Hello Middle School families. I hope you had a wonderful long weekend with your families and friends. I took some time to unplug and enjoy my family and friends, too. Next week's memo will be written by our school counselors, assistant principals and nurses. Be on the lookout for specific corners and info from their perspective buildings.
What does Community look, feel and sound like? Community is supporting each other.
New Information:
With the musical ending we wanted to let families know that The Middle School room at the Twomey Center is still accepting new/returning students.
Interested parents can visit the website : https://gdrsd.myrec.com/info/dept/, contact Stasia Sknight@gdrsd.org, or Megan Mmastroianni@gdrsd.org or by calling (978) 448-0398.
Upcoming Middle School Concerts - In the PAC
Chorus Concert Tuesday December 20, 7 - 8:30pm
Band Concert Thursday December 22, 7 - 8:30pm
Dr. “The Machine” Jesse Green visited us last Monday. It was awesome. The students seemed to really enjoy the show. I’m curious if any of your students came home and asked to watch Chainsaw Masters?
Parents, we are requesting that you require your students to wear a helmet when they are riding their bikes to school. The law says that students who are 16 and younger must wear a helmet. If students are on campus without helmets we may ask them to walk their bike while on campus. We have a lot of moving vehicles right now on our campus. Please understand this is for their safety.
Drills, This is a reminder to families that throughout the year we will practice various drills with our students and teachers so that in the case of an emergency we know what to do. These drills also give us the opportunity to learn what we need for future drills.
Lost and Found, We had left our lost and found out for families to collect belongings during conferences. We also had announcements for the last week for students to check in the lost and found for their belongings. We are now going to pack it up and donate the clothing to Catie's Closet (Dracut) and the Wish Project (N. Chelmsford). Thank you Ms. Reed for folding up all the clothes and Ms. Ohringer for dropping it off.
Reminders:
Grade 7:
Families you should have received an email from me last week about our 7th grade Signs Of Suicide lessons happening in Wellness class this week on November 29th and 30th. You have until the day of to opt your student out of the lessons.
Tryouts for Basketball boys and girls will begin on Monday. Boys are South and Girls are in the North gym right after school. I sure hope they get some good practice for when they play staff in the spring. Hahaha
Fall and Winter assistance - If you are a family that could use some assistance during this upcoming season please see the Assistance letter. All letters should go to your student’s school counselor.
The Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School holiday sale has begun! Save 20% all November on everything in the store! Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and garments, including gift ideas for parents and grandparents. Guaranteed delivery by Dec 23rd! Visit https://1stplace.sale/41852.
Dates to remember:
For term 2 teachers will be updating their grade books on 11/18 12/2 12/16 1/6
December 9th ½ day for teacher PD
Week on December 19th is our Middle School Band and Chorus Concerts, see above.
Friday December 23rd is a full day of school and the start of winter break. Students return to school Tuesday January 3rd.
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore wsalvatore@gdrsd.org