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Upcoming Events Click Calendar link to left for complete school calendar.
 Start DateEndDateDescriptionTime 
May 19, 2012 Sat
  Varsity Softball: Opp. Mt Pleasant HOME 10:30am
May 19, 2012 Sat
  Varsity Softball: Opp. Mt Pleasant HOME 12:30pm
May 19, 2012 Sat
  Varsity Baseball: Opp. Marianapolis HOME 2:30pm
May 20, 2012 Sun
May 25, 2012 Fri Close-Up Trip  
May 21, 2012 Mon
  Common Core Presentation 6:30 PM - School Media Center 6:30 PM
May 21, 2012 Mon
  New Shoreham School Committee meeting - media center
Click here to view May 21 agenda and supplemental information 		7:00 p.m.
May 24, 2012 Thu
  Varsity Baseball: Opp. Grove HOME 12:30pm
May 24, 2012 Thu
  Junior High Baseball: Opp. San Miguel HOME 2:30pm
May 25, 2012 Fri
  Varsity Baseball: Opp. PCD AWAY 3:30pm
May 26, 2012 Sat
  Varsity Softball: Opp. Shea AWAY 11:30am
School Notices
Posted - May 17, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet in open session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012, in the media center of the Block Island School.

Posted - May 17, 2012
Child Outreach Screening - Free screening for children 3 to 5 years old will be available on Wednesday, May 30th. This screening provides an asessment in five areas of development: Vision, Hearing, Speech and Language, Social/Emotional Development and General Development. Please contact the Child Outreach Coordinator at 466-5600 x 249 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Posted - May 14, 2012
Block Island School Parents:
Common Core State Standards Are Coming: Should You Care?
Monday, May 21, 6:30 PM - School Media Center
See flyer for background
Posted - May 11, 2012
NECAP (updated) Schedule
Posted - May 11, 2012
Please read the attached notice on the NECAP testing schedule.
Posted - May 11, 2012
Please read the attached letters regarding the NECAP schedule.
Posted - May 11, 2012
The Spring Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6th at 1:00 p.m.
Posted - May 10, 2012
The boys varsity baseball dbl header has been cancelled for Thursday.
Posted - May 1, 2012
Monday, May 7 is the annual Financial Town Meeting. Click below to view the School Department materials to be distributed at the meeting.
Posted - Apr 27, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet in open session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012, in the media center of the Block Island School. At this meeting the School Committee will consider a proposed agreement with Council 94. The posted material includes the required Financial Impact Statement detailing the costs of the proposed agreement.
Posted - Apr 23, 2012
Dental Screening is postponed until Monday, May 7th.
Posted - Apr 23, 2012
Senior Project Group Oral Presentations are scheduled for Wednesday, April 25 at 1:15 p.m. Block Island School Cafeteria. The public is invited to attend!
Posted - Apr 10, 2012
Click the link below to read Volume 1, Issue 1, of the Block Island School News, an effort to keep the community up to date on what's happenning at its school.
Posted - Apr 5, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet in open session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012, in the media center of the Block Island School.

Posted - Apr 2, 2012
ATTENTION JUNIORS - APRIL 6TH - THIS FRIDAY IS THE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE MAY 5TH SAT. AVOID THE LATE FEE....REGISTER NOW at www.college board.org. Be sure to include the colleges of interest to receive scores free.
Posted - Mar 26, 2012
Please see information below regarding a school fundraiser!!
Posted - Mar 14, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet in open session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012, in the media center of the Block Island School.
Posted - Mar 8, 2012
Please plan on joining us for the next School Friends meeting. See attached notice for details. Thank you
Posted - Feb 28, 2012
Youth Leadership Program
Applications are now available in guidance for any students in grades 8-11 who want to apply for "TeamSpirit" - a leadership program sponsored by MADD. The program will be held July 29-August 1 on the campus of Bryant University. Over 125 students will be selected to attend. Contact Mrs. Gomes or Summer Riker for more information.
Posted - Feb 28, 2012
SCHOLARSHIPS are coming in each week. (See list attached.) Seniors have been given the list of scholarships currently available and are invited to come to Guidance Office to copy applications of interest to them. Close attention should be paid to deadlines. Every effort will be made to update this list as needed.
A FREE scholarship search program for hard to find local (state) scholarships is available through the College Planning Center. Register at www.rischolarships.org
Posted - Feb 14, 2012
The 2012-13 budget for the Block Island School adopted by the School Committee on February 13 is available in the Documents section of the website.
Posted - Feb 13, 2012
SCHOLARSHIPS are coming in each week. (See list attached. )
Posted - Feb 13, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet in open session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, in the media center of the Block Island School.
Posted - Feb 10, 2012
At its regular meeting of Monday, February 13 the School Committee will consider ratifying a tentative contract extension to 2014 with the New Shoreham Teachers' Association. In the Documents area of this website (School Committee section) are a fiscal impact statement and an analysis and description of the tentative agreement.
Posted - Feb 6, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the media center of the Block Island School on Monday, February 6, 2012.
Posted - Jan 30, 2012
Parents - please take Survey Works!. Survey Works! is an important survey taken by teachers, parents, and students across Rhode Island where their voice is heard about what your school is doing well and how it can improve. Go to the link below by February 16 and enter the code "tide" to be sure your survey tracks to the Block Island School. Thank you.

Links:
Posted - Jan 23, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the media center of the Block Island School on Monday, January 23, 2012. Budget materials are posted at the school website in the Documents section under Budget.
Posted - Jan 19, 2012
Notice from Megan Hennessy (Teacher): ALL BAND PARENTS,
Unfortunately, due to lack of student interest, the BI School Band field trip to perform at the Providence Bruins game on Friday, Feb 3rd is cancelled. We will try again next year!! Thank you for your support of the Music Department. (please see Ms. Hennessy for refunds)
Posted - Jan 11, 2012
Notice from Megan Hennessy (Teacher): BI BAND PBruins
TICKET ORDER DATE CHANGE : Please turn in ticket order forms & permission slips by Friday, Jan 13th THANK YOU! Ms. Hennessy
Posted - Jan 10, 2012
Please see the attached document regarding the upcoming SurveyWorks Administration.
Posted - Jan 9, 2012
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the media center of the Block Island School on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Posted - Jan 6, 2012
SAT PREP PROGRAM
Karen LeRoy has agreed to run an SAT prep program for us this year. It will run on Wednesdays and Sundays from Feb. 29 - April 4th. All juniors are encouraged to participate and sophomores are invited as well, since we may not be offering this program next year. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Posted - Jan 5, 2012
Block Island School Band Night at the Providence Bruins - Grades 5-9 are invited to perform during intermission on Friday, February 3rd. Ninth graders please see Ms Hennessy prior to Friday, January 13 for music and an instrument. See attached document for more information. Ticket order form and permission slip can be found under Documents - Miscellaneous Files.
Posted - Jan 4, 2012
BUS UPDATE - The bus is repaired and will make the afternoon run TODAY (Thursday) as scheduled. Thanks for your patience and cooperation.
Posted - Jan 4, 2012
The National Honor Society Food Drive is underway! Please drop off your non-perishables in the school lobby or at the Island Free Library through the first week of February. All donations benefit Helping Hands.
Posted - Dec 19, 2011
Please see attached addendum to the Holiday Concert Program for the full cast listing.
Posted - Dec 19, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the media center of the Block Island School on Monday, December 19, 2011. The NESDEC 2011-2012 Enrollment Projections can be found under Documents.

Posted - Dec 15, 2011
Attached is the presentation from the December 15 School Committee workshop on the proposed schedule change.
Posted - Dec 13, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold a work session on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Posted - Dec 12, 2011
Bill Corbett, award winning author of the book series Love, Limits, and Lessons: A Parent's Guide to Raising Cooperative Kids, and founder and president of the parent training organization Cooperative Kids, will be coming to the island January 11, 2012, to conduct a teacher and parent workshop; 2:30-3:30 and 7p-9p respectively, at The Block Island School Library. www.cooperativekids.com
Posted - Dec 8, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold a public workshop at 4:00 on Thursday, December 15 to review a proposal to alter the school schedule for the Block Island School. The proposal would add 30 minutes to the school day Monday through Thursday and dismiss school two hours earlier on Friday. Currently, student athletes can miss extensive class time competing in sports events and the schedule change is designed to recover that lost learning time. More detailed AND UPDATED (12/15) information about the proposal is available in the document linked below.
Posted - Dec 2, 2011
BAND 6, 7 & 8 - It is time to find your Red Block Island Band T-Shirt. Concert attire for Wednesday, December 14th will be your RED BAND T-SHIRT and BLUE JEANS. If you cannot locate your T-Shirt, please notify Ms Hennessy by Wednesday, Deceber 7th.
Posted - Dec 1, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee, at its meeting held on Monday, November 21, 2011, approved the posting of Policy HIA (Student Activities Advisors) for the required 30-day period prior to adoption. Copies are available for community perusal during normal business hours at the Island Free Library, the Block Island School, and on the school’s web site (click on link below).
Posted - Dec 1, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee, at its meeting held on Monday, November 21, 2011, approved the posting of Policy GD (Notification to Parents and Subsequent Action for Head Lice Infestation) for the required 30-day period prior to adoption. Copies are available for community perusal during normal business hours at the Island Free Library, the Block Island School, and on the school’s web site (click on the link below).
Posted - Nov 29, 2011
The Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for December 10th and December 12 - December 16. If you can volunteer to help with set-up or sales, please contact Ms Dugan at 466-5600 or adugan@bi.k12.ri.us. Thank you.
Posted - Nov 22, 2011
The athletic handbook has been revised in the Athletic Department Structure and Daily Eligibilty sections. Please review the updated handbook in the Sports Documents section.
Posted - Nov 21, 2011
The attached Common Core Update is also part of the November 21 School Committee agenda information
Posted - Nov 16, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the media center of the Block Island School on Monday, November 21, 2011.
Posted - Nov 4, 2011
The Block Island School is surveying parents, staff, and students on the proposed change in school times. The proposal lengthens the school day Monday through Thursday and shortens Friday creating a window for athletic contests. However, the revised schedule would apply to the entire school, K-12. A link to the survey and a document describing it are below. The survey closes November 13. THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED
Posted - Nov 1, 2011
SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 5, 2011 - FINANCING POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
A Financial Aid Workshop will be offered in the library at 7:00 pm. All high school parents are invited to attend - especially parents of juniors and seniors. Our presenter this year is Ms. Tj Feldman-Halpern from Johnson and Wales University.
Posted - Nov 1, 2011
Please see the attached notice on Transition 101, a program for parents with students with disabilities ages 14-21 on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Posted - Oct 26, 2011
Please see the attached notice about the upcoming LAC meeting
Posted - Oct 25, 2011
Please see the notice on the Clothing Drive sponsored by BI School Friends
Posted - Oct 25, 2011
Following last year’s discussion and surveys, the School Committee is considering changing the format of the school calendar. Options under consideration:
1. Retaining the current format of two vacations, one in February and one in April.
2. Eliminating February and April vacations and establishing one March vacation.
Both calendars are in the documents/calendar section. A quick survey is being taken on the two options; follow the link to the survey, it closes on 11/13. THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED
Posted - Oct 18, 2011
Notice from Megan Hennessy (Teacher): BAND BREAKFAST 7:05am Nov 4th, Nov 18th, Dec 2nd, Mar 2nd, Apr 6th, May 4th.

Band 6,7 & 8 have an additional rehearsal opportunities on the Fridays listed above.

Fifth Grade Band members may quietly observe these rehearsals & join us for breakfast.
Posted - Oct 13, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the media center of the Block Island School on Monday, October 17, 2011.
Posted - Sep 22, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Block Island School library.
Posted - Sep 22, 2011
Notice from Megan Hennessy (Teacher): PERFORMANCES 2011-12 Please add to your family calendar.

Wednesday, Dec 14 - Holiday Concert - Gym 1 pm
Wednesday, May 16 - Spring Concert - Gym 1 pm

BIS BAND - PBruins Friday Feb 3 - Details will be forth coming
Posted - Sep 16, 2011
The New Shoreham School Committee will hold an interim meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. in the Block Island School library.
Posted - Sep 14, 2011
As part of its review of the High School Proficiency Based Graduation policy the New Shoreham School Committee created a new level of diploma designed to recognize student excellence. The Regents Commended Diploma will be awarded to students who meet specific criteria recognizing a level of achievement that exceeds requirements and demonstrates excellence. A complete description is in the attached document.
Posted - Sep 13, 2011
SOCCER COACHES NEEDED: Junior high head and assistant coaches needed for 2011 season. Call 466-5600 for more information. Applications accepted until positions are filled. EOE.
Posted - Sep 9, 2011
The New Shoreham School Department provides accident insurance through ISI New England for each student enrolled at the Block Island School. You may purchase additional (24-hour) accident insurance for your child by filling out the enrollment form and mailing it with your premium payment to ISI New England. Payment options include check, money order, or credit card. Individual coverage will not go into effect until both payment and application are received by ISI; a prompt response will maximize your premium dollar. Brochures for the 24-hour accident insurance are being sent home with students. If you have any questions or need a brochure, please contact Marsha Gutierrez at 466-7732.
Posted - Jun 22, 2011
Students entering 7th grade are required to have a physical examination. Please see the attached memo and forms for more information.
Posted - Jan 10, 2011
Parents - Point of Sale (POS) Lunch System - MyNutriKids - Starts up this Friday, January 14.
This Friday our POS lunch system goes live. Parents can set up online accounts now to pay for student lunches and see reports of what has been purchased. Letters describing the system along with student ID numbers were mailed home and should arrive early this week. The letter is linked below along with a link to the MyNutriKids web site.

Links:
Posted - Nov 1, 2010
Block Island School Community Members,

While school closing and delay information is available through many media outlets, you can register for immediate mobile phone text and email notification. By doing so, as soon as a closing or delay decision is made, you will know immediately. To sign up, visit the linked web site. Additionally, attached is a letter regarding our phone notification system with information about how to manage the numbers on which you receive emergency and important notifications.
Posted - Oct 14, 2010
In an attempt to secure the school building, new electronic locks have been installed on the doors. The front door will only be open from 7:35 AM to 8:15 AM and 2:10 PM to 3:00 PM. All doors to the school will be locked throughout the rest of the day. A member of the office staff will be able to “buzz” visitors into the building.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Posted - Sep 7, 2010
All parents and students participating in athletics must read and sign the concussion pamphlet, participation, and physical form located under sport documents. Form must be returned to the Athletic office prior to participation
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