Hello Middle School families. I hope you have a lovely long weekend.
New Information:
5&6 grade social, We are having a social on Friday afternoon January 26th. Here is a permission slip. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JU-QIaRMgZ8eM1aabcQWAAzDSLQ2ueTMCyJl8LK-vSw/edit?usp=sharing
SEPAC, The SEPAC is hosting a presentation about evaluations and eligibility in special education. Please join us on Zoom Thursday Jan. 18, at 7PM.
https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uc-uhrj0iHdRT85tm52jVqt-EFZ7DH2h2
Nursing Corner, 6th grade families please see the attached letter. Physical Exam and Immunizations grade 6
PTO, The PTO is excited to collaborate with Code Wiz on a series of Spirit Nights at their Westford location. This series will give students an opportunity to connect with each other while also supporting the PTO. The first event in the series is Minecraft Mania! It takes place on Saturday, January 20th from 6pm - 9pm. Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon.
Event flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQUpAz8t4uSAX6b88hPFgRS7AbaXvjNE/view?usp=drive_link
Private Groton-Dunstable Middle School registration link:
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/codewiz/camp-details/1237?typeId=30&filters=%7B%7D
Please contact Code Wiz at 978-496-1053 with event questions.
Apple Watches, We have a rule at school that phones are off and away. That goes for Apple Watches also. Please do not text your students on their apple watches. This has become a little bit of an issue since the holiday.
School Council meeting, we had our 3rd school council meeting on Monday 1/8. Meeting notes are on the GDRMS website, documents-> School Council. Our next meeting will be Monday February 5th in the South Library. All are welcome to attend.
Reminders:
Drop off, We noticed this past week that some families have been dropping their students off in the parking lot where teachers park. This is not the procedure for drop off. All students should be dropped off by circling behind the North building. Thank you. This is for student safety.
Athletics,
Volleyball! Get ready for the Middle School spring season and play some fun volleyball. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!
Two-week clinic
GDMS North Gym
2:45-4:15 pm
Run by the GDHS Volleyball coaching staff and Varsity players
$125
Includes GDVB t-shirt
To register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/groton-dunstable-athletics
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
There will be a Sprint and Hurdle Clinic
This clinic will help athletes learn more about their event(100m/200m/400m/100Hurdles), teach the fundamentals, and get ready for outdoor track season. Run by the Middle School Coaches and GD High School Track Athletes. All proceeds go towards the Middle School Track Program.
2/20-2/22 Tues-Thurs 12:30-2 MS South or North Cap at 50 athletes Grade 6-8.
Middle School PTO Newsletter, file/d/1jn9BjqaH5LzYBcv99__qG_UNt2Us6EYL/view?usp=drive_link
Upcoming Assemblies
Resceduled to January 22 – Dorothy Minear, Spinning as a Revolutionary Act (Grade 5)
January 19 – Jason Purdy, Illusionist
January 30 – Jarrett Korsoczka, NY Times best-selling author/illustrator. Our Middle School Librarian has been able to procure some of Jared’s books for our teachers to preview with their students. Nice job Ms. Genoter!
Winter Assistance, if you or your family need any assistance going into the winter months here is an Assistance Request Form that you can fill out for support.
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:
Q2 closes 1/18, Grades will be published 1/30
MCAS dates for planning purposes,
All Grades ELA: April 2, April 3
Grades 5&8 STE: May 1, May 2
All Grades Math: May 15, May 16
Grade 8 Civics, Early June
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore