October 1, 2024

Dear KHA Families,

Where did September go? We have had a very busy and successful month transitioning back to school. We are so proud of all our students!

It was so great to see so many of our families at KHA’s Orientation Nights over the last 2 weeks. The Staff and I thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s educational journey at Kingston Hill Academy. Together, we can make a huge difference and impact. Looking forward to a great month ahead.

Linked in my newsletter, you will find several documents that reference important information in regards to the school year.

Please contact us @[email protected] and/or @[email protected]if you have any questions, feedback, and/or needs that we can assist you with. We are here for you KHA! We are looking forward to our new school year together!

Sincerely,

Marcella Terranova Clark

Chief Administrator of Kingston Hill Academy

• 10/7- Anti- Bullying Assembly
• 10/8- Flu Vaccination Clinic- 4-6:30pm- KHA-Multi Purpose Room
• 10/11- Professional Development Day- Staff Reports To School/No School For Students
• 10/14- No School for Students and Staff- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• 10/16- KHA Board Meeting- 6pm at KHA
• 10/25- Grade 5 Music Field Trip
• 10/26- PTO Fall Festival- 5-8pm at KHA
• 10/31- Happy Halloween!

School Improvement Team (SIT)

The first meeting of the School Improvement Team (SIT) will be on October 16th at 3:45 in the Maker Space. The SIT Team is a school-based decision making group made up of various stakeholders. If you are looking to provide input on many school-based decisions (both short and long term) and to have a voice in what’s happening at KHA, then look no further than the SIT Team. All teachers, parents, and guardians are welcome to attend.

Please click on the link below.

Flu Clinic Information

Please enter through the Multi Purpose Room (around the back of the school). Please do not “buzz” the front doors. Thank you!

All K families: Please return all current physical forms.

Please call Nurse Judy or send an email to [email protected] if your child will be absent from school.

Please send in a snack and water bottle daily with your child.

Please get plenty of rest at night! School is a busy place with lots of learning! 🙂

KHA will be promoting RIDE’s Campaign Its #cool2beinschool /attendance matters.

Students who are absent are more likely to fall behind in their coursework.

Attendance is reviewed on an ongoing basis with our School Nurse, Social Worker, and Administration. Communication will be sent home bi-weekly to KHA families if their child is chronically absent according to our attendance tool from RIDE. Other communication such as possible phone calls, letters, and meetings may follow as well.

Please keep in mind that vacations are not considered excused absences. Please highly consider vacations according to the school calendar.

Please report your child’s absence, by sending it to [email protected].

You may also contact:

Judith D’Angelo RN, M.Ed, BSN

Rhode Island Certified School Nurse Teacher

Kingston Hill Academy

850 Stony Fort Road

Saunderstown, RI 02874

401-783-8282

401-783-5656 (fax)

401-203-9296 (cell)

[email protected]

According to RI General Law 16-18-1 every child is required to attend public school during all the days and hours that the public schools are in session in the city or town the child resides. Students are therefore expected to be present each day of the school year unless officially excused.

If your child is ill and cannot attend school in person please call the office and speak to our school nurse.

Please call the office at any time if you are in need of support or guidance at home. Our school social worker and school psychologist are also available to provide assistance to our families.

*Please keep in mind that EXCUSED Absences, Tardies, and Early Dismissals require a Drs. Note or an excuse from the school nurse. Please send all notes directly to the school nurse for documentation. Please feel free to reach out to our school nurse with any questions regarding excused and non excused absences and documentation required Ultimately, as a parent/guardian you have the right to make decisions for you and your family. Please just keep in mind that absences may not be excused. Please reference our district elementary handbook for more information.

Attendance letters and/or the RIDE Nudge Tool Texts from RIDE will be used to notify families of students absences. RIDE does not distinguish between excused/unexcused absences. All absences factor into our accountability.

Thank you!

*Staff and Student Attendance counts towards our star rating from the state!

Thank you to our PTO for a successful Move- A- Thon Fundraiser this past Friday!

A Message from Our PTO:
We appreciate all of the support, donations and participation from everyone. This fundraiser starts our school year off and helps us make it happen for the rest of the school year. With this fundraiser we are able to pay for school assemblies, field trips, teacher grants, and school events.

Please click on the link below:

School Calendar 24-25

*Please plan vacations accordingly in reference to the school calendar. Vacations are considered unexcused absences by KHA and RIDE. Thank you for your support!

***School Times: 8:40 am -3:10pm

Please report to the office if you arrive after 8:40 am.

Please do not arrive prior to 3:15pm for dismissal. Arriving after 3:15 pm is greatly appreciated for traffic purposes. Thank you!

Please click on the links below for more information.

Arrival/Dismissal #1

Arrival/Dismissal #2

If you need to send in a note to the office regarding changes to your student’s dismissal procedure for that day or a child’s absence, please send it to [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation email when the note has been received.

Please send your dismissal changes before 2 pm. All dismissal changes are sent to the classrooms at that time. This procedure will eliminate handwritten notes sent from home getting lost.

This email will not be monitored after 2 pm – Please DO NOT send an email after 2 pm. Please call the office for any emergencies after 2:00 pm. 

Please take a minute to add this email address to your devices. A link will also be on the KHA website.

Thank you.

Bus Information:

Bus Routes- KHA 24-25

Please click on the link below for more information.

Lunch Information

Lunch Menu- October

Please click on the links below for more information.

Please note changes to PM.

Before/After School Care

YMCA After School Care*** Please notify the office if your child is attending The YMCA after care by calling Laurie Bradburn @ 401-783-8282 or emailing her @ [email protected].

Click HERE for the grade-specific supply lists for the upcoming school year.

Information will be shared by:

* Email

*Phone calls

*Web page

* Newsletters: KHA and Classroom

* Class DOJO

* Black Board Connect- KHA Emails and Robo Calls

*RI Broadcasters Closing Alert System- Please sign up for alerts for school closings

https://www.ribroadcasters.com

Dmitry Zagadsky

Chair

[email protected]

Lauren Nkwocha

Vice Chair

[email protected]

Lauren Nkwocha

Treasurer

[email protected]

Kerri Dailey

Secretary

[email protected]

Joe Garcia

Trustee

[email protected]

Tiffany McClanaghan

Trustee

[email protected]

Kirsten Yagoobian

Trustee

[email protected]

Lori Filiberto

Trustee

[email protected]

850 Stony Fort Road

Saunderstown, Rhode Island 02874

Phone: (401) 783-8282
Fax: (401) 783-5656

Celebrating Educator Excellence

Governor Dan McKee and RIDE on Saturday, September 21 at 4:30 p.m. held an annual award ceremony and torch procession at Memorial Park in downtown Providence in honor Rhode Island’s outstanding educators for their unwavering service and dedication to our students. Approximately 85 District Teachers of the Year and educators identified for excellence in their professional areas were recognized.

Optimizing the Potential in All Children!

Kingston Hill Academy is dedicated to providing students with the opportunity for an inclusive, individualized, and challenging curriculum that supports them to reach their full potential.