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Sunday, May 3, 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
NHS PTO Meeting Minutes: April 16, 2015
I. Call to Order at 7:05 with 9 parents and 9 staff members in attendance
II. Annual presentations by Department Heads. Mr. Warner introduced each Department Head and each member gave a summary of activities and plans for the future in their respective department. Each person was very informative and the following are just a few highlights from each department:
Guidance: Juniors will receive flash drives with all senior documents and information and guidance website is continually being updated.
Science: The department continues to work on new science standards and curriculum. Students will be able to take AP Physics next year.
Unified Arts: Narragansett Art students have work being shown at the Hera Gallery. Family and Consumer Science continue to teach cooking and serving nutritious, affordable meals and a guest chef from Johnson and Wales visited. There will be two new classes in Music: Musical Theater Singing and Music History. Physical Education will have a new class called Competitive Sports Program.
Math: The department continues to work on implementing common core and devising new strategies and techniques for students to succeed. They will continue the successful new course Introduction to Engineering and add a new course entitled Computer Gaming (programming).
Special Education: The department continues to prepare each student to transition to life after NHS and the Unified Basketball and Volleyball teams are as popular as ever among all students at NHS.
World Language: The department will offer AP French next year and they expect to add a Spanish V (4 college credits) in two years. There is a trip planned to Quebec over Memorial Day Weekend.
English: Their goal is to produce clear writers and thoughtful readers. They continue to add digital tools to the classroom such as Noodle Notes, Google Classroom and Curriculate. A performance of Hamlet by the AP English Class will occur toward the end of the school year.
Social Studies: They have invited guest speakers such as political candidates, judges and veterans into the classroom. Mrs. Zaborski is holding a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
III. Treasurer’s Report: prepared by Pam Page was approved with a balance of $10,704.89
IV. Minutes from March meeting: tabled until next meeting when copies can be made.
V. Request for Funds:
1. Mike Millen returned unused portion of the funds that he had requested
2. Bill for Ceili O’Connell’s Senior Project Custodial staff not yet received but will cost $50.00
3. Request for $500 to Friends of Mariner Hockey was approved
4. Request for $200 for World Language Honor Cords was approved
VI. Discussion on rallying new members
1. Arturo Joes on May 14, outreach gathering to faculty and parents
2. Scheduling back to back meetings or holding meeting after an event like a concert
3. Holding meetings in pods where parents can go to different meetings on same night
4. Parent Café, make meeting a social event
VII. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Important Dates:
May 1: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
May 14: Arturo Joes Gathering
I. Call to Order at 7:05 with 9 parents and 9 staff members in attendance
II. Annual presentations by Department Heads. Mr. Warner introduced each Department Head and each member gave a summary of activities and plans for the future in their respective department. Each person was very informative and the following are just a few highlights from each department:
Guidance: Juniors will receive flash drives with all senior documents and information and guidance website is continually being updated.
Science: The department continues to work on new science standards and curriculum. Students will be able to take AP Physics next year.
Unified Arts: Narragansett Art students have work being shown at the Hera Gallery. Family and Consumer Science continue to teach cooking and serving nutritious, affordable meals and a guest chef from Johnson and Wales visited. There will be two new classes in Music: Musical Theater Singing and Music History. Physical Education will have a new class called Competitive Sports Program.
Math: The department continues to work on implementing common core and devising new strategies and techniques for students to succeed. They will continue the successful new course Introduction to Engineering and add a new course entitled Computer Gaming (programming).
Special Education: The department continues to prepare each student to transition to life after NHS and the Unified Basketball and Volleyball teams are as popular as ever among all students at NHS.
World Language: The department will offer AP French next year and they expect to add a Spanish V (4 college credits) in two years. There is a trip planned to Quebec over Memorial Day Weekend.
English: Their goal is to produce clear writers and thoughtful readers. They continue to add digital tools to the classroom such as Noodle Notes, Google Classroom and Curriculate. A performance of Hamlet by the AP English Class will occur toward the end of the school year.
