IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Tuesday - March 28 - MCAS ELA Session 1 (GRADE 10)
Wednesday - March 29 - MCAS ELA Session 2 (GRADE 10)
Wednesday - April 5, 2023 - Beginning of Term 4
Friday - April 7, 2023 - Curriculum 1/2 Day: 10:50 release
SPRING BREAK - Monday 4/17/23 through Friday 4/21/23
GRADE 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MCAS NEXT WEEK
Students in Grade 10 will be taking the English MCAS on Tuesday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 29.
We are encouraging students to make sure they are well-rested, eat healthy foods, and take some time for some moderate exercise and get some fresh air, so they will have plenty of stamina on the days of the exam.
The test is untimed, and students have until the end of the school day to complete their answers, which includes several reading passages with multiple choice comprehension questions and 1-2 essay responses per day.
The minimum work period each day will go until 10:41 a.m. in a classroom secured for testing, and we anticipate our GD students will take longer than the minimum to do their best work.
However, in the event that students complete their work before the minimum time window ends, they should bring a book for free reading to allow their peers to continue working on the MCAS undisturbed.
Thank you!
CLASS OF FUNDRAISER 2025
Prom 2023
Date: Saturday May 6, 2023
Time: 6PM to 10PM
Theme: Magical Masquerade
Location: Union Station, Grand Hall, 2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604
Ticket Sales: March 22, 2023 through April 12, 2023 at all lunches
Ticket Cost: $85 per person (Please make checks payable to: GDRHS Class of 2024)
Dinner service will begin at 6:30 PM promptly
Attendees must arrive by 6:30 PM and may not leave before 9:30 PM.
All persons invited who do not attend Groton-Dunstable must file a guest registration form. No guests admitted without Principal approval.
We will have 2 Worcester Police Personnel for our event.
Please let us know if you have any questions on this event. Thank you,
Lynette Fisher /Matt Johnson, Co-Class Advisors
Tree plenish is a non-profit organization; its mission is to empower students to create more sustainable schools by replenishing the environment with the resources they use each year. Our goal is to plant 200 trees, 100 on campus and 100 in our district. May 13th we are hosting an event where people who bought trees can pick up their trees, visit booths selling plants and other items, play games, and more! This will support clubs and classes. The deadline to order trees is April 13th!
To help us reach our goal you can order trees though this link: https://treeplenish.typeform.com/to/Q0dt0rh9.
You can sponsor us through: https://treeplenish.typeform.com/to/jLM2MJsz.
For students and members of the community, you can volunteer for the day of the event through:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRSZdh_RLjNgIIyX1pD9yWCPAj_QqViresMJaDzgeBYbdlmA/viewform?usp=sf_link. Join us in helping the environment.
GOLD KEY SCHOLASTIC ART AWARD
Congratulations to Leah Kinnon '24 for winning a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art Awards for her charcoal and mixed media drawing, Test Day. Leah was recognized and presented with her award on March 18th, 2023 at the awards ceremony at Tufts University, and her artwork is now in the running for a national award. Test Day is currently on display at Breed Memorial Hall at Tufts University until March 25th.
SEPAC - G-D SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
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:
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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