FERRI MONTHLY
March 2019
News You Can Use
SurveyWorks:
The Rhode Island Department of Education is currently administering its yearly SurveyWorks Parent Survey, and they want to hear from you. This is an opportunity for you to provide feedback about our school and your students’ opportunities to learn. The survey results are most useful when all parents participate, so we are asking that you to take part in this survey.
What’s your Ferri experience? Your views on matters like the safety of your child at school, the way students are taught, the condition of the school, and how connected you feel to Ferri are important. By taking this short survey you can help make Ferri an even better place to be. Responses are anonymous so please be honest about your experience.
You can take the short survey online between March 11th and March 22nd. Students will be providing their opinions during the same window. To take the survey, visit: surveys.panoramaed.com/ride and enter 16111family. To access a paper copy, please contact Mr. Freddie Skipworth at 233-1930 ext. 2435.
Bullying Awareness Month
Earlier this month we surveyed parents and students regarding bullying and their overall feelings about the atmosphere here at N.A. Ferri Middle School. Even though the feedback was very promising, we are dedicated to making every student feel welcome & accepted.
In conjunction with the Johnston Police Department, Johnston Prevention Coalition, and Above the Influence we will be hosting a month-long initiative regarding bullying awareness & prevention for March.
There are a number of community-building activities students will be participating in throughout the month, including presentations by local agencies, advisory activities, and dress up days. We want all students to "Be A Hero" by Helping, Encouraging, and Respecting Others.
We encourage you to speak with your student about the importance of showing kindness, unity, and respect to everyone they meet. As always, by working together we can ensure Ferri is a great place to be.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 1st-28th- Bully Awareness Month (see calendar of activities)
March 5th- PTSO Meeting 3:30pm
March 5th- Dance forms due- see attached flier
March 5th- Spring Ramp Up Session begins
March 8th- "Dance For A Cause"
March 11th-22nd- Survey Works (Parent Survey)
enter: 16111family
March 18th-22nd- Spirit Week! (More information to follow)
March 18th- International Day
March 19th- Color Wars
March 20th- Superhero Day
March 21st- USA Day
March 22nd- Blue & White Day
March 20th- Opioid Presentation- Grade 7 Students
March 27th- FACT Presentation- Grade 8 Students
March 28th- Final day of Quarter 3
March 29th- NO SCHOOL (Teacher PD Day)
April 12th- Report cards issued to students
April 13th-21st- NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council is hosting a food drive!
Please put your donations in the boxes in your homeroom.
FERRI'S FINEST
CHECK BACK SOON for our February Shout Out Winners!
PTSO
"Dance for a Cause"- Permission Slip and payment due by TUESDAY, MARCH 5th. NO FORMS will be EXCEPTED after this date!
N. A. Ferri Middle School
Website: http://fms.johnstonschools.org/
Location: 10 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI, USA
Phone: (401) 233-1930