School Department announces scheduled openings

Posted 8/23/16

The Warwick Public Schools kick off the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, August 31. There are several changes to the open/close times. Parents and guardians are advised of changes at the following schools: Francis Elementary School, 8:45 a.m.-2:55

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School Department announces scheduled openings

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The Warwick Public Schools kick off the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, August 31. There are several changes to the open/close times. Parents and guardians are advised of changes at the following schools: Francis Elementary School, 8:45 a.m.-2:55 p.m.; Holden Elementary School, 8:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m.; Wyman Elementary School, 8:45 a.m.-2:55 p.m. and Veterans Junior High, 8 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Lunch will be served in all schools on the first day.

The student schedules at Veterans Junior High School and Winman Junior High School are staggered by grade level with grade 7 only attending on Aug. 31 and grades 7 and 8 on Sept. 1.

Student schedules at Pilgrim High School and Toll Gate High School are also staggered by grade level with 9th grade only on Aug. 31 and all grades on Sept. 1

Additional information is available on the Warwick Public Schools website at www.warwickschools.org or by calling 734-3100.

August 29 will be a Professional Development day from 9 a.m. to noon for all teachers. All teachers will report for teacher orientation on August 30 at their regularly scheduled start time.

Enrollment is open for new students. Contact Central Enrollment at 734-3040 or 3041 to register for the 2016-17 school year. Refer to the Warwick Public Schools website for information and forms needed.

The district bus schedule will be published in the Aug. 25 edition of the Beacon.

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  • richardcorrente

    The Warwick School Department has scheduled the return of the students. How about scheduling the return of the teachers contracts. The teachers are willing to negotiate. The SC is not. In the court of public opinion, the teachers win. Hands down, the teachers win.

    Please. Make the call. For the sake of the students, make the call.

    Richard Corrente

    Endorsed Democrat for Mayor

    Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Report this

  • CrickeeRaven

    "Court of public opinion," Dick? How about a real court, you know, of law?

    Here's what a judge in a real court -- as opposed to your imaginary jury -- actually said about that: http://warwickonline.com/stories/judge-lifts-restriction-on-teacher-layoffs,115491?

    See, the school committee has been negotiating, and has been doing the hard work of consolidating the district [although, arguably, it could have been done more quickly], which led to the layoffs that the union is appealing.

    And the union -- as it has for too many years in Warwick -- dug in its heels and expected an easy court victory.

    So, the real question is: When will the union stop with the games, stop with "right to work," and actually meet the school committee at something approaching a responsible compromise? And when will you admit that it takes two sides to actually negotiate a deal, instead of one side simply issuing demands and filing court actions?

    Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Report this

  • richardcorrente

    Dear "CrickeeRaven",

    You are wrong again; in fact twice this time!

    1. No "real court" has decided on the teachers employment contract; just on the issue of layoffs.

    2. As far as the contracts, members of the teachers union (past and present) have met with me on many occasions and they have told me on many occasions that they are willing to sit and negotiate with the School Committee about a new contract (not layoffs) and the SC is unwilling to do the same. I have also spoken with various members of the SC on many occasions in great detail, and asked why they were "unwilling to meet with the teachers". To this day they have not given me a reason.

    The "Court-of-Public-Opinion" that I refer to are the hundreds of people that I have discussed this issue with. I don't think they would appreciate you calling them an "imaginary jury". I don't either. You may or may not believe me but I have yet to meet one parent, taxpayer, voter etc. that sides with the SC. Are you in favor of them? You could be the first to do so. The only "imaginary thing" in all of this is YOU! You hide in anonymity under a fake name, state comments that are clearly false, and degrade me for trying to make changes for the better by calling me "Dick", which no one but you has ever done, and I believe no one but you wants to read. Vulgar name calling is a tool of the truly ignorant.

    Why don't you come out and let everyone know who you are? Why don't you propose a better idea than the ones you constantly condemn me for? If you can think of a better plan I will endorse it and give you all the credit for it, but so far all you do is complain. Why don't you let me introduce you to the many members of what you think is an "imaginary jury" . I know they would love to meet you! A few even say they know you.

    One more thing: If the teachers are playing games with right-to-work, as you say they are, how come I keep commenting/praising (and you keep condemning me for) all of the "Honor Role students? Who taught them?!

    I think I know who you are CrickeeRaven. Why don't you show yourself. Afraid?

    Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Report this

  • CrickeeRaven

    Wow, you are really on a roll, Richard. [There, happy?]

    Equivocate all you want, but you were the one claiming the teachers are "winning," when they just lost in the only court that matters. And, sorry, I don't believe you're standing up for anyone but a small and dwindling group of angry, paranoid, and truth-challenged people in the city.

    But you keep wasting space on this website pushing your false narratives and demanding that people stop using pseudonyms. You're really good at it. Unfortunately it won't qualify you for the mayor's office.

    Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Report this

  • richardcorrente

    Dear CrickeeRaven,

    Thank you for the complements.

    I have spoken to hundreds of taxpayers, voters, parents and students about the teachers contract issue. Virtually ALL OF THEM are in support of the teachers. That is why I say (repeatedly) "in the Court of Public Opinion". I'm referring to the 80,000 taxpayers that are paying, since 2009, OVER A BILLION TAX DOLLARS. I can't believe that you feel that the court of law is the "only court that matters". 80,000 taxpayers would have exception to that in addition to me.

    As you know I am devoted to the taxpayer. It is sad to see you disagree with me on that. Who do you think I represent when I say "Cut Taxes - Cut Spending"? It's not the current Mayor, I promise.

    You, CrickeeRaven, are a unique individual. It is making it easier to identify you. I believe I have it narrowed down to one of 2 people but if anyone reading this knows, for sure, who CrickeeRaven is, please call me at 338-9900. Once we identify him/her he/she can't hide in anonymity and will be forced to defend his/her statements like rest of us do. Then, finally, we will all be on a level playing field that's fair to all. Wouldn't that show respect to the readers?

    I think so.

    Richard Corrente

    Endorsed Democrat for Mayor

    Thursday, August 25, 2016 Report this

  • Scal1024

    Rick, since you asked for someone to propose a better idea I figured I would take you up on it. I would start by telling you to be more honest with taxpayers. That is a much better idea than continuing to lie to them just to try and get elected.

    -You aren't going to cut taxes the way you continue to suggest. You haven't been able to tell me how many seniors/veterans will be eligible for 50% of car taxes paid? Not even an estimate Rick? Is that telling it like it is? Telling the truth is a better idea, so endorse it!

    -On your website you say you want to "reduce salaries for new hires". The very next part of your plan says "I want a hiring freeze". How are you going to reduce salaries of new hires when you are going to implement a hiring freeze??? That's dishonest! Is that how you claim you will "cut spending" by counting the same money twice?

    For someone who tells everyone to visit his page, it sure seems like you didn't think anyone would read it. You continue to say we'll pay a little now for alot later....but if you can't identify what the numbers are, how do you know that you'll be able cut taxes, reduce spending like you say you can? Keeping in mind of course that you're freezing permit fees, giving rebates to businesses, giving rebates to new homeowners. The math doesn't add up. For you to continue to suggest that it does is ludicrous! Maybe the hundreds or so people you talk to fall for this garbage, but the people who actually pay attention know it's nonsense. Instead of "cut taxes, cut spending" maybe you could cut the BS!!!!!!

    Thursday, August 25, 2016 Report this