Friday, November 13, 2026 - Day 2
8th graders who are applying to private schools, please use Ms. Zwicker’s email (czwicker@gdrsd.org) when requesting transcripts. She will complete those for all applicants. If you have any questions, please refer to the GDRMS counseling website first and see Ms. Zwicker if you still have questions.
5th-8th graders who are applying to private schools, please use your counselor’s email when requesting a counselor/principal recommendation, or speak to Ms. Salvatore if you are asking her to complete your recommendation.
8th grade reminder: Nashoba Tech and Lowell Tech applications are now available online.
Science Olympiad team- please check Google Classroom for an event interest form and announcements!
Tonight and tomorrow! Come see Mean Girls Jr.! Today at 7pm and tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm and 7pm. With cast members from 5-8th grade, you most likely will know some of the cast or crew, and they would love your support in the audience. Tickets will be sold at the door, CASH OR CHECK ONLY, $7 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. It will be so FETCH!
We honored Veterans day at the Middle School with a few special activities. We held a schoolwide poetry contest and each student decorated a poppy in remembrance of those who served. On Tuesday the winning poem was read during morning announcements, followed by our Band teacher Mr. Shelter playing Taps. Special thanks to Ms. Lefebvre, Ms. Coletti and our Student Council for organizing these events. We'd like to share this beautiful poem written by contest winner Arvin F, grade 5. Well done, Arvin!
The Price of Freedom
By Arvin F., Grade 5
Beneath the flag, their courage shines,
A symbol of their strength through time.
Through fields of battle, blood and tears,
They fought to guard the peace we hold so dear.
The peace we breathe was bought with many
Years of sacrifice, of pain, and countless fears.
They left their homes, their families, their lives,
To protect the freedoms that still survive.
Some made it home, some never came,
But every hero deserves their name.
Their bravery lives in all we do,
A debt of honor forever due.
So raise the flag and let it wave,
Remember those who stood so brave,
For Freedom isn't always free.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Day 1
The Middle school hockey team beat Shrewsbury 7-1 with goals from
Casey K., Kieran H, Brady B., Dillon E., and Wes D.! Great goaltending by Chris M. and Teddy F.!
Boys Soccer players: please return your uniforms asap to Mr. Fleming/Main Office! Thank you
Girls Soccer players: please return your uniforms asap to the North Main Office! Thank you
Chess club is canceled today- we will make up our last club next Thursday- your parents have been emailed
Grade 6 homework club is coming December 3rd - register on the PTYC website
Come see Mean Girls Jr. this weekend! Tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm and Saturday at 2 and 7pm. With cast members from 5-8th grade, you most likely will know some of the cast or crew, and they would love your support in the audience. Tickets are only $7 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. It will be so FETCH!
Science Olympiad team- please check Google Classroom for an event interest form and announcements!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - Day 2
Boys Soccer players: please return your uniforms asap to Mr. Fleming/Main Office. Thank you!
Girls soccer- we are still missing three uniforms. Please bring your jerseys to the main office ASAP. Thank you!
Newspaper Club meets today in Mr. Noyes’ room (218S) until 4:00!
Reminder: Stoddart Artists do NOT need to bring chromebooks to the studio for the rest of the month.
The last session of chess club is Thursday after school
Grade 6 homework club is coming December 3rd - register on the PTYC website
5th grade students in Mrs. Smith’s reading class, please bring chromebooks & headphones.
Stoddart P.E. both grades Green and 6th grade Teal go to Health, both grades Blue go to the gym. Things will change up on Tuesday, November 24.
Come see Mean Girls Jr. this weekend! Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2 and 7pm. With cast members from 5-8th grade, you most likely will know some of the cast or crew, and they would love your support in the audience. Tickets are only $7 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. It will be so FETCH!
Science Olympiad team- please check Google Classroom for an event interest form and announcements!
This weekend, GD Middle School and GD Community Education will present: Mean Girls Jr.! Adapted from the 2004 film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls Jr. is a fearless musical about chasing popularity and staying true to yourself. Performances are Friday, November 13th at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 14th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center (Stoddart Building). Tickets are cash/check only and can be purchased at the door. Our students have been working hard - come out and support them!
Monday, November 9, 2026 - Day 1
Thank you to everyone who created a poppy for our Veterans Day bulletin boards! And a big thank you to all the students who wrote and submitted a Veterans Day poem. The student council voted, and the winner is Arvin F!! Congratulations! We will hear the winning poem tomorrow during announcements!