Social Studies: They have invited guest speakers such as political candidates, judges and veterans into the classroom. Mrs. Zaborski is holding a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
III. Treasurer’s Report: prepared by Pam Page was approved with a balance of $10,704.89
IV. Minutes from March meeting: tabled until next meeting when copies can be made.
V. Request for Funds:
1. Mike Millen returned unused portion of the funds that he had requested
2. Bill for Ceili O’Connell’s Senior Project Custodial staff not yet received but will cost $50.00
3. Request for $500 to Friends of Mariner Hockey was approved
4. Request for $200 for World Language Honor Cords was approved
VI. Discussion on rallying new members
1. Arturo Joes on May 14, outreach gathering to faculty and parents
2. Scheduling back to back meetings or holding meeting after an event like a concert
3. Holding meetings in pods where parents can go to different meetings on same night
4. Parent Café, make meeting a social event
VII. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Important Dates:
May 1: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
May 14: Arturo Joes Gathering
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Hood Scholarships - VOTE for Narragansett Students TODAY
Several Narragansett High School seniors have applied for Hood Scholarships. Please vote for them! You can vote for your choice once per day. Click on the link below to get to the vote form! Vote often!!!
Hood scholarships
Hood scholarships
Thursday, March 26, 2015
PTO Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2015
Number in Attendance: 9
1. Call to Order at 7:05
2. Review and accept minutes from January, 2015 meeting were approved
3. Treasurer’s Report was approved: Current balance of $11,951.53 in savings and Scholarship CD balance of $12,427.67
4. Request for Funds:
Part I:
1. Call to Order at 7:05
2. Review and accept minutes from January, 2015 meeting were approved
3. Treasurer’s Report was approved: Current balance of $11,951.53 in savings and Scholarship CD balance of $12,427.67
4. Request for Funds:
Part I:
For this year only the PTO will set aside $2000 to be used to offset the cost of Senior Projects. If given, the amount of money will be determined by the PTO according to each individual case. Additionally, students must submit a request for funds no later than May 1, 2015 and must come to the PTO meeting either on April 16, 2015 or May 14, 2015 to briefly present their project. Funds used thus far:
· Roughly $200 (custodial services, exact amount to be determined) for NHS senior Ceili O’Connell who will be hosting a dance a thon fundraiser to benefit the Mustard Seed Organization
· Roughly $150 (custodial service, exact amount to be determined) for NHS senior Mark Manocchia Jr who will be donating the revenue from his theater project to benefit the Insight Organization.
Part II:
· Roughly $200 (custodial services, exact amount to be determined) for NHS senior Ceili O’Connell who will be hosting a dance a thon fundraiser to benefit the Mustard Seed Organization
· Roughly $150 (custodial service, exact amount to be determined) for NHS senior Mark Manocchia Jr who will be donating the revenue from his theater project to benefit the Insight Organization.
Part II:
NHS Senior Kimberly Barker requested funds to assist the PTO in the annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, which is her senior project. The PTO approved $500 to fund this event as we do each year for this event.
Part III
· $100 approved for Mrs. Archambault and FACS students to prepare and serve refreshments during Arts Night.
· $146 was approved to reimburse Mrs. Archambault for costs that exceeded the Fuel Up To Play grant
· $1000 was approved for Mr. O’Brien’s request to pay for lunch for senior project judges and goody bags for seniors on Senior Project Presentation Day
5. Department head Presentations: This meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 in the NHS Media Center
6. Remarks and Future of PTO:
· Have Mr. Warner rally parents, reach out to individual parents and announce our meetings at different parent nights, such as Junior College Night on April 9
· Invite 8th grade, 9th grade and 10th grade parents to a meet and greet/Open House event at Arturro Joes.
· Announce this meet and greet at middle school concert , advertise on listserve and announce at NPP Parents Café meeting on March 31.
· Find a point person to take over Stop and Shop A+ Bucks
7. Meeting Adjourned at 8:35
8. Important Dates:
· Next meeting with Department Heads is April 16, 2015
· Teacher Appreciation Lunch is May 1, 2015
· Last Day for seniors to submit request for funds is May 1, 2015
· Last PTO meeting is May 14, 2015
· Senior Project Presentation Day is May 29, 2015
Part III
· $100 approved for Mrs. Archambault and FACS students to prepare and serve refreshments during Arts Night.
· $146 was approved to reimburse Mrs. Archambault for costs that exceeded the Fuel Up To Play grant
· $1000 was approved for Mr. O’Brien’s request to pay for lunch for senior project judges and goody bags for seniors on Senior Project Presentation Day
5. Department head Presentations: This meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 in the NHS Media Center
6. Remarks and Future of PTO:
· Have Mr. Warner rally parents, reach out to individual parents and announce our meetings at different parent nights, such as Junior College Night on April 9
· Invite 8th grade, 9th grade and 10th grade parents to a meet and greet/Open House event at Arturro Joes.
· Announce this meet and greet at middle school concert , advertise on listserve and announce at NPP Parents Café meeting on March 31.
· Find a point person to take over Stop and Shop A+ Bucks
7. Meeting Adjourned at 8:35
8. Important Dates:
· Next meeting with Department Heads is April 16, 2015
· Teacher Appreciation Lunch is May 1, 2015
· Last Day for seniors to submit request for funds is May 1, 2015
· Last PTO meeting is May 14, 2015
· Senior Project Presentation Day is May 29, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
To Curfew or Not to Curfew - That is the Question
What are your thoughts on a curfew for your teens.
Read what experts have to say and let us know your opinion.
Teen Curfews
Read what experts have to say and let us know your opinion.
Teen Curfews
Monday, March 9, 2015
Prom Season is Coming! What are your thoughts on the Promposal???
The Promposal is relatively new to our lexicon. Read all about it and share your thoughts on this teenage trend.
The Promposal???
The Promposal???
Friday, February 27, 2015
BASKETBALL FAN BUS!!! 5pm TONIGHT!!!
The Girls Basketball team WON last night!!!! Way to go Mariners!!! TONIGHT, the BOYS team plays at Roger Williams. There is a FAN bus for students that will leave the high school at 5pm sharp. The cost is just $5, and it includes admission to the game!! Please like, share and repost so we have a huge crowd to cheer on our boys!! Wear RED! Go MARINERS!!!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Five Lessons For Parents of Teens
This wonderful article from the Washington Post is a must-read for all parents of teens.
Parenting Teens
Parenting Teens
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
College Bound Families - Read THIS!
Read this great article about colleges that pay you back.
If you are the parent of a senior, be sure to fill out the FAFSA early! Early matters!!
Colleges That Pay You Back
If you are the parent of a senior, be sure to fill out the FAFSA early! Early matters!!
Colleges That Pay You Back
Thursday, January 29, 2015
What we can learn from our teens
Here is a great article about what parents of teens can learn from the young adults in our homes.
Enjoy!
For Parents of Teens
Enjoy!
For Parents of Teens
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Thursday, January 22 at 7pm - NHS PTO Meeting!!!
The next NHS PTO Meeting will be on Thursday, January 22 at 7pm in the Media Center at Narragansett High School. Bring your friends!
Sunday, January 11, 2015
NHS PTO Meeting will be on Thursday, January 22 at 7pm
The next NHS PTO Meeting will be on Thursday, January 22 at 7pm in the Media Center at Narragansett High School. Bring your friends!
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Keep Phones OUT of Teens' Bedrooms
Sleep, teens and smart phones don't mix. Teens need restful nights to be productive at school.
Read the article below for more information.
Teens, sleep and smartphones
Read the article below for more information.
Teens, sleep and smartphones
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Junior Parents College Information Night - 7pm on Thursday January 8
Join us at Narragansett High School at 7pm on Thursday, January 8 for Junior Parents College Information Night.
Come learn about the SAT, ACT, college visits and how the guidance department can help you and your student.
This event is a MUST for all junior parents!
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