Templeton Elementary School
Important Dates:
2024-2025 School Calendar
Marci Rasmussen - Principal Caissie Putnam- Assistant Principal
mrasmusen@nrsd.org cputnam@nrsd.org
Narragansett Regional School District does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, English learner status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, or homelessness.
A Word From Mrs. Rasmussen- Principal and Mrs. Putnam- Assistant Principal
Happy New Year, families! As we welcome 2025, I hope your winter break was filled with joy, rest, and cherished moments with loved ones. January is a time for fresh starts, and we’re excited to embark on the second half of our school year with renewed energy and enthusiasm. This month, we’ll focus on setting new goals, fostering a love for learning, and building strong classroom communities. Thank you for your continued support in making our school a place where every child thrives. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! As we look into the new year, here are some updates:
Academics:
As we enter the mid- point of our school year students will be taking STAR Reading and Math assessments as well as mid year DIBELS. Data from these assessments will allow us to track growth and provide our educators with information that will help guide their instruction.
Social/Emotional:
Looking at the whole child continues to be a priority for us. We absolutely want our students to be successful academically, but in order for that to happen we need to ensure that they are “emotionally well”. Thank you to all who took the time to complete the BIMAS survey that was sent via email earlier this fall. We will be sending another survey in the few weeks to come. We plan to use that information to make certain that we are meeting the emotional needs of all of our students so that they are “ready to learn”. Your input on this survey is extremely important.
Harlem Wizards Game
Use the following link to purchase tickets: https://www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/baldwinville. Tickets make great holiday gifts for loved ones and friends.
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Templeton Elementary School PTO
CLICK HERE for information about the Templeton Elementary PTO.
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Staff Updates
Mrs. Jillian O’Connell, Title I Reading Teacher is now our full time EL teacher. We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Mrs. Danielle Acevedo as our new Title I Reading Specialist. She will be starting on January 13th.
January 2024
Monday | Tuesday | Wed | Thursday | Friday |
2 Full Day | 3 Full Day | |||
6 Full Day | 7 Full Day | 8 Full Day | 9 Full Day | 10 Half Day |
13 Full Day | 14 Full Day | 15 Full Day | 16 Full Day | 17 Full Day |
20 NO SCHOOL | 21 Full Day | 22 Full Day | 23 Full Day | 24 Full Day |
27 Full Day | 28 Full Day | 29 Full Day | 30 Full Day | 31 Full Day |
NRSD SEPAC Meetings
Parents of students with IEPs, please join us for a SEPAC meeting. Please see this flier for more information .Check the SEPAC website for a zoom link and more information, or email Christie Schwinger at sepac@nrsd.org.
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Preschool Conferences
There will be no school for preschool students January 30-31st for parent-teacher conferences. Please look for more information to come from your child’s preschool teacher.
TES Weekly High Five
Each week we send out an email with 5 important announcements, reminders, etc. We do this in an effort to keep families informed but not overwhelmed.
You can find our weekly High Fives posted on our school website, on our TES Facebook Page, and emailed weekly to you on Friday afternoons.
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Getting Back Into a Routine
Coming back from a long break is hard for adults and kids! A consistent routine at home provides stability and security, especially for children. It helps set clear expectations, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of responsibility and independence. Routines also create opportunities for quality family time, strengthen relationships, and support healthy habits. Whether it’s through shared meals, bedtime rituals, or regular chore schedules, routines bring structure to daily life, promoting emotional well-being and smoother transitions during busy or challenging times.
ACCESS Testing for ELL Students
ACCESS for ELLs (English Language Learners) refers to a set of standardized assessments designed to measure the English language proficiency of students who are learning English as a second language. These assessments are typically administered in schools in the United States in January. If your child is participating in ACCESS testing, you will receive written notification.
The term "ACCESS" stands for Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners. It is developed by WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment), a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners.
The ACCESS for ELLs assessments cover the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The goal is to evaluate students' proficiency in English, and the results can be used to inform instructional planning, assess program effectiveness, and meet state and federal reporting requirements.
The assessments are typically given annually to English language learners, and the scores provide valuable information about students' language development over time. This information is crucial for educators to tailor their instruction to meet the unique needs of English language learners and help them succeed academically.
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TES Health Office News
January 2025
Kindergarten & Fourth-grade families
Please make sure to send in a copy of your K/4th grade student’s physical exam as they have them throughout the school year. This is a Massachusetts state requirement
Vision/Hearing Referrals
Please continue to send in your children’s completed vision and/or hearing referrals as they have their follow-up appointments. If you would like the nurse to fax a copy of the referral form to your provider, please let us know.
Please remind your children to wear their glasses to school every day if they have glasses.
Classroom Parties
ONLY NON-FOOD items, such as pencils, stickers, small trinkets will be allowed for celebrations in the classrooms. This will give ALL students the opportunity to equally participate in the celebration. Please do not send any food items into school for birthday celebrations. TES Food Guidelines
Clothing Donations
We could use any gently used clothing donations, especially pants, that your children have outgrown. We are running out of extras in the nursing office for accidents and spills.
Flu Season is here
Please review the flu informational sheet attached HERE. Hand Washing is so important! Please help teach your children how to wash their hands and cough into their elbows. Talk to your child’s physician about getting an annual flu shot.
Cold Weather
The weather is cold; please remember to provide your children with the appropriate outerwear. This includes hats, mittens, scarves, winter jackets, snow pants, and snow boots. It may also be helpful if you labeled your child’s items. Please also put some spare socks in your child’s backpacks, if possible.
Katherine May, BSN, RN, NCSN Meghan LaFreniere, BSN, RN
School Nurse (Grades PK-1) School Nurse (Grades 2-4)
kmay@nrsd.org mlafreniere2@nrsd.org
(Phone) 978-939-1210 (Phone) 978-939-1210
(Fax) 978-939-4438 (Fax) 978-939-4438
Concert Fun!
The students, staff, and families of the Narragansett Regional School District elementary schools will work together as a learning community to provide a safe, positive learning environment that promotes academic, emotional, social, and physical growth so that all members will be responsible and respectful citizens.
