North Smithfield Middle School

• There will be a Gardening Club meeting on Wednesday, 6/9 in room 310 until 3:00 p.m.
• The Lady Northmen Softball team plays Feinstein Middle School today in the State Championship game at Rhode Island College at 4:00 p.m. Come out to support the team. Go Lady Northmen!!!
• The 8th Grade Step-Up Dance is tonight in the Middle School cafeteria from 6:30-9:00 p.m. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with students. Admission is free – each student must have the signed permission slip as their ticket to the dance. Students who do not have a signed permission slip will not be allowed into the dance. This dance is for 8th graders only. 
• Registration for North Smithfield Xpress Football and Cheerleading will be held at Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park on Saturday, 6/5 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/10 from noon-3:00 p.m. New participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration.
• Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! the week of 6/7. A letter was sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.

• Congratulations to the middle school Girls Softball Team on their 5-4 win over Scituate yesterday. This win places the team in the State Championship game tomorrow at Rhode Island College. Go Lady Northmen!
• The school will be sponsoring a Fan Bus for any student interested in attending the Girls Softball State Championship game at RIC on Friday afternoon. Anyone wishing to attend the game must bring in a signed permission slip on Friday morning. Space is limited, so get the permission slips in on time.
• There is a mandatory National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony rehearsal today from 2:15-3:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. See Miss Brooks with any questions.
• The 8th grade Step-Up Dance will be held Friday, 6/4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with students. Admission is free – the signed permission slip is each student’s ticket to the dance. Students who do not have a signed permission slip will not be allowed into the dance. This dance is for 8th graders only.
• The Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! the week of 6/7. A letter was sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO  NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.

• There will be a mandatory National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony rehearsal Thursday, 6/3 from 2:15-3:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. See Miss Brooks with any questions.
• The 8th Grade Step-Up Dance will be held on Friday, 6/4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with students. Admission is free - a signed permission slip will be the ticket to the dance. Students who do not have a signed permission slip will not be allowed into the dance. This dance is for 8th graders only.
• Registration for North Smithfield Xpress Football and Cheerleading will be held at Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park on Saturday, 6/5 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/10 from noon-3:00 p.m. New participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration.

• The 8th grade Step-Up Dance will be held on Friday, June 4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with students. Admission to the dance is free. This dance is for 8th graders only.
• Registration for North Smithfield Xpress Football and Cheerleading will be held at Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park on Saturday, 6/5 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/10 from noon-3:00 p.m. New participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration.
• The Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! the week of 6/7. A letter was sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.
• Just a reminder that the Middle School is collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell soup labels. Please collect them and send them to the office. It’s an easy way to help our school!

• Congratulations to the members of the North Smithfield Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II for an outstanding performance at last night’s Jazz Night concert. Great job everyone!
• The 8th Grade Step-Up Dance will be held on Friday, 6/4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with the students. Admission to the dance is free. This dance is for 8th graders only.
• Registration for North Smithfield Xpress Football and Cheerleading will be held at Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park on Saturday, 6/5 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/10 from noon-3:00 p.m. New participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration. 
• The Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! the week of 6/7. A letter was sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.

• The 8th Grade Step-Up Dance will be held in the middle school cafeteria on Friday, 6/4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with the students. Admission is free. This dance is for 8th graders only.
• The Middle School Book Fair is being held this week from Monday, 5/24 through Friday, 5/28. The Book Fair will be open Monday through Thursday until 3:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:05 p.m.
• Jazz/Guitar Night will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office. This concert features the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble.
• Registration for N.S. Xpress Football and Cheerleading will be held at Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park on Saturday, 6/5 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/10 from noon-3:00 p.m. New participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration.

A message from the family of the late Tim McMullin:

We deeply appreciate the extraordinary kindness and support received.

We have established the Tim McMullin Memorial Fund to enrich and benefit the students of North Smithfield.

Donations can be made to:

The Tim McMullin Memorial Fund

PO Box 1056

Slatersville, RI 02876

• Congratulations to the members of the 6th Grade Chorus and 6th Grade Band for a great performance at last night’s Spring Concert.
• There will be a mandatory National Junior Honor Society meeting today from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the second floor lecture room. See Miss Brooks with any questions.
• There will be a Gardening Club meeting today until 3:00 p.m. in room 310.
• The Book Fair is being held this week from 5/24 through 5/28. It will be open Monday-Thursday until 3:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:05 p.m.
• The 8th Grade Step-Up Dance will be held in the middle school cafeteria on Friday, 6/4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with the students. Admission to the dance is free. This dance is for 8th graders only.
• Jazz/Guitar Night  will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert will feature the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.  

• The 8th Grade Step-Up Dance will be held on Friday, 6/4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria. There will be a photographer available for a fee. The photo package envelopes have been sent home with the students. This dance is for 8th graders only. Admission to the dance is free.
• There will be a mandatory meeting for all National Junior Honor Society members on Wednesday, 5/26 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the second floor lecture room. See Miss Brooks with any questions.
• There will be a Gardening Club meeting on Wednesday, 5/26 until 3:00 p.m. in room 310.
• The Book Fair will be held this week from 5/24-5/28. It will be open Monday through Thursday until 3:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:05 p.m.
• The 5th and 6th Grade Spring Concert will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office. This concert features the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble.
• Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! between May 26 and June 22. A letter is being sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.

• There will be a mandatory meeting for all National Junior Honor Society members on Wednesday, 5/26 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the second floor lecture room. See Miss Brooks with any questions.
• There is a very important SADD meeting after school today in room 203. All members should attend.
• There will be a Gardening Club meeting on Wednesday, 5/26 until 3:00 p.m. in room 310.
• The Middle School Book Fair is being held this week from Monday, 5/24 through Friday, 5/28. The Book Fair will be open Monday through Thursday until 3:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:05 p.m.
• Any 8th grade student interested in participating in the Robotics Club offered next year in the 9th grade should see Mrs. Haruben or Mrs. DaCosta, the school Guidance Counselors. It is an exciting club!
• Congratulations to our teachers for participating and winning the Ragnar Relay Race. Mr. Williamson, Mrs. Lima, Mrs. Williamson, Mr. LaBossiere, and Mr. Tek ran a total of 200 miles. It took 28 hours, 2 minutes, and 35 seconds winning 1st Place in mixed division. Our teachers rock!!!
• The 5th and 6th Grade Spring Concert will be held Tuesday, 5/25 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night featuring the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.
• Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! between May 26 and June 22. A letter is being sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.   

• Progress Reports were distributed Thursday, May 20, 2010.
• Any 8th grade student interested in participating in the Robotics Club offered next year in the 9th grade should see Mrs. Haruben or Mrs. DaCosta. It is an exciting club!
• The Book Fair will be held next week from Monday, 5/24 through Friday, 5/28. The Book Fair will be open Monday through Thursday until 3:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:15 p.m.
• The 5th and 6th Grade Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, 5/25 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night featuring the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School  Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.
• Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! between May 26 and June 22. A letter is being sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.

• Progress Reports were distributed today.
• The NSMS Book Fair will be held 5/24-5/29 in the library. On 5/24-5/27 the Book Fair will be open during the school day until 3:00 p.m. On 5/28-5/29 it will be open during the school day only.
• The Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! between May 26 and June 22. A letter is being sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.
• The 5th and 6th grade Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, 5/25 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night featuring the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.

• The Walking Club is cancelled for today.
• There will be a Gardening Club meeting today until 3:00 p.m. in room 310. Anyone can still join!
• All students must return their course selection sheet for next year as soon as possible to either their Advisory teachers or Guidance Counselors. Anyone that needs another form should see their Guidance Counselor ASAP. 
• The Rhode Island Department of Ed has scheduled your student to take the new online survey, Survey Works! between May 26 and June 22. A letter is being sent home containing information about the survey and your rights to opt out your student from participating. Return the form only if you DO NOT want your student to participate. If you would like to review the survey, a copy is available in the front office.
• The NSMS Book Fair will be held 5/24-5/29 in the library.The Book Fair will be open on 5/24-5/27 during the school day until 3:00 p.m. and on 5/28-5/29 during the school day only.
• Registration for NS Xpress Football and Cheerleading will be held at Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park on Saturday, 6/5 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/10 from noon-3:00 p.m. New participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration.
• The 5th and 6th grade Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, 5/25 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night featuring the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.

• There will be a Gardening Club meeting on Wednesday, 5/19 until 3:00 p.m. in room 310. Anyone can still join!!
• All students must return their course selection sheet for next year as soon as possible to either their Advisory teacher or Guidance Counselor. Anyone that needs another form should see their Guidance Counselor.
• The 5th and 6th grade Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, 5/25 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night featuring the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.

• There is a SADD meeting today in room 203. SADD members should make every effort to attend.
• There will be a Gardening Club meeting until 3:00 p.m. in room 310 on Wednesday, 5/19. Anyone can still join!
• All 8th graders need to bring a scientific calculator for the NECAP testing today and tomorrow. Calculators are not permitted on Wednesday.
• The Walking Club will meet today at 2:15 p.m. in the foyer!
• The Lady Northmen softball team defeated Mount St. Charles 3 to 0 on Thursday. The  Northmen gave Mount their first loss of the season. Congratulations ladies on a huge victory!
• North Smithfield Rec Basketball summer signups will be held today and tomorrow from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in front of Scouter’s Hall at Pacheco Park.
• The 5th and 6th grade Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, 5/25 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This concert features the 5th and 6th grade concert bands and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
• Jazz/Guitar Night featuring the Middle School Jazz Band I, Middle School Jazz Band II, High School Jazz Ensemble, and High School Guitar Ensemble will be held on Thursday, 5/27 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the music office.