Posts Tagged ‘back to school’
It is what it is (8.28.24)– Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary BACK TO SCHOOL Isn’t it unbelievable that it’s that time of year… AGAIN!!!??? KIDS are already heading BACK TO SCHOOL and DANNY ZUKO is headed back to RYDELL HIGH! Just a few months ago I called my best friend and lamented the fact that we have to suffer through…
Read MoreBack to School: Save the Date – Dental Clinic Day at CCAP – Thursday
This Thursday, August 22nd, CCAP will hold a “Dental Clinic Day” with Back to School pediatric screenings and promoting oral health. (This is a developing story with details on how to participate not provided as we publish – check back for specifics as this article will be updated – or contact CCAP directly at: 427-4080).…
Read MoreBack-to-School Fair with Wood River Health, Jonnycake Center to benefit area students
Washington County-Area Non-Profits Partnering for August 17 Back to School Fair at the Westerly Armory Washington County-area non-profit organizations, including the Jonnycake Center of Westerly and Wood River Health have announced that they are partnering for a back-to-school fair to benefit local children. The third annual event will take place on Saturday, August 17 from 10am to 1pm at the Westerly Armory at 41 Railroad Avenue…
Read MoreHigh School sports beginning – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The High School Fall Season tradition is ready to take off! It is time to go and support the hometown teams and their athletes! Before the first leaf turns and falls to the ground, the 2023-24 high school sports season is set to begin. What used to traditionally start after Labor…
Read MorePew Research Center: Americans maintain belief that childhood vaccines have positive value
Fewer than half in U.S. rate COVID-19 vaccines as having high health benefits, low risk of side effects Americans remain steadfast in their belief in the overall value of childhood vaccines, with no change over the last four years in the large majority who say the benefits of childhood vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella…
Read MoreHelp children be back-to-school ready. Where to give backpacks school supplies, underwear
Ways to help our children be back-to-school ready! Mathewson Street Church – special request Yes, we know backpacks and notebooks are important to get back to school, but for some youth, having clean, new underwear makes a huge difference. The Mathewson Street Church at 134 Mathewson Street in downtown Providence is requesting donations of socks…
Read MoreFree fall sports pre-participation exams at University Orthopedics
Continuing a tradition more than two decades in the making, University Orthopedics will once again provide free Fall Sports Pre-Participation Exams for student-athletes of all ages, including those at the collegiate level. University Orthopedics will host this year’s event at its Kettle Point location in East Providence on August 5, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12…
Read MoreRhode Island Foundation invites Newport Co. residents to break bread, share ideas
Newport County residents invited to share ideas at free community dinner Aug. 16 In increasingly divisive and polarized times, the Rhode Island Foundation is inviting Newport County residents to share ideas over neighborly meals in a re-boot of it 2018 Together RI initiative The Rhode Island Foundation is inviting Newport County residents to share their…
Read MoreRI State Police: 5 days left to donate back-to-school supplies for children in need
The RI State Police is partnering with state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies from across Rhode Island to collect donations of new backpacks and school supplies to help school children in Rhode Island through the Kids, Cops, and Classroom’s campaign. These are some of the supplies being sought through the Kids, Cops, and Classrooms…
Read MoreOrganizing and Storing Children’s School Work – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer It’s back to school and while it’s been a long time, I can remember how important it was to be – organized! Whether that’s a tidy, efficient, consistent space for your young student to do homework – or a place to store those precious art masterpieces, organizing will…
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