The Weekly Scoop
OCTOBER 18, 2022
7-12 NEWS
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES
Fall conferences are scheduled for the times listed below.
October 25, 2022 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Early Release Day/Evening Conferences)
October 27, 2022 - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Early Release Day/Afternoon Conferences)
Individual teachers will be reaching out via email with a link that will allow families to sign up for a conference for their class. Therefore, you will receive an email from all of your child's teachers. This year, families will still have the option for an in-person conference or remote. Individual teachers will have directions on how to schedule both types of conferences.
Both October 25 & 27 will be early-release days for students. Dismissal will be at 11:10, and lunch will not be served. We will have an extended breakfast available.
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
October 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
October 25 - Whittier Tech Presentations (Grade 7 @ 8:30; Grade 8 @ 9:30
October 25 - College Fair #3
October 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
October 28 - MS Fall Dance (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
November 1 - Staff Meeting
November 14 - Essex Tech Presentation (12:20 pm)
November 15 - Department Meetings
LUNCH MENU
Wednesday
Cheese or Pepperoni French bread Pizza
Spicy and Regular Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger or Cheeseburger Sandwich
Entrée –Chicken w/Mashed Potatoes and Gravy-
Thursday
Cheese or Pepperoni French bread Pizza
Spicy and Regular Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger or Cheeseburger Sandwich
Entrée –French Toast w/Sausage
Friday
Cheese or Pepperoni French bread Pizza
Spicy and Regular Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger or Cheeseburger Sandwich
Entrée –Fish Sticks w/Macaroni and Cheese-
There is also 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
Why not raise money by offering something everybody enjoys and buys? Everyone loves pie and the products from Lyman Orchards are a tasty and great way to raise funds! A variety of delicious pies and cookie dough are available.
MCM fundraising offers an easy fundraiser where pies can be ordered online and will be shipped to the school for pick up. Online orders can be accepted until 10/20/2022. Please access the online ordering here https://your.mcmfundraising.com/signup/XKZY or select the QR code on the ordering forms sent home to your student.
Students who sell 7-9 pies will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. If a student sells 10 or more pies, they will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
If you are interested in volunteering to distribute the pies on 11/21/22 or have any questions, please reach out to Christina Ciccone (clmc1076@gmail.com or 508-847-4874).
We look forward to working with you and helping meet the school’s fundraising goals!
AFTER-SCHOOL SKI PROGRAM
Exciting news!! It's time to sharpen those skis and boards because the after-school ski program at Bradford is back this year! Please see the attached forms for detailed information on the program, which will be held on Thursday afternoons from 1/5-2/9. It is important to note that parents will be responsible for transporting skiers to and from Bradford. Don’t miss out on the opportunity, car-pooling is an option. Please reach out to Joan Casagrande or Jen MacNeil for coordination with carpool needs.
There will be a folder in the PRMS main office for students to drop off their checks and accompanying paperwork NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 21st!!!! We look forward to a great season on the slopes!
COMMUNITY NEWS
MERRIMAC LIBRARY - TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
The Merrimac Public Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is looking for Merrimac students in grades 6-12 who want to help the library and the community by planning and promoting youth events and services in Merrimac. Each TAG member will earn community service hours for attending meetings and participating in any other volunteer opportunities with the group.
We will meet the second Thursday of each month (Nov - May) from 4:00 - 5:00 PM at the library. Our first meeting will be held on Thurs, Nov 10 from 4-5pm at the Merrimac Public Library. Snacks will be provided! Email Tracy Shaw: tshaw@merrimaclibrary.org or Trish Horgan: thorgan@merrimaclibrary.org for questions or more details. To sign up go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/444128589567
WEST NEWBURY LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The Book Sale runs from Wednesday 10/26 - Saturday 10/29. Wednesday 10/26 from 5-8 pm in West Newbury night and is reserved for West Newbury residents to shop the sale before it opens to the general public. On Saturday 10/29 from 9 am-12 pm, we are offering one free 'Thank You' bag of books for teachers to use in their classrooms, so they may want to mark their calendars if they're interested.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with Set Up, the Book Sale, and Clean Up. This is a great way to support the Library as well as a way for students to gain community service hours if they are interested. Here's the volunteer SignUp link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AEA82AA0FBC52-october1
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 10/12 ; 10/ 26 ; 11/9 ; 11/30 ; 12/14 at Merrimac Public Library
- "Stranger Things" Fandom Party Thursday, October 27, 6-7 PM 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