In the Middle

October 10th - No School - Professional Development Day

October 13th - No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 17th - Lifetouch Picture Day - preorder online to pick up a form in the office

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTWHF8FP. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

We are looking for donations of new or gently used teen fiction and nonfiction books to help keep our Free Library Box filled and welcoming for our students. This wonderful resource is made possible through a Feinstein Foundation grant, and your contributions will help keep it thriving. If you have books to donate, please send them in with your child or drop them off at the main office. Thank you for helping us spread the love of reading!

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

Wednesdays

• TSA Club

Thursdays

• Detention

We’re just slightly past the midpoint of the first quarter—now is the time to check in on your student’s progress. We encourage all families to log in to PowerSchool to review current grades and assignments. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s teachers directly.

Please be on the lookout for the fall STAR Reading and Math Family Reports. They will be sent home with students this coming week.

Ms. Kennedy’s period 4 class conducted a “Smarties Experiment”. In 20 seconds, students had to stack Smarties using only one hand, and record the number they were able to stack. (Easier said than done when the clock is ticking!) The class did several trials. The results were amazing! The class average for a stack during the first trial was 5 Smarties. The class average for a stack during the final trial was 8.5 Smarties.

The purpose of the experiment was to show students that repeating an action creates neurotransmitters in the brain, which increases the ability to perform the task. We discussed how practicing helps improve achievement. My favorite quotes from students during our discussion were: “It’s called muscle memory” and “The more you do something, the better you get!”

Eighth graders investigated ways in which the motion of stationary or moving objects can change.

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.

As you may know, each year Scituate MS/HS partners with local businesses and the community to support our students and their families during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. This is for families who may need some extra assistance with providing a complete Thanksgiving meal for their family to enjoy. The baskets will include all the things needed for a Thanksgiving dinner.

If you would like to receive a Thanksgiving basket, please complete the following form, which will be submitted to the school psychologist, Ms. Hackett.

FORM: Thanksgiving Support 2025

***Please submit the referral information by 11/06/25 ***

If you have any questions or would like to contribute to a basket, please reach out to Emma Hackett, School Psychologist, at emma.hackett@scituateschoolsri.net

Get ready for a frightfully fun night! We’re excited to announce that the annual Spooky Dance is scheduled for Friday, October 24! Join us for a night of music by DJ Anthony, costumes, and ghoulish fun with your friends. Costumes are encouraged (school-appropriate, no masks, props, or weapons), and there will be a concession table with snacks and drinks. Each $10 ticket comes with one slice of pizza (more will be available for purchase). Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss this hauntingly good time! Tickets can be purchased through the link or in the school office. Tickets must be purchased and permission slips returned by October 22.

• Students attending must be present on the day of the event.

• Have no major disciplinary referrals resulting in ISD/OSS two weeks prior to the event.

• Have no more than three discipline log entries for two weeks prior to the event.

• Have no more than three detentions for any reason for Quarter 1.

• Anyone who is uncooperative, belligerent, or in any way in violation of expectations for proper decorum will be referred immediately to the administrator/dean for disciplinary action and/or removal from the event. ONLY current SMS students will be allowed to attend the event.

• No ticket will be granted without this pre-signed form.

It's that time of year again! SMS PTO will represent the school at Scituate's Art Festival on Sunday, October 12. We need YOUR help to make this year as successful as last. Donate a baked good (from scratch or store bought) from the suggestion list. We will do the packaging and pricing. Thank you for your help! Drop off instructions listed on the sign up sheet in the link

GREAT NEWS! The spirit wear sale has been extended through September 30th! You can still grab your fave gear for 25% off and free shipping over $75! Shop here: https://click.email.1stplacespiritwear.com/?qs=59855be6c92354bb985b4c281f09e7f0a4b2279483fb87822bae7ced197389a588554e0a4ddee599e14f297fa58d3ef1394f2474c80a9beb

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.