Dear PMS Families,

Is it really May?! We are in Quarter 4, the final marking period of the school year. Students may begin to have “spring fever” and think they don’t have to work. This is not the time for them to shut down as we are not at the end of the school year, which ends Friday,

June 13.

This time of year is very busy as we plan activities for our students to wrap up this school year and begin to plan for the students for next year. It is important to stress to our students that they must continue to study and complete their school work; it could affect their placement for next year and/or require summer learning. Please be aware that no students will be promoted to the next grade level without passing their present grade level. It is a good time for you to contact your child’s teachers and/or the school counselor if you have any concerns regarding your child’s progress – it will be too late to help your child in June. We want all of our students to successfully complete the 2024 - 2025 school year.

There are many activities planned for our students. It is important for students to stay on task and behave accordingly – PRIDE – so that they may end this school year on a positive note and enjoy the last weeks of school with their teachers and friends.

Kind Regards,

Pat Marcotte

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

In accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization and Testing for Communicable Diseases (R23-1-IMM):

Requirements for students entering 7th grade

A student entering 7th grade must have met the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten immunization requirements, plus:

• 1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
• 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine
• 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine

All children entering 7th grade are required to be up-to-date on their immunizations as well as have a physical exam.

Requirements for students entering 8th grade

A student entering 8th grade must have met the 7th grade immunization requirements, plus:

• 2 doses of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine

Important reminder about flu vaccination:

An annual influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended for all students. Influenza vaccine is available from October through April each year. Be sure to ask your doctor about flu vaccine.

For more information, please visit: www.health.ri.gov/immunization/for/schools

Academics: Prepared, Responsible, Independent, Determined, Effort

Behavior: Positive, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence

Community: Partners, Recognition, Inspiration, Distinction, Enthusiastic

Our students are diligently working on all sessions of RICAS!

Teachers and staff are impressed with how students are taking their time to read, write, and respond to the various questions. They are using their "test taking strategies" and we look forward to seeing the results next fall.

Thank you for your support of RICAS.

PMS PRIDE - Show What You Know!

PMS welcomed Burrillville MS for our annual game taking place during the school day.

Our soon to be Chieftains, grade 5 students, joined us as we cheered on the athletes of both teams.

I Choose To Include!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month for March!

Friday, May 16, 2025.

7:00 - 9:00 PM (Gr 6 and any students riding with a 6th grader, dismissed for pick up at 8:45 PM)

Admission may be purchased at the door, $8.00 in cash. Water and snacks will be available to purchase during the dance with cash.

PMS Dances are for PMS students only. Students must be in good standing in their ABCs - academics, behaviors, community.

All school rules apply during dances. More information regarding Dance Procedures can be

found here.

The Eighth Grade Dance is Thursday, June 12, 2025. This Dance is an opportunity for students of the eighth grade class to celebrate the end of their middle school years.

Information will be sent home with students regarding expectations for the Dance. All students must be in good standing in their academics and behaviors in order to attend the Eighth Grade Dance.

Dress Code

Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for attending school. The clothing that students wear should conform to reasonable standards of modesty, cleanliness, good taste and good manners. Therefore, for all students certain guidelines are noted in the Handbook, page 20.

Students are not allowed to wear hats, hoods, bandanas, colors or any perceived gang related attire or anything covering their faces or heads.

Field Trips

Educational field trips place classroom work in a real life setting, motivates interest in units of study, provides common experiences to a group, permits variety in teaching methods, and broadens environmental background. Exemplary conduct is expected of all students on a field trip. All school rules and consequences apply during field trips.

A student may be denied the privilege of attending a field trip if the teacher in charge and/or an administrator believes that the student will jeopardize the health and safety of other students or themselves, or that the student will be a disruptive factor during the trip. In some cases, a parent will be allowed to accompany the child for supervision, at their own expense. Handbook, pages 22-23.

Celebrating our amazing teachers!

May 5 - 9, 2025

Important dates to note for May

2 - No School (Grades 6-11; Senior Passion Project Day)

6 - Teacher Appreciation Day!

8 - Gr 6 Chorus to RIMEA

8 - School Committee Meeting (7 PM, PHS Library)

13 - Northwest SELAC Meeting (6-7 PM, virtual meeting)

16 - Student of the Month Ceremony

16 - Dance (sponsored by Gr 6)

19 - Grade 7 Field Trip (Boston)

20 - Chorus Concert (7PM, PHS Auditorium)

21 - Chorus Concert (7PM, PHS Auditorium)

22 & 23 - School Store (last one for this year)

26 - Memorial Day - Band marching in the Parade!

27 - Band Concert (7 PM, PMS Auditeria)

28 - Gr 8 Field Trip (Whitewater Rafting)

30 - Six Flags Music Festival (Grades 7 & 8)

30 - Special Olympics Torch Run with GPD

(Please be mindful of the band's morning marching practices during the week of May 19 - 23 for the Memorial Day Parade; enter the driveway with caution.)

Important Dates to Note for June

4 - PE Leaders Field Trip

6 - Gr 6 Field Trip (Goddard Park)

11/12 - Chromebook Collection

12 - Gr 8 Dance (Gr 8 students only; 6:30 - 8:30 PM)

13 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Website: http://fosterponagansetms.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Location: 7 Rustic Hill Road, Glocester, RI 02857
Phone: (401)710-7500
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