Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday - March 17, 2023 - Curriculum 1/2 Day: 10:50 release.
Thursday - March 23, 2023 - 8th Grade/Scheduling Parent Night
Tuesday/Wednesday - March 28 & 29 - MCAS ELA for grade 10
Wednesday - April 5, 2023 - Beginning of Term 4
SPRING BREAK - Monday 4/17/23 through Friday 4/21/23
Friday - April 28, 2023 - Curriculum 1/2 Day: 10:50 release.
SPRING SPORTS SIGN UPS
Sports registration for the Spring season is now open. You must be registered in order to participate in tryouts on March 20th.
HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE UPDATES SPRING 2023
Our department has been busy in and outside of the classroom. In addition to Business, Economics, Current Events and Honors History courses, Ms. Rosenfeld has mentored DECA. DECA prepares “emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers.” The club has 53 students. Fifteen of those students went on to compete at the state competition in Boston, with two students making it into the finals. Congratulations to Ms. Rosenfeld and the DECA students for a successful year! Mr. Snodgrass, in addition to teaching AP Government and World History I, tried his hand at directing the Fall Play this year. Mr. Snodgrass joined GD’s Drama Guild last year, advising the Winter Festival of One-Act Plays and Producing. This year, Mr. Snodgrass directed for the first time ever. His rendition of Pride and Prejudice was outstanding! Support Mr. Snodgrass and Drama Guild by attending our school shows; shows happen three times a year. The Spring Show is Alice in Wonderland. In addition to teaching World History II and Economics, Mr. McLellan has created a new class this year. The new course is Modern US and the World; this course will allow students to do a deep dive into modern issues that impact our present lives and the future. Ms. Reynolds, who teaches United States History and Student and the Law, is preparing for a new Historical Topics class. The class to be run next year is Justice and Genocide. This class meets the requirements of Bill S.2557 with an in depth course while also offering supports to meet the requirements of Genocide Education in our overall History Curriculum. Thank you to Ms. Reynolds for spearheading this effort. Mr. Murphy, in teaching US History I, will be starting his Battlefield Tour Guide Project soon. In this project, students create a virtual tour that includes details of a military battle with leaders, significant moments, and outcomes. The project provides opportunities for research, analysis, communication, and technical skills. You can also find Mr. Murphy on the lacrosse field. Try to view a lacrosse game or two and show support for the team this season! Ms. DeBenedictis has a busy schedule teaching World History, US History, and Sociology. Her Sociology class is about to begin their Culture Project. In addition to learning cultural norms, institutions, languages, and demographics, students have deep dive options of examining rituals, celebrations, laws, music, attire, and homelife. The project is fabulous for learning about cultural norms in our larger world. Ms. Lamson has taught US Honors II, Women’s History, Public Speaking, and Theater Arts this year. Ms. Lamson is hoping to teach Improv next year. In addition to classes, Ms. Lamson has worked with students to begin a school History Club. The club had a great time on its first field trip to Boston, even with the rain. Ms. Lamson continues to support the high school Drama Guild. Ms. Lamson will be attending the Organization of American Historians conference this year and is looking forward to learning about happenings and discussions in the larger Historian community. We hope your year has been as successful as ours. Please reach out to any of us if you have questions regarding History or Social Science courses for next year; we would enjoy hearing from you!
We are looking for four host families for the 23/24 School Year. If you are interested in more information contact Mary Cain at mcain@gdrsd.org.
PROM TICKETS
This year’s prom, Magical Masquerade, will be held at Union Station in Worcester on Saturday May 6th from 6-10 pm. Tickets will go on sale March 22 during all lunches.
CHALLENGE SUCCESS AND REACH STUDENT LIFE MANAGEMENT
Webinar on anxiety for HS teachers, parents, and students. This is part of a national mental health initiative started by the surgeon General. Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 / 7:00pm – 8:00pm ET
SEPAC - G-D SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
SEPAC has rescheduled the Desserts and Discussion Event again for next Tuesday March 21st at the Twomey Center from 7 pm to 9 pm. Let's hope Mother Nature Cooperates this time!
Announcing our 2023 Virtual College and Transition Fair!
Since 2006, the Woburn SEPAC has hosted an annual College Fair geared toward students who learn differently. Over the years, post-secondary offerings and services have evolved, and so has the Fair.
The 2023 Fair will take place over three days. Tuesday, March 28 will focus on transition programs and services. Wednesday, March 29 will feature a panel of local colleges and universities. Thursday, March 30 will host a Q&A with Woburn Public Schools administrators.
No registration necessary! Just head to http://woburnsepac.org to connect to the events. Scan the QR code in the flyer, subscribe to our newsletter, and we'll email you a reminder!
Click here for Other SEPAC Events
UMASS LOWELL CENTER FOR AUTISM RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (CARE)
EXPERT SPEAKER SERIES SPRING 2023:
Dispelling Myths: SSI, SSDI and Work / Winnie Siano, CWIC and Work Incentive Coordinator at Work Without Limits / Wednesday March 22, 2023 6-7:30 p.m. EST - Virtual via Zoom
This webinar will review the basics of disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration for individuals with disabilities, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), including eligibility requirements, major differences between the two programs, and the effect of work income on these benefits. We will also review and discuss some of the most common myths associated with working while receiving Social Security and other public benefits. Finally, we will establish that work is possible while receiving disability benefits, and review some of the community resources available to assist individuals to transition to work while successfully managing their benefits.
Register here (event is free): Register for Dispelling Myths: SSI, SSDI and Work
Please feel free to contact Ashleigh Hillier by email: ashleigh_hillier@uml.edu with any questions.
Employment and Education in Neurodiversity Webinar / In collaboration with Neurodiversity Horizons / Wednesday April 5, 2023 6-7 p.m. EST - Virtual via Zoom
University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) and Neurodiversity Horizons are collaborating to host an Employment and Education in Neurodiversity Webinar! We are bringing together a panel of neurodiverse advocates to talk about their experiences regarding employment and higher education. Neurodiversity is a rising advocacy, and we encourage everyone to join and learn about making our world more inclusive. Many autistic adults are unemployment or underemployment, including those with a college degree. This is an important problem that we need to fix by battling the stigma against neurodiversity. To learn more about this and make our world a better place, join us on April 5th 6-7 p.m. EST on Zoom!
Register here (event is free): Employment and Education in Neurodiversity Webinar Registration
Please feel free to contact Ashleigh Hillier by email: ashleigh_hillier@uml.edu with any questions.
MEFA SEMINARS IN THE COMMUNITY
MEFA in-person event April 5th 6pm at Acton-Boxborough High School - This in-person seminar provides valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. Topics include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill.
ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID OFFERS
We pulled together answers to questions we’ve received on college acceptance letters and financial aid offers. Visit our blog post to learn how scholarships affect merit awards, if financial aid is available for all four years, the steps to accepting a financial aid offer, and more.
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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE - A Guide for High School Seniors & Families |
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COLLEGE AID PRO College Aid Pro is hosting "How Financial Aid & Scholarships Work" virtual webinar on March 22nd @ 6:30 pm EST. Even if you cannot attend live, you will receive an email the next day with the recording along with slides from the presentation (but you still need to register!). Among other things, financial aid experts will discuss: 1. Will you be eligible for financial aid? 2. Where is your student likely to receive scholarships? 3. How do we get discounts even if we won't qualify for financial aid? 4. FAFSA dos & don'ts (and 2023/2024 changes!) 5. Business & Homeowner dos & don'ts 6. What divorced/separated families should know Click below to register: https://collegeaidpro.zoom.us/webinar/register/4016759630683/WN_yhkWQCCKQ_K6cQA2eAd_ww |