In the Middle

March 19th: PTO Meeting, Library, 7:00 pm

March 28th: PTO's Spring Dance (all grades)

April 1: Quarter 3 Closes

April 2nd: SMS School Improvement Meeting, 2:20 pm

April 4th: Spring Choral Festival (grade 7), Barrington Middle School, during the day

April 14th: Spring Recess

April 21st: Classes Resume

This year we are dedicating a few pages in the yearbook to our special 8th graders. We will be doing "a look back" at their younger years. Please send any photos (solo or group) from elementary school that you would like to see included in the yearbook to

sms_yearbook@scituateschoolsri.net

Ms. Norton will be creating the middle school yearbook this year. If you have photos that you would like to see included in the yearbook, please email them to sms_yearbook@scituateschoolsri.net This includes photos from all of our SMS Athletic Teams.

​At the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, each Feinstein Jr. Scholar received their own individually numbered Feinstein Jr. Scholar Golden Ticket from their school! These Golden Tickets give Jr. Scholars a chance to win money for their school, money for a non-profit of their choice, & other special prizes!​ Congratulations to sixth grader Valentina! She named St. Jude's Children's Hospital as the nonprofit to receive a $500 donation.

Aliya is in Junior All State treble choir, and Roma is in Junior All State band. Both were selected by audition as the best musicians in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Music Association. The performance will be at the Vets Auditorium on Sunday, March 9th.

Sixth graders culminated their study of African countries with formal research reports along with posters, web pages, and slide shows.

8th Grade students created a model where light touched each object. This activity allowed students to determine properties of light. Light travels in a straight line. Light can be transmitted through, reflected off, or absorbed by objects.

There will be a meeting for all middle schoolers interested in playing baseball on Wednesday, March 12th, at 2:30 in the high school cafeteria. Coach Dumont would like anyone who is interested to please be there, and if they cannot be there, they need to reach out to him at scottdum@gmail.com.

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. All links are in our Linktree below

The Spring Dance "Sneaker Ball" will be coming at the end of this month. Tickets will be available soon on zeffy and in the school office. More info to follow!

Please see each content area for more information about the curriculum, resources, and Curriculum Overview documents per grade level. In Scituate, we strive to make educational decisions based on our students and their unique needs. All information is subject to revision and is meant to serve as guidelines for staff and families.

The Curriculum Overview documents are based on the recommended scope and sequence provided by vendors, departments, or teams. As teachers implement and progress monitor their students, some topics may take longer or shorter than what has been recommended. We use these Overview Documents to reflect on our practices, ensure that our students are exposed to the most important standards, and make instructional decisions when needed.

We pride ourselves on 21st-century learning experiences for all our students. We continue to strive for excellence in teaching, instructional strategies, and differentiated plans to reach all learners.

The school department utilizes learning walks as a means to gauge instructional models, set vision, and determine areas in need of collective improvement.

You may see SSD administrators and teachers in classrooms visiting; we have highlighted many areas of strength in our staff.

Professional learning is another way that our staff stay up-to-date with new requirements and mandates. Most importantly, we model lifelong learning by offering staff and administrators relevant and meaningful learning experiences that are tailored to their individual interests and align with our School Department goals and initiatives.

Learning is a process for continuous improvement. Not only does assessments give the student and families information regarding mastering content but also educators use this data to reflect on their instruction and plan accordingly. There are multiple modes of assessment used in Scituate Schools. See below on what tools are used at each level and the purpose of each form of assessment.

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.

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
• Agriculture Club

Wednesdays

• Detention
• Math Support
• TSA Club

Thursdays

• Detention
• ELA Support
• Linus Club

Teen depression is a topic often clouded by misconceptions. As parents, caregivers, and advocates, understanding the truth about this condition is crucial for supporting our teens. Let’s tackle some common myths and uncover the facts behind this important issue.

ParentGuidance.Org (a project of The Cook Center for Human Connection) is a new resource for RI schools designed to foster a positive, proactive, and productive culture around Mental Health and Wellness by increasing parent/caregiver engagement. Their portfolio of supports include free and contracted services.

Free services include On-Demand Courses on a variety of topics (anxiety & depression, bullying, body image, technology, grief & loss, meditation & mindfulness, and more) and an Ask A Therapist feature; both from leading mental health experts designed to educate and empower parents/caregivers. Contracted services include Parent/Staff Coaching, Mental Health Family Seminar Series, and Professional Development.

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 which will take you to the meal benefit application on the State of Rhode Island Department of Education website.

https://ride.ri.gov/child-nutrition/unite-us-electronic-school-meal-benefit-application

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

The Scituate Lions Club presents “A Night of Magic” starring world renowned Master Illusionist, Lyn Dillies. All proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit the family of the late Sgt. Jason Riquier, Scituate PD. The event will be held on Friday night, March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30PM at the Scituate High School auditorium. Please visit http://www.Everbrite.com or scituatelionsri.org for a donation of $20 per ticket.

The Write Rhode Island Creative Institute is a summer camp offered to students in grades 7-12. With only 8-15 campers per session, students receive individualized attention and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment. This year the Write Rhode Island Creative Institute will host two sessions: July 28-August 1, 2025, and August 4-8, 2025. Students can attend one or both sessions - both include creative writing and visual art classes. Program information which includes a full class list with descriptions can be found here.

RIDE and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) are excited to host the return of virtual Conscious Discipline® workshops in 2025! These workshops are an opportunity to learn proven strategies to support your child's social and emotional development. The training will be presented in Spanish on March 19, 2025, and families can register here. Families can register for the English presentation taking place on March 26, 2025, here.

• $600 Need-Based Scholarships
• For Rhode Island Middle School Students
• To Enroll in Summer Art Experiences of THEIR Choice (music lessons, camps, art classes, etc.)
• Applications Due March 20, 2025.

Details and application at http://ppacri.org/scholarships.

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.