23-24 Enrollment Open for Mariners Preschool!

Applications are now being accepted for Narragansett residents for our Mariner Preschool Program at Narragansett Elementary School.

Options Include:

3 full days (M-W-F) or 5 full days

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2023

For questions about the program, please contact Jill Hague, Asst. Director of Student Services at Jhague@nssk12.org or 401-792-9426. To learn more and register, please click the button below!

REMINDER! There's Still Time to Take SurveyWorks 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Education #SurveyWorks 2023 is STILL OPEN.

This survey helps us gain insight into your perception of school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback and want to know what you think.

The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to complete & will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district as successful as possible.

How to Easily Participate:



Step 1 Visit THIS WEBSITE

Step 2- Choose school name from dropdown

Step 3- Click “Take this survey” to begin! 

Step 4- Chose answers by clicking circles

Step 5- Once finished, click “Submit”

Upcoming School Committee Meetings and Workshops

Our next scheduled regular business meeting will take place in-person this month.

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 7:00pm

Where: Town Hall Chambers 25 5th Avenue, Narragansett, R.I. on the 2nd floor.

To watch remotely, below is the YouTube Live link where viewers can watch the live stream of the meeting as well as view meetings previously held. CLICK HERE

Please note that this stream is for be for viewing and recording purposes only. Open Forum and Public Comment will be offered in person.

Budget Workshops

We also have one more budget workshop taking place on the 3rd Floor of Town Hall in the Central Office location. This event is not live streamed but is open to the public.

1. March 8th- 5:30pm

As always, for meeting schedules, agendas, and School Committee related information, you can visit the dedicated webpage by clicking below.

Updates from the Health and Wellness Committee!

BOKS Bursts to Get Kids Moving!

BOKS is a FREE physical activity program for kids of all ages and abilities. The BOKS program includes lesson plans, training, monthly fitness calendars, support and so much more needed to get kids moving for up to 45 minutes a day. It also includes shorter movement breaks, games, and activities tailored to your needs as an educator or parent.

WHY BOKS?

Kids are not getting enough physical activity. Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage non-communicable diseases, and help with physical health, mental health issues, and academic performance and yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 81% of adolescents do not do enough physical activity.

WHAT ARE BOKS BURSTS?

Daily 5-minute movement breaks designed to burst through the daily sluggishness and wake up our brains!

Helpful tips for every season!

Our Health and Wellness Committee is always sharing wonderful ways to stay healthy, active and energetic.

This month, they're sharing some nutritional tips for families, students and staff!

1. Don't forget to eat your 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day! A serving is 1/2 cup cooked, or 1 cup raw.
2. Make half your grains whole. Include whole grains such as whole wheat bread, corn tortillas, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, Quinoa, bulgar wheat, and plain popcorn.
3. Avoid sugary drinks....drink water or milk

We will continue to share tips and resources from our committee for our school community!

RICAS March Resources

On behalf of the Rhode Island Student Assistance Services, we are sharing their March newsletter with information you may find useful. To view, click the button below.

The Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) provides evidence-based programs in schools and communities to prevent substance use and promote mental health.

Updates from the Diversity Equity NES Subcommittee

We are happy to share some information from the Diversity Equity NES subcommittee on cultural events and activities happening locally:

Upcoming Events:

• April 8th - Story time and activity at the Tomaquag Museum - free for all ages. Please register in advance. For more information CLICK HERE
• May 23rd - Beginner sign language class at the Maury Loontjens Library for kids in grades 5-12! Get an introduction to American sign Language from 5pm-6pm (Registration required and begins May 9th)

Additional Resources:

• FOOD: Belmont Market is currently running an Around the World program by the Grab n’ Go gourmet. Each week showcases a different country. They have had food from Puerto Rico, Norway, and Nova Scotia. Who knows where the next stop on this multicultural tour will be?
• HISTORY: Learn about Moshup, a cultural folklore hero and the Wampanoag. Explore more of the history and culture of the Wampanoag by browsing this website which includes links to local museums and family friendly activities including recipes, coloring printouts, and more! The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years.
• MUSEUMS: Stages of Freedom - Rhode Island's only African American Museum/Bookshop - Providence. Live Performances, Youth Empowerment Workshops, Historical Walking Tours, Exhibits on Black Life and Culture, and more! For more information, visit: Stages of Freedom.

Teacher Assistant Training March 2023

The East Bay Education Collaborative is hosting a Teacher Assistance Training session this month. This training provides you with Teacher Assistant certification. All materials are included. 

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: EBEC Professional Development Center, Warren, RI

March 8: NES Spring Picture Day

March 10: International SEL Day

March 13-17: NES March Madness Week

March 14: NES PTO Meeting

March 24: NES Report cards go home

March 28-29: NES Grade 4 Musical- Willy Wonka

NES March Madness Week!

This year's March Madness is right around the corner starting on March 13th. Below is more information on all the fun taking place to celebrate!

• Monday 3/13: Favorite Color Day- Wear your favorite color to school!
• Tuesday 3/14: Favorite Team Jersey Day-featuring a basketball game with N.H.S. players- Who’s your favorite team? Let us know by wearing their jersey today!
• Wednesday 3/15: Wacky Wednesday Wear Polka dots, stripes, mismatched- You choose how wacky you want to be!
• Thursday 3/16: Silly Sock Day- Wear your silliest socks to school!
• Friday 3/17: Wear Green Day! (It's also St. Patrick's Day!)

