In the Middle

May 21st: PTO Meeting, library media center, 7:00 pm

May 29th: NJHS Ceremony, auditorium, 7:00 pm

June 10th: 8th Grade Celebration, auditorium, 5:30 pm (4 tickets per student)

June 11th: 6th Grade Spring Concert, auditorium, 6:00 pm

June 11th: 7th Grade Spring Concert, auditorium, 7:00 pm

June 13th: SMS Field Day (Rain Date Monday, 6/16)

June 17th: Last day of school, 1/2 day

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stefanie Vantine at stefanie.vantine@scituateschoolsri.net or Grace Norton grace.norton@scituateschoolsri.net

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

Please consider volunteering your time for set up, chaperoning, and/or clean up on May 30th. Sign up with this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45AAA72CA0FBC16-56818505-8thgrade

Get your tickets now for the 8th Grade Dance through this link or in the office. Thanks to the generous donations from the PTO, tickets are now only $10 each. Permission slips will be available in the office and in PDF in this newsletter for anyone who chooses to buy at school. Deadline to buy tickets is Monday, May 27. Last minute tickets will only be available in the office on Tuesday, May 28. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-8th-grade-dance

Don't forget to grab your Track & Field fan gear in our SMS Store through this link: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/RI/North+Scituate/Scituate+Middle+School/collection_detail.html?activities=Track

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

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

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.

Are you interested in having your child attend Clayville's integrated preschool as a community peer, or do you know someone who might be interested? Please click here to view our flyer and learn more information.

We are very excited to be kicking off the 2025 Scituate Youth Tennis Program this summer at the North Scituate Courts. The program is open to youth ages K-12. We are in our third year of partnering with some great coaches from Rally Point Tennis Club. Our program will run once a week, on either a Monday or Wednesday for 6 weeks from July 7th through August 13th. We are currently accepting registrations! Attached you will find a color copy along with a black and white copy of the flyer for your convenience. We would truly appreciate your help to disseminate this information through your newsletters, email, social media platforms, backpack flyer etc... Any support you can offer to get the word out would be greatly appreciated.

Please visit our website at Scituate Youth Tennis Association and follow us on Instagram and Facebook as well.

In addition, SYTA is currently seeking 2025 program sponsors. If you own your own business or know of a business that would be a willing sponsor, we would be grateful for the support! The Sponsorship Form can be completed and submitted through our website. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

The University of Rhode Island (URI) Summer Music Academy, directed by Allison Lacasse, reachable at alacasse@uri.edu, runs from July 20 to August 3, 2025, at the URI Kingston campus, and offers an immersive musical experience for students who have completed grades 7 through 12. The program includes Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music, and Jazz, with faculty-led studio classes, workshops, masterclasses, and theory sessions. Students participate in beach trips, evening activities, and faculty recitals, with performances scheduled throughout both weeks. Tuition varies for residential and commuter options, with financial aid and discounts available. No auditions are required, but students submit placement videos. Housing is in air-conditioned dorms with supervised counselors, and meals are provided. Registration closes June 20, 2025. Register on the URI Summer Music Academy website.

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.

Location: Scituate High School Nurse’s Office

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Time: 8:30am - 11:30am

This service is paid for by the Scituate Health Alliance and no information will be sent to your insurance carrier, allowing you to still have your child’s required yearly physical completed with their pediatrician. All necessary Well One forms are available on Scituate HS/MS websites, in the menu under Athletics & Activities. To have a sports physical, athletes must bring the completed Parental Consent Form and Health History form to the Physical Exam on 8/5/2025.

All student athletes must have a yearly sports physical form completed and on file before they can participate in tryouts, practices and games. It is recommended that athletes take advantage of this program if there is any chance of an eligibility overlap during their sports season. Physicals expire one year from the date of their last physical. There is no grace period for expired physicals. If your student athlete has a physical that expires during the season, they will not be able to participate in any sports activity until a new physical is provided, regardless of their grade, the point in the season and/or students' position on the team.

No appointment necessary. Please try to come in during your team’s assigned time but if that doesn’t work out for you, it's not a problem and you can come anytime from 8:30 - 11:30am.

Students MUST have all completed forms with them when they arrive at the school. Anyone without completed forms will not be allowed to have a physical.

8:30am Football, Golf and Ice Hockey

9:00am Boys Volleyball, Boys Baseball and Girls Softball

9:30am Boys Cross Country, Boys Basketball, Boys Tennis

10:00am Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Unified Basketball, Unified Volleyball, Wrestling

10:30am Boys Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse

11:00am Girls Tennis, Girls Cross Country, Girls Basketball

11:30am Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading, Girls Soccer

WARNING: Access to a firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, death during domestic violence disputes, and the unintentional death of children, household members, or others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text "HOME" to 741741.

Secure firearm storage is the law in Rhode Island. Rhode Island state law requires gun owners to securely store their firearms any time the firearms are not in their possession or control and to securely store firearms in premises under their control where a child or person prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms is likely to gain access to them. Failure to securely firearms as required by law may result in fines and/or criminal prosecution.

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.