Hello Middle School families. I hope you had a great weekend.
I am attaching a picture from our first Mountain Biking Club ride. According to the staff who attended, it was a great time.
New Information:
Spirit Week Flyer: October 30th - November 3rd
School Council, We held our first school council meeting on Monday 10/23. All members were present. Our next meeting will be 12/4/23 at 2:45 in the South Library. These meetings will also be posted on our Middle School website. On the website you will find our meetings on the calendar and in the Menu-> Documents -> School Council you will find our minutes.
Grade 8 Civics Project, we have a current grade 8 student who is already working on her Civics Project. Please see the flyer here.
SEPAC
Groton-Dunstable SEPAC presents...
Dr. Rachel Kramer
Helping Children Build Skills to Manage Stress and Worries
Thursday, November 2nd @ 7PM via Zoom
Please join Dr. Rachel Kramer for a conversation about how to help children build skills for managing stress and worries.
Dr. Kramer will share cognitive behavioral strategies for managing stress. She will present specific strategies for building a coping toolbox and will offer many practical tips and tools. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This event is made possible with a generous grant from the Town of Groton Commissioners of Trust Funds
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5761606562
Meeting ID: 576 160 6562
Learn more about Dr. Rachel Kramer here:
https://www.drrachelkramer.com/ (https://www.drrachelkramer.com/)
Parent Conferences, for your planning purposes, we will be having Parent Conferences on the afternoon of November 15th 12-2:30 and evening conferences on November 16th 6-8. Toward the end of this week I will send out an email with all of the sign ups for your convenience.
Reminders:
PTO
Annual Fundraising Campaign, I wanted to bring this back to the top. Our Middle School PTO can’t do all the things they do without your support.
Each year, the GDMS PTO runs a campaign to raise funds for the school year and beyond. All funds raised are integral to our mission to support the well-rounded educational experience of students and staff at the middle school. We appreciate any and all support. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed
The PTO is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles. There are opportunities available for people who are able to donate one hour of their time, people who have several hours to give, and everyone in between. We would love to work with you! See our flyer for more information.
GDRMS Handbook:
Please spend some time with your students getting familiar with our handbook.
Middle School Core Values. Please talk with your students about these words. Use them at home.
Ownership, Own your space, Own your learning, Own your behavior.
Awareness, Be aware of yourself and others, Be aware of your surroundings, and Be aware of your impact.
Kindness, Be kind to yourself, Be kind to others, and Be kind to your surroundings.
Dates to remember:
Grades close for term 1 - 11/2 and grades will be published 11/13
Picture Retake 11/6
Parent Conferences 11/15 ½ day afternoon conferences, 12:00-2:30 11/16 ½ day evening conferences, 6-8 March 22.
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore