Good morning,
This week’s Backpack Express is below. There is a lot of information in it for you.
Kindergarten Registration: Do you have a child turning five years old as of September 1, 2025? Do you have a Barrington neighbor who has a child turning five as of September 1, 2025? If so, it’s time to register the child for kindergarten. Registration opens Monday for students entering in the next school year. Information on registering a student may be found here. Registrations are completed online. Feel free to reach out with questions.
TONIGHT! PTO Parents Night Out: The PTO would like to invite parents to a gathering on January 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. It’s a way for Sowams parents to get together to hang out with friends and to meet new friends but it’s also a great opportunity for the PTO to thank everyone who volunteered/donated to the Sowams Octoberfest and other school-wide activities. Information about the Parents Night Out may be found here.
PTO/Arts Alive Second and Third Grade Play: We are happy to announce registration for our second and third graders interested in participating in the PTO/Arts Alive play is coming up. Mark your calendars as registration for this program runs February 4-14. Auditions (everyone gets a part) and rehearsals start in March. More information, including various dates, may be found here.
Sowams Yearbook: Here is some information about the yearbook:
The yearbook is now available for purchase. Orders are accepted online at coffeepond.com. The cost of this year’s yearbook is $23.00. Directions on how to order may be found here. The deadline to order is 4/21/25.
Parents of 1st Graders - If you have pictures from Arts Alive that could be used in the yearbook please send them to sowamsyearbook2023@gmail.com.
Kids Clothing Drive: Our first grade team is holding a clothing drive during the month of February. We are collecting clothes for Clothes for Kids RI. This organization allows families to visit their store so children can pick out their own clothes. More information on the Clothes for Kids RI can be found on this notice. If you are able to send in clothes for our drive, please make sure they clothes are gentle used, clean, and folded. New clothes, especially underwear and socks, are also appreciated and needed
February Lunch Menu: The February lunch menu may be found here.
PTO Meeting: There is a PTO meeting on Monday evening at 7:00. It is a virtual meeting. The link will be sent out Monday morning.
Have a wonderful day.
Best,
Jim Callahan
Principal
Sowams School Mission: Everyone learns every day.
Sowams School Vision: Sowams School will engage students to be their best selves.