It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!
The cheerful smiles and sense of wonder at Metcalf have been delightful. Students have been steadily becoming more excited as the days go on but have managed to stay focused in school. This is a true reflection of the effort put forth by all our Metcalf families, faculty, and staff. We have all worked together to make sure there is a nice balance between learning and celebrating the season together with some fun holiday festivities!
Holiday Fun!
A Sign Language Performance by Mrs. Gammond's Class
Festive Holiday Sweaters lit up Mrs. Hanley's class!
Report Cards
Thank you all for working with us as we implemented the Standards-Based Report Card this year at Metcalf. We realize that it is quite a change from the traditional grading system. We are so pleased because the new report card allows us to provide a much more comprehensive and complete picture of where your child is academically, socially, and emotionally each trimester. I have heard some wonderful feedback, as well as some very helpful suggestions. We thank you for your support and will consider all ideas going forward.
The Parent Portal
Aspen's Parent Portal is new to families in grades 3-6, but it has been open to parents at the secondary level for quite some time. This feature has allowed us to provide families with access to student report cards on line, thus saving thousands of dollars for the paper, ink, and envelopes necessary when printing at school. In these difficult budget times, we are excited about reallocating these funds to classroom resources and materials that students will benefit from on a daily basis. You can easily view and/or print a hard copy of the report card once you log into your Aspen account. Please let me know if you are having any difficulty with the Parent Portal or viewing your child's report card. I thank you all for working with us and the EWG Technology Department to implement this change with such success!
Community Announcements
Please visit the links below regarding:- The URI Free Track & Field Clinic for Children: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_SShHJTJjZjazktRkZJa21PWU0/view
- The URI Water Safety Instructor Training link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_SShHJTJjZjQkttNi1uSmtFRTA/view
- URI Lifeguard Training link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_SShHJTJjZjOFBwYUJNbkNZR1U/view
- Attention Parents of Preschool Children link: Parents of Preschool Children Link
The faculty & staff at Metcalf School would like to wish you a
Merry Christmas...Happy Hanukkah...Happy New Year!
Enjoy your vacation and this special time with family and friends. See you all next year!
