Principal’s Flyer #24: February 5, 2023
Dear Warrior Students & Families:
We hope this email finds you all well on a balmy Sunday, after a not-so-balmy end of last week. Reading about the Polar Vortex was a clear reminder that we are firmly entrenched in February. Be that as it may, students and families are reminded that we are two weeks out from February vacation. In the meantime, we’ve had events to celebrate and more to look forward to. Huge thanks goes out to Ms. Erin O’Dea, Ms. Lauren Caouette, and our NRSD staff for putting together a truly special evening on Thursday night, when the Harlem Wizards came to town. We’ll limit the photos (below) because we know there are many circulating online, but here are just a few to mark the occasion. Thanks again to our staff volunteers, and thanks to the community for such a major turnout last Thursday night.
NRSD Staff Team I Harlem Wizards in Warrior Nation I Game Time I Wait, What?
Coming up quickly, please be advised that we will have a performance of the play Macbeth put on by our Theater Guild. These students have worked incredibly hard to bring plays back to NRHS. Thank you to Mr. Garrett Schlundt (Director) and Ms. Heather Niemczura (volunteer) for making this happen for our students. Please find Macbeth performance dates and times listed below. All performances will be held in the NMS Safka Auditorium. Again, we hope you’ll come out to celebrate the hard work of these performing arts Warriors! Click below for the event poster.
Friday, Feb. 10th @ 7:00 PM I Saturday, Feb. 11th @ 1:00 PM I Sunday, Feb. 12th @ 1:00 PM
Celebrating Warrior Scholars |
With the close of Term 2, please find linked below the Principal’s List and Honor Roll students for Term 2. Warriors, we are tremendously proud of your hard work and persistence. Keep up the strong work. All students: we love to see this list grow in number. All students are reminded that all teachers have office hours throughout the week, and we have transportation available after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to help ensure all students have transportation available after school should you need to stay for additional help.
Students on Principal’s List & Honor Roll I Semester 2 I 2022-2023 School Year
PL = Principal’s List student earned all A’s H = Honors student earned all A’s & B’s
Exciting News: New ‘Gansett Website & Application |
As part of the wider district, NRHS has carefully considered both your helpful and positive feedback. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing information with you about our new Warrior website and communication system. While we asked that you stay tuned for information that will be forthcoming, we wanted to preview a few things to be aware of:
Our new website is set to go live on Friday, February 17th
As part of this updated system, the district will have an application that you can use for all news NRSD, including alerts, daily news, weekly memos, athletics, etc.
Per your feedback, we are looking to make information as accessible as possible in one place for ease of use and in a way that’s MOBILE friendly.
Please know that we will continue to send information via our current medium (memos and the existing Principal’s Facebook) both leading up to and beyond the 17th so that everyone has an abundance of time to get comfortable with the new information.
NRHS will be migrating our official Facebook page as of February 17th as well, and we will post all information you need on our existing pages so that all students and families know exactly where to find everything you need.
Finally, Warrior News videos with Ashley and Kayla will continue to be posted regularly.
Stay tuned for more information over the coming weeks!
Nursing Notes Reminders: Upcoming Covid Vaccine Clinic & Information |
Immunization Compliance
During these last few months, the high school nurse has been focusing on reviewing all student health records for immunization compliance and the need for an individual health care plan for those students with specific medical conditions or health care needs.
In an effort to protect the health and wellness of all students, Massachusetts requires that all students enrolled in school must provide up-to-date immunizations or proof of medical/religious exemptions. The nurse has reviewed all 11th-grade and 12th-grade students for compliance. An email was sent to the parents of those students who did not meet the immunization requirements.
If needed, please contact your primary care provider to make an appointment for your student to receive the required immunization(s), or please provide the school with the most recent documentation as soon as possible. Medical/religious exemptions must be updated annually. You may provide the documentation via email to jnolin@nrsd.org or to our confidential fax (978) 939-8634.
Individual Health Care Plans
An individual health care plan (IHCP) covers necessary medical information, and it will identify the student’s health needs and how the school will manage them, such as medication or any other medical treatment that would be needed at school. Last week parents would have received an email if their student met that criterion. Parents are encouraged to review the documentation, sign it, and return it to the nursing department. If you feel as though you should have received one or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Nolin, RN at (978) 939-8448 or jnolin@nrsd.org
Upcoming Covid Vaccine Clinic
The next COVID Vaccine Clinic will be held this Tuesday February 7, 2023 in the Narragansett Middle School Cafeteria from 3:00-6:00 PM. If you or someone you know is interested in signing up, click here. The link is https://forms.gle/cBtKnbTGktexhjyK7 if the hyperlink does not work. This clinic is open to anyone who wishes to be vaccinated. Feel free to share the link.
Telemedicine Reminder
Narragansett Middle and Regional High Schools continue to partner with Heywood Healthcare by bringing school based services to our students. These services include behavioral health, medical, and community resources. We encourage you to sign up your child in advance by completing Heywood’s School Based Services Enrollment packet by simply clicking here. For any additional information, please email sbtelehealth@heywood.org. Please find further information regarding Telemedicine, here.
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:
Cheerleading Paint Night. Want to support our Nationals bound Cheer Team? Check out information on the Cheer Team’s upcoming paint night! Can’t make the paint night on February 11th?
Looking to Support the Grade 8 Washington, DC Trip? Come out to Wendy’s in Athol on Friday (2/10). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grade 8 students going to Washington, DC this May! Find related information here.
‘Gansett Thrift! Students, check out this upcoming February school event. This is an NRHS Warrior Leadership project undertaken by Brielle Howlett. Direct any questions you have about the event to Brielle!
Attention Phillipston Residents
Please consider this application, courtesy of the Phillpston Youth Supporters, as a means for financial assistance to pay for school related trips, camps, or other educational activities. Thank you to our benefactors for supporting our Phillipston Warriors financially.
Important Yearbook Announcements. Here is the link for grades 8-11 only to purchase a yearbook. It will take them to the Jostens site and purchase can be made with a credit card. Book price for underclassmen is $60 again this year.
Seniors need to pick up a green order form from me ASAP and bring it to Ms. Chapman with your money. Cost for Seniors only is $30 for a yearbook. The link above is NOT for seniors.
Attention Seniors: Don’t forget to check your email for a February 1st email from Ms. Chapman, which contains the link to upload these photos directly to the yearbook. Please do not bring photos to Ms. Chapman or send them via email...they must be uploaded directly to the yearbook site. Be sure to include YOUR name on them so that we can identify who they belong to. Also, in the category box, please type in "Senior 6" so we know these are for your six additional photos for your senior page.
Let's get everyone to participate so that your senior section looks the best it can! Please have your photos uploaded by Friday, February 10!
Friday February 10th is a half day for students. Faculty will participate in professional development workshops. Students will dismiss at 11:10 AM.
Attention All AP Students: AP Exam Schedule & Registration. Please let Ms. Donnelly know if you believe you qualify for a reduced exam fee or may have difficulty funding the cost of the AP exam. Ms. Donnelly has sent you the related information (on February 3rd). Additionally, you can find related information here on AP registration dates, here. Please remember that registration is due by February 15th.
Have a wonderful week ahead everyone,
Colby Young & Michelle Quercio
Narragansett Regional School District Athletics Calendar |
Updated 2/5/23. Click here for the most Up-to-Date Schedule.