Students Celebrate International SEL Day

On Friday, March 10, 2023 students and staff at NES & NPS will celebrate International SEL Day. This year's theme is 'Finding Common Ground, Pursuing Common Good.' The goal of SEL Day is to give people around the world the opportunity to showcase the SEL skills they use to build relationships and support their communities. 

Students & staff at NES and NPS will participate in SEL activities using a digital choice board. They include team building games, SEL read alouds and videos, writing/discussion prompts, mindful check-ins, a virtual calming room and MORE! 

Social emotional learning (SEL) changes lives. Studies show that SEL delivers long-term improvements in skills, behavior, and academic performance while reducing anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. SEL competencies are also critically important for long-term success in today’s economy. Sharing a common goal to raise awareness of the importance of Social & Emotional Learning will help our school families connect, learn and grow.  

March Now- 24: Children's Book Drive 

March 10: International SEL Day

March 15 Hoops for Heart (2:30pm - 3:30pm)

March 15-17: Book Fair

March 24: NPS March Madness! (6:30pm-8:30pm)

April 4: National Junior Honor Society Deadline

2023 Door Wars!

on February 16th, NPS students took part in the highly anticipated event, Door Wars with a theme of The 100th Day! Students took part in decorating doors that would be voted on. The Advisory with the most votes won a pizza party.

The top 3 were: Mrs. Spink's Peppa Pig #3, Mr. Sheilds' Monsters of Ohio #2 and the #1 winner was Mr. Dolos' Basketball Madness.

Also, Student Council put together a Teacher Trivia Scavenger Hunt all week. Clues were posted on small hearts around the building and students who matched up the most questions with the faculty member won a prize.

Congrats to all on this fun way to celebrate the 100th day!

The 2023 Children’s Book Drive

Join NPS for their 2023 Book Drive taking place now through March 24th to help give every child the tools to experience the joy of reading. Donate new and gently used books to be distributed to children across Rhode Island to help prevent summer learning loss and promote home libraries.

What types of books are needed?

New and gently used books for children — from babies to middle school — are welcome. We are NOT able to accept books for adults, reference books, textbooks, workbooks, cookbooks, discarded library books, or mildewed/damaged books.

Please place all donations in the bins in the front foyer.

March 10: Junior Variety Show Fundraiser (7pm at NPS)

March 28: Jr. Parent Night (College Info.) 7pm Media Center

April 1 and 2: NHS Students at Home Show

The Importance of Voting: Secretary of State Visits NHS

Last month, R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore visited our high school civics class and spoke on the importance of voting and civic engagement at a young age.

School and state officials, including State Representative Teresa Tanzi, were also in attendance. Students then practiced casting a ballot using official voting machines. Those who were already at the age to have had the chance to recently vote shared their 'first vote' story for an upcoming video being created by our students in Digital Media Production!

These pieces to government are crucial and give young Rhode Islanders a say at the policy-making table!

Senior Project Gives Back

Narragansett High School Senior, Anna Hart, is giving back through her Senior Project this year!

She will be organizing and running a lacrosse jamboree fundraiser.

When: Saturday, March 25th, 2023

Where: Narragansett High School

Time: 12pm-4pm

Teams all over the state will compete against each other in short games.

She shared that not only will it be a fun day full of games, but each team will be asked to bring canned goods to collect proceeds to go to the Johnny Cake Center.

You're invited to stop by and bring any canned foods to help support our neighbors!

NHS Peer to Peer Attends Youth Health Panel

On Wednesday, February 8th, five members of the NHS Peer to Peer group attended a community forum for Washington County called, "Youth Mental Health Briefing", hosted by the Washington County Coalition for Children.

Superintendent Dr. Peter Cummings, was one of the participants that served on this panel including Peer to Peer member, Jen Bergeson.

Mark and Beth Collins were also there representing the Chris Collins Foundation, which sponsors the Peer to Peer program in area schools. The goals of the program are to educate peers about mental health, de-stigmatize mental health issues, and encourage help seeking.

In addition to their ongoing campaigns, Peer to Peer students are also planning a Mental Health Awareness Week (March 20-24) with dress up days like Spirit Week, that bring attention to Mental Health and de-stigmatization. They are still working with the administration to hold some fun activities such as games and speakers that might help raise awareness in an enjoyable way, while not distracting too much from academics. Follow them on Instagram for all updates HERE!

Left to right: Katie Gibbs, Isabel Blair, Olivia Dannler, Jen Bergeson, and Zaharra Andersson.

The Athlete of the Month campaign highlights NHS students who exemplify sportsmanship, dedication, and standout participation in any sports offered at the school. Recipients receive a certificate as well as their picture featured on the wall in athletics for the entire month.

Congratulations to our athletes of the month!

Sophomore, Grace Blessing, Girls Basketball

During the month of February you could find sophomore Grace Blessing leading her team on the stat chart in points, assists and rebounds. She also hit a career high in single game for points (26) for the Mariners. The point guard led her team to a regular season championship, the state championship game and an entry in the state open tournament. On top of that she earned individual honors from the league including All Division and All Class.

Senior, Connor Winfield, Wrestling

In February, Co-Captain Connor Winfield led his team to a regular season championship with an undefeated league record. While overall Connor went 33-3 on the season, he went 12-1 for the month of February with 10 pins. In his weight class, Connor finished 1st in Sectionals and 2nd in the State. This earned him an All State nomination.