Quaker Hill Elementary School Christopher Discordia, Principal cdiscordia@waterfordschools.org
QH's Summer Reading Celebration
Quaker Hill Elementary School Christopher Discordia, Principal cdiscordia@waterfordschools.org
Mon. Sept. 21 - No School Thu. Sept. 24 - Game On 3:15-4:30pm Thu. Oct. 1 - Game On 3:15-4:30pm
Week of Sept. 21st- Sept. 25th Monday - No school Tuesday - B Wednesday - C Thursday - D Friday - A
Lunch Menu Sept. 21st - Sept. 25th Mon - No school Tues - Diced chicken & WG penne pasta alfredo, steamed broccoli, warm WG breadstick, diced peaches, milk Wed - Mozzarella sticks, meatballs in marinara, garden salad, warm garlic knot, diced pears, milk Thurs - Crispy beef & chees tacos, lettuce & tomato, tortilla chips, salsa, applesauce cup, milk Fri - Asian dumplings, fried rice,diced carrots, orange smiles, milk
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Let kids be kids a little longer Pledge to delay smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade
TAKE THE PLEDGE
Why Delay? To give kids more time to grow, connect, and be kids before taking on the pressures of smartphones and social media.
Why Take the Pledge? Because we’re stronger together. Taking the pledge shows our kids and their families that they’re not alone.
visit www.waituntil8th.org or scan the QR code
Back to School PLEDGE Competition
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The school with the m os t pl edg es by Oct o ber 1s t wil l win a pizza par ty!
Westminster Youth String Ensemble Is currently accepting new members WYSE provides a high-quality string music performance experience for young string players from Southern RI and Southeastern CT. Students ages 10-18 will be accepted. There are 3 groups for students of all abilities:
Festival Strings: Students with at least one year of experience WYSE: Intermediate level players with 2+ years of experience Chamber Players: Advanced students (high school level) Scholarships are available! Listen to us on our YouTube Channel: Westminster Youth String Ensemble WYSE rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings For further information, visit westminsterstrings.org Or email Kathleen Monroe, Director at westminsterstrings@gmail.com or call (401) 741-4046
Clark Lane Middle School will be hosting its
Third Annual
Fall Festival Saturday, October 3rd at Clark Lane Middle School 9-2 pm
Many local vendors! Come shop! Bring the family! Free parking!
~Food~Fun~Raffles~ Face Painting~FREE Pumpkin Painting sponsored by CLMS PTO Mark your calendar! Come Join us!
SEPTEMBER 2026 Fuel up with Breakfast favorites!
WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BREAKFAST IS NO COST TO STUDENTS FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR *To receive a Free breakfast meal students must select a fruit choice Student account transactions available on MySchoolBucks.com Milk purchase only= $0.75 Adult Meal: $3.00
Breakfast Pizza Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or Yogurt with mini banana muffin Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
Sweet Potato Roll Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG English Muffin or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin or Yogurt with mini banana muffin Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
Warm Banana Bread Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
Egg & Cheese omelet Wrap Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin OR Yogurt with mini banana muffin Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
Chicken Breakfast Biscuit Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or Yogurt with mini banana muffin1 cup Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
Mini French Toast Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on a WG Roll Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or Yogurt with mini banana muffin Fruit Choice 100% Fruit Juice Milk
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Mini Pancakes Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or Yogurt with mini banana muffin Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG* Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
Cheese Omelet Wrap Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or Yogurt with mini banana muffin Fruit Choice 100% Fruit Juice Milk
French Toast Bites Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
Breakfast Pizza Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or Yogurt with mini banana muffin Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
Sweet Potato Roll Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG* Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin OR Yogurt with mini banana muffin Choice of Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk
WG Sky Blue Breakfast Bar Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk
Emoji WG Waffles Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk
Sky Blue Breakfast Bar Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk
Mini Waffles Or Apple Cinn or Blueberry WG Muffin Or WG *Cereal with cheese stick Choice of Fruit Milk
All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched A VARIETYOF FRESH, Dried & Canned FRUITS OFFERED DAILY=1 cup (No juice for Pre-K) Choice of 1% white or Skim Milk/ No FF Chocolate Milk served at Breakfast
*Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and dairy Key: WG=Whole Grain Cinn=Cinnamon *GF=Gluten Free Cereal available *Menus are subject to change
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
LUNCH MEAL PRICES (includes milk)
SEPTEMBER 2026 Breakfast= NO COST for all students daily
WATERFORD SCHOOLS PRE-K
ELEM $3.25 Reduced Qualified students = NO CHARGE ADULT MEAL $6.00 MILK Only=$.75
Free & Reduced Meal Applications are available online at: www.waterfordschools.org
“Brunch for Lunch “
French Toast Sticks Chicken Sausage Link Potato Rounds Apple slices Milk
Mini Bagel Pizza Cucumber Smiles Diced Peaches Milk
Turkey & cheese WG Tortilla Rollup Farm Fresh Salad With Side of Ranch Apple Sauce Cup Milk Choice
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Pasta with butter V) Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Steamed Green Beans Apple Chips Milk
Cheese Pizza Slice Steamed Broccoli Orange Smiles Milk
Soft Beef & Cheese Taco Black Beans Mini Corn Muffin Diced Pears Milk
Sun butter & jelly Sandwich Cucumber Slices Goldfish crackers Diced pears Milk
Chicken Tenders (H) Mashed Potatoes Warm WG Dinner Roll Tree Top Apple Crisps Milk
Mac & Cheese Sweet Steamed Peas Diced Peaches Milk Choice
Orange Glazed Chicken Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Milk
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Diced Chicken & WG Penne’ Pasta Alfredo Steamed Broccoli Diced Peaches Milk
“Brunch for Lunch “
Oven baked Chicken Bites Sweet potato fries Green beans Applesauce Milk
Pancakes Chicken Sausage Patty Honey glazed carrots Warm cinnamon apple slices Milk Choice
Grilled Cheese on WG What bread Cucumber Smiles Diced Pears Milk Choice
Cheese Quesadilla Smile Fries Orange wedges Milk Choice
Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels Pasta Salad primavera Applesauce Cup Milk Choice Warm Ham & cheese on a WG croissant smile fries Applesauce Cup Milk choice
Soft Beef & Cheese Taco Fiesta beans Applesauce Cup Milk
Asian Dumplings Fried Rice diced carrots Orange Smiles Milk Choice
“The max” Cheese Pizza Steamed Broccoli Garden salad/Italian Dressing Diced peaches Milk
All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched
“Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” Alternative Meal AVAILABLE Daily or Alternate Salad meal offered when available (See kitchen manager) A VARIETYOF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES OFFERED DAILY
Please let your teacher know if you would like the Alternative Meal =Sun butter & Jelly, cucumber slices, applesauce, goldfish crackers, milk / Salad Meal=Garden salad with egg, dinner roll, fruit, milk
Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and/or milk THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER *Menus are subject to change
SEPTEMBER 2026 Free & Reduced meal Applications are available online at: www.waterfordschools.org
WATERFORD SCHOOLS K-5
“Brunch for Lunch “
French Toast Sticks Syrup Cup Chicken Sausage Links Potato Rounds apple slices 100% Wango Mango Juice Milk
Pasta with Bolognaise Sauce(V) Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Steamed Green Beans Cheese-filled Bread Twist Fresh Apple Milk
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Hotdog on a WG Roll Oven fries Carrot-apple coleslaw Baked beans Diced pears Milk
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Oven baked Chicken Bites Sweet potato fries Green beans Dinner roll Applesauce Milk
ELEM $3.25 Reduced Qualified students = NO CHARGE ADULT MEAL $6.00 MILK Only=$.75 *Breakfast=NO COST for ALL students daily
Pizza Crunchers Marinara Sauce Cup Potato Wedges Cucumber, Tomato & Garbanzo Bean Salad with Italian Dressing Diced Peaches Milk
Crispy Popcorn chicken topped Farm Fresh Salad Cheesy twisted bread stick Apple Milk Choice
Cheese Quesadilla Tuscan white bean & confetti corn salad salsa Smile fries Orange Smiles Milk Choice
Cheese Pizza Slice Steamed Broccoli Cucumber Smiles 100% Fruit juice Sidekick Orange Smiles Milk
Beef Nachos Grande Lettuce & tomato Black Beans Salsa Cup Mini Corn Muffin Corn Diced Pears Milk
Turkey & cheese Grinder Pasta Salad primavera 100% Fzn juice sidekick Milk Choice
Chicken Tenders (H) Mashed Potatoes Steamed Golden Corn Warm WG Bread stick Tree Top Apple Crisps Milk
Mac & Cheese Sweet Steamed Peas Warm Dinner Roll Diced Peaches Milk Choice
Diced Chicken & WG Penne’ Pasta Alfredo Steamed Broccoli Warm WG Breadstick Diced Peaches Milk
Mozzarella sticks Meatballs in marinara Garden Salad Warm Garlic knot Diced Pears Milk Choice
“Brunch for Lunch “
Cheese Pizza Bites Marinara sauce Steamed Broccoli Garden salad/Italian Dressing Diced peaches Milk
Pancakes Syrup Cup Chicken Sausage Patty Honey glazed carrots Warm cinnamon apple slices Milk Choice
LUNCH MEAL PRICES (includes milk)
Orange Glazed Chicken Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Milk
Warm Ham & cheese on a WG croissant Smile fries Marble cheese stick Baby carrots with ranch 100% fzn juice sidekick Milk choice
Crispy Beef & Cheese Tacos Lettuce & Tomato Tortilla Chips Salsa Applesauce Cup Milk
Asian Dumplings Fried Rice diced carrots Orange Smiles Milk Choice
All grain-based items offered are whole-grain rich which means that at least 51% of the grains in the item are whole grain (WG), all other grains are enriched
“Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” Alternative Meal AVAILABLE Daily or Alternate Salad meal offered when available (See kitchen manager)
A VARIETYOF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES OFFERED DAILY
Please let your teacher know if you would like the Alternative Meal =Sun butter & Jelly or Yogurt, cucumber slices, applesauce, goldfish crackers, milk / Salad Meal=Garden salad with egg, dinner roll, fruit, milk
Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come in contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and/or milk THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER *Menus are subject to change
2026-27 Elementary Letter Rotation Schedule August 2026 Mon
24
Tue
Wed
September 2026
Thu
Fri
Mon
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3
4
A
B
C
D
8
9
10 11
5
6
A
B
C
D
C
D
14
15 16 17 18
16
13 14 15 16
A
B
A
C
D
22 23 24 25
19
20 21 22 23
D
A
26
27 28 29 30
A
B
25 26 27 28 A B C
31 D
B
Tue
2 B
C C
28
29 30
B
C
November 2026 Mon
October 2026
Tue
D D
A
D
Mon
December 2026
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
5
6
C
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
A
B
7
8
9
A
B
C
A B C
B C* D
C D A
January 2027
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3
4
B
C
D
A
8
9
10 11
4
5
6
7
8
A
D
A
B
C
3 B
D
A
9
10
10 12
13
7
B
C
C
D
A
B
B
C
16
17
18 19
20
14 15 16 17 18
11
12 13 14 15
C
C
D
A
21 22 23 21 22
22
19 20 21 22
D
A
A
25
26 27 28 29
A
B
Mon
Tue
B
C
D
A
B
23
24
25
26
21
C
D
D
A
B
C D A
D A B*
B B
C*
Winter Recess
30 A
February 2027
March 2027
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3
4
5
B
C
D
A
B
1
2
3
4
7
C
D
A
B*
A
8
9
10 11 12
9
10
11
12
C
D
A
C
C
C D
D D A
5
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
C
D
6
7
8
9
C
D
A
D
A
B
A
B
12 13
18 19
15 16 17
18
19
15
16 17 18 19
D
D
C
A
B
C
A
B
22 23 24 25 26
22 23 24
25
19
20 21 22 23
B
D
C*
B
C
29 30 31
26
27 28 29 30
D
A
C
D
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3
4
C
D
A
B
8
9
10 11
A
B
A C
D
A
C
B
C*
April 2027
Mon
B
B
A B
May 2027
D A
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
4
5
6
7
D
A
B
C
D
10
11 12 13 14
A
B
7
A
C
D
17
18 19 20 21
14
15
B
C
D*
A*
24
25 26 27
C
D
MD
D A
D A B
B
D A
D A* B
A B C
June 2027
Mon
C
B
C
B
C
◼ No School * Early Dismissal
Waterford Public Schools
DRAFT August 2026
2017-2018 October 2026
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3 10 17 24± 31
4 11 18 25*
5 12 19 FD
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
SH 14 SH 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
◼ ◼
8/24 – ± Staff Convocation 8/25 – * PD 8/26 – First Day of School
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2 9 16 23 30
PD 10 17 24
4 SH 18
5 12 19
6 13 20
School Holiday
Tue
Wed
Thu
7 14 21
1 8 15 22
2 9 16 23
3 4 10 11 17 18 SH
Wed
Thu
Fri
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 8
2 9
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
PD 11 18 PT
PD 12 19 SH
4 11 SH 25 ◼ ◼ ◼
◼
June 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3 10 17 24 SH
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
(19 days ~ 170 cumulative)
5/28 – Snowflake Day 5/31 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
7 14 21 28
1 8 LD 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
(11 days ~ 181 cumulative)
◼ ◼
6/14 - ** Early Dismissal PK-12 6/15 – Last Day of School Early Dismissal PK-12
± Staff Convocation is for all staff of the Waterford Public Schools * Professional Development is for Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals 8 AM-3 PM ** Full day for Paraprofessionals
Tue
5 12 19 26
Wed
6 13 20 27
Thu
Fri
7 PD 21 28
SH 8 15 22 29
1/1 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 1/14 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12 1/18 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
6
7
1 8
2 9
19 26
20 27
21 28
PD 29
23 30
(17 days ~ 151 cumulative)
3/4 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12 3/5 - * PD No School for Students 3/8 – Snowflake Day 3/25 – * *P/T Conferences: Early Dismissal PK-12 3/26 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)
May 2027
2 9 16 23 30
School Holiday
(20 days ~ 134 cumulative)
◼ ◼ ◼ ◼
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 PD 29
April 2027
Tue
(17 days ~ 114 cumulative)
◼ ◼
Mon
March 2027
2/15-2/16 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 2/17 – Snowflake Day
Fri
(19 days ~ 97 cumulative)
12/23 - Early Dismissal PK-12 12/24 – 12/31 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)
Mon
SH 22 23
◼
Fri
School Holiday ◼ ◼
Thu
10/12 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 10/22 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12
(17 days ~ 78 cumulative)
11/3 – * PD No School for Students 11/11 – School Holiday (Schools Closed for Students), P/T Conferences 11/25 – 11/27 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)
6 13 20 27
Wed
January 2027
Mon
February 2027
◼
◼ ◼
December 2026
Mon
(16 days ~ 61 cumulative)
◼
5 SH 19 26
Tue
(21 days ~ 45 cumulative)
9/7 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 9/21 – School Holiday (Schools Closed)
November 2026
◼ ◼
Mon
(20 days ~ 24 cumulative)
(4 day ~ 4 cumulative)
◼ ◼ ◼
2026-2027
◼ ◼
4/12 - 4/16 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) 4/22 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12
Snowflake Days This calendar includes three designated makeup days to be used for snow days/school cancellations, as needed. If no cancellations occur, schools will be closed on February 17, March 8, and May 28. If cancellations do occur, school will be in session on those dates. Please note that these dates are subject to change based on weather-related or other unforeseen closures. Families should plan accordingly, as the schedule may be adjusted if necessary.
BOE Approved: December 11, 2025 BOE Revised: April 23, 2026