IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Monday, October 13th - No School/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Friday, October 17th - Homecoming Tailgate 4pm, Bon Fire + Football game (7pm)
Saturday, October 18th - Homecoming Dance
Wednesday, October 22nd - PSAT Exam (Juniors only)
Thursday, October 23rd - MEFA Financial Aid Night (6pm)
Friday, October 24th - Early Release (10:50) PD District
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Although we have a three day weekend, there is much anticipation for our Homecoming Week. Thanks to our Student Activities Council, Student Council, and Class of 2027 for elevating our Crusader Spirit! See details in this edition of the Newsletter.
This week, our seniors were recognized for their commitment to their teams by several “Senior Nights”. Having been a coach for many seasons, this event served as a reminder of the influence family and friends have on our students during their educational journey. My wife and I were able to experience this special occasion with our own son and felt what I have seen so many parents experience. Senior year is full of opportunities to make memories and cherish the unique milestones only 12th graders reach. I encourage all associated with a senior, to take the time to relish in these experiences as they will be with us for a lifetime.
Enjoy the well-deserved long weekend!
Sincerely,
Rick Arena
HOMECOMING/SPIRIT/PINK WEEK!
Our “Tailgate” is for clubs, teams and limited community organizations and we hope to have many students experience this great tradition.
Below are two links. The first includes the dates and events throughout the week. The second indicates what to wear on each day to show your Spirit.(There is a default for each day and that is wearing any GD apparel.)
Be a part of Team GD and so your Spirit by attending the events and supporting the days.
Go Crusaders!!
Link - Homecoming Events Flier
PINK WEEK !
The Student Council is hosting Pink Week to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The following will run through Thursday, October 16th. All profits raised will be donated to cancer research.
During lunch, students can:
Buy a pink bag of gifts.
Buy a pink “Crusaders for a Cause” duck to be thrown at the “Chuck a Duck” bullseye during our Oct. 17th pep rally to try and win a prize.
Buy a chance to guess how many pink starburst are in the jar.
In addition, we are running an A Block competition and asking students to donate comfort items which will then be organized into Chemo Care Kits. The A Block who brings in the most items will win a Student Council sponsored breakfast. The kits will then be donated to patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. Items that we are asking for include:
· Activity books
· Coloring books
· Colored pencils/gel pens/markers
· Small craft item
· Lip Balm
· Fuzzy socks
· Travel size tissues
· Herbal Tea Bags (individually wrapped)
· Hard candies
· Small lotions
· Small hand sanitizers
Thank you for your support!
FROM THE GDRHS CHAPTER OF THE NHS:
Thanks to all who attended our information session on the NHS application process. We were very pleased with the large number of applicants and are beyond excited to welcome new members into the chapter at our induction ceremony on November 18 at 6pm in the Black Box Theater.
Currently, we are in the process of formulating a group tutoring session for future SAT dates in the coming months. More information on times and dates will be shared soon.
Griffin Southwick/GDRHS NHS Communications Coordinator
image: GDRHS NHS Officers, (l-r) Kaitlin Haggerty, Molly Monat, Griffin Southwick, Sloane Casavecchia, Bridget Houle, (not pictured - Reaghan Carleton)
E-BIKE SAFETY AND AWARENESS CLASS - OCTOBER 23RD
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: GDRMS Performing Arts Center
The Groton Police Department and Mass Bikes are partnering to offer an E-Bike safety and awareness class for anyone that is interested in joining.
Please reach out to Officer Wayne for any questions - rwayne@gdrsd.org
Click here to view the flyer for more details
FROM THE ARTS BOOSTERS
Our See’s Candy Store is Back! Treat yourself (or someone you love) to delicious See’s chocolates and candies while supporting the arts! Every purchase helps fund arts programs at Groton-Dunstable High School and scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing the arts in college. Orders begin shipping in November, and the store will be open through December 5th.
Shop Here: bit.ly/4mEHeLV Visit our website to view all upcoming events
SEPAC NEWS
GD and North Middlesex SEPACs are hosting a joint workshop with a focus on ADHD both in and out of the classroom, preschool through high school. The workshop will be held at the North Middlesex High School auditorium on October 28th at 7pm. Please see the flyer below for more information. We hope you can join us!
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
MEFA Financial Aid Night at G-D
October 23 - 6-7:30pm
Donna Connolly from MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) will present Financial Aid 101 in the high school black box auditorium. Learn more about the different types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans) and the financial aid applications (FAFSA, CSS Profile) as your students prepare for college.
Free to attend. Please register for the event here: online registration form. This will also sign you up for important college planning emails from MEFA. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's guidance counselor.
MEFA FREE FAFSA FESTIVAL
For families who need personalized help completing their FAFSA, MEFA is holding a virtual FAFSA Festival. Families will be paired with an expert who can answer their questions and provide assistance completing the application. It’s completely free, and attendees can arrive any time during the two-hour block.
Register - https://mefa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zcCd_JGSTq6HCiouc15ojw#/registration
NASHUA REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
Monday, Oct. 20 - 6-7:30 PM at Nashua HS South (36 Riverside St.)
The event is open to any junior or senior students in Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. This is a wonderful opportunity for area students and their parents / guardians to get firsthand information about institutions of higher learning and to have their questions answered. More than 100 colleges will be represented at this event, ready to discuss college options to any student.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Becca Goodman at 603-966-1407 or Joe Miller at 603-966-1157.
