Dear Cranston Public Schools community,

Welcome Back to School! I'm thrilled to welcome you to the 2024 school year! Our school district has been around since 1828, and while much has changed since then, the excitement of a new school year remains the same.

This year promises growth, learning, and new experiences for all our students. Our staff worked hard all summer to prepare. Teachers have created welcoming classrooms and engaging lessons. We want every student to feel important and have the support they need to succeed.

We have an exciting year ahead, and everyone's involvement is key! It's important for students and teachers to be in school every day. Kids learn best when they're in school on time, all day, every day they're healthy. Students who arrive late feel disorganized and disconnected from class activities. No amount of make-up work can replace being present for lessons and classroom engagement.

We encourage families to get involved:

Attend school events

Join parent organizations

Help with classroom and school activities

Keep in touch with teachers and principals

If you're struggling or need support, please let us know. We have many resources to help our students and families.

Cranston’s community support is also vital. Our students and their families are an important part of our city. They volunteer at events and work in local businesses. Our schools provide support for families beyond just education. We're proud of our students, our educators, the opportunities we offer and the high-quality education we provide.

We're working hard to improve our school buildings. Many of our schools were built nearly 100 years ago, but we're creating modern 21st-century learning spaces for our current students.

We're excited about:

• A new Gladstone Elementary School is being built
• The new Garden City Elementary School is starting its second year
• Finishing updates at Eden Park Elementary School that began in 2019 with our

Pathfinder Project

Our schools make Cranston special, and we're grateful for your support.

Here's to a wonderful school year! Together, we'll make this year one of discovery, achievement, and celebration. We look forward to the amazing things our students will accomplish.

Sincerely,

Jeannine Nota-Masse

Superintendent, Cranston Public Schools