Hello Middle School families. I hope you have a great weekend.
Things to know:
All GDRSD Families, Staff, Students, and Community Members, are invited to join a GDRSD Community Dialogue, focused on shaping the future of our schools. Join the discussion and contribute your thoughts to a shared strategic vision. Table groups will be sharing ideas on how our core values, mission, and vision for GDRSD graduates can be implemented in our schools. Groups will also share ideas and priorities focused on academic achievement through authentic learning experiences, student wellness, and fostering a sense of belonging for students, families, and staff. Your voice matters—come help us build a shared vision for the future of our district!
Mark your calendars and JOIN a COMMUNITY DIALOGUE!
October 22nd from 6-7:30pm at Groton Dunstable Regional High School
Thank you the GDRSD Strategic Vision Team
Middle School Spirit week, The middle school will be running a spirit week Oct 27-Oct 31. We are hoping to celebrate the end of Q1 with a community service spirit week. Our students were lucky to get a preview of the fun this week with the district wide spirit week! Stay tuned for more details.
One of our Middle School Para-Professionals, Sridevi Chennakesavan, with the help of NRI Vasavi Association made a donation of about 30 filled backpacks to the Middle School and Florence Roche as we are both Title IX schools. Thank you so much!
Reminders:
Digital Citizenship Week is October 20–24, 2025! Common Sense Education is running a Digital Citizenship Week, In the age of AI, helping kids maintain their digital well-being has never been more important. For this year's Digital Citizenship week they have brand-new, updated resources that address these issues with engaging activities that our students can enjoy.
Our 6th grade team is going to incorporate some of these lessons into their Advisory during this week. It is so important that we are all learning about AI and how it can help us.
GD and North Middlesex SEPACs are hosting a workshop with a focus on ADHD both in and outside the classroom, preschool thru high school. The workshop will be held at North Middlesex High School on October 28th at 7pm. You can find more information on our website.
Counseling Corner, please see the link here about what is happening with our counseling department. Some things to note - our counselors will be offering friendship groups during lunch and there is information regarding the 8th grade comings and goings for private and tech schools.
On October 23rd, from 6-8 in the PAC Officer Wayne will be hosting an E-Bike safety presentation. All are invited. Link to the flyer
Buses, If you have questions about buses and changing a stop for your child or having your child ride a different bus all of those questions go through Dee Bus.
Bus Contact Erica Renna
The number for Dee Bus is, (978) 448 - 3322
The email is, erenna@deebus.com
Core Values: We are our new Core Values for the Middle School. Teachers and staff worked on these together last year. We will have students help us design posters over the course of the school year.
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:
October 23 E-Bike safety in the PAC
October 24th District ½ day
November 3rd Picture Retake day
Tuesday 11/4 No School Staff Professional Development
Tuesday 11/11 No School Veterans Day
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore