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Student Registration Welcome to Wilbur and McMahon Schools! We're excited you're considering joining our family. The link below will show you everything you need before you register. Registration Requirements Once you've reviewed that and have everything you need, you can register below ​ NOTE: Registrations are currently paused as we make upgrades to our systems. Please check back soon for an updated and streamlined enrollment process. If you have any questions, please reach out to office@lcsd.k12.ri.us . Click here to register (currently paused) If you're a returning student, no need to register. Fill out your yearly paperwork on the family page Quick Answers Pre-School Registration? To register your 3-5 year old for the pre-school we offer for students ages 3, 4 and 5, please call us at 401 592 0363 or email us at Office@lcsd.k12.ri.us . The school's Child Outreach Coordinator is Kimberly Smith at 401.592.0363 x1134 / ksmith@lcsd.k12.ri.us . Students will go through a screening process first and then submit registration paperwork at Wilbur McMahon School. Unable to complete the application online? Please contact us or stop by during office hours to obtain a paper version of the packet. Not a Resident? No Problem! We accept non resident students. For more information on tuition please call us at 401.592.0363 or email us at office@lcsd.k12.ri.us Transferring from another school? Be sure to inform your previous school/district that you're making the switch and ask if they can provide a consent to release form to help us obtain your records. Interested in a tour? Please call us at 401 592 0363 or email us at Office@lcsd.k12.ri.us Other Inquires Please call us at 401 592 0363 or email us at Office@lcsd.k12.ri.us

Scholarships Little Compton School Committee Scholarships Application 2024 COMPLETED APPLICATION DUE BY May 31st, 2024 What to Submit: ​ This application becomes valid only when the following have been submitted by the due date: ​ Completed application including all sections Transcript of high school grades, including GPA and weighted GPA If you are applying for the Anthony Raposa Education Trust Scholarship, include a recommendation from the High School Principal or Guidance Counselor. How to Submit: ​ Choose one of the following ways to submit your completed application: ​ Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form 2024 , upload supplemental documents and submit electronically. Use the Printable Scholarship Application Form 2024 and email PDFs of the application, transcript and, if applicable, the recommendation to jsylvia@lcsd.k12.ri.us Use the Printable Scholarship Application Form 2024 and mail completed application, transcript and, if applicable, the recommendation to: ​ Wilbur & McMahon Schools ℅ School Committee Secretary 28 Commons – P.O. Box 178 Little Compton, RI 02837 Deadline ​ You are responsible for seeing that all supporting documents are submitted in a timely manner. Only applications found to be complete as of the deadline will be reviewed. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Local Area Scholarships 2024 Scholarship Little Compton - Deadline April 30, 2024 Providing Scholarships to Little Compton Students Pursuing Higher Education. 2023 - 2024 Scholarship Little Compton Application Little Compton Grange Scholarship - Deadline April 30th, 2024 Little Compton Grange Scholarship

Curriculum Central Contents Overview Math Curriculum Math Standards ELA Curriculum ELA Standards Science Curriculum Science Standards Civics and Social Studies Unified Arts Physical Education Health World Language Introduction ​ Curriculum maps and guiding documents are more than just artifacts, frozen in amber. When they are developed effectively, they are living documents that invite continuous improvement and become a dynamic record of institutional knowledge. Considerable work in this area has been done at Wilbur and McMahon School in ELA, Math, and Science over the past two years. However, there is always more work to do. ​ MATHEMATICS : What is listed below is the foundation of our curriculum. New York state hosts EngageNY.org ( and EurekaMath, LCSD Grade K-5 math curriculum) , which provides free, open educational resources, including PK-12 ELA and math curriculum modules and professional development resources. Several Rhode Island districts, including the Little Compton School Department, use the EngageNY.org curriculum framework -- and build on it. Recently, t he LCSD replaced the grade 6 through grade 8 math curriculum (EngageNY.org) with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/HMH Into Math. ​ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS : During the 2022 school year, the LCSD replaced Wilbur McMahon School's K-8 English Language Arts curriculum (EngageNY 2014) with EL Education K-8 Language Arts from Open Up Resources (to include job-embedded training in the delivery of the new resources). ​ SCIENCE : The Rhode Island Model Science Curriculum includes Year-at-a-Glance, Scope and Sequence and Units of Study for K-5 grade levels, grades 6-8 grade span and high school biology, chemistry and physics but will be phased out by RIDE by June 30, 2023. The Little Compton School Department is ahead of the game and has migrated to FOSS (Full Option Science System) -- a research-based science curriculum for grades K-8 developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. FOSS has evolved from a philosophy of teaching and learning that has guided the development of successful active-learning science curricula for more than 40 years. The FOSS Program bridges research and practice by providing tools and strategies to engage students and teachers in enduring experiences that lead to deeper understanding of the natural and designed worlds. Science is a creative and analytic enterprise, made active by our human capacity to think. Scientific knowledge advances when scientists observe phenomena, think about how they relate to what is known, test their ideas in logical ways, and generate explanations that integrate the new information into understanding of the natural and designed worlds. Engineers apply that understanding to solve real-world problems. Thus, the scientific enterprise is both what we know (content knowledge) and how we come to know it (science practices). Science is a discovery activity, a process for producing new knowledge. ​ The best way for students to appreciate the scientific enterprise, learn important scientific and engineering concepts, and develop the ability to think well is to actively participate in scientific practices through their own investigations and analyses. The FOSS Program was created specifically to provide students and teachers with meaningful experiences through engaging with this active participation in scientific practices. ​ SOCIAL STUDIES : The Rhode Island Grade Span Expectations (GSEs) for Social Studies and Civics and Government have been developed as a means to identify the content knowledge and skills expected of all students (grades K-high school). In addition, the LCSD also integrates Open Circle/Choose Love, ELA and Scholastic Classroom and News Magazines content into Social Studies and Civics and Government instruction. The LCSD K-8 Social Studies curriculum will be updated to sync with the emerging revision: in partnership with the Rhode Island History and Social Studies Advisory Committee (RIHSSAC), RIDE has launched the development of new social studies standards K-12 education in Rhode Island. This committee will also serve as a working group for a variety of initiatives, starting with one priority task--to review our current RI Social Studies Grade Span Expectations (RI SS GSEs) in light of recent legislation requiring high quality standards for all content areas (RIGL §16-22-30) . ​ RELATED LEGISLATION Civics Education – RIGL §16-22-2 Genocide and human rights education – RIGL §16-22-22 Statewide Education Standards - RIGL §16-22-30 Curriculum Frameworks - RIGL §16-22-31 Holocaust and Genocide Education in Secondary Schools – RIGL §16-93 African American History Education in Elementary and Secondary School – RIGL §16-110 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history study – RIGL §16-22-36 [PDF, 12KB] Math Curriculum Overview Eureka - Prekindergarten Mathematics Eureka - Kindergarten Mathematics Eureka - Grade 1 Mathematics Eureka - Grade 2 Mathematics Eureka - Grade 3 Mathematics Eureka - Grade 4 Mat hematics Eureka - Grade 5 Mathematics Into Math Grades 6 through 8 Algebra I PARENT/GUARDIAN MATH RESOURCES *Grade K-8 Parent/Guardian Tip Sheets* *Grade Roadmaps for Parents/Guardians * COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS: MATHEMATICS English Language Arts Curriculum Overview ​ Prekindergarten English Language Arts EL Education K-8 Language Arts from Open Up Resources Kindergarten English Language Arts Grade 1 English Language Arts Grade 2 English Language Arts Grade 3 English Language Arts Grade 4 English Language Arts Grade 5 English Language Arts Grade 6 English Language Arts Grade 7 English Language Arts Grade 8 English Language Arts COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS: ELA Science Curriculum Overview NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS KINDERGARTEN K-PS2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions K-PS3 Energy K-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes K-ESS2 Earth's Systems K-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity K-2-ETS1 Engineering Design FIRST GRADE 1-PS4 Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer 1-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes 1-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits 1-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe K-2-ETS1 Engineering Design SECOND GRADE 2-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions 2-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 2-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity 2-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe 2-ESS2 Earth's Systems K-2-ETS1 Engineering Design THIRD GRADE 3-PS2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions 3-LS1 From molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 3-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits 3-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity 3-ESS2 Earth's Systems 3-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity 3-5-ETS1 Engineering Design FOURTH GRADE 4-PS3 Energy 4-PS4 Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer 4-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes 4-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe 4-ESS2 Earth's Systems 4-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity 3-5-ETS1 Engineering Design FIFTH GRADE 5-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions 5-PS2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions 5-PS3 Energy 5-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes 5-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe 5-ESS2 Earth's Systems 5-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity 3-5-ETS1 Engineering Design ​ MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADE BANDS: PHYSICAL SCIENCE MS-PS1 Matter and its Interactions MS-PS2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions MS-PS3 Energy MS-PS4 Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer LIFE SCIENCE MS-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes MS-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics MS-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits MS-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES MS-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe MS-ESS2 Earth's Systems MS-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity Civics and Social Studies Grade Span Specific Documents These documents contain the Social Studies GSEs for each grade span, essential questions generated from the GSEs, and suggested topics or resources for lessons. Grades K-4, DOC [141KB] Grades K-4, PDF [59KB] Grades 5-8, DOC [182KB] Grades 5-8, PDF [71KB] Grades 9-12, DOC [203KB] Grades 9-12, PDF [77KB] Unified Arts More information coming soon Physical Education K-8 PE Curriculum Health K-8 Health Curriculum World Language More information on our Spanish curriculum coming soon

Human Resources T he District's Human Resources Department processes requests for the public relating to the following matters. Information on payroll, employee benefits, wellness, and employee assistance programs offered by the District is located in the staff portal. ​ NOTICE: Employee Resources have moved to the Staff Portal (login required) Facilities Use Request Form To review the Use of Facilities policy and fees, click here . Then download the request form below. Facilities Request Form Access to Public Records Please review the APRA request policy by clicking here , then access the request form below. APRA Request Employee Resources Employee forms, information, and useful links can be found in the faculty portal Faculty Portal Employment Opportunities SchoolSpring Links SUB ME IN! Become a Substitute Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Nurse or Custodian at WMS! ​The Little Compton School Department is seeking qualified, day-to-day, on-call substitutes for all areas. Please use the SchoolSpring links provided to apply, or contact the HR Department: HR@lcsd.k12.ri.us 401-592-0363 x1500 Daily On-Call Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants Long-Term Substitute Design Teacher (part-time) Substitute Custodian Substitute Nurse Intercultural Book Club The Rent Collector by: Camron Wright ​ Survival for Ki Lim and Sang Ly is a daily battle at Stung Meanchey, the largest municipal waste dump in all of Cambodia. They make their living scavenging recyclables from the trash. Life would be hard enough without the worry for their chronically ill child, Nisay, and the added expense of medicines that are not working. Just when things seem worst, Sang Ly learns a secret about the ill-tempered rent collector who comes demanding money—a secret that sets in motion a tide that will change the life of everyone it sweeps past. The Rent Collector was named Book of the Year Gold Winner by Foreword Magazine, Best Novel of the Year at the Whitney Awards, and was a nominee for the prestigious International DUBLIN Literary Award. In addition to North America, The Rent Collector has also been published in Turkey, Indonesia, Norway, Korea, and Spain. All are welcome to join our book club, if you are interested or need more information email Karen Corrigan at kcorrigan@lcsd.k12.ri.us Title IX ​ The Little Compton School Committee is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of unlawful discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, the Committee will not tolerate harassment of its employees by anyone, including any supervisor, co-worker, or vendor and will not stand for harassment of any student, volunteer, or community member by any other person. Read the School Committee Policy on BoardDocs Your Title IX Coordinator is: ​ Carolyn Sedgwick, SHRM-SCP Email Carolyn , dial x1500, or stop by the HR Office ​ Title IX Training Material Coordinator Training Material Investigator Training Material

International Baccalaureate Wilbur & McMahon Schools is proud to announce we are officially an IB World School! International Baccalaureate certified schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Little Compton believes is important for our students. Learn more about IB below What is IB? Mission and Philosophy The IB focuses on each student as a whole person. Thus, IB programmes address not only cognitive development but social, emotional and physical well-being. The aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society’s complex challenges and who will help to make it a better, more peaceful world. Middle Years Programme The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world and culminates in a personal project. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared for high school and beyond. IB Learner Profile The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. These attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities. MYP Policies MYP Access & Inclusion MYP Assessment MYP Academic Integrity MYP Language Eighth Grade Community Service The Grade 8 Community Project, a key element of the Middle Years Programme (MYP), engages students in real-world community involvement by applying their classroom knowledge. It develops critical skills such as research, planning, collaboration, and communication. The project is divided into three phases: proposal, action, and reflection. Students identify and research a community issue, implement a plan to address it, and evaluate the outcomes. They are expected to demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and effective communication, culminating in a final presentation and documentation of their work. The project is supported by mentor guidance, resources, and workshops, with assessment focused on investigation, planning, action, and reflection. Read More MYP Frequently Asked Questions Empowering Growth

