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NMS has a culture of continuous improvement--improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at NMS that count!

Thank you for your input for last week's question about Middle School book favorites! Here's the data!

✏️ Click HERE to answer this week's survey question:

What do you most use the Internet for?

📣. Please note the important change to the Intramurals schedule!

Following up on the email we sent this past week: due to the incredible response and participation.numbers, students who returned a permission slip have been placed into one of three groups and should attend Intramurals at NMS according to the lists posted outside of the gymnasium at NMS or room 13! Students must check BEFORE arranging transportation home so they know they have the correct day for their group!

In the event of parent / guardian pick up conflicts in case the assigned day does not work, please contact Ms. Eaton at aeaton@nrsd.org!

7th Grade Team Annual Quabbin Field Trip!

This field trip will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 (rain date Friday, October 25, 2024) and stops at various places throughout the Quabbin Reservoir, which also includes a stop at the McLaughlin Fish Hatchery in Belchertown. We may need (8) chaperones.  If parents are interested in chaperoning, please email Mrs. Clark at sclark@nrsd.org    Chaperones do not need to pay for their spot on the trip. *CORI must be completed in the office!**

*Cost of the trip is $10.  Because no student is denied from participating because of funding, any donations for students unable to pay would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you!

Media/Publications Opt-Out Form

Click here if you would like to opt having your student's name or likeness used in various media outlets commonly utilized by public schools. If you are not opting out a student, you do NOT need to return the form.

🥳 Meet the Narragansett Middle School Teachers and Staff!

School staff are a busy bunch--here are some more of the folks that we couldn't get last week!

NMS paraprofessionals (left to right): Ms. McGivern, Mrs. Caruso, and Mrs. Devaney.

🗓 Important Information for Any Student Staying After School & Late Bus Details!

Students who remain after school must be with a school-related activity (club or sports), or meeting with a teacher. Students are not permitted to loiter on school grounds after dismissal. The district offers a late bus to students on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday which departs from the rear parking lot at 2:55 p.m. sharp. Any student looking to utilize the late bus must be aware of two important details:

• The late bus does NOT follow routes of the morning or afternoon buses that bring students to and from school. Check HERE for the list of stops the late bus follows; and

• ALL students riding the late bus must obtain a pass from the teacher with whom they stayed after school. Students will not be permitted on the late bus without a valid pass from the teacher the student was with after school.

Above: Students in Mr. Dufour's 5th Grade Design & Modeling (Project Lead the Way class) display their Ankle Foot Orthotics Projects.

Above: students read the projected music as they practice playing rhythms on bucket drums in Ms. Sommer's 6th Grade Music Class; below: Mr. O'Connor leads the 6th Grade Band; (far below) Students in Mr. O'Connor's 6th Grade Music class responds to "Friday Music Quick Write" prompts as musical selections of different genres or commonalities suggested by students are played. This week was songs with a color in the title so "Yellow Submarine", and "Brown Eyed Girl" could be heard as students penned their thoughts.

😃 Get involved! Join a Club or Activity!

NMS offers several ways for students to get involved beyond the school day. Students should listen for morning announcements, read The Friday Memo, and watch the lobby whiteboard and monitor for announcements regarding club start dates, directions for joining, and when the club runs. Clubs meet right after school until the late bus

Middle School Yearbook is looking for members!! Join Yearbook and help preserve the awesome memories from this year forever! Do you like taking pictures? Scrapbooking? Working on the computer? See Mrs. McBrine in the library on Mondays at 2:20!

Leo Club (starts on October 8) is open to 6th grade and 7th grade NMS students (and all high school students as well). Sign up/ permission slips will be  available in the middle school office starting on Tuesday, 9/17. Please return signed permission slips to Ms. Dupuis’ mailbox in the middle school office. Leo/Volunteer Club works with our school and local Lions Clubs to take action on projects to better our school and community. We are planning events and fundraisers to give proceeds to local and international charities.  Leo Club will be meeting on Tuesdays twice a month starting on October 8th, and then October 22, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10 and future dates to be announced.

Art Club will be held every Thursday (starts on October 10). Art Club is open to all middle schoolers. Sign up/ permission slips will be  available in the middle school office starting on Tuesday 9/17. Please return signed permission slips to Ms. Dupuis’ mailbox in the middle school office.  We will explore a variety of art projects and all students are encouraged to bring their sketchbook or drawings to share.

Fifth Graders!

Check out this link for information on how to participate in this awesome, year-long event!

Let's see how many students we can get to take on this fun and worthwhile challenge! Check it out! 👉

Click here for the NRSD Athletics webpage!

Week of September 23rd

Click here for the form, or use the QR code below for Templeton Parks and Recreation Basketball registration!