Hello, NMS Families & Community and Happy Friday!
Student Absences & MCAS (yes, we're already planning!)
Our spring assessment calendar with MCAS dates will be finalized in the coming weeks. Please be sure students are not unnecessarily absent for exam days, as this is an important part of a school's accountability rating from the state.
Next week we will feature in-depth information on attendance procedures, how to access help to address school avoidance, support with getting students to school, and the legal aspects of schools and student absences. Don't miss it!
Guest Speaker for the Upcoming Quabbin Field Trip for 7th Graders!
Next Tuesday, September 26, the 7th Graders will meet with a guest speaker who will present information about the Quabbin Reservoir. These students will travel to the Quabbin Reservoir on Friday, October 5 where they will apply what they've been learning about to the extensive Quabbin ecosystem. Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to chaperone!
| 🚌Transportation Information |
Please be sure that all students being dropped off by private vehicle in the morning are along the sidewalk marked "Drop Off Zone", BEFORE the middle school crosswalk, and not along the sidewalk beyond the main entrance (see map, left). Student safety is our #1 priority.https://drive.google.com/file/...
In the afternoon for pick ups, parking is allowed along the entire length of the sidewalk within the driveway but there is still no stopping in the inside lane for safety reasons.
Click on the map to enlarge.
Need late bus information? Click: NRSD Bus Routes
| 😁 Getting Involved: NMS Extracurriculars
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| Activity | Advisor / Faculty Leader | Meeting Dates |
| After-school Band
2:30 - 3:30
Sign up for after-school band HERE | Mr. O'Connor goconnor@nrsd.org | Tuesday: 5th Grade Band 1st meeting: Tues., Oct. 3 Thursday: 6th Grade Band 1st meeting: Thurs., Oct. 5 (Band runs 2:30 - 3:30. Students riding the late bus are welcome to attend after-school band until 2:55!) Any 7th student interested--see Mr. O'Connor! |
| Art Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | 1st meeting: Oct. 5 |
| International Club | Mrs. Medlicott jmedlicott@nrsd.org | Thursdays |
| Intramural Dodgeball Appropriate footwear required | Ms. Eaton aeaton@nrsd.org & Mrs. Caouette lcaouette@nrsd.org | Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays |
| Leo Club (Volunteers) | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Tuesdays (as announced) No meeting week of 9/25 |
| Science / STEM Club | Mr. Dufour cdufour@nrsd.org | Tuesdays |
| Student Council | Mrs. Wheeler gwheeler@nrsd.org & Mrs. Parker lparker@nrsd.org | Thursdays (as announced)
No meeting week of 9/25 |
| Theater Guild / Drama Club | Mr. Schlundt gschlundt@nrsd.org | Mondays |
| Yearbook | Mrs. Rivard drivard@nrsd.org | Mondays as announced (two meetings per month)
Meeting Monday, 9/25 |
🎵 After-school Band for any student interested will be starting soon!
Please go to https://www.davidfrenchmusic.c... and click on Rentals to get started and for more information on the Rent-to-Own program and the specific instruments you can choose from. All instruments can be ordered directly online and will be delivered on Thursday, September 28th to the Middle School band room. Students will be able to take home their instrument that day. See link to sign up above in After-school Band line!
| 📣 Important Dates & Reminders |
| Tuesday, September 26 | 7th Grade Assembly--Guest Speaker on the Quabbin Reservoir Ecosystem |
| Thursday, September 28 | Students of the Month Assembly! |
| Thursday, October 5 | 7th Grade Field Trip to Quabbin Reservoir |
| Friday, October 6 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| Monday, October 9 | Columbus Day--No School |
| Wednesday, October 18 | School Portrait RETAKES! |
| Thursday, October 26 | Students of the Month Assembly! |
| Tuesday, November 7 | No School for Students Full Day Professional Development for staff |
| Friday, November 10 | No School--Veterans Day Observed |
| Monday, November 20 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Teacher Conferences--Afternoon and Evening Sessions (details forthcoming) |
| Tuesday, November 21 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Teacher Conferences--Afternoon Sessions Only (details forthcoming) |
| Wednesday, November 22 | Half Day of School |
| November 23 & 24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Thursday, November 30 | Students of the Month Assembly! |
| Thursday, December 21 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
| December 22 - January 1 | Holiday Vacation |
| Tuesday, January 2 | School Re-opens; Happy New Year! |
| Friday, January 12 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| Monday, January 15 | No School -- Martin Luther King Day |
| Friday, February 2 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| February 19 - 23 | February Vacation |
| Friday, March 8 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| Friday, March 28 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| 🗓️ Next Week @ NMS: Daily Schedule and Lunch Menu |
| Monday, September 25 | Tuesday, September 26 | Wednesday, September 27 | Thursday, September 28 | Friday, September 29 |
| D Day | E Day | F Day | G Day | A Day |
| Chicken Patty Sandwich | Meatball Subs | Tangerine Chicken | Pasta Day: American Chop Suey | Assorted Pizza |
NRSD Food Services Department
| ❤️🩹 Nurse Notes |
Contacting Nurse McKinnon JUST GOT EASIER:
Text 978-939-6326 to reach the middle school nurse. Please feel free to use this text line for quick questions as well. Please save this number in your cell phone because Nurse McKinnon sends out reminders/updates this way.
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Upcoming Health Screenings this school year:
- Postural Screens for 5th, 6th, and 7th
- Vision, hearing, height/weight/BMI, and SBIRT for 7th only
If you would like to opt out of any of the screenings listed above, PLEASE email/call me ASAP. I will not be rescreening any student who had screenings completed during their yearly physical.
Here are a few friendly reminders from the health office!
If your student needs scheduled medication during the school day make sure to have their doctor fax over an active order ASAP, and drop off the medication to my office. It is very important that medication is brought in by parent/guardian and NOT sent in your students backpack.
Please send in your students medical paperwork, especially the consent for over the counter meds, so I’m able to give if needed
Please have your student come to school with a sealable water bottle, hydration is key to keep kids healthy and in class learning!
Let’s try to stay ahead of the incoming cold/flu season! Remind your students of frequent hand washing, not touching their face/mouth, and not sharing snacks/drinks with friends at school.
Narragansett Middle School Nurse:
Alyssa McKinnon ● Email: amckinnon@nrsd.org
Phone: 978-939-2113 ● Fax 978-8634 ● **NEW** Text: 978-939-6326
NRSD Nurse Leader:
Myriah Zwicker ● Email: ezwicker@nrsd.org
Phone: 978-652-0201 ● Fax: 978-939-8634
NRSD Health & Wellness Department
| 👟 Athletics |
Athletics-related questions?
Contact the Athletic Director:
Brad Bond ● gansettathletics@nrsd.org ● 978-9369-7325
Next week's sports:
(please check the online schedule--link below--frequently as changes occur constantly due to weather or conditions)
Anyone interested in Warrior Elite Travel Basketball, please click here.
Here's the Recap in case you missed it....
| 📞 NMS Phone Tree |
1. Attendance line/Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Lyons
2. NMS School Nurse, Ms. McKinnon
3. NMS Adjustment Counselor, Mrs. Ambrozy
4. Athletics, Mr. Bond
5. NMS Main Office, Mrs. Murphy to reach the building administration (Mrs. LaFreniere or Ms. Smith), leave voicemails for staff, or for any questions not related to a line above).
To reach the NRSD Central Office, the phone number is 978-939-5661.
| 🫂 School Council |
Narragansett Middle School will be looking to elect two Parent / Guardian representatives to the NMS School Council. Elections will be announced when candidates are identified. From the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education webpage:
What is a school council? A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.
What is the reason the Education Reform Act calls for establishing school councils? Teachers, parents, and community members can become more committed to improving the schools and more supportive of the public school system when they enjoy the opportunity to serve or be represented on a school council that has a role in shaping the policies and programs of the school.
If you are interested in being a candidate for election to the NMS School Council, please contact Principal Mary LaFreniere at mlafreniere@nrsd.org.