Lori DeSimone

The committee meeting covered updates on school food programs including breakfast, lunch, and the fruit and vegetable program. Key topics included the status of the Green Ribbon Schools grant, the establishment of student advisory committees at middle and high schools, and updates to the health curriculum and suicide awareness protocols. The meeting also addressed ongoing student and family support through counseling services, the planning of the upcoming district health and wellness week, and social-emotional learning program updates, including the implementation of the RULER program and newsletters.

The meeting was held for the primary purpose of administering the oath of office to newly elected school committee members. During the proceedings, the oath of office was formally administered to the new members, following which the committee transitioned to resume its regular meeting schedule.

This Learning Plan outlines El Distrito Escolar de North Providence's strategic approach to virtual/distance instruction for the 2024-2025 academic year. It details protocols for virtual instruction days, including stakeholder engagement, communication strategies for staff, students, and parents, and methods for tracking attendance. The plan emphasizes providing accessible student services, defining operational procedures for virtual instruction, and establishing processes for monitoring implementation and effectiveness. Key areas of focus include professional development for curriculum design and instructional practices in asynchronous and virtual environments, and ensuring robust technological support.

This document presents the North Providence School Department's academic goals for Grade Four, outlined as a 'Year at a Glance' curriculum. It details specific units for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies across three trimesters. Key focus areas include 'Wonders' units and R.A.C.E.S. resources for ELA, various arithmetic strategies, number patterns, fractions, and geometry for Math, 'Energy Conversions,' 'Vision and Light,' and 'Earth's Features' for Science, and 'Classroom and School Community,' 'Mapping Skills,' and 'Past and Present' for Social Studies. The plan specifies instructional days allocated for each unit.

The North Providence School Department's Technology Plan outlines the integration of technology across all educational processes, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational management. It is structured around six core functions: supporting teaching and learning, managing curriculum and instruction, processing information, supporting communication, administering and managing organizational resources, and managing learning resources. These functions are underpinned by five core components: human resources, equipment and networks, software and materials, facilities and space, and policies and procedures. The plan emphasizes continuous professional development for staff, aiming to enhance learning opportunities, improve student achievement, and foster a technology-rich learning community that prepares students for a global society.