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NMS Students prepare for the Quabbin Valley Music Festival!
[NMS musicians looking sharp as they pose for a picture before leaving school on Tuesday to head to the Quabbin Valley Music Festival Rehearsal at Palmer High School. On the back, “Don’t Be Sharp, Don’t Be Flat, Just Be Natural” (for those who don’t speak music) ]
Eleven NMS students traveled to Palmer High School on Tuesday, January 31st. Along with students from schools across the central part of the state, NMS musicians rehearsed in preparation for the festival which will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Tantasqua Regional High School. The Quabbin Valley Music Educators Association created this esteemed event, which gathers students recommended by their respective music teachers together and organizes them into four musical performing groups. Participants challenge themselves to meet the high expectations of the ensemble format and the demanding task of preparing for a concert performance with limited rehearsal time. This non-profit organization often brings in outside conductors to (from the QVMEA website) “…help ensure that the students receive a fresh point of view about performing music.” Thank you to Mr. Salvadore, NMS Band Director, for organizing and accompanying the NMS contingent, as well as the following students for sharing their skill and dedication with other schools’ musicians: (back row, left to right) Charlotte Adams, Aine Thornton, Taylor Wenthworth; middle row: Casidie Kliskey, Natalya DeMarco, Anastasia Croteau, Morgan Habel, Connor Johnson, Sophia Snyder; front row: Jillian Cutler-Johnson, Sarah Littlewood. And thank you to NMS band parent Deidre Johnson, who designed and donated the awesome and admired sweatshirts our students sported while at this week’s rehearsal.
[Above: On Thursday, February 2nd, the NRHS Varsity Letterman’s Club sponsored an incredible evening of basketball fun as the Harlem Wizards played NRSD staff! Billed as “Tricks Hoops and Alley Oops!”, this evening of entertainment did not disappoint. Playing before a sold-out crowd, the Wizards showed off their professional basketball skills, weaving comedy and jaw-dropping tricks into an unforgettable show. Keep your eyes open for next year’s show; you will not want to miss it!]
7th Grade Ecology School Reminder! Seventh grade students are still able to register for Ecology School, which will be this spring during the week of June 5th – 9th! To register a student, go to the Ecology School website, click on School Programs, and select Overnight Programs. Follow the prompts, during which you’ll be asked to create an account; the group ID for NMS is Narragansett23. The first $100 payment was due February 1, but this was not mandatory. ALL payments will be made through Mrs. Jen Chagnon, 7th Grade ELA teacher and trip coordinator, and checks should be made out to NMS (please put child’s name in the memo line). If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Chagnon at jchagnon@nrsd.org.
In Case You Missed It...Here's the Recap! |
Please note the change to the school calendar with our FIFTH snow day of the year! Day 180 is now on Wednesday, June 21st (no school on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth). Check out Important Dates & Reminders!
Narragansett Area Youth Baseball information is available on our webpage. Click here or visit www.nrsd.org and choose “NMS” from the “District” dropdown menu, then find the NAYB fliers under “Announcements”.
MCAS testing will begin in April and go through mid-May. All grades, 5-7 will take two sessions of ELA and math, and 5th grade will also take two sessions of the Science exam. Please be mindful of unnecessary absences during this six-week time, as the windows assigned by the state are limited in what make up time we have. All test dates have been finalized and can be found on p. 7 in Important Dates & Reminders. Any changes will be updated.
The 2022-2023 Winter Walking Program is up and running! Narragansett Middle School will be open for walking to all Templeton and Phillipston residents and their guests, on Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. through March 23, 2023. Walking will not take place on holidays, school vacations, or if school is canceled. Enter at the Middle School entrance, complete a Registration Form, and, wear an ID tag, provided. Student walkers must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call Central Office – 978-939-5661.
Check the Lost & Found! We have many quality items in our lost and found that will be donated to local organizations if not retrieved by Friday, February 17!
Intramurals! Crazy Soccer and Matball will alternate weeks. Please contact Mrs. Lauren Caouette, lcaouette@nrsd.org if you have any questions! Here's the intramurals schedule:
Week of | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday |
February 6 | Matball | Matball | Matball |
February 13 | Crazy Soccer | Crazy Soccer | Crazy Soccer |
February 20 | February Vacation | February Vacation | February Vacation |
February 27 | Matball | Matball | Matball |
March 6 | Crazy Soccer | Crazy Soccer | Crazy Soccer |
| MONDAY 2/6 | TUESDAY 2/7 | WEDNESDAY 2/8 | THURSDAY 2/9 | FRIDAY 2/10 |
| C Day | D Day | E Day | F Day | G Day |
Lunch Menus are available here
Narragansett Middle and Regional High School continues to partner with Heywood Healthcare by bringing school based services to our students. These services include behavioral health, medical, and community resources. We encourage you to sign up your child in advance by completing Heywood’s School Based Services Enrollment packet by simply clicking here. For any additional information, please email sbtelehealth@heywood.org.
Our next COVID Vaccine Clinic will be held this Tues., 2/7, in the Middle School Cafeteria from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. This clinic is open to anyone who wants to be vaccinated. If you are interested in signing up to receive a vaccine, click here for the link to sign up. This clinic is open to anyone who wishes to be vaccinated, so feel free to share the link to sign up with anyone you wish.
Tuesday, February 7
Middle School Girls Basketball vs. Murdock, 3:30 p.m.
Middle School Boys Basketball vs. Murdock, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 9
Middle School Boys Basketball @ Ayer-Shirley, 3:30 p.m.
Middle School Girls Basketball @ Ayer-Shirley, 4:30 p.m.
Monday, February 13 **Rescheduled from 1/19**
Middle School Girls Basketball vs. Bromfield, 3:450 p.m.
Middle School Boys Basketball vs. Bromfield, 4:45 p.m.
Stay tuned for Spring Sports Registration!
January 23 & 24 | *SNOW DAYS #4 and 5** |
Wednesday, February 1 | **NEW DATE** Term Report Cards posted to School Brains at 3:00 p.m. |
Thursday, February 2 | The Harlem Wizards @ NRSD! 7:00 p.m., High School Gym |
Tuesday, February 7 | Covid Vaccine Clinic, MS Cafeteria (times TBA) |
Friday, February 10 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. (afternoon PD for staff) |
February 13-17 | Winter Spirit Week! Dress Up Days |
Friday, February 17 | D Day / Activity Day! Students of the Month Assembly! |
| Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game! |
February 20-24 | February Vacation |
Wednesday, March 8 | E Day / Activity Day! |
Friday, March 10 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. (afternoon PD for staff) |
Thursday, March 30 | Activity Day! Students of the Month Assembly! |
Friday, March 31 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. (afternoon PD for staff) |
Monday, April 3 | MCAS: 6th Grade ELA Session I |
Tuesday, April 4 | MCAS: 6th Grade ELA Session II |
Wednesday, April 5 | MCAS: 5th Grade ELA Session I |
Thursday, April 6 | MCAS: 5th Grade ELA Session II |
Friday, April 7 | No School – Good Friday |
Monday, April 10 | MCAS: 7th Grade ELA Session I |
Tuesday, April 11 | MCAS: 7th Grade ELA Session II |
April 12 & April 13 | Half Days of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. (Afternoon Conferences) |
Friday, April 14 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. (afternoon PD for staff) |
April 17 – 21 | April Vacation |
| Wednesday, April 26 | A Day / Activity Day! Students of the Month Assembly! |
Thursday, May 4 | MCAS: 6th Grade Math Session I |
Friday, May 5 | MCAS: 6th Grade Math Session II |
Monday, May 8 | MCAS: 5th Grade Science Session I |
Tuesday, May 9 | MCAS: 5th Grade Science Session II |
Wednesday, May 10 | MCAS: 7th Grade Math Session I |
Thursday, May 11 | MCAS: 7th Grade Math Session II |
Monday, May 15th | MCAS: 5th Grade Math Session I |
Tuesday, May 16th | MCAS: 5th Grade Math Session II |
Wednesday, May 17 | B Day / Activity Day! Students of the Month Assembly! |
Friday, May 19 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. (afternoon PD for staff) |
Monday, May 29 | No School—Memorial Day |
Monday June 5-Friday June 9 | 7th Grade Ecology School Trip (contact Mrs. Chagnon for details: jchagnon@nrsd.org) |
| Monday, June 12 | D Day / Activity Day! Students of the Month Assembly! |
Wednesday, June 21 | 180th Scheduled Day of School (after FIVE snow days: 12/16, 1/6, 1/20, 1/23, 1/24) |