The Weekly Scoop
November 18, 2022
7-12 NEWS
REPORT CARDS
Quarter 1 report cards will be visible in Infinite Campus on Monday, November 21st. If you are having difficulties with logging into Infinite Campus, and/or would like to request a paper copy of your child's report card, please reach out to one of our administrative assistants (contacts below).
- Middle School - Amy Costa (acosta@prsd.org)
- High School - TK Brackbill (tbrackbill@prsd.org)
COVID TEST DISTRIBUTION OPT-OUT FORM
If you do not wish your child to be offered a test, please respond to the form linked below before Tuesday, November 22nd. Thank you!
EARLY RELEASE ON 11/23
This is a reminder that PRMHS students will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 23rd. Lunch will not be served on that day, but breakfast will be extended to ensure that students have an opportunity to eat if they choose. The schedule for the day is linked to the picture to the right.
PRSD TIERED FOCUSED MONITORING REVIEW
During the week of November 28, 2022, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Pentucket Regional School District. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.
In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child's special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews with district staff and administrators, reviews of student records, and onsite observations.
Parents and other individuals may contact Dee Wyatt, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at dee.wyatt@mass.gov to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.
Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the district with a report with information about areas in which the district meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the district requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 23 - Early Release (Thanksgiving Break)
November 23 - Pie Fundraiser Pick-Up
November 24 - No School (Thanksgiving)
November 25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 28 - Whittier Tech Field Trip Permission Form Due (Grade 8)
November 28 - 1st Day of Winter Sports
November 29 - MS Team Leader Meeting
December 1-3 - Into the Woods Jr. (7:00 pm & 2:00 pm Saturday Matinee)
December 6 - Whittier Tech Field Trip (Grade 8)
December 6 - MS/HS Staff Meetings
December 8 - Math Team Meet
December 10 - AP Science Study Session
December 16 - Cafe Jazz (7:00-10:00 pm)
December 21 - PRMHS Winter Concert
December 23 - Early Release
December 24 - January 2 - Winter Break
LUNCH MENU
Monday
Cheese or Pepperoni French bread Pizza
Spicy and Regular Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger or Cheeseburger Sandwich
Entrée – Beef Hot Dog with Beef & Bean Chili & Tator Tots
Tuesday
Cheese or Pepperoni French bread Pizza
Spicy and Regular Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger or Cheeseburger Sandwich
Entrée –Roasted Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy
Wednesday
½ day Extended Breakfast until 10 am
Thursday
Thanksgiving – No School
Friday
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
There is always the daily choice of different Sandwiches, Salads, and Fruit Parfaits!!
Your Value Combo Meal includes a Veggie or Fruit Side and 1 Milk; Additional Cold Veggie and Fruit Sides are Available
ATHLETICS
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION
Registration for the winter sports season is now open, and all sports begin on Monday, November 28, 2022. Please use the link below to complete the registration process. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Thornton.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PIE PICK-UP
Thank you to all of the families that contributed to our annual pie fundraiser. This is a reminder that pies will be delivered this upcoming Wednesday 11/23 from 3:00-6:00 pm in the Courtyard Cafe located across from the middle school main office.
WHITTIER TECH FIELD TRIP (Grade 8 Only)
All eighth-grade students will have the opportunity to travel to Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School for a tour on Tuesday, December 6th. We will leave Pentucket Middle School at approximately 8:15 AM on buses provided by Whittier and will return for first lunch (10:45 AM).
We are excited about this opportunity for students to see firsthand the excellent programs and facilities that Whittier Regional Technical High School offers.
*Please complete the form linked below by Monday, November 28th in order for your child to attend.
If you have any questions about this field trip, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor:
Samantha Mastone - smastone@prsd.org (Last Names A-K)
Lisa Sanford - lsanford@prsd.org (Last Names L-Z)
MS STUDENT SERVICES RESOURCES WEBSITE
The Middle School Student Services team is excited to share a resource page for parents/guardians to access 24/7! Please regularly check the Middle School Student Services Resources webpage for updates and helpful information. Each month, a new "theme" with resources will coincide. (For example, November's focus is stress management.) We look forward to sharing relevant and useful information with you throughout the school year to support you and our students!
COMMUNITY NEWS
TEEN EVENTS AT OUR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Your Public Libraries have some fun and helpful teen programming coming up...
- Homework Help Mondays 3-5 PM at GAR Library in West Newbury
- Sketchbook Club 4-5PM Wednesdays 11/30 ; 12/14 at Merrimac Public Library
It doesn't matter which town you live in, you are welcome at any of these programs.
They are also looking for teens to join the Tri-Town TAG (Teen Advisory Group).
For more information about programs or TAG, Contact your teen librarians at your public library for more information...
- West Newbury-->Kelly Scott kscott@westnewburylibrary.org
- Groveland--> Begen Daley bdaley@langleyadamslib.org
- Merrimac-->Tracy Shaw tshaw@mvlc.org
24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
Phone: (978) 363-5507
Fax: (978) 363-2730