November 1, 2024
Dear Students, Staff, and Families:
Daylight savings time is upon us. Remember the clocks fall back on Sunday, November 3rd. It is hard to believe we are already into November with the gorgeous weather. Hope you can take some time to get out and enjoy it.
Ribbon Cutting
Ashton School hosted its Ribbon Cutting on Monday, October 21st. We are excited to celebrate the incredible improvements made to Ashton School. From new classroom spaces, learning commons, a new stage, fully renovated restrooms, an upgraded media center, and modern 21st-century furniture and fixtures. These changes are all part of our continued effort to provide the best possible environment for our students to learn and thrive. On behalf of the central leadership team, thank you to everyone who made these enhancements possible, and to our community for your ongoing support. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these improvements will have on our students’ educational experiences.
For more photos from the event: Ashton Ribbon Cutting 10.21.2024
Next Week
This is a reminder that Monday, November 4th, is the second of our three scheduled Professional Days for faculty and staff. Students are not in school on Monday, November 4th. Schools will also be closed on Tuesday, November 5th, for Election Day. “Every election is determined by the people who show up.”—Larry J. Sabato. Get out and Vote! We will see students back in school on Wednesday, an early release day.
Data In Your Backyard
On October 22nd the Cumberland School Department hosted Rhode Island Kids Count and the Cumberland Education Foundation at J.L. McCourt Middle School for Data in Your Backyard. If you were not able to attend you can watch the presentation here. RI Kids Count shared some useful information. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event.
Vaccine Clinics
The last of the vaccine clinics will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at Cumberland High School, 2600 Mendon Rd. from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Any community member over 3 years old is welcome. There will also be a clinic available to staff and students only on November 7th from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the Cumberland High School.
- Register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.
For more information, visit health.ri.gov/flu/, or call the Department of Health’s information line at 401-222-5960.
Community Vaccination Clinics 10.9.24, 10.30.24 & 11.19.24.pdf
Vaccine Clinic 11.7.2024 – Staff & Students Only.pdf
Sincerely,
Philip D. Thornton, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools