Hello, NMS Families & Community!
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On Tuesday, January 30th, 7th Grade Parents and students are invited to attend a presentation about The Ecology School at Ferry Beach at 6:15 in the Safka auditorium! Come learn about the week long field trip to The Ecology School at Ferry Beach in Saco Maine this spring. You will have an opportunity to have any questions answered by the seventh grade teachers. We hope that all students will be able to participate in this valuable trip! We will be asking for a refundable $25 deposit from interested students to secure our spot! Thank you. We look forward to seeing you!--The 7th Grade Team
🎉Congratulations to our newest Students of the Month! On Thursday, January 25, the NMS student body and staff gathered in the Safka Auditorium to celebrate our latest group named Students of the Month! These students, selected by staff members, are chosen because they exemplify the core values of Be Nice, Work Hard, No Excuses, and Good Choices, which are the foundation of NMS's Shared Expectations. Through these building-wide expectations, students learn positive decision making and build skills in successful participation in classrooms and common spaces, which create spaces where students can thrive, unimpeded, academically. Congratulations to (above, back row, left to right): Shylah Mahar, Ellia Glasson, Carter Kauffman, Daisy Niemczura (inset), Kayden Robichaud (inset); (front row, left to right) Stephanie Johnson, Carter Dexter, Mateo Amistadi Madonna, Tyler Berry.
5th Grade students participated in a writing contest sponsored Young Writers. "Young Writers was established in 1991 in a small warehouse in Eastern England and has blossomed into a worldwide brand! Today, Young Writers is still a modest family-run business, but on a much bigger scale than its humble beginnings. We pride ourselves on encouraging young writers to read, write and enjoy poetry as well as creative writing. Having work published boosts confidence, nurtures creative talent and showcases creativity." (from writingcorner.com) Students were asked to write a mini-saga (100 word story) with the theme of being hunted. Finished entries were submitted to the company in October. Student work that followed the expectations from the company's contest guidelines were selected to be published in a book this Spring. Narragansett's 5th graders will have their work published in a compilation book with other entries from Massachusetts. Congratulations to our budding writers! Above, students in Mrs. Ehnstrom's classes proudly display their certificates.
📝 Term 2 Report Cards are available! Term 2 Report cards are now available on the School Brains portal. The School Brains portal can be accessed easily from the NMS website. If you have any questions on grades or student progress in any class, please contact the teacher directly. Contact information can be found in School Brains. When do terms start and end? When do grades close? The schedule for the year's progress reports and report cards can be found here.
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| 😁 Getting Involved: NMS Extracurriculars
Don't forget that all students riding the late bus are required to have a pass signed by the teacher with whom they stayed after school |
Activity | Advisor / Faculty Leader | Meeting Dates |
After-school Band 2:30 - 3:30* Click here for the schedule for after school band*. *Please see the schedule for dates when band will NOT be held! | Mr. O'Connor (NMS Music teacher) | **NEW**
Tuesday & Thursday: 5th AND 6th Grade Band *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 (NMS Art teacher) | Thursdays (as announced--next scheduled meeting: Thursday, February 1 |
Leo Club (Volunteers) | Mrs. Dupuis (NMS Art teacher) | Tuesdays (as announced) |
International Club | Mrs. Medlicott (NMS Spanish teacher) | Thursdays |
Intramurals New to Intramurals? Click here for the NMS Intramurals Permission slip. All students new to intramurals must submit a signed permission slip before attending. | Ms. Eaton (NMS PE/Health teacher) & Mrs. Caouette (HS PE/Health teacher) | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday **Please note: there will be NO intramurals on Thursday, February 1st! |
Science / STEM Club | Mr. Dufour (NMS PLTW teacher) | Tuesdays There is NO Science Club on Tuesday, January 30! |
Student Council | Mrs. Wheeler (NMS teacher) Mrs. Parker (NMS 6th grade Math teacher) | 1st and 3rd Thursday (as announced--next scheduled meeting: Thursday, February 1) |
| Ski / Snowboard Club | Mr. Donofrio (NRHS teacher) mdonofrio@nrsd.org | Mondays:
January 29 &
February 5, 12, 26
Ski / Snowboard Club will not run on days school is cancelled |
Theater Guild | Mr. Schlundt (NMS 7th grade Social Studies teacher) | Mondays |
Yearbook | Mrs. Rivard (NMS 6th grade Social Studies teacher) | Mondays (as announced–next meeting Monday, February 5) Watch Yearbook Google Classroom for any updates! |
🏀Upcoming family fun! You will not want to miss The World Famous Harlem Wizards when they return to Narragansett in February, 2024! Last year's event sold out and was a fantastic show--don't miss your window to order tickets! The Wizards will dazzle the crowd as they play against a team of 'Gansett school community members on Thursday, February 1! Harlem wizards tickets are on sale here! On Thursday morning, a member of the Wizards will be at NMS to show of their skills!
| 📣 Important Dates & Reminders |
| Friday, January 26 | Term 2 Report Cards on School Brains after 3:00 p.m. |
Thursday, February 1 | Harlem Wizards Game (see details on flyer above), 7:00 p.m. |
| Harlem Wizards student assembly for NMS students, 9:45 a.m. | |
Friday, February 2 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
February 19 - 23 | February Vacation |
Wednesday, February 28 | Term 3 Midterm grades close |
| Thursday, February 29 | Students of the Month Assembly! |
Wednesday, March 6 | Term 3 Midterm Progress Reports on School Brains after 3:00 p.m. |
Friday, March 8 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| Wednesday, March 27 | Students of the Month Assembly! |
Thursday, March 28 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
Friday, March 29 | No School--Good Friday |
Monday, April 1 | Term 3 Grades close |
Friday, April 5 | Term 3 Report Cards on School Brains after 3:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, April 10 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Teacher Conferences--Afternoon Sessions Only (details forthcoming) |
Thursday, April 11 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Teacher Conferences--Afternoon Sessions Only (details forthcoming) |
Friday, April 12 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
April 15 - 19 | April Vacation |
| Thursday, April 25 | Students of the Month Assembly |
| Friday, May 17 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon Professional Development for staff |
| Monday, May 27 | No School--Memorial Day |
| Thursday, May 30 | Students of the Month Assembly! |
| Wednesday, June 12 | **New** Last day of school after 1 snow day (1/16/24) Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
💰A message from the school district: As the Narragansett Regional School District begins to formalize its FY25 budget planning process, we want to hear from you! We designed this anonymous survey to help our school community share their input with the School Committee and the District Leadership Team to identify areas we can improve to ensure that our community is as educated as it is informed of the budget process. Please take a few minutes to participate in this quick survey that addresses these two points. All survey participants will be anonymous, and we kindly ask that you only complete the survey once to ensure that we are gathering the most accurate information. Click here to take the survey!
📣 A reminder that any student who remains on school grounds after dismissal must be scheduled to stay with a teacher, or NMS activity. For safety and security reasons, students are not permitted to loiter in or around the building when the day is over. Don't forget that all students riding the late bus are required to have a pass signed by the teacher with whom they stayed after school.
| 🗓️ Next Week @ NMS: Daily Schedule and Lunch Menu |
| Monday, January 29 | Tuesday, January 30 | Wednesday, January 31 | Thursday, February 1 | Friday, February 2 |
| D Day | E Day | F Day | G Day | A Day |
| Meatball sub | Philly Cheesesteak | Chicken Nuggets | Penne & Meatballs | No lunch served |
| or the salad bar | or the salad bar | or the salad bar | or the salad bar | Half Day of School |
NRSD Food Services Department
| ❤️🩹 Nurse Notes |
From Nurse McKinnon:
With cold and flu season fast approaching, please remind your students to wash hands FREQUENTLY, bring a water bottle THAT SEALS to school, and to NOT touch their face and mouth.
Did your student test positive for COVID? Here is the timeline...
Day 0 is the day you develop symptoms OR the day you test positive- whichever is earlier.
Remain Isolated through Day 5
Come out of isolation and return to school on Day 6 with a mask
If you have a negative test result on day 5, or later
you no longer need to mask (although we are encouraging masking through day 10)
Mask at all times except while eating and drinking through day 10
WE ARE REQUIRING DOCTORS NOTES FOR ALL COVID POSITIVES TO MAKE THE ABSENCES EXCUSED. Most doctors have not had a problem with this, even with a positive home test
Any questions please call/email/text Nurse McKinnon:
Narragansett Middle School Nurse:
Alyssa McKinnon ● Email: amckinnon@nrsd.org
Phone: 978-939-2113 ● Fax 978-939-8634 ● **NEW** Text: 978-939-6326
NRSD Health & Wellness Department
| 👟 Athletics |
Athletics-related questions?
Contact the Athletic Director:
Brad Bond ● gansettathletics@nrsd.org ● 978-939-7325
NMS Athletic Schedule (clickable link)
