Our students completed their i-ready diagnostics this week - they worked diligently in the morning and continued with classes after. They were very focused and took it as a serious task; we use this information to help guide their learning as we explore their grade level curriculum.

Everything at McCarthy is a new experience - and picture day is no different. Picture Day is Wednesday Sept. 18th. Bring your order form or order online: mylifetouch.com ID: EVT6FMHCW or school ID . We will have a schedule assigned for students, and students who miss the day will have a makeup day later in the year.

As we swing into the school year, you'll want to keep track of your student's grades and assignments. We encourage parents to bookmark this page to their smartphone, tablet and/or computer and frequently login to track your student's grades, attendance, progress reports and report cards. If you are using a smartphone, it's best to click on "View Full Site" to better navigate. For directions on how to utilize the parent portal, please click HERE To login to Aspen/X2 (Family Portal): ASPEN

If you have never logged into the parent portal or you are locked out of your account, please contact Erika via email at stimetse@nashua.edu

The lunch debt is already on the rise and according to the Board of Education Policy we are not supposed to debit over two lunches. Here are the links below.

Families need to apply for free and reduced meal benefits each year. If you do not apply for this year, your children will lose their benefits and will have to pay for lunch. Families can apply online at www.myschoolapps.com or request a paper copy go home with your child. For more information go to https://www.nashua.edu/Page/828

Our first information meeting for the McCarthy Players, MMS drama club, is on October 1 at 3:00-3:30 in the cafetorium.