Important Distance Learning Update
Since the Thanksgiving holiday break, we have seen a steady increase in positive cases of Covid-19 in both students and staff. To date we have had numerous students and staff infected in and outside of school settings and many more students and staff required to quarantine.
Based on our experiences in the Narragansett schools after Halloween and after Thanksgiving, we anticipate an increase in infection rates in the days following the Holiday break. We also are currently experiencing a steady increase in infections in our schools that may be rooted in the rate of spread in our local community.
Consequently, we plan to incorporate full district distance learning days immediately prior to and following the Holiday break to allow for current and potential infections to be identified and contained before bringing students back to in-person learning.
Our pre- and post-break schedule is detailed below:
- December 21-23: Full distance learning for all students
- December 24- January 3: Holiday break
- January 4-8: Full distance learning for all students
- January 11: Return to in-person learning
This temporary change constitutes a total of eight distance learning days, but allows for three weeks of separation and social distancing. This approach incorporates a 14-day period between Christmas and a return to school that is intended to prevent our students and staff members from becoming widely infected from the positive cases that may result from social and family gatherings or travel over the holiday.
Please continue to follow the recommendations of the Rhode Island Department of Health regarding limiting contact outside of your household, wearing masks, and staying home if there are any signs of illness or after potential exposure. Also, we ask that you keep your holiday gatherings small and local. Even with all of these precautions, we expect a significant spike in cases following the holidays and are taking a proactive approach so that we can resume and maintain in-person learning throughout the following weeks and months.
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Thank you for Attending our First Virtual Open House!
Thank you to all who joined us at our first virtual open house on November 21st, 2020. We hope you enjoyed an inside look at our schools and our programs here in Narragansett.
Below is the full recording of the event as well as some helpful links and the full videos we premiered.
For further information on applying or exploring our school further, please connect with Joan Pratley from our Guidance Office.
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Over the past year, so many of our dedicated employees have been working in and out of the classrooms to ensure the safety and wellness of our students and the entire school community.
This month, we would like to highlight two of the many employees who have done an amazing job in continuing the operational flow throughout the school year.
Bonnie Stromley
Bonnie has been with the district since 2012 as a substitute custodian. Her hard work and going the "extra mile" for our schools was noticed immediately and she was officially appointed in August 2017! Currently, Bonnie works at our High School and has done a tremendous job, especially ensuring all of our current cleaning guidelines are met! The maintenance department shared that they truly feel fortunate to have such a wonderful member on staff.
Rhonda Redden
Rhonda has been with our district since 1994. Not only has she served as a Bus Monitor, Bus Driver, Union Representative and worked within the Transportation Office Staff, she is also an expert trainer, contributing to dozens of successful drivers obtaining their CDLs and School Bus Certificates.
Although she has transported many different grades over the years, she has spent the past decade mainly transporting pre-k and special needs students.
Thank you both for your service within the Narragansett School System!
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A Note from the Narragansett Prevention Partnership
Dear NSS Community,
As 2020 draws to a close, NPP encourages you to really take time to think about what matters most to you…
There is no denying that 2020 has been a difficult and complicated year that changed our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined. As challenging as it has been, some positives came shining through. During this holiday season we can all try to stay positive by focusing our energy not on what was “lost” but on what we gained…”resilience”. Looking forward to 2021 with hope, we can reflect on the challenges we overcame, the connections we’ve kept in new ways, the different methods we’ve discovered to do things or how to make do without things, and the new family traditions we’ve created.
Please read the full letter with useful tools by clicking below.
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School Committee Meeting
Our dedicated School Committee members have been hard at work to ensure continued meeting operations while making it easy for the community to stay updated and connected.
Our next scheduled regular business meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 5:00pm.
To join on the night of the meeting, please use the information below to join.
