Dear Great Falls Families,

A heartfelt thank you to all of our families who participated in our recent family conferences! We appreciate the time you took to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate their successes, and discuss their continued growth as learners. These meaningful conversations strengthen the partnership between home and school, and we are so grateful for your ongoing support!

It is hard to believe we are already saying goodbye to October! Our Great Falls students have been busy learning, growing, building friendships, and making wonderful connections throughout our school community. There is so much to celebrate, and we have plenty of exciting things ahead!

Looking Ahead at Great Falls!

• Tuesday, November 3: Staff In-Service Day – No School for Students. Don't forget to VOTE!
• Wednesday, November 4 – P.I.E. School Safety Event: 5:30 p.m. | Village Elementary School, 12 Robie Street | Families from Great Falls, Narragansett, and Village are invited to a special Partners in Education (P.I.E.) evening focused on school safety! Join us to learn about school safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and what families can expect during an emergency. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Pizza and childcare will be provided! We hope you can join us for this important conversation!
• Friday, November 6: Picture Retake Day for students who were absent or would like another opportunity for school photos.
• Monday, November 9: Kiki the Compassionate Kangaroo will be visiting our kindergarten classrooms to help our youngest learners discover what it means to show kindness, caring, and compassion.
• Thursday, November 12: Schoolwide ALICE Practice Drill. Students and staff will continue practicing important safety procedures in a calm, supportive, and age-appropriate manner.
• Tuesday, November 24: Last day of school before Thanksgiving break!

As we welcome November, we look forward to continuing our focus on kindness, compassion, gratitude, and connection. These are the qualities that make Great Falls such a special place, and we see them reflected in our students each and every day.

Most importantly, thank you for sharing your amazing children with us! It is truly a privilege to watch them learn, grow, and shine. We are grateful for the trust you place in our staff and for the many ways you contribute to our caring and connected school community.

At Great Falls, connection is the heart of learning, and together, we continue to make our school a place where every child feels welcomed, valued, and a true sense of belonging.

Wishing all of our Great Falls families a wonderful start to November!

Warmly,
Becky Fortier
Principal, Great Falls Elementary School