Welcome to Wilbur & McMahon Schools An International Baccalaureate certified World School serving public and tuition PreK-8 students across southcoast RI and MA Back to School Information How to Enroll ALMA ParentSquare Calendars Help Desk Bussing Nutrition Fostering and Achieving Excellence Wilbur & McMahon School is dedicated to preparing students for educational and life experiences in an atmosphere where there is respect for the dignity of every person and an enthusiasm for learning. Wilbur & McMahon School is dedicated to the principle that educational programs be both challenging and supportive, distinguished by consistent high standards and by attention to the needs and potential of the individual student. Latest Updates

Forms and Documents Below you can find a list of useful forms and documents. If you're looking for something and don't see it, please reach out to office@lcsd.k12.ri.us for assistance. Yearly Student Bio Packet Start your packet in ALMA Start HERE Sports Registration Registration packets are now in your ALMA Start. 24-25 Student Handbook Click Here Bullying Report Form Click here RI Student Survey Available online by clicking here FERPA Available online by clicking here Student Retake Ticket Available online by clicking here Safe Schools Have something or someone you're concerned about? To file an anonymous safety report with the school, click here.

MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE Please check back here frequently as we update this page with the latest information from the school, as well as the latest protocols, response and screening guidelines from from the RI Department of Education/Department of Health. Back to School Information Please read the following announcements and information from the School Nurse Immunization Information Dear Parents/Guardians, ​ Please refer to the following information from the RI Department of Health website that indicates the immunization requirements for students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th grade and 8th grade. ​ Please note: Up to date immunization records must be provided on or before the first day of school. Students entering Kindergarten and 7th grade must provide an up to date physical exam that has been performed within 12 months prior to the first day of school. Students in grades 5 -8 who wish to participate on a school sports team must provide a physical exam that has been performed within the 12 months prior to the beginning of the sports season and indicate that the student is cleared to participate in school sports. If needed, Medical and Religious Exemption Forms are accessible from the RI DOH web site referenced in this email ​ If you have any questions or concerns, please email me @ jdunn@lcsd.k12.ri.us . ​ Jean S. Dunn, RN, MS, CSNT School Nurse Teacher Little Compton School Department​ Immunization Requirements School and Child Care Workers Students and child care workers are required to be vaccinated against certain diseases in Rhode Island. These requirements are based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the American Academy of Pediatrics , and healthcare providers in Rhode Island. More information about these diseases is available online . Sharing data with KIDSNET: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows the release of immunization data from schools only with signed consent. A parent/guardian or student (if 18+ years) must fill out this consent form before you can share their immunization data with KIDSNET . Students Requirements for students entering licensed DHS center-based and in-home childcare facilities 4 doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine 1 dose of Flu vaccine each year 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine 3 doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine 1 dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine 4 doses of Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (not routinely given to healthy children 5 years of age and older) 3 doses of Polio vaccine 2 doses of Rotavirus vaccine 1 dose of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine ​ Requirements for students entering Kindergarten 5 doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine 4 doses of Polio vaccine 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine ​ Requirements for students entering 7th grade A student entering 7th grade must have met the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten immunization requirements, plus: 1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine Requirements for students entering 8th grade A student entering 8th grade must have met the 7th grade immunization requirements, plus: 2 doses of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine Exemptions Students and children in child care (day care) and pre-kindergarten facilities can be exempted from required immunizations for religious, medical, or temporary reasons. A medical exemption certificate must be signed by a medical provider. Religious exemption Medical exemption Temporary exemption Additional Information Students and child care workers do not need to get the immunizations listed above if they have already received them. This can be demonstrated with an immunization record, a medical passport, or any other official record that shows the month, day, and year of the vaccinations. Students and child care workers do not need to get the immunizations listed above if they cannot receive them for medical reasons. A healthcare provider can provide paperwork stating that someone cannot be vaccinated against a particular disease for medical reasons.

Transportation Dial (401) 625-5562 for direct access to the First Student bus yard. Bus Routes and Schedules Following bus routes links are for the 2024-2025 school year. LC BUS 2 LC BUS 5 LC BUS 3 LC BUS 6 Drop Off and Pick Up Morning Drop Off If your student will not be taking he bus in the morning, drop off locations and times are as follows: ​ K-4 Drop off location: Playground 5-8 Drop off location: Basketball Courts ​ School employees will be waiting outside starting at 8:00 AM. Dismissal Pickup Our school day ends at 2:55 PM. Please arrive no earlier than 2:45 PM to ensure safe and orderly traffic. ​ Refer to the image below for exact locations. PHS Transportation PHS BUS 2 PHS BUS 3 PHS BUS 5 PHS BUS 6 ​ PHS MORNING EXPRESS: The express bus leaves Wilbur McMahon School every day at 6:35 a.m. This option can be used by any Little Compton PHS student at any time. REGULAR SCHOOL DAY PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF: All Little Compton PHS students can get picked up and dropped off at their designated bus stops. FIRST LATE BUS: If your high school student needs to stay after school for a short time, we provide a late bus that picks students up at the high school at 3:05 p.m. and leaves PHS at 3:15 p.m. It brings those students to Wilbur McMahon School arriving by 4:15 p.m. SECOND LATE BUS: If your high school students needs to stay after school for a longer amount of time, we provide a late bus that picks students up at the high school at 5 p.m. and leaves PHS at 5:10 p.m. It brings those students to Wilbur McMahon School arriving by 5:40 p.m. ​ Also, for students who need a quiet place to study or just need a safe place to stay while waiting for the late bus, the Portsmouth High School library is open after school every day until 5 p.m. ​ All of these options are available as of the first day of school, Tuesday, September 3rd. The following are MET transportation options: Option 1 - Park n Ride on Fish Rd (8:02am/3:25pm) Option 2 - Wilbur McMahon 8:10am on bus #2 and transfer to our Met bus. Option 3 – Picked up at home during elementary run and transferred to our Met bus at Town Farm... Home in the PM. Option 4 - Town Farm (8:20am/3:40pm)

...from the Principal's Desk Message from the Principal First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is John P. McKinnon and I am honored to be the new Principal at the Wilbur and McMahon School. I am a resident of Little Compton, a proud graduate of Wilbur and McMahon School, and a proud parent of five children, who all attended Wilbur and McMahon School. I have been in education for the last 35 years and have served as a school administrator for the past 19 years. Over my journey in education, I have taught at the elementary and high school levels, worked in an administrative role as a high school assistant principal, and most recently have served as Principal of Harris Elementary School in Woonsocket, RI. As an educational leader, it is essential that our school be a collaborative, safe, and healthy environment — a place where positive relationships are fostered for academic and social growth, and an educational and enriching space where every student is excited to learn. The Wilbur and McMahon School has always prepared students to meet the challenges in education and in life. This is due to not only the many dedicated teachers and staff members, but also to our parents and caretakers who are actively involved in the success of their students. This is a partnership that will enable our students to be successful in any path that they choose. I am excited and eager to begin as the Principal of Wilbur and McMahon School later this week. I look forward to working with our students, our teachers and our families. It will be a privilege to work in the school community that has had such an important role in the growth of all of our children. Sincerely, John McKinnon Principal Wilbur and McMahon School ​ Contact jmckinnon@lcsd.k12.ri.us 401.592.0363 I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities for the school and Little Compton Community. Parents are always welcome to contact me for any reason.

Nutrition Cafeteria Menu For the current lunch menu, please check NutriSlice: https://lcsd.nutrislice.com/menu My School Bucks Click here to access your account online School Meal Benefit Application How To Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals (English Version) How To Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals (Spanish Version) Free and Reduced Lunch Application (English Version) Free and Reduced Lunch Application (Spanish Version) ​ ​ FAQs about free school meals Healthy School Meals - Additional Information and Resources for applying ​ Video guide on completing the application (English, Spanish) Please send completed form to: Wilbur & McMachon Schools c/o Carolyn Sedgwick PO Box 178 Little Compton, RI 02837

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