Hampden Meadows School

May 10, 2020 Dear HMS Students and Families, We hope you are all well. As you know, schools in Rhode Island will be closed until June 18 with distance learning continuing until the end of the school year. To continue ELA instruction, we need to provide our fourth grade students with the text Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges . Over the next few days, beginning on Monday, May 11th, district bus drivers will drop books off at each of your homes to support our ELA program. Please note the precautions taken in preparing the books for your children: Preparation: Books have been stored at HMS for nearly 6 weeks without any human contact. Mr. Sangiuliano collected the books practicing social distancing, wearing a mask, washing his hands, and wearing gloves before handling them. Books were placed into new gallon sealable bags using the same practices by Mrs. Dwyer and Mrs. Levesque. They then placed labels on each bag with the student's name and address. Delivery: District bus drivers who will deliver the books will collect the books from HMS, where they practiced social distancing and wore masks and gloves. District bus drivers will drop the book(s) in their bags at the student's doorstep based on the address printed on the label (from aspen). Received: When receiving your book(s), please do not greet the district bus drivers. It is essential to continue to practice social distancing. Do not handle the bag right away. When you do handle the bag, dispose of the bag right away. Spray/wipe books with a chemical known to kill COVID-19. After you have thrown the bag away and sprayed/wiped the book, wash your hands with soap/water for at least 20 seconds. Below are additional resources/information on what to do when you receive a package: Washing Hands CDC I want to thank the many people for making this book distribution happen in these extraordinary times. Thank you, Mr. Messore and Dr. Dillon, for granting us permission to prepare and deliver the books. Thank you, Hampden Meadows teachers, for working together to provide our students with instruction that is as close as possible to being in school. Thank you, Mrs. Dwyer and Mrs. Levesque, for checking the books out to all of the students and placing them in their bags with care. Thank you, Mrs.Resendes, for preparing the maps/routes for our district drivers and coordinating the delivery. Lastly, thank you, district drivers, who deliver the books to our students. Sincerely, Tracey A. McGee, Principal

The BPS Daily Update for 5/5/2020 is available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

The BPS Daily Update for 5/4/2020 is available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from your Admin Team! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qmEeZlPSOVPpa8P3Qkpv8wzikQTTBbFfYGTw94H3_xc/present?usp=sharing #bpsriTeachersExcel!

The BPS Daily Update for 5/1/2020 is now available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

The BPS Daily update for 4/24/2020 is available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

HMS DISTANCE LEARNING Family Book Club May 12, 2020 @ 2:00 New Kid is a 2019 graphic novel by Jerry Craft. The novel tells the story of Jordan Banks who experiences culture shock when he enrolls at a private school. The book was well received and won the 2020 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award. It was the first graphic novel to be awarded the Newbery Medal New Kid Jerry Craft You are invited to attend a family book club meeting! This is a great opportunity for you and your child to be exposed to literature and open a wonderful dialogue. Even if you are unable to attend the meeting, sharing a book is a great way to connect with your child. What you need to know: You are responsible for securing a copy of the book WE REALIZE GETTING A COPY OF THE BOOK MIGHT BE A CHALLENGE. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE PLEASE CONTACT MISS MACLAUGHLIN AND SHE CAN HELP YOU The purpose of this club is to have a shared experience with your child This could mean reading the book with or to your child, or individually. Either way the most important aspect is the discussion that it will generate. Both the adult and child are expected to read the book, attend, and participate equally during the meeting, remember this is a shared experience. The adult can be a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, anyone! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are planning on attending the Hampden Meadows Family Book Club meeting on Tuesday, May 12th @ 2:00, please fill out this form: Family Book Club Registration Form

@BHS_RI Students, Mark Sapolsky and Will Burbine, recognized on WLNE ABC6 for their message of hope https://cdn.field59.com/WLNE/1587671964-585773db47086f23b75254f50076e247c93db384_fl9-720p.mp4

The BPS Daily Update is available for 4/23/2020 at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

The BPS Daily Update for 4/21/2020 is available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Hampden Meadows staff misses you! Enjoy our wishes! https://youtu.be/TJpzWQG7gOM

The BPS Daily Update for 4/16/2020 is available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

April 15 at 6:30 PM Free Virtual Showing of “Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER” The Kent&South County Prevention Coalitions partnered to offer a free virtual viewing Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience. To RSVP go to https://www.bigmarker.com/screenagers-starhouse/SCREENAGERS-NC-RISAS

The Rhode Island Department of Education and Pure Edge are offering a series of Health and Wellness Opportunities for Families. To Learn More click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WuMcOT_NoQexx-ZkYObaLg4qW5J1fPCe/view?usp=sharing

The BPS Update is available for 4.8.2020 at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

The BPS Daily Update is available for 4/3/2020 at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

The BPS Daily Update for April 1, 2020 is available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

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Here is our PAWSitively PURRfect folder for all your pet pictures. Mine are in here labeled with their name and my name! Add yours please! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CCVhODiQ4IJ7pLTpELqoOLnVan2du4sn.

The BPS Daily Update for 3/30/2020 is available for at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools