January, 2026
Dear Families,
It’s that time of year again… the Metcalf Elementary School Kids Heart Challenge! Metcalf is helping the American Heart Association build healthier lives free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke with a community service opportunity designed to help students learn about the importance of making healthy choices to take care of their hearts. Students can also help improve the health and hearts of others by collecting donations in support of the American Heart Association and its research, education and advocacy work right here in Rhode Island and across the country.
Our efforts truly make a difference and help save lives. Last year our Metcalf community of families helped to raise a record breaking $21,218.87 earning our school first place in the state of Rhode Island! It truly takes a community to pull that off and we would love to do it again!
This year’s Kids Heart Challenge will take place during Specialist classes on February 13th. All students in grades 2 through 6 will join in heart healthy activities during our program. We understand every family may not be able to donate, so regardless of donations, all students will enjoy and learn from the heart healthy educational experiences that will be shared during our program.
During health class, your child will be learning about the Kids Heart Challenge. Be on the lookout for a donation envelope with all the information you need to get started. If your family would like to help with a donation, please consider using the American Heart Association’s online donation program. We encourage online fundraising, however, the donation envelope has been provided for your convenience. Checks should be made out to the American Heart Association.
To get started: Go to www.heart.org/Schools - Register to participate! (*You may also use your mobile device. Visit your Mobile App store and search: AHA Schools to download the free app!)
We are hopeful that all families will be able to complete Finn’s Mission, especially the icon for hands only CPR and Warning Signs of Stroke. Kids can even create their own web page with a link to share with families and friends. It is our goal to have at least 60% participation in
Finn’s Mission.
Thank you, in advance, for all your support and generosity for our American Heart Association event!
Sincerely,
Ms. Gardiner and Mr. deCastro
Dear Families,
It’s that time of year again… the Metcalf Elementary School Kids Heart Challenge! Metcalf is helping the American Heart Association build healthier lives free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke with a community service opportunity designed to help students learn about the importance of making healthy choices to take care of their hearts. Students can also help improve the health and hearts of others by collecting donations in support of the American Heart Association and its research, education and advocacy work right here in Rhode Island and across the country.
Our efforts truly make a difference and help save lives. Last year our Metcalf community of families helped to raise a record breaking $21,218.87 earning our school first place in the state of Rhode Island! It truly takes a community to pull that off and we would love to do it again!
This year’s Kids Heart Challenge will take place during Specialist classes on February 13th. All students in grades 2 through 6 will join in heart healthy activities during our program. We understand every family may not be able to donate, so regardless of donations, all students will enjoy and learn from the heart healthy educational experiences that will be shared during our program.
During health class, your child will be learning about the Kids Heart Challenge. Be on the lookout for a donation envelope with all the information you need to get started. If your family would like to help with a donation, please consider using the American Heart Association’s online donation program. We encourage online fundraising, however, the donation envelope has been provided for your convenience. Checks should be made out to the American Heart Association.
To get started: Go to www.heart.org/Schools - Register to participate! (*You may also use your mobile device. Visit your Mobile App store and search: AHA Schools to download the free app!)
We are hopeful that all families will be able to complete Finn’s Mission, especially the icon for hands only CPR and Warning Signs of Stroke. Kids can even create their own web page with a link to share with families and friends. It is our goal to have at least 60% participation in
Finn’s Mission.
Thank you, in advance, for all your support and generosity for our American Heart Association event!
Sincerely,
Ms. Gardiner and Mr. deCastro
PTA Meeting - Feb 4 @ 6pm
Wawaloam Library
Wawaloam Library
EWG Hoops Fundraiser
Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year:
Feb 2026 - Breakfast and Lunch
Dear Metcalf Families,
In a normal school year, it is estimated that Metcalf Elementary School produces
approximately 9 tons of food waste, of which about 1.8 tons is untouched or unopened,
perfectly healthy, edible food that could be shared or donated. Disposing of this food in
landfills is harmful to the environment, especially at a time when two out of every five households in Rhode Island are experiencing food insecurity.
To address this unnecessary waste, I am thrilled to announce that our School will be
participating in a program called Get Food Smart, RI.
With technical and financial assistance from the Rhode Island School Recycling Project, we will
be developing and implementing strategies to:
● Prevent food from being wasted in the first place
● Recover untouched, unopened healthy food to be donated to members of our school community who are food insecure.
● Divert the food waste we produce for composting.
We are currently planning to start separating food scraps, diverting healthy food away from the
landfill and properly recycling in our lunchroom starting on January 26, 2026.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and if you have an interest in
volunteering in this very important initiative, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bucacci
In a normal school year, it is estimated that Metcalf Elementary School produces
approximately 9 tons of food waste, of which about 1.8 tons is untouched or unopened,
perfectly healthy, edible food that could be shared or donated. Disposing of this food in
landfills is harmful to the environment, especially at a time when two out of every five households in Rhode Island are experiencing food insecurity.
To address this unnecessary waste, I am thrilled to announce that our School will be
participating in a program called Get Food Smart, RI.
With technical and financial assistance from the Rhode Island School Recycling Project, we will
be developing and implementing strategies to:
● Prevent food from being wasted in the first place
● Recover untouched, unopened healthy food to be donated to members of our school community who are food insecure.
● Divert the food waste we produce for composting.
We are currently planning to start separating food scraps, diverting healthy food away from the
landfill and properly recycling in our lunchroom starting on January 26, 2026.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and if you have an interest in
volunteering in this very important initiative, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bucacci
January 2026 - Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Important Morning Drop-Off Safety Reminders
Metcalf Spirit Week - December 2025
Penguin Patch - 12/8~12-12
PTA Meeting : 12/3/25 @6pm - Metcalf School
Thanksgiving Break - Nov 26-28
December Breakfast and Lunch
Winter Break Vacation Camp
Retake Picture day : Friday 11/14/25
PTA Meeting: Nov 5 - 6PM @ WAWALOAM
Flu clinic 11/5/25
Halloween Costume Parade @ Metcalf
Friday 10/31/25
Friday 10/31/25
Class of 2028 - Trunk or Treat
