IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, January 16th - A/B Finals Early Release (10:50)
Monday, January 19th - No School/MLK Day
Tuesday, January 20th - C/D Finals Early Release (10:50)
Wednesday, January 21st - End of Term 2/Final Make-Ups/Attendance Appeals
Thursday, January 22nd - Term 3/Semester 2 begins.
Tuesday, February 3rd - T2 Report Cards Published
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Hopefully, everyone had a restful break and are looking forward to finishing strong. We do notice a return to a week with a delay and a ½ day, does increase the temperature a bit as we see the end of Semester I looming in only 7 days. There is lots of pressure to finish well for some and for others it may be that last push to get a certain grade. Please check in with your students and support them in wrapping up their classes.
Wednesday evening, GD made history, again! That night, we hosted our first wrestling match as part of the cooperative team with North Middlesex. Our very own Sean Kiley(Assistant Principal) was the referee for the match which made it extra special!! This is one of many other examples of how the GD community has created new opportunities for students to feel like they Belong. This is what makes GD special and for the teachers, staff, students and parents to support these, we thank you!
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
Outstanding Fees
As we do look into Semester II, our staff will be trying to tie up some loose ends from the fall. One of those initiatives is tracking down Activities Fees for anyone in a club and also User Fees for any athlete. If you have outstanding fees, you or your student will be notified.
Final Exam Schedule
The following is the schedule for final exams:
Friday, 1/16th - A Block & B Block exams -Half Day
Tuesday, 1/20th - C Block & D Block exams - Half Day
Wednesday, 1/21st - Make-up day - Full Day
SENIOR NEWS!!!!
DIPLOMAS: A form was sent to all seniors about how you would like your name to appear on your diploma and how you would like it announced at graduation. If you have not done so, please be sure to complete that as soon as possible. Click here for link.
SENIOR INTERNSHIP: Any senior who is participating in the Senior Internship Program semester two, there is a mandatory meeting during WIN Block on Monday, January 12th in the Black Box. If you are unable to attend this meeting see Mr. Hennelly.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are arriving. They can be found in your Naviance account or on the Guidance Website. Check back often because new ones arrive daily.
Local Scholarships Misc Scholarships
CAP & GOWN: In order to participate in graduation, you must wear a cap and gown. Order by January 30th to avoid late fees. All that is required for graduation is the cap, gown and tassel, that is the Graduation Kit and is $34.25. CLICK HERE to order your Cap & Gown and other graduation accessories.
Questions? Call us at (888) 248-9084 or Email us at jostens@scholasticsolutions.net
FROM THE DRAMA GUILD:
We are gearing up for our spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, (Broadway Version). Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com.
There will be an information session for auditions at 3 pm on January 14 in the Black Box Theater. We realize that not everyone can attend and we want people to know to not worry. We will do everything we can to share material and notes so that you know what to do to prepare for your auditions. Also, students are not required to attend the information session in order to audition. Finally, we will post all audition materials on our google classroom page following the audition workshop AND Ms. McKenzie will be able to help students learn materials during One Act rehearsals if needed. If high school students have any questions about this, be sure to contact the director, Ms. McKenzie from your home email at kmckenzie360@gmail.com.
Also: Students should look for an announcement soon where they can sign up for audition times on the audition date which is January 21. This will allow students to feel comfortable in their audition group, and enable them to determine their exact audition time so they can plan their transportation to and from the school. Please note that students will need to arrange rides on their own as auditions will begin as early as 3pm.
Note that students need to have their student activities fee paid in order to participate in Drama Guild productions. If you have not yet paid, you should bring your payment to auditions. Finally, please keep Friday, Jan. 23 free as we may hold call backs for certain roles in the show. (if scheduled, call backs on 1/23 will start at 3pm)
ARTS BOOSTERS NEWS
Join the arts boosters on Thursday, January 22nd @ Not Your Average Joes in Nashua, for a delicious way to give back! Dine in or order takeout, and a portion of your order will be donated to the GD Arts Boosters to help fund scholarships and arts programs at GDRHS. It’s the easiest (and tastiest!) way to support our student artists!
PRESCOTT CENTER LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER TO HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT WITH HOMEWORK
The Prescott Community Center provides a safe and supportive homework help program for students in grades 5-8, held Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Local high school students are available to assist middle schoolers with their work, including math, writing, reading, organization, time management, and study skills.
Schedule:
4 Mondays, Jan 26-Feb 23, 4:00-5:00 PM, Skip Feb 16
5 Mondays, Mar 2-Mar 30, 4:00-5:00 PM
5 Wednesdays, Jan 21-Feb 25, 5:00-6:00 PM, Skip Feb 18
4 Wednesdays, Mar 4-Mar 25, 5:00-6:00 PM
We have created a Google Doc for high school students to sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/sh8ZykYUSPjUMcSa9