breakfast
Shri Bark
Muffin Kit
Breakfast Kit
Lunch
Chef Salad
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
Milk
1/22
Breakfast
Cereal
Breakfast
Kit
Lunch
Roast Turkey
Sandwich
Marinated
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Fresh Fruit
Milk
Meals include 1% white, and / or fat free chocolate milk
Menu subject to change based on product availability
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The East Providence Public Schools will be on full Distance Learning from December 14, 2020 to January 4, 2021.
Beginning on December 14th through to December 23rd, the EP School Dept, partnering with Chartwells and Ocean State Transit will deliver student breakfasts/lunches to our community school sites and bus stops across the city. The sites and bus stop times are attached. The bus staff will be distributing the meals, so there is no need to go into the buildings.
Special note: This coming week meal offerings will include 3 or 4 hot lunch items (beginning on Tuesday).
We thank you for your cooperation during this time. Stay well.
The following site is also available along with the schools and bus stops.
East Providence High School Student Parking Lot
2000 Pawtucket Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
8:30 – 10:00 AM
RUMFORD BUS 1
Meal Pick Up Time
MYRON J FRANCIS
9:00 AM
HOYT AVE @ BARBERRY RD
9:30 AM
BISHOP AVE @ FERRIS AVE
9:45 AM
BARNEY ST @ RAY ST
9:50 AM
BISHOP AVE @ REDLAND AV
9:55 AM
FERRIS AVE @ TRYON AV
10:00 AM
DEER ST @ INMAN ST
10:05 AM
FERRIS AVE @ WEEDEN AV
10:10 AM
CIRCLE ST @ NIMITZ RD
10:15 AM
FERRIS AVE @ RAY ST
10:20 AM
TAYLOR DR @ EAST DR
10:25 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE@MCGARTLAND RD
10:30 AM
DEER ST @ TONER ST
10:35 AM
VISTA DR @ DIANA DR
10:40 AM
ROGER WILLIAMS AVE @ LEAHY ST
10:45 AM
N BROADWAY@CADORNA ST
10:50 AM
RUMFORD BUS 2
Meal Pick Up Time
MYRON J FRANCIS
9:00 AM
ANAMA AVE @ GREEN LANE RD
9:30 AM
New Road @ Baily
9:40 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE @ WEBSTER AVE
9:45 AM
ROGER WILLIAMS AVE@PILGRIM AVE
9:50 AM
ROGER WILLIAMS AVE @ ARCADIA AVE
9:55 AM
ROGER WILLIAMS AVE @ NELSON ST
10:00 AM
GREENWOOD AVE @ NEWMAN AVE
10:05 AM
N BROADWAY @ ALGONQUIN RD
10:10 AM
CENTRE ST @ CARRIE AVE
10:15 AM
CENTRE ST @ CHAUNCEY AVE
10:20 AM
HOOD AVE @ SHAW ST
10:25 AM
MILLER ST @ PAWTUCKET AVE
10:30 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE @ BARBARA CIR
10:35 AM
PLEASANT ST @ MORRA WY
10:40 AM
PLEASANT ST@SYLVAN RD
10:45 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE @ CHAFFEE ST
10:50 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE @ HOPE ST
10:55 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE @ SAINT MICHAELS CT
11:00 AM
RIVERSIDE BUS 1
Meal Pick Up Time
KENT HEIGHTS
9:00 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE @ MERRITT RD
9:30 AM
PAWTUCKET AVE@ABERDEEN RD
9:45 AM
CUMBERLAND RD @ BOYDEN BLVD
9:50 AM
VILLAGE GRN N @ SQUIRE LN
9:55 AM
SQUIRE LN @ VILLAGE GRN S
10:00 AM
IVAN AVE @ BUCKTHORNE DR
10:05 AM
WAMPANOAG TRL @ GARDEN DR
10:10 AM
WAMPANOAG TRL @ JILL CT
10:15 AM
40 REARDON AVE
10:20 AM
DAISY DR @ ARGYLE AVE
10:25 AM
The Members of the Oldham Pre-K School Improvement Team are:
Leslie Andrade, Pre-K Teacher
Rebecca Belasco, Community Member (Little Red Schoolhouse Child Care)
Dana Brodin, OT
Liz Dias, Parent
Stephanie Gaudreau, Administrative Assistant
Mylissa Moon, Early Childhood/Outreach Coordinator
Susan Mungovan, School Nurse
Melissa Natusch, Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood
Donna Peluso, Principal Educational Coordinator
Deborah Turbitt, Teacher Assistant
The School Improvement Team has now begun a regular schedule of virtual meetings. They are: November 16, 2020; December 15, 2020; January 13, 2021; February 3, 2021; March 22, 2021; April 12, 2021; and May 12, 2021. All meetings are held at 6pm except April 12, 2021 which is at 1pm.
Meeting Notes:
July 21, 2020 and August 6, 2020:
The Oldham School Improvement Team began its charge during the summer of 2020 by creating a Reopening 2020 School Document, noting COVID guidelines and plans. We continue to create and draft the James R.D. Oldham School Improvement Plan of the 2020/2021 School Year.
November 16, 2020:
The Oldham School Improvement Team met virtually to review data from the 2019-2020 School Year along with the Reopening Plan of 2020 to create an update to the James R.D. Oldham Pre-K School Improvement Plan. All members were present except Liz Dias. Stephanie Gaudreau and Dana Brodin took notes and formatted the plan electronically as it was created and modified.
The discussion by the team focused on improvement goals that included Academic Excellence; Social & Emotional Learning/Collaboration; Professional Development; and Partnerships/Safety. Virtual Meetings/Technology, Student Attendance, Social and Emotional Learning and Support; as well as Family Engagement were topics strategized.
A draft of the James R.D. Oldham Pre-K School Improvement Plan was written and submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Kathryn Crowley, on November 20, 2020 for review and approval. When this is complete, the Plan will be posted to this website for the Learning Community’s information.
Host sites:
Edward R. Martin MS- Cafeteria Orlo Avenue School - Library
111 Brown Street 25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914 East Providence, RI 02915
Wed. 9/30/20 4-7 pm Wed. 11/4/20 4-7 pm
Silver Spring School - Cafeteria Myron Francis Elem School - Gym
120 Silver Spring Avenue 64 Bourne Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914 East Providence, RI 02916
Mon. 10/5/2020 4-7pm Tues. 11/17/20 4-7pm
Riverside MS - Cafeteria
179 Forbes Street Register at schoolflu.com
Riverside , RI 02915 *registration closes at noon the day
Thurs. 10/29/20 4-7pm before the clinic
Participants:
Community Clinics - ages 3 and up
You must register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.
No walk-ins allowed.
Registration will close at noon the day before your school clinic.
Appointment times will help to limit the number of people inside the clinic.
Staff are trained on health and safety measures.
Face coverings are required.
Social distance of six feet required.
Hand sanitizer will be available.
James R.D. Oldham School
The Oldham Pre K is proud to announce our Teacher of The Year Mrs. Gail Ramos!
The James R.D. Oldham School Improvement Team met on Monday evening, March 22, 2021, at 6pm, virtually. In attendance were D. Brodin, L. Andrade, M. Moon, R. Belasco, D. Turbitt, S. Gaudreau, and D. Peluso. The meeting was one hour in length.
Monday, February 1st 2021
Oldham Pre-K School
District Lunch In Person & Distance Learning January 11 - 22
Good Morning, just a reminder this week is distance learning. In person begins again January 11th.
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Oldham Pre-K School Improvement Team News
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