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🗳️ Question of the Week!
WE WANT YOUR OPINION! 🫵
What are you MOST looking forward to for Spring?
📚Read Across America Week was fantastic!!!!
From dress-up days to Community Reading guests, it was a great week! Thanks to Mrs. Ehnstrom for her organization and planning of this event, and to ALL the staff for their support and participation! check out the pics below of this fun and productive week celebrating literacy and the love of reading!
Above: students in 5th grade take some time to enjoy the kickoff to Read Across America Week celebrations with a free-read block of time.
Read Across America - Bonus Bling Challenge!
Students were challenged to share their reading on Team Up and Read Day by submitting a book review of their favorite book. 5th Grade submitted 57 reviews, 6th Grade submitted 90 reviews, and 7th Grade submitted 55 reviews. Thanks for sharing and celebrating with us! And there's a lot going on in 5th Grade Literacy! (See more pics here)
Community Readers - Team Up and Read!
Narragansett Community members were invited to read to our 5th grade ELA and Literacy classes. Visitors chose a book to share with students or read aloud from the class read aloud.
We had the privilege of having District Staff & HS students to visit our classrooms. Thank you to: Jess Smith (parent & TES teacher), Cory Rogers (Central Office/PPS), Jennifer King (7th Grade Literacy), Garrett Schlunt (7th Grade Social Studies), Meri Martin (NMS staff & parent), Chloe Hutchinson & Amanda Iannacone (HS students), Eric Supple (HS ELA), and Dr. Chris Casavant (District Superintendent).
Thank you to our visitors for taking the time out of their day to share their love of reading with our students! (See more pics here)
5th Grade Young Writers
Students in 5th Grade Literacy participated in another round of mini saga writing. Several students had their work chosen to be included in a compilation book to be published May 16th. Students were given the choice to write a mini saga for Fight or Flight (a character must make a choice), Unsolved (a mystery!), or A Wander in the Woods (story setting in the woods). Some chose to do one, others chose to do two or even all three! (See all pics here!)
6th Graders Enjoy a Day at Worcester Art Museum!
Sixth graders traveled to the Worcester Art Museum today!
Thank you to The Phillipston and Templeton chapters of the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support that in part made this trip possible! Thank you also to Mrs. Dupuis, NMS Art Teacher, and the 6th Grade Team of teachers for their help in organizing this important experience (shown, below, NMS students enjoy the Worcester Art Museum along with Mrs. Dupuis, during a day packed with tours and fun art activities!)
📣 Here comes MCAS!
Please note the dates for MCAS testing and avoid unnecessary absences whenever possible. Make up testing will be completed during the last week of the testing window, and participation is state-mandated.
Students and families: do you have pictures from any athletic events this year that you want to see in the yearbook? If so, please contact NMS Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Katie McBrine! Email her at: kmcbrine@nrsd.org
Congratulations to the winners of the Yearbook cover contest!
Below: front cover, Lia Palma; bottom: back cover, Bradleigh Deveikis
Inclement weather, snow / ice delays and cancellations will be sent by the district when decisions about school have been made and you will receive automated calls and texts. Please be sure your most updated contact information is on file with the schools. Posts will also be made on the Narragansett Regional School District's Facebook page. Snow days will impact the last day of school, which will be noted in Important Dates & Reminders, below, as well as being listed in the Events section of the NMS website.
WHEN THE DISTRICT HAS A DELAYED OPENING, THE NMS SCHEDULE CHANGES SLIGHTLY. WATCH FOR THE LIVE FEED OF THE DAY'S BELL SCHEDULE WHEN DELAYS ARE CALLED!
GET EXCITED! DON'T MISS THIS EPIC SHOW!
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😃 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 and end in time to catch the late bus!
Club / Activity | Advisor / Staff | Meeting times / information |
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Art Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Thursdays Art Room |
International Club | Mrs. Medlicott jmedlicott@nrsd.org | Thursdays Room 14 |
Intramurals NOTE NEW FORMAT! All intramural students can attend ALL three days! | Ms. Eaton aeaton@nrsd.org Mr. Grady tgrady@nrsd.org | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Gymnasium |
Leo Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Tuesdays (as scheduled ) March 25 April 8 April 29 May 6 May 27 Art Room |
Student Council | Mrs. Parker & Mrs. McNamara lparker@nrsd.org jmcnamara@nrsd.org | Announced Thursdays Upcoming dates: March 20 Stay tuned for future dates! Room 3 |
Yearbook | Mrs. McBrine kmcbrine@nrsd.org | MONDAY & THURSDAYS Dates in March: 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 31st Library |
Click here for the NRSD Food Services webpage.
Check the website for the updated menu (this page will be updated when it is)
Monday, 3/17 | Tuesday, 3/18 | Wednesday, 3/19 | Thursday, 3/20 | Friday, 3/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C Day | D Day | E Day | F Day | G Day |
Bratwurst Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Beef Taco Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Cheeseburger Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Mac & Cheese Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Assorted Pizza Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! |
Dates of Note, Events, and other Must-Not-Miss Stuff!
Click here for the NMS Calendar of Events webpage!
Friday, March 28 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Wear Your Green for Kindness Day! | |
Students of the Month Assembly! | |
Monday, March 31 | MCAS (English Language Arts) STARTS 📣 |
6th Grade ELA Session I | |
Tuesday, April 1 | 6th Grade ELA Session II |
Wednesday, April 2 | 7th Grade ELA Session I |
Thursday, April 3 | 7th Grade ELA Session II |
Tuesday, April 8 | 5th Grade ELA Session I |
Wednesday, April 9 | 5th Grade ELA Session II |
Friday, April 11 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Wear Your Green for Kindness Day! | |
Monday, April 14 | NMS School Council Meeting, 4:00 p.m. (Zoom) |
Wednesday, April 16 | Teacher Conferences, afternoon only |
Details forthcoming! | |
Thursday, April 17 | Teacher Conferences, afternoon only |
Details forthcoming! | |
Friday, April 18 | No School--Good Friday |
April 21-25 | April Vacation |
Monday, May 5 | MCAS (Math & Science) CONTINUES 📣 |
5th Grade Math Session I | |
Tuesday, May 6 | 5th Grade Math Session II |
Wednesday, May 7 | 6th Grade Math Session I |
Thursday, May 8 | 6th Grade Math Session II |
Monday, May 12 | 7th Grade Math Session I |
Tuesday, May 13 | 7th Grade Math Session II |
Wednesday, May 14 | 5th Grade Science Session I |
Thursday, May 15 | 5th Grade Science Session II |
Monday, May 26 | No School--Memorial Day |
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13 | 🌲7th Grade Ecology School Main Trip! |
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Last Day of School (after 3 snow days 12/5/24, 2/6/25, 2/13/25) |
Check out these awesome options offered by Family Resource Centers in Gardner!
Click here to access the calendars online!
Other helpful resources:
Mass 211 Call: 211
24/7
emergency food, rent help paying your heating and utility bills, mental health counseling, health programs, public health and safety services, child care referrals, job resources, and other help for individuals, parents and families.
Mass Behavioral Health Helpline: Call/text: 833-773-2445
24/7 emergency/nonemergency support: The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects individuals (children and adults) and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Call for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment. No insurance needed and over 200 languages available in real-time interpretation.
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