NIS News - March 11, 2022
Nantucket Intermediate School
Mask News
We are grateful to not have experienced any spikes in COVID cases this week despite all of the staff and student travel over the break. Our NPS mask mandate is scheduled to end as of Monday, March 14th. What does this mean? It means that wearing a mask in school or on the bus will be optional. No one will be required to wear a mask in school, with the exception of in the health office, but should feel comfortable wearing one if that is desired.
Other changes: Students no longer need to be physically distanced from one another at any point in the school day including snack and lunch time. As a result, students eating in individual classrooms can all eat together and we'll be adding an additional class to the cafeteria each lunch period for a total of three classes in there at once.
We are excited for these and other opportunities to get closer and closer to pre-Covid routines and protocols.
Have a lovely weekend!
Evemarie McNeil, Principal
Donna Johnson, Assistant Principal
Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow!
Hello NIS Families,
I hope everyone had a safe and healthy break! There is another Covid Vaccine Clinic tomorrow, Saturday, March 12th from 9 - 2 pm in the NES cafeteria. Below is the link to make an appointment. Moving forward the Town will be hosting these clinics. I will keep you posted as to date and time of future clinics.
Appointments for Vaccine Clinic 3/12/22
Thank You!
Nancy Small RN
NIS School Nurse
NIS MCAS Dates - Please Ensure Students are in School
NIS MCAS Dates
Grade 3 ELA March 30th, 31st
Grade 4 ELA April 5th, 6th
Grade 5 ELA April 12th, 13th
Grade 3 Math April 27th, 28th
Grade 4 Math May 3rd, 4th
Grade 5 Math May 10th, 12th
Grade 5 STE May 18th, 19th
No Student Drop Off on Surfside Road or Behind NES
It is also not okay to drop NIS students off behind NES. This is creating some challenges for their arrival process.
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
* March 16th - Lip Sync Info Night - NES Cafeteria 6:00 PM
* March 16th - Half Day of School - 12:00 PM Dismissal
* March 17th - Joint School Council Meeting - CPS Cafeteria - 3:00 PM
* March 22nd - School Committee Meeting 6:00 PM
Nantucket Science Festival - March 19th
Previously Shared Information Below
NIS School Improvement Plan
No Birthday Food Treats Please
We would like to encourage you to donate a birthday book to your child's classroom library in honor of their birthday. Other acceptable ideas include bringing in a special pencil or decal for everyone in the class if that's preferred.
Thank you for not sending your child to school with food items for the class to celebrate their birthday.
NPS Vision, Mission and Core Values
NPS Vision Draft
We commit to provide equitable, inclusive, and challenging learning experiences where every student and adult feels seen, heard, valued, and respected.
NPS Mission Draft
Nantucket Public Schools, in partnership with a caring community, will create a dynamic and equitable learning environment which engages each of us to be inspired learners and responsible citizens, prepared to meet local and global challenges.
NPS Core Values Draft
Nantucket Public Schools values collaboration, communication, and reflection that supports:
Equitable access to multiple pathways for individual and collective success.
High expectations and a student-centered educational approach that integrates academic progress, extra-curricular participation, personal responsibility, and community involvement.
Inclusive and sustained family relationships that respect all cultures and the experiences each child brings to our schools.
Challenging ourselves to embrace and advocate for the needs of every student, adult, and family within our school community.
Maria Mitchell Association 'LOOK UP' Program
Loines Observatory (59 Milk St Extension) is open to Nantucket children age 5-18 and their families free of charge. The schedule for the Look Up Program for 2022 as follows:
Wednesday, March 9th, 7-8PM
Friday, March 11th, 7-8PM
Wednesday, April 6th, 8-9PM
Friday, April 8th, 8-9PM
Wednesday, May 4th, 8-9PM
Friday, May 6th, 8-9PM
This program is generously funded by the Weezie Foundation, along with support from our donors.
Nantucket Intermediate School
Email: mcneile@npsk.org
Website: www.npsk.org/NIS
Location: 30 Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA, USA
Phone: 508-228-7290
Facebook: facebook.com/NantucketIntermediateSchool
Twitter: @NISlearners