Hello Middle School families. I hope you have a great weekend.
Things to know:
7th graders created their Kindness chains this week and they are on full display in the 7th grade halls.
Everyday this week is a ½ day. Our dismissals are Monday and Tuesday 11:30 and then Wednesday 11:25. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.
Parent conferences are Monday evening from 6-8 and Tuesday afternoon from 12-2:30
Athletics, Middle School Winter Cheer Team – Sign-Ups Now Open!
Our fall cheer team had a great season, and many of the athletes are excited to continue into the winter program. We’d also love to welcome new students who want to join! All experienced levels welcome!
Winter Cheer will:
Cheer at home games for the Middle School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams
Participate in competitions
Build school spirit, teamwork, and confidence
Families can sign up using the link: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/crusader-ms-winter-cheerleading-club-2024-25-copy-1?fbclid=PAdGRleANyFIdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3k1_-_kBfRU1y0pKM8igUn-iSYc1eQTuQUwvQfJoR198fTc-Y3S8K2uYRhJ_aem_x6MExsufpa4JOmBGSZvhdA
Please check the MS live feed for more information.
8th graders can join the high school team and the middle school has its own team.
Student Council, Our student council board has been picked and they are already hard at work with ideas to make our school better. So far they have been doing our pledge and they want to announce birthdays in the morning. If you think that your child would NOT want their birthday read over the PA system please let me know. Thanks
Project Mitten
5th & 6th grade will have an assembly on Wednesday morning in the PAC where our Student Council students will read the book, Project Mitten, written by Jan Brett, to learn about the initiative and what activities are planned for their grade.
So far Grade 6, had their annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday and raised 216.00. They also have Activities planned for the month of December. There is an attempt to try something new this year with a book drive. We are really looking forward to that.
Grade 7 will be doing their Munchie Market again this year. This was a huge success the last few years. This year we even got our own Middle School Popcorn Machine.
Grade 8 will be raffling off baskets designed by the students as a fundraiser for Project Mitten and the 8th grade class. These baskets will be on display at parent conferences and we are starting to sell tickets on Monday 11/24 so if anyone is interested they can ask any 8th grade student or teacher for tickets and information .We are super excited about this project.
GDEF
Dear Families,
For over 20 years, the Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF), a volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the educational experience for every student in our public schools, has proudly invested over $720,000 in grants to our schools through hundreds of innovative and engaging programs and opportunities that go beyond the scope of the regular school budget. Last year, GDEF awarded 21 grants totaling over $20,000, supporting creative and impactful projects and experiences across all five schools, including outdoor learning kits and character assemblies, and sponsorships of Robotomies, Tour of the World, and DECA. With our district facing significant financial challenges, donor support matters now more than ever. Make a difference today by donating online at www.gdefinc.org/donate. Our students, our schools, and our community are worth it.
Thank you for your support, the GDEF Board of Directors
Reminders:
A message from our PTO
Get Your GDRMS Spirit Wear Now!
Our new GD Middle School Gear website is LIVE with SquadLocker! Show your school spirit and check out our website (www.gdmspto.com) to get all the details or head directly to SquadLocker: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/....
There are tons of options from clothing, and water bottles, to hats, blankets, and more! Most items can be customized by color and logo and ship right to your door! Order soon to get it by the holiday and use code CD15 for 15% off your order.
Every purchase supports GDMS PTO and helps us fund our initiatives throughout the year!
Textile Bins; Cleaning out before the holidays? Don't forget to drop your old textiles in the GDMS PTO bin. We receive a portion of all proceeds from the recycling bin and use those funds to support GDMS PTO initiatives and events. Be sure to check out our new logo on our bin!!
As we approach the giving season, please consider including GDMS PTO in your charitable donations. As a non-profiit organization, GDMS PTO runs exclusively on donations and we are extremely grateful for anything you might be able to contribute. All of the funds we raise help us execute our mission of building a connected middle school community for all of our kids. Head to our website (www.gdmspto.com) or donate directly.
You can also visit our website https://www.gdmspto.com/
As you may have heard, Loaves & Fishes has seen a steady increase of families in need in our community. They are in the process of gathering items for both regular and Holiday distributions. So they are organizing a special HAM collection on Saturday, November 22nd from 11am to Noon at Prescott Community Center in Groton. These hams will be used in their December Holiday distribution.
Groton-Dunstable Family Night with the UMass Lowell River Hawks!
Mark your calendars for a fun night of hockey and school spirit! Join us on Friday, December 5, 2025 as the UMass Lowell River Hawks take on Boston College in an exciting Hockey East showdown.
Where: Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
When: 7:15 PM puck drop
Tickets: $15 per person
This is a great opportunity for Groton-Dunstable families to come together, cheer on the River Hawks, and enjoy an action-packed night on the ice!
Purchase your tickets online here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/grotondunstable63
We can’t wait to see you there—let’s fill the stands with Crusader pride!
Click here to view the flyer for more details.
Help for the holidays, For some people in our community, the holiday season can be anything but happy. If you are a family with school aged children and are experiencing financial difficulties, please remember that the Community Children's Fund can help with gifts, food, and winter clothing. If you would like to experience the joy of giving during this upcoming holiday season the Community Children's Fund would be able to offer several different options.
To participate in either of these holiday traditions, giving or receiving please contact Karen Tuomi at 978-877-6787, trustfunds@grotonma.gov or visit the Trust Fund office located at GDRMS, Stoddart building. Confidentiality is strictly maintained.
If you do not regularly check out our LiveFeeds I have included the link here. This is where you will find a lot of our pictures.
School Council, Our next meeting will be January 15th we meet in the Stoddart Library.
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:
11/24 ½ day evening conferences
11/25 ½ day afternoon conferences
11/26 ½ day Thanksgiving break through Sunday 11/30
Teachers should be updating SchoolBrains on 11/14, 11/28, 12/12, and 1/9
December 12 ½ day
Tuesday 12/16 Middle School Chorus Concert
Thursday 12/18 Middle School Band Concert
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore