East Providence Education Association

On Tuesday, November 8th, elect a new era of leadership for East Providence schools:

RYAN QUEENAN for School Committee, Ward 1
MAX BRANDLE for School Committee, Ward 2
JENNI AZANERO for School Committee, Ward 3
JESSICA BEAUCHAINE for School Committee, Ward 4
MILES BONALEWICZ for School Committee, At Large

These candidates will advance curriculum and policies that promote a safe, inclusive environment for all students. They'll focus on student success and promote long-term fiscal stability. They'll support the repairs and modernization of our school buildings. And they'll empower our educators and leaders with opportunities to collaborate, create and innovate.

We also urge you to support the school construction bond.
APPROVE Question 4!

On Tuesday, November 8th, elect candidates who will move our city forward:

ROBERTO (BOB) DASILVA for Mayor

FRANK REGO for City Council, Ward 1
NATE CAHOON for City Council, Ward 3
ROBERT RODERICKS for City Council, At Large

RYAN QUEENAN for School Committee, Ward 1
MAX BRANDLE for School Committee, Ward 2
JENNI AZANERO for School Committee, Ward 3
JESSICA BEAUCHAINE for School Committee, Ward 4
MILES BONALEWICZ for School Committee, At Large

And please support the school construction bond.
APPROVE Question 4!

Please join us this Wednesday, October 13 at 6pm for our first Parenting in a Pandemic Workshop!

East Providence parents & familes, we hope you will join us for this virtual workshop on Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in your children (an increasingly important topic). Grateful for Dr. Ellen Flannery-Schroeder's tips and advice!

East Providence parents and families, save these dates! We are pleased to be partnering with Dr. Ellen Flannery-Schroeder to offer this Parenting in a Pandemic Workshop series! Info with the webinar link for each session will be forthcoming. Mark your calendars now!

This Wednesday!

Educators, don't forget to register for this session!

Sign up for March Address the Stress! Experience a guided Mindfulness Meditation practice for stress reduction &learn simple steps to begin a formal or informal Mindfulness Meditation practice for your toolbox to Address the Stress. http://bit.ly/WWNoStress

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With no more snow days, art teacher inspires students with outdoor snow sculptures

Katina Gustafson, RMS Art teacher has been featured by Good Morning America for her amazing snow sculptures!

With no more snow days, art teacher inspires students with outdoor snow sculptures Katina Gustafson of East Providence, Rhode Island, has been handcrafting multidimensional snow designs since 2009.

Townie Families, Are you looking for some fun, SEL activities to do at home? Check out our new website created with you in mind! December begins with a countdown to Christmas or Winter Break (your choice). Each day of the countdown includes a link to a different activity! New activities will be added each month! Enjoy!https://sites.google.com/epschoolsri.com/sel-for-townie-families/december

East Providence teachers continue to support our front line workers. As a thank you to our city's police officers, the East Providence Education Association provided lunch today at the EP Police station for officers. Thank you East Providence Police for helping keep our city safe.

East Providence teachers continue to support our front line workers. As a thank you to our city's brave firefighters, the East Providence Education Association provided lunch to all stations. Thank you EP firefighters for helping keep our city safe.

Townie Pride! Monday, April 20, 2020 at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.) turn a light on to show support!

The teachers of East Providence support our front line workers. The East Providence Education Association delivered 20 pizzas to Stop & Shop employees. We appreciate your hard work and dedication during this trying time. Domenic Pontarelli

Ask Larry and Bob April14

Ask Larry and Bob April14 Ask Larry and Bob is an opportunity for NEARI members to engage with leadership and ask questions that are on their mind during distance learning. Question F...

Say YES to the prom dress! East Providence High School holds giveaway

Say YES to the prom dress! East Providence High School holds giveaway Prom dresses are usually expensive, with most high school girls only wearing the high-priced gowns once or twice. That's why the staff at East Providence High School transformed the school's library into a pop-up store, welcoming students to join them for the "Prom Gown Giveaway" Friday afternoon. "...

NEARI January PD offerings!

Happy new year - January is here and busy. Links to listed events:
1/7 - bit.ly/scituaterally
1/9 - bit.ly/BLDRSHPS
1/11- bit.ly/2020BargCon
1/16 - bit.ly/chooselove2019
1/25 - bit.ly/MHFirstAid8hr
1/29 - bit.ly/GAGAinfo

What a great show! So great to see one of our own doing great things! Townie Pride!

EPEA

We are excited to launch our very own EPEA website. This website we hope will be a useful tool for all members of the East Providence Education Association. Please take a minute and click on the link below to explore the new site.

https://www.epeducationassociation.org

EPEA East Providence Education Association EPEA Local 850 NEARI / AFL-CIO Learn More

We have some of the best students. Townie Pride at its finest!

And it’s out. WPRI 12 releases its annual Superintendent survey. Here’s what Superintendent Crowley has to share:

2019 Superintendent Surveys: East Providence

SUPERINTENDENT SURVEY

Kathryn Crowley – East Providence School District

1. What’s the number one thing parents and students should know about this district this year?

The number one thing parents and students should know about the East Providence School district this year is that the district has broken ground and begun the building of a new high school. In the fall of 2021, the district will open the doors to a comprehensive state of the art high school that will provide 21st-century educational opportunities for its secondary students as well as offering access to services for members of the East Providence community.

2. What is the biggest challenge your district faces?

The biggest challenge the district faces is addressing the social-emotional needs of students. Advances in neuroscience over the last decade have increased our understanding about the importance of social-emotional learning and the negative effects of trauma, toxic stress, and poor social-emotional development on health and learning. While it is a challenge to embrace social-emotional learning and to educate and empower our staff and community, it is also an amazing opportunity that East Providence boldly accepts.

3. What is the vaccination rate for your district and what is your policy for opting out? Have you seen a spike or decline in the number of parents opting out over the last two years?

East Providence’s vaccination rate is above the statewide percentage rate for certain vaccines for school entry to kindergarten and grades 7, 8, 9, and 12.

The district follows the Rhode Island Department of Health’s rules and regulations pertaining to exemptions from the immunization requirements. To be exempt or opt-out, the district requires that it is provided with the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Medical Immunization Exemption Certificate, signed by a licensed medical practitioner, attesting the student is exempt because of medical reasons or the district requires the Rhode Island Department of Health’s “Religious Immunization Exemption Certificate,” signed by a parent/guardian, attesting that immunization conflicts with the tenets of their religious beliefs.

There has not been a spike or decline in the number of parents opting out over the last two years, numbers have remained flat.

4. Some school districts in the state are banning electronic devices/cell phones. What is your current policy? Do you have plans to also ban electronic devices? If so, why?

Cell phone usage is not allowed during school hours.

5. Tell us something nobody knows about your district.

The district has begun a system-wide initiative focused on cultural competency and equity.

NEARI Dates to Remember!

Hello September! Lots going on at NEARI this month and the whole school year. Visit neari.org & hover over the members category for PD info & registration, organizing trainings, and a full Google Calendar of all events! Let's make it a great year together!

Hello September! Lots going on at NEARI this month and the whole school year. Visit neari.org & hover over the members category for PD info & registration, organizing trainings, and a full Google Calendar of all events! Let's make it a great year together!

Our deepest condolences and sympathy go out to the family of Craig Brearley. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and the Local-850 family at this most difficult time.

With a heavy heart and deepest of sorrow, Local 850 announces the untimely and unexpected passing of one of our very own members, Craig Brearley. Please keep his family, and the Local-850 family, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We ask you to respect his family's privacy in the difficult upcoming days. Arrangements have not yet been finalized, we will pass along information as it comes in.

Congratulations and thank you for your continued service to East Providence! Townie Pride!

The Rhode Island School Superintendent Association recognizes East Providence Superintendent Kathryn M. Crowley as Superintendent of the Year. Congratulations and thank you for your service to our community, children and families.

It’s almost that time of year...

Thank you for a Wonderful Groundbreaking!

A truly great day for East Providence!

Thank you for a Wonderful Groundbreaking! On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, the East Providence community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony, an exciting milestone in the construction of our new high school. Thank you to everyone – State and…

East Providence Pre-K staff is recognized for five-star achievement

Well deserved! Such a great program!

East Providence Pre-K staff is recognized for five-star achievement EAST PROVIDENCE — Earlier this term, the East Providence School District’s Pre-Kindergarten program, in just its third year, earned the very lofty distinction of a five-star rating according to …

What a great program!! Thanks to everyone involved!! Townie Pride at its best!

Congratulations to all East Providence Teachers of the Year! Townie Pride!

Governor Raimondo has signed the continuing contract legislation into law.

My Mom's a Teacher

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Watch and share!

My Mom's a Teacher