Attend By Calling In:
- Phone: 1 929 205 6099
- Meeting ID: 821 4957 3095
- Passcode: 483585
Attend by Video:
- Link: CLICK HERE
- Meeting ID: 821 4957 3095
- Passcode: 483585
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NSS Meals for the Holidays
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our dining partner, Chartwells K12, the district will be able to distribute 5 days' worth of FREE meals on December 23rd for our students and their families that are in need this holiday season.
Families that are interested need to pre-order by THIS Friday, December 18th at 12:00PM.
PICK UP SITE:
Once confirmed, you will be able to pick up your meals at the NHS Concession Stand near the athletic field anywhere between 9:00am-10:00am. Please check off the YES box with the number of meals you need in the below anonymous form so we're prepared on how many meals to have available that day.
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We Need Substitute Teachers!
Join our team of passionate teachers in all three of our schools!
We're still looking for substitute teachers at our newly increased our rate of $150.00 per day.
Click below to learn more and to view the application.
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National Honor Society Holiday Blood Drive
The NHS National Honor Society is sponsoring this year's South County Donor Center blood drive for the holiday season.
When: Monday 12/14-Sat 12/19
Where: South County Donor Center, 14 Woodruff Ave., Narragansett.
Please book an appointment by clicking the link below and be sure to use the sponsor code 0274 when you arrive to donate so the NHS Honor Society can meet their goal.
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Market Winter Hours Update
The Jonnycake Center has adjusted their hours for the winter season.
To view the new schedule, please click on the flyer button below.
You will still be able to utilize the many supports they offer, especially the market, so please be aware of the date changes.
Also, New households may register easily right at the Jonnycake Market, which is located at 1183 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale RI.
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Narragansett Elementary School |
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Important Elementary School Dates
Spirit Week at NES to Celebrate Sending 2020 off and the Holiday Break:
December 15-17: Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)
December 21st: Distance Learning Begins and returns on January 11th
December 24-January 1: NO SCHOOL- Holiday Break
January 18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
January 25 : PD-Distance Learning Day
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Thanks to All Who Made Fill The Trunk a Success!
An incredible THANK YOU to our NES Families and Staff for your tremendous generosity this season, especially during last weekend's Fill the Trunk Coat and Donation Drive!
It was foggy and rainy but a special thanks goes out to Jen Sulivan, Nicole MacCoy the NES PTO, Brianne Mancuso, Jen Taliani, Mandy Baldwin and NHS students for their efforts, which resulted in helping boost our Hope for the Holidays donations to the Jonnycake Center with gift cards, books, toys, and coats! We were able to exceed expectations in gift cards alone, donating more than $500 in local business gift cards to help the local businesses. Final numbers of all the items donated will be shared with the school shortly.
We are so grateful to our wonderful community and how we take care of each other through it all!
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REMINDER: Help Our School and PTO!
A reminder that you can still support our school all year long with the A+ School Rewards Program which runs until March 13, 2021.
So far, you have helped us raise $554.90 through 193 supporters!
With your help, we have the opportunity to earn monetary donations from A+ School Rewards, which serves as a great fundraising program run through your local Stop & Shop. You DO NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year.
Existing Supporters Wishing to Make Changes:
- Visit stopandshop.com and select SIGN IN at the top right to log into your online account.
- Select My Account > Manage my Account > Rewards & Savings > then select your school.
New Supporters: You will need your 13-digit Stop & Shop card number and the NES ID# - 06999
- Visit stopandshop.com and click SIGN IN
- Follow the prompts to create your account.
- Select My Account > Manage my Account > Rewards & Savings > then select your school
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Narragansett Pier Middle School |
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Important Pier School Dates
December 21st: Distance Learning Begins and returns on January 11th
January 18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
January 19: PTO Meeting | 7pm via Zoom
January 25 : PD-Distance Learning Day
December 24-January 1: NO SCHOOL- Holiday Break
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Students Brighten the Day of Healthcare Workers
Students at the Pier School recently created beautiful cards that will be handed out to healthcare workers at South County Hospital.
A representative from the hospital has been working with the community and school to make this possible in an effort to lift the spirits of healthcare workers who are struggling with the heavy toll COVID-19 has been taking these past few weeks.
Students, both those learning in-person and distance learning, were able to provide 189 messages, which will be shared and passed out among healthcare workers who are on the front lines every day.
A big thank you to Stefanie Mezzanotte for helping lead this effort in the school!
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NPS Sports Update
Winter RIPCOA sports at NPS will only have Boys and Girls Basketball starting on January 4, 2021. Every student athlete grade 6-8 that plans to tryout must be signed up on familyID.com before December 19. Each student must have the NEW 2020 RIPCOA Risk Form turned in and have a current physical on file before December 19. Both are on school Athletic page.
- Girls Basketball 6,7,8 grades tryouts will be in January 4 and 5, 2021 | 2:45-4:30PM.
- Boys Basketball 6,7,8 grades tryouts will be January 4, 2021 | 4:30-6:30PM.
Please complete all three requirements before December 19, 2020! Updates will be emailed after Christmas for all those signed up. Only Student Athletes with all three forms completed (FamilyID.com, New Risk Form, and Current Physical), will be able to tryout on January 4.
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Important High School Dates
December 14th: Red Day School Picture Retakes
December 14- December 19: National Honor Society Blood Drive
December 15th: White Day School Picture Retakes
December 21st: Distance Learning Begins and returns on January 11th
December 24-January 1: NO SCHOOL- Holiday Break
January 18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
January 25 : PD-Distance Learning Day
January 29th: End of Q2
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Thank You to our Substitutes!
The High school would like to thank our substitute teachers, who have become a crucial piece to keeping our schools open and running! You have done a fabulous job jumping in wherever necessary and have gone above and beyond this school year. We are so happy to see your faces each and every day!
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NHS Chorus Holiday Album
Although they are unable to perform a live, in-person Winter Concert, The Narragansett High School Chorus is proud to present this very special and unique performance, which is composed of holiday classics and favorites!
This virtual holiday album, which was recently released to stream on SoundCloud on Saturday, December 12th, can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
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NHS Teacher Receives Golden Apple Award
Congratulations to our educator, Krystal Uricchio, for being the recipient of a Golden Apple Award presented by NBC 10 WJAR!
Watch the special feature and learn more about what this award means and who nominated her by clicking the story below.
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URI Concurrent Enrollment
URI will be hosting a virtual open house to answer questions and share more information about their Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, which is earning college credits while still in High School.
When: December 15th | 6-7pm
Below is the join information as well as the flyer to explore!
Call in: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 969 5021 4506
Passcode: 764666
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Mariner Sports Update
We're excited to share that three fall sports teams advanced to state championship games this season! The Girls Tennis Team, Girls Soccer Team and Boys Soccer Team!
Congratulations to our Boys Soccer team who won the championship for the first time since 1986! Our two other hard working teams were runner ups.
Also, a quick reminder that winter sports sign-ups are active on FamilyID.com. Please click below and sign in or sign up to view.
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November Athletes of the Month
The athletics department has developed a way to share the many successes of their athletes. The Athlete of the Month campaign highlights a student who exemplifies sportsmanship, dedication, and standout participation in any sports offered at the school. Students receive a certificate as well as their head shot featured on the wall in athletics for the entire month.
Congratulations to our athletes of the month!
Anna Hart, Sophomore, Girls Soccer
Anna scored all 4 goals in the last regular season game for Girls Soccer. The must win game pushed her team into a playoff berth and an eventual title of the RIIL State Runner Up in Division III.
Brody Williams, Senior, Boys Soccer
Brody scored all 3 goals in the RIIL Division III Championship game. The team went on to win, giving the school not only a Division Champion title, but their first Boys Soccer State Champion title since 1986.
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Narragansett Elementary School
55 Mumford Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett Pier Middle School
235 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett High School
245 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
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