Principal’s Flyer #31: April 2, 2023
Dear Warrior Students & Families:
Happy April everyone. Today we’re celebrating NRHS student Cole Culver, who has embarked three years running now on a walk to benefit wild African elephants and their habitat. Not to be deterred by April showers, Cole’s 2023 walk kicked off this Saturday, with Cole and his supporters raising over $1,600’s dollars (and climbing). Special thanks to everyone who came out, and especially Ms. Rosanne Dillon for her invaluable assistance in helping champion Cole’s cause. If you’re interested in learning more about Cole’s third annual walk for elephants, consider visiting Cole’s African Wildlife Foundation website. Below you’ll find pictures of Saturday’s walk as well as a list of the various people/businesses supporting Cole’s walk through donations to raffle baskets:
Thank You from Cole I Supporters I Interest Story 2022 I Fundraiser Breakfast
Congratulations and best of luck to our NRHS Color guard, which competed last weekend in the New England Scholastic Band Associations Winter guard show at Shepherd Hill. Our Color guard placed first in the division last week and competed in the finals on Saturday winning a gold medal and placing 4th in the division. Congratulations to these outstanding students for the dedication to exceptional performance!
Mass Insight Education & Research Awards Ms. Nicole Hemlin |
We are proud to announce that Mass Insight Education & Research has named Ms. Nicole Hemlin as the organization’s 2023 Lawrie A. Bertram Partners in Excellence Award recipient. Here is the press release from the organization:
This award is in memory of Lawrie Bertram, who passed away much too soon. Lawrie’s dedication to her students represents the standard that we all strive to achieve in our work. When asked what she taught her students, Lawrie’s reply was always “to think.” She was a role model to all of us and, in cooperation with her family, we have established this annual award to keep her memory close to our hearts and to inspire us to be the best we can be every day in our work and community. We can think of no more deserving educator than Nicole to receive this award. - Susan F. Lusi, Ph.D., President & CEO
Ms. Hemlin will be honored for her commitment to her students and to the AP STEM and English program tomorrow, Monday April 3rd, at the College of the Holy Cross. Bravo to Ms. Hemlin for her excellence in education.
Spring Conferences April 12th & 13th: Signups Open Now |
Spring Family/Teacher Conferences will be held this year on April 12th and 13th between 11:45 AM and 2:30 PM. Signups are now open and close at 11:49 PM on April 5th. To sign up, please visit NRHS Spring Conferences. Thank you in advance for making time to speak with our teachers. Collaboration with families is extremely important to us, and we find that often even a brief conversation can help teachers sync with families to better support our students. Thank you again for your partnership with us.
MCAS State Testing |
Be advised that Grade 8 ELA MCAS testing is coming up this week. Please see the dates below. It is incredibly important that test takers arrive each day having had a good night’s rest, a good breakfast, and on time with a working / charged chromebook.
Grade 8 Students
Participate in ELA MCAS on both days: 4/4 and 4/5
Participate in Science MCAS on both days: 5/2 and 5/3
Participate in Math MCAS on both days: 5/10 and 5/11
Grade 9 Students
Participate in Biology MCAS on both days: 6/6 and 6/7
Grade 10 Students
Participate in Math MCAS on both days 5/16 and 5/17
Thanks to our sophomores for doing an outstanding job being prepared and on time. As some of you may know, the state tracks not only MCAS scores, but also participation, so students showing up rested, ready, and on time for testing day not only helps them in consideration of scholarships like the John and Abigail Adams scholarship, but also helps our district in terms of state accountability ratings.
Nursing Team Update: Postural Screenings |
Postural Screening Notice. Please take a moment to read this letter regarding mandated health screenings, which will take place over the ensuing weeks. Please feel comfortable reaching out to the nursing team through Ms. Jen Nolin (jnolin@nrsd.org) with any questions.
It’s A Great Day to Be A Warrior! |
Students, please make sure to check the weekly events below, and be advised of the latest activities and/or opportunities:
The Leo Club is sponsoring an Easter Basket Raffle through April 5th. Tickets are $1.00 each and they can be purchased by the large cafe during lunches. All proceeds go to The Boston Children’s Hospital.
Support the Washington DC Grade 8 Class Trip!
Thanks for supporting the Grade 8 Washington, DC trip.
Be on the lookout for raffle calendar award winners this month!
Get a Strike and Support the Cheer Team! The Warrior Cheer Team invites you to come bowling at Gardner Ten Pins to support the Narragansett Varsity Cheerleaders!
Where: Gardner Ten Pins (560 W Broadway)
When: April 4th!
Time 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Cost $20, which includes shoe rental
NRHS Chess Club Tournament! Registration for the NRHS chess tournament is now possible. The tournament will be held on Thursday, April 13 from 7:50 - 11:10. Grades 8 - 12 are eligible. Registrations are available by emailing Mr. Conley or by grabbing a form in G1. The deadline for registration is April 6. Thanks to Dr. Conley and Dr. Worden for making this tournament possible!
Spring Clothes Drive. Looking to do a spring closet clean out? From April 3rd through April 7th, we are collecting gently used clothing donations in the Narragansett High School Lobby!" This project is designed by Brielle Howlett, by way of NRHS Warrior Leadership.
Wizard of Oz Show. Looking to do a spring our upcoming spring musical, the Wizard of Oz? You can get into the spirit (and ready for the show) with some gear here: https://1ststringstore.com/gansettoz/shop/home
NRSD 2023-24 School Year Calendar. Planning for next year? Here’s our calendar.
Term 3 Closes April 6th. Please be reminded that the final day of Term 3 will be April 6th. NRHS is closed on April 7th. Please be advised that our schedule for the the week of April 10th is as follows:
Monday, April 10th full day
Tuesday, April 11th, full day
Wednesday, April 12th, half day conference day, dismissal @ 11:10 AM
Thursday, April 13th, half day conference day, dismissal @ 11:10 AM
Friday, April 14th, half day professional development, dismissal @ 11:10 AM
Thanks to students and families for arriving promptly last week. Our student body was punctual and ready to learn last week by 7:45 AM. This makes a major difference in beginning the day productively. Thanks for your support.
Colby Young & Michelle Quercio
Narragansett Regional School District Athletics Calendar |
Updated 4/2/23. Click here for the most Up-to-Date Schedule.