*This school year, every Friday is A Spirit Day! Wear Blue and/or your favorite KHA gear!
June Activities
June 3 – Annual Patriotic Concert
June 4 – PTO Meeting
June 5 – Ice Cream Social 5:30-7:30pm
June 8- 5th Grade International Day
June 8- LAC Meeting- 5:15pm-6:15pm
June 9- 4th Grade STEAM Activity
June 10 – Field Day (Rain date June 15) and 4th Quarter Awards
June 10-KHA Finance Committee Meeting- 3pm
June 10- KHA Board Of Trustees Meeting- 6pm
June 11 – 5th Grade Graduation -10am
June 16 – Talent Show /District Teacher of The Year Presentation- ( Students and Staff Only)
June 17 – School Improvement Team Meeting at 3:45pm
June 18th- Last Day of School!
June 19 – No School -Juneteenth
*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: 8:45 am -3:15 pm
Please report to the office after 8:45am and after 3:30pm.
POWERSCHOOL IS COMING…
We are excited to announce that we will be rolling out PowerSchool Student Information System in the 26-27 school year. This robust school software will allow KHA to streamline our student data, provide accurate reporting to RIDE, and transition your child’s forms and school activities to online approval. We will be in touch over the summer break to share login details and instructions around approving/editing your contact details for the 26-27 school year.
Thank you families for sharing your teacher recommendations. While we will certainly take parent input and recommendations into consideration during the class placement process, we cannot guarantee placement with a specific teacher. Our goal is to create balanced classrooms that best support the needs of all students. We appreciate your understanding and partnership.
**Class lists for 26-27 school year will be shared on August 26th!
SAVE THE DATE: Back To School Picnic at KHA August 26th- 4:30-6:30pm
All Families and Students are invited to attend and students will meet teachers and classmates.
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.
To Chaperone Field Trips and for Volunteers/Mentors: Prior to chaperoning or volunteering, you must have a cleared BCI on file from the State of Rhode Island. The BCI must be dated within the last 12 calendar months.
To obtain a State of Rhode Island Background Check – BCI, you have 2 options
In Person BCI Check: To get a background check in person at AG’s Customer Service Center in Cranston, you will need ONE of the following forms of ID:
Visit:
4 Howard Avenue (corner of Pontiac Ave. and Howard Ave.)
Cranston, RI 02920
401-274-4400
Monday – Friday (except state holidays)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information, click on the button below.
KHA is proud to share several exciting recognitions this school year!
Feinstein Grant: KHA received a $1000.00 grant which helped support the purchase of some risers for the students utilized in music class.
RIDE Health and Wellness Grant
The RI Department of Education awarded KHA a $10,000 grant that will fund our social emotional curricula such as Conscious Discipline, and Second step as well as our social emotional screener, DESSA. The grant will also fund a staff wellness initiative and student wellness initiative centered around mindfulness and exercise. Thank you to The SEL/Attendance Committee for their contributions to the grant I submitted on behalf of KHA.
RIDE Five-Star Rating
The RI Department of Education awarded KHA a 5-Star Rating in its statewide accountability system, recognizing strong performance across key measures including student achievement, growth, and attendance. Notably, we are 1 out of only 21 schools across RI to receive this 5 star rating!
Attendance
KHA was recognized by RIDE and Governor McKee through the Attendance Matters RI Campaign for maintaining one of the lowest absenteeism rates in the state, an achievement that highlights our students’ engagement and our staff and family dedication.
America’s Healthiest Schools Award
KHA is proud to be named one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2025 by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation–one of only two schools in Rhode Island to earn this national distinction. This recognition celebrates our ongoing work to support whole-child health, physical activity, student and staff well-being, and family engagement with our school community.
Elected Official Visit
In honor of our award, we welcomed Sen. Elaine Morgan to KHA. Her visit provided an opportunity to celebrate our award. The timing aligned with our student leadership elections and provided a meaningful real-world connection to student learning.Please consider packing an extra set of clothes in your child’s backpacks. Please dress in layers and dress for the weather and a/c in the building.
Please no crocs and/or slippers at school. PE class requires sneakers!
Please apply sunscreen at home.
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 email Nurse Judy and arrange a time to pick up any medication at school prior to summer vacation.
Please get plenty of rest at night! School is a busy place with lots of learning! 🙂
Please click on the link below:
Families and KHA Buses (Together) can begin arrival at KHA at 8:25 am. KHA Staff will be present outdoors and doors will open for student arrival at 8:28 am until 8:45am. Arrivals after 8:45am are considered tardy and will need to report to the front office.
KHA Buses will arrive at KHA at 3:10pm for dismissal and students will begin dismissal at 3:14pm. Buses begin first and then parent pick ups.
Parents/Guardians- please arrive at 3:14pm and not 3:10pm when forming a line. This will assist with road traffic as well.
If your child requires a dismissal earlier than 3:14pm it is considered an early dismissal. Our school day ends at 3:15pm. Please contact the office if we can support you and your family in any way and/or email Mr. V. and/or Mrs. Clark with any questions/concerns.
The Family and Student Handbook is currently available. Please note there were significant changes made to some sections and should be reviewed at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Please Also Note:
We know that staying mentally healthy is critical to engage in learning.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics: 70% of public schools say more students are seeking mental health services.
This school year, we’re proud to offer all students with access to online therapy and counseling services, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% safe and confidential.
Your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist from the convenience of school or home, with your consent. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students.
Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students navigate a wide range of issues, including:
Hazel’s short-term online therapy program has been proven to reduce symptoms of common mental health concerns — and gives kids tools to cope with challenges they face at school and beyond. Thank you!
Parents/guardians can also visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/kingstonhill to find their district, create an account, complete consent, and submit a referral. Guardians can also call 888-541-7063 to submit a referral. Support available from 9am – 9pm
Attachments:
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Please email Miss Wendy, our school social worker as well for any support, questions, and/or concerns @
Wendy Gariglio
Dmitry Zagadsky
Chair
Dr. Alicia Storey
Vice Chair
astorey@kingstonhill.org
Lauren Nkwocha
Treasurer
Treasurer
Tiffany McClanaghan
Trustee
Kirsten Yagoobian
Secretary
Lori Filiberto
Trustee
Alex Petrucci
Trustee
Kingston Hill Academy (KHA) is dedicated to providing students with the opportunity for an inclusive, individualized, and challenging curriculum that supports them to reach their full potential.
850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, Rhode Island 02874
Phone: (401) 783-8282
Fax: (401) 783-5656
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