Throughout the past year, our Curriculum Team led by Gail Dandurand was hard at work to create a spring and summer program for students who needed additional resources and supports before the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.

These 'Learning Academies' were offered to students at all three of our schools with a focus on ensuring they were prepared in certain subjects come fall. Our site coordinators, Tracey McCallig, Emily Chartier and John O’Brien, were crucial at each school, allowing for the program to run smoothly. Also, thanks to our educators who signed up as tutors throughout the academy making it more accessible and possible!

The district welcomed more than 100 students in spring and summer combined, who each learned in small pods for a better and more tailored learning experience. The Curriculum Team were encouraged to receive feedback from parents and students about the positive impact the program is having on preparing for the upcoming year.

We're excited to see these results first-hand as we continue to develop this program and how it may look in the future.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We hope Summer 2021 has been fun, relaxing, and much more “normal” for all of you! For those of you coming off of a difficult pandemic year that found you spending a lot more time with your preteens and teens and sorting through the emotional fallout the Covid experience brought on for many, we are pleased to share some important resource guides for parents.

Here’s more important information for all parents and people with young people in their home or life!

For years we’ve been telling people to “Count It, Lock It, Drop It” as a reminder to keep track of your

prescription medications. You should always be aware of how many pills are, and should be, in the

bottle. Lock up your medications in a lock box or lock bag to keep them out of the wrong hands. And be

sure to dispose of unused or expired medication properly. “Drop it” in a safe medication disposal box in

the lobby of any RI police station or 24 hour CVS so that it can be properly disposed of. (Don’t flush it

down the toilet or throw it in the trash.)

Currently, the State of Rhode Island is promoting a new campaign to educate people that the same rules

should apply to over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (aka Tylenol), ibuprofen (aka Advil),

cough and cold meds, and diphenhydramine (aka Benadryl). Over-the-counter does not mean they

should be stored ON-the-counter or in the kitchen cabinet! Many people purchase these OTC meds in

large economical bottles. For medication safety, the large quantity bottles should be locked up and only

a few pills should be conveniently located to take care of an occasional symptoms. View an informative flyer about disposal HERE.

Let’s all work together to keep our kids and teens safe this summer.

We encourage students to continue learning over the summer by enjoying some summer reading and practicing math facts.

Some helpful tips for literacy are trying to find time to chat about what they're reading, read together, or find opportunities to find ways to learn new words to develop vocabulary. Some fun suggestions for math are practicing math while in the car as a game!

NPS is planning for a full slate of sports this year. While we are waiting for the final word and possible guidelines from RIPCOA, we encourage you to signup and get ready for the multiple teams available this season.

If you have any questions, please email the PIER AD, Michael Millen Sr. Have a Super and Safe

Summer. Mmillen@NSSK12.org

NHS Theater was proud to present 5 sold-out live performances of Little Women, The Broadway Musical at The South County Museum in mid-July.

Each performance was done outdoors and was one of the first with a live audience this year.

Congratulations to the entire cast on their wonderful performances!