In the Middle

September 25th - Superintendent's PACT Meeting, Library-Media Center, 5:30-6:30

October 17th - Lifetouch Picture Day

Late buses are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Buses typically arrive around 3:45-4:00, depending on when the elementary runs are complete. Parents and guardians picking up their children should wait in the high school's main parking lot. Students will exit those doors and not the middle school doors; they would usually get picked up at normal dismissal time.

Tuesdays

• Detention

Thursdays

• Detention

Before we get too far into the quarter, we wanted to share the criteria we use for next year’s course offerings. Many parents have told us they appreciate receiving this information earlier in the year, so we’re providing it now. Please take a moment to review the details below, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Assistant Principal, Jen Goffe, at jennifer.goffe@scituateschoolsri.net.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS): Seventh and eighth grade students are eligible for induction into the National Junior Honor Society, which is composed of four ideals: scholarship, service,

character, and leadership.

Scholarship: To be considered for NJHS induction, students must have attained a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies. Students will be evaluated on their work in grade 6, grade 7, and the first two quarters of grade 8.

Service: Students must complete a minimum of 5 hours of community service during grades 6, 7, and 8, documented by the supervisor who is not a family member.

Character: The student of character demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability. They show courtesy and concern for others and uphold(s) school regulations.

Leadership: Students demonstrate leadership by taking leadership positions in various after-school clubs and activities, both within and outside of school.

8th graders are finishing a unit titled, Harnessing Human Energy. Students created a device that rescue workers could use to charge a flashlight.

Several parents have reached out to inquire about access to SmartPass to monitor how much time their child is out of class. SmartPass offers a parent account. Please email me for your child's unique access code.

The Scituate School Department has partnered with Unite Us to streamline the process of applying for free and/or reduced lunches. Please click the link below, which will take you to the meal benefit application on the State of Rhode Island Department of Education website. Please fill in all fields. Be sure to select Scituate Public Schools in the field “Select the school district that your child will receive school meals from.”

If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Carnevale, Executive Finance Assistant at 401-647-4100 option 2, then option 3

Scituate Middle School is committed to fostering a focused and engaging learning environment, promoting positive social interactions, and supporting the mental well-being of our students. To achieve these goals, we are implementing a "AWAY FOR THE DAY" cell phone initiative.

Lots of familiar faces with the welcoming of our new member, Brittany Caparco as our 6th grade VP. We are excited to bring a full year of fun events and fundraisers. Don't forget to check out our social medias and our link tree: https://linktr.ee/scituatemiddlepto

We are finally reopening the Manning Field concession stand during all soccer home games, but we need your help! Please take a look over the sign-up sheet and see when you can help out:

The NWSER Special Education Local Advisory Committee on Special Education is a group composed of persons involved in or concerned with the education of students with disabilities who are eligible for special education and/or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The purpose of the group is to advise the school district on matters concerning the unmet needs of students with disabilities. Comment on improvement plans including school support plans resulting from Part B compliance, local compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities. Comment on applications for the federal and state funds. Serve as advocates in partnership with parents for students with disabilities to ensure that they receive the entitlements provided to them under state and federal laws.

The North Scituate Library Board of Trustees will be holding their annual book sale at the Art Festival. They are looking for volunteers to help before, during and after the festival. Paperwork for community service hours can be provided. The contact person for coordinating this is Lynn Dion, her email is: scituatemusic@hotmail.com

NAMI Rhode Island (the State Organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers programs for adults who are experiencing mental health conditions themselves, as well as for family members.

· NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8 week educational course for those who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. Skills taught include communication/problem solving, support, self care and much more.

· NAMI Basics is a self-guided course for parents and caregivers of a young person (up to age 22) experiencing mental health conditions. Participants learn about the family impact of mental health, advocating for children’s rights to services, preparing for crises, resources and much more.

· NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-based meeting for those who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. Attendees use group wisdom and lived experience to create a network of support and resources.

The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857, Telephone: (401) 647-4100; Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net. You may also direct inquiries directly to: Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: (617) 289-0111; Facsimile: (617) 289-0150; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program.