Navigator Newsletter

5/11/25 - #35

📅 Focus Items of the Week Ahead 🔭

Wednesday 5/14/25 - Session 1 8th Grade Civics MCAS

Thursday 5/15/25 - Session 2 8th Grade Civics MCAS

🍎 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Notes🍏

Send Staff Members an Appreciation Note

Link to appreciation note form

🎷🌈 Extracurricular and Athletics 🏀 🆘 🏈

Music

- Jazz Band: Tuesdays after school

Clubs

- GSA Club: Thursdays in Ms. Charbonneau’s room

- S.A.C. Thursday in Ms. O’Brien’s room

Athletics

Thursday, May 15th - There will be girls soccer meeting right after school for any 8th grade girl interested in playing soccer next Fall at ORR on Thursday May 15th in Mr. Lombard’s room. It should be done by 3 PM. If you are interested, but can’t attend, please email Mr. Lombard or Mrs. Makein to get the information you will miss.

-Morning Basketball games: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:10

-Morning Football games: Fridays at 7:10

**"Attention all students! Are you interested in improving your running skills or just want to see what track and field is all about? Join us for a special Track Clinic on Wednesday, May 14th, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. This is a great chance to learn new techniques, train alongside experienced athletes, and have some fun! No experience necessary. If you're interested, please sign up with Mr. J in the gym. For any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Makein.”

🎓 End of Year Activities 📆

8th grade Art Show 5/21 at 5:30pm
JHS Spring Concert 5/21 6:00-8:00
8th Grade Civics Action Project Showcase (CAP) 5/27/25 2:15 - 4:00 pm
8th Grade Dinner Dance - 5/29/25 - Permission Slip
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - 6/10/25 - @ 9:00am - 10:30am, doors will open at 8:30am RSVP Form
8th Grade Breakfast - 6/11/25
7th Grade Survival June 1 - 7
S.C.O.P. E. Week June 2-6

Register for SCOPE

Please login through the Powerschool "Student and Parent Sign In" portal with a parent/guardian account and complete the following forms:

Link to Powerschool Login

Instructions once in Powerschool:

1. Click "Forms" in the left margin.

2. Select "2025 SCOPE Registration"

3. Complete the form

4. Click "Submit" in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

5. Repeat for each 7th-grade child in the household participating in SCOPE.

6. Please verify the form is submitted.

😀 Operate Responsibly and Respectfully 😀

Finish Well

Hey everyone! As we wrap up the year, let's make sure we finish strong by being responsible for our belongings and any remaining tasks, and respectful to our teachers, staff, and classmates. A little effort now goes a long way in ending the year on a positive note for everyone. You got this!

SEL Social Awareness Tip

Let's talk about Social Awareness. It's like having a superpower that helps us understand how other people feel and see things from their point of view, even if it's different from ours.

Quick Tip: Take a moment each day to really listen to someone – a friend, a classmate, even a teacher. Try to understand not just their words, but also how they might be feeling. Asking yourself, "How might they see this situation?" can open your eyes and help you connect with others in a more positive way. It makes our whole school community stronger when we understand and appreciate each other!

🏫 Employment Opportunities at ORRJHS 💼

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Music/Choral Teacher

Two Paraprofessionals

Assistant Principal for Student Services

Integrated Monitor Review

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct an Integrated Monitoring Review of Old Rochester Regional School District & Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 during the week of May 12, 2025. Each school district, charter school, vocational school, and virtual school undergoes an Integrated Monitoring Review every three years. This review addresses special education teacher and related service personnel licensure and professional development; parent, student, and community engagement, including compliance with Child Find requirements; facilities and classroom observations; implementation and oversight of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); time and learning, and equal access. Please read this letter for more information.

❓Ask A Bulldog ❓

To ease the transition to high school, the High School Student Council has established an email forum where junior high students can get firsthand answers to their questions from current high school students.

@AskaBulldog askabulldog@oldrochester.org

⛳ Inaugural ORR Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament! ⛳

The Old Rochester Regional Athletic Booster Club, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the ORR athletics program.

This year, we’re hosting a Golf Tournament, Dinner, and Silent Auction to raise funds that will directly impact student-athletes and support future capital improvement projects within the athletic department.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Location: The Bay Club, 63 County Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Schedule:

11:00 AM – Check-in & Lunch
12:30 PM – Shotgun Start (Scramble Format)
6:30 PM – Dinner & Silent Auction

Registration & Opportunities

You can use the form attached to:

Registration Form: https://orr-athletic-booster-club.square.site/

Register to golf: $225/player or $900/foursome (includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, and dinner)
Purchase dinner-only tickets: $60/person
Buy limited-edition Golf Tournament T-Shirts
Sponsor the event: Multiple tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities available
Make a direct donation: All contributions are tax-deductible

All payments must be submitted at the time of registration.

We accept Square, which supports most major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Should a check payment be preferred, please contact us at orrathleticboosters@gmail.com.

Act fast, as registration closes on Sunday, May 11th 2025!

We’re grateful for your support as we work to provide the best for our student-athletes. Thank you for being an essential part of the Bulldog community!

We Are ALL Bulldogs!

P.S. Don’t forget to check your spam folder for your tournament confirmation email!

⚡Quick Connects 📶

Student Tech Center

Student RTI Planner

Weekly Work Board

The Workboard has been added to the "Student Tech Center" Page

After School Extra Help Schedule

Powerschool (Click Here)

📣 FYI 📰

High School Planning Hub - for 8th Graders

📆 Current School Terms 🎓

2025-2025 (Y1) - 8/28/2024 - 6/11/2025

Trimester 3 (T3) - 3/12/2025 - 6/11/2025 - Core Courses - ELA, MATH, Social Studies, Science, World Language, Band, Chorus

Semester 2 (S2) - 1/22/25 - 6/11/2025 - Half Year Spanish and Latin

Quarter 4 (Q3) - 4/2/25 - 6/11/2025 - Quarter long courses include: Health, General Music, Music for Life, Physical Education, Art, Engineering, and Computer Science.

2025-2026 School Calendar