Narragansett Schools Community Newsletter
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As a close knit district, we are fortunate to have a school community that comes together to help positively change the lives of others around them. We had many gift giving and collection initiatives that took place this holiday season and are beyond grateful for the impact we have been able to make in our coastal community.
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Project Undercover
Another successful year for Project Undercover in 2019!
NPS donated many items of new underwear, socks, and diapers to donate to local children in need at the Narragansett Housing Authority, Jonnycake Center, Thundermist Health, Domestic Violence Resource Center and Welcome House.
The school's goal of 120 donated items was reached and surpassed! The school
collected 132 items
thanks to the work of our students and Mrs. Mezzanotte. It also surpassed last year's collection of 100 items! A pajama day before Thanksgiving break was the student's reward for reaching their goal. Well done NPS.
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Jonnycake Center of Peacedale
Our School Community raised more than $1000 in gift cards for the Jonnycake Center to Peacedale!
The Narragansett School System and the
Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
partnered to help brighten the holidays for local children and their families this year.
Thank you to all our staff, students, and their families for providing support and hope for this past holiday.
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School Committee Updates
Each month, our School Committee gathers at Town Hall to discuss the current year, future goals, and initiatives taking place in our school system. We are pleased to share this great information through a
School Committee Summary
. To view our most recent summary, please click below.
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Upcoming Budget Dates
*Please be advised that if dates/times change for any reason, we will be sure to update you.
Budget Workshop:
3/4/20 | 5:30 pm
Budget Workshop:
3/11/20 | 5:30pm
Budget Workshop:
3/16/20 | 5:30pm
Public Hearing on Budget:
3/23/20
Budget Workshop if needed
04/27/20| 6:30pm
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Updated School Calendar
Please click below for an updated calendar for this 2019/2020 school year.
Updates to this calendar are school days added to the end of June due to weather-related closures over the past couple of months.
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A Message from the Narragansett Prevention Partnership
January is the month known for resolutions. We’ve all heard them, and maybe even made a few ourselves: “I’m going to eat more salad…stop smoking…call my sister more often…get more sleep…lose 5 lbs…run a 5k…find a job that is really fulfilling...” But what if this year, as a parent, you simply resolve to do everything you can to learn to help your child navigate his/her teenage years in a healthy way Narragansett Prevention Partnership can help you keep THAT resolution!
Starting this month, while New Year’s resolutions are still fresh in our minds, NPP is happy to connect you with a number of free learning opportunities for parents:
- On consecutive Saturdays, January 11th and 18th, “Youth Mental Health First Aid” training is being offered to parents here at the Narragansett Community Center 9 am – 1:15 pm. Like traditional CPR, this is life-saving training that everyone in the community can and should learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health crises in young people. This training course is being offered free to parents; pre-registration IS required. Please see the flyer below for course and pre-registration details.
- On Monday, January 13th at 6 pm, Narragansett parents are invited to join SK parents for a viewing of “Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience” a movie about “helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world,” followed by a panel discussion at South Kingstown High School’s auditorium. This event, presented by SK Wellness (aka “SWELL”), is free and registration is NOT required.
- On Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm, NPP will present a “Communities Talk!” event, which will include an explanation of Narragansett’s most recent student survey data related to teen substance use, a presentation about vaping (the rise, associated dangers, and developing laws related to it) by Dan Fitzgerald of Tobacco Free RI, as well as a discussion about underage drinking in our community. More details about this free event coming soon!
- On Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30 pm, NPP and South County Health are teaming up to present "The Mystifying & Magnificent Teenager: Reframing How We Experience Our Teens' Development and Challenging Behaviors" at South County Hospital. This free presentation will be given by NPP's Renae Martin, R.N., B.S.N., B.S., C.P.S. and Susan J. Littlefield, LMHC."
Your Opinion Matters!
This month the RI Department of Health is considering making the temporary ban on the sale of flavored vaping products in RI permanent because of health concerns related to teens. Federal health officials say there have been 55 vaping-related deaths, including one in RI, and more than 2,500 vaping-related hospitalizations nationwide. RIDOH is accepting written public comment on the issue until January 26th.
To voice your opinion about a flavor ban in RI, parents can send their written public comments to:
Paula Pullano, Dept. of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
-or email-
Paula.Pullano@health.ri.gov
NPP wishes you and your families good health and happiness in 2020!
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Social and Emotional Learning Educator Highlight
Each month, we are happy to share a little more about one of our educators here at our schools. This month, we continue highlighting our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) initiative, especially in our elementary school. Educators continuously collaborate with each other to create meaningful and unique ways to connect students and create wellness in our schools. Below is an educator that is directly part of this program.
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Marybeth Marcotte, NES PE Educator
How long have you been working within the Narragansett School System and what do you do?
I was hired in 1996 as a Special Education teacher at NHS. My master's degree is in Special Education from Providence College. Two years later I became a Physical education/Health teacher at NHS. Since then, I have taught PE/Health at all 3 schools, and I am currently at NES.
Where are you originally from?
I am originally from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. My parents owned a summer house here in Narragansett, so this is where I spent all of my summers. I went to URI and loved South County so much, I never left. My husband and I live in South Kingstown with our 3 daughters.
What is your favorite part about working at your school?
My favorite part about working at NES is the students. I look forward to coming to work every day, and feel honored to be a physical education teacher here. The students make me smile, and remind me each day why I became a teacher.
Do you have any hobbies outside of the school day or during the summer that you like to enjoy?
My hobbies include swimming, skiing, reading historical fiction and raising rabbits with my youngest daughter.
What is one thing that your students and staff may not know about you!
Something my coworkers may not know about me is that I play the cello. I'm not very good, but I like the challenge of trying something new. I'm a perfect example of the "Power of Yet."
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Narragansett Elementary School
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Important NES Dates!
January 15:
School Committee Meeting- 7:00 pm
January 20:
NO SCHOOL
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 23:
Winter Concert
January 24:
Winter Wonderland Family Dance
February 14-17:
NO SCHOOL
- Winter Recess
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Upcoming PTO Meetings
The PTO provides the school community with many student and family friendly events. If interested in joining the PTO, please join them for their meetings every other month at 7:00. Place to be Determined.
January 14th
March 10th
May 3rd
There are many ways you can support by lending a hand at any one of the events. Please contact President, Sherri McNeice: smcneiece1112@icloud.com.
You can also stay up to date on the NES PTO. Just visit the web page by clicking below.
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Storyteller Visits
Storyteller Len Cabral visited NES before the holiday break. The students were treated to an assembly with this nationally-known storyteller where he shared fable-like stories, and inspired the students to create a story from their own lives.
His ability to connect his life experiences into amazing stories shows exactly what we want students to do by taking a look at their own lives and creating their ideas into something worth writing and telling.
His visit certainly had an impact on teachers and students.
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NES Winter Concert
Attention families of 3rd and 4th grade students: Join Us for a Night of Music!
When:
January 23, 2020
Who:
Families of 3rd and Fourth Grade Students
Where:
Cafeteria- Strings at 6:00 | Gymnasium- Chorus and Band at 7:00
Music students in these grades will each receive 5 complementary tickets due to space restrictions and they must be presented at the door for admittance.
Any ticket you will not be using, please bring back so another family can use it. Though tickets are free, we kindly accept donations that will go directly back to our music programs throughout the year.
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Narragansett Pier Middle School
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Important Pier School Dates!
January 20:
NO SCHOOL
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 28:
Spelling Bee- 6:30pm Cafe
January 31: 8th Gr. Groundhog Shadow Day
February 4:
PTO Meeting Catarina's 7pm
February 12:
Hoops for Heart gym
February 14-17:
NO SCHOOL
- Winter Recess
February 24:
National History Day Parent Night
February 25:
National History Day
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The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition
NPS Theater will be performing "The Wizard of Oz" this winter! Play rehearsals are well under way with the show to have performances at Narragansett High School on:
Friday, February 28th at 7pm
Saturday, February 29th at 7pm
Sunday, March 1 at 2pm
Make sure to mark your calendars to see this wonderful performance.
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NPS Winter Sports Update
The month is full of sporting events for the Pier School! Below are some notable updates:
- Basketball teams have 10 regular season games each while the Cheerleaders will be at the home basketball games.
- Thank you to all that helped make the First NPS Free Throw Contest a great Fund Raiser for NPS Basketball Teams.
- Congrats to the Girls as Runner up at the Pier Tournament and congrats to the Boys 3rd place finish at the Deering Tournament.
- Be sure to check out the 22 young wrestlers this year as the NPS Wrestling team has 10 matches (6 home) and 2 tournaments.
- The state comes to Narragansett at the NPS Wrestling tournament on January 11 at NHS starting at 9am. Come see and learn a new sport at a home match or Tournament.
NPS athletics gives you 14 home events in 20 days of January 2020. Click on the NPS Sports Calendar for all the sports dates. Check out RIPCOA for the date, times and directions to all home and away events.
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NPS Chorus News
The NPS Chorus will be performing the National Anthem at an upcoming URI Men's Basketball game!
When:
Friday, January 31st, at 7:00 PM.
Ticke
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Tickets are available at a discounted rate of $20 each.
If you would like to join our group and buy tickets in our section (they will be in either Section 308 or 309,) please return the below form to Michael Simeone, Chorus Director & Music Teacher, by Thursday, January 23rd. Y
ou can pay with cash or check made payable to NPS. If you already have season tickets and will be there, be sure to cheer us on!
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Important High School Dates!
January 14:
Jr. Parent Night- 7pm Media Center
January 20:
NO SCHOOL
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21-24:
Mid Term Exams
January 28:
8th Grade Parent Night- 7pm- Auditorium
February 14-17:
NO SCHOOL
- Winter Recess
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Pier Plunge Winner Chosen!
We are happy to share that a winner has been announced for the 2020 Narragansett Lions Club Pier Plunge T-shirt Design Contest.
Narragansett High School Junior Brianna Lallas, created a design that was chosen to be featured on this year's t-shirt.
The Pier Plunge is an annual New Years Day event hosted by the Lions Club at the Narragansett Town Beach. Some years have hosted as many as 2000 participating! All proceeds raised at this event benefit Narragansett Lions Club charities.
Above, Lallas is showcasing her design while being presented with her $100 award check by Principal Daniel Warner, Pat Zilly representing the Narragansett Lions Club and NHS Art Teacher, Lauren Gabrilowitz.
The contest was open to all NHS students and we thank the Lions club for sponsoring this event while showcasing the talent of our students. Congratulations Brianna!
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Yearbook Sales Now Open!
Sales for the 2020 book began on Mon., Jan. 6, and will be open until the end of school on Fri., March 6.
No online orders are accepted, so students should be listening for in-school announcements and watching for the hard-copy order forms.
Payments by checks made out to NSS and cash will be accepted.
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Reminder for Submissions:
Senior quotes and Senior baby photos for the 2020 Yearbook need to be submitted via email to Mrs. Maynard by Fri., Jan. 24!
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December
Athletes of the Month
The athletics department has developed a way to share the many successes of their athletes. The new 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!
Leah Hart, Junior, Girls Basketball
Leah scored a game high of 23 points, including 5 three pointers, for the Mariners in their first Division win of the season, beating Middletown 42-35. Leah also helped the team by grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists and making 3 steals defensively.
Colby Corson, Senior, Boys Basketball
Colby scored a game high of 22 points, including 3 three pointers, for the Mariners in a non league win on the road versus South Kingstown, 71-53. Colby also added to his teams win defensively getting 6 defensive rebounds, 1 block and 1 steal.
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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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