Today is Picture Retake Day! Geskus photographers will be in the PAC from 8:30 - 10:15am. Please visit here for more details. If you are unable to make it during the scheduled time below, just be sure to visit the PAC sometime before 10:15. Thank you!
Grade 5: 8:30 am
Grade 6: 8:45 am
Grade 7: 9:00 am
Grade 8: 9:15 am
The last session of chess club is Thursday after school
Grade 6 homework club is coming December 3rd - register on the PTYC website
Stoddart P.E. Green and 6th grade Teal go to Health, both grades Blue go to the gym (5th grade teal separate back to blue and green). Things will change up on Tuesday, November 24.
Come see Mean Girls Jr. this weekend! Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2 and 7pm. With cast members from 5-8th grade, you most likely will know some of the cast or crew, and they would love your support in the audience. Tickets are only $7 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. It will be so FETCH!
5th grade students in Mrs. Smith’s reading class, please bring chromebooks & headphones.
If this is the first time being photographed, just have the student/staff go to the camera and we’ll create a proof for them that will be sent to the school (and/or to their family email if we have that information). These proofs will be delivered approx. 4 weeks after picture day. An order code will be on the proof along with ordering instructions.
Friday, November 6, 2026 - Day 2
Today is the last day to donate Halloween candy. Thank you to everyone who donated!
7th and 8th Grade CHORUS - Please check Google Classroom today and cast a vote for the tiebreakers!
Girls soccer- please return your jerseys ASAP! 🙂
Monday (November 9th) is Picture Retake Day! Geskus photographers will be in the PAC from 8:30 - 10:15am. Visit here for more details.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Day 1
Did you lose a gold turtle necklace? It is in the Stoddart main office!
The Veterans Day Poetry Contest deadline has been extended by one day. All poems are due by 1:00pm on Friday, November 6. Student council members, please check Google Classroom over the weekend for a link to vote for the poems!
Girls soccer- please return your jerseys ASAP! 🙂
Attention XC team: there will be NO PRACTICE today after school. For athletes participating in the state championship on Saturday, the one way bus will leave the middle school at 9:15am Saturday morning (11/7). Please have your grownups check SportsYou for additional information about the meet!
Tomorrow, Stoddart P.E., all classes bring in your sneakers.
Chess club is today after school
Grade 5 Band ONLY - Bring Chromebooks to class today.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Day 2
Do you have leftover Halloween candy you don't want? Bring it in and donate it to our troops! The Student Council will be collecting candy this week. A box is in each office where you can drop off your candy! The last day to donate is Friday.
Please return all completed poppies to the boxes in the teacher’s lounge in each building by Thursday, November 5. Student Council members will put them up on the bulletin boards Friday morning. Thank you again for your support with this project to honor our veterans!
Veterans Day Poetry contest: If you are participating in the poetry contest, please submit your entry by the end of the day on Thursday (copy of the flyer).
Chess club meets tomorrow after school and next Thursday is the last club
6th grade homework club is starting December 3rd - It will run for 6 Thursdays until 3:30 with Mrs. Morris - sign ups are open on the PTYC website
Stoddart P.E. welcomes two ultimate frisbee M.V.P.’s from the Boston Glory, Tobe Decrane and Jeff Babbitt. They are here today and tomorrow.
Did you lose a bracelet? It’s in the Stoddart main office!
Announcements
Monday, November 2, 2026 - Day 1
Student Council: We will be meeting after school today in RM 87 from 2:40-3:30.
Do you have leftover Halloween candy you don't want? Bring it in and donate to our troops! The Student Council will be collecting candy this week. A box is in each office where you can drop off your candy!
Just a reminder that classrooms are peanut free!
Here is the first edition of our school newspaper! The Groton-Dunstable Gazette will be posted here at the end of every month! Please enjoy looking at it individually or as an advisory!
MS Basketball registration is open! This program is for students in grades 7 and 8, and tryouts will start the Monday after Thanksgiving. Register for GD teams here
HS athletics Alpine Ski is open to students in grades 7 and 8. Register here
HS athletics Boys Ice Hockey is open to grade 8. Register here
Register to be a part of COOP teams with North Middlesex in the following sports:
Wrestling grades 7 and 8
Gymnastics grade 8.
Visit this link for more information on NM programs
The winner of the October Spirit Week is grade 5! Congratulations and thank you to all grades for your generous donations!
5th grade: 2206
8th grade: 1852
7th grade: 1704
6th grade: 1579
Chess club meets 2 more times - this Thursday and next Thursday
6th grade homework club is coming! It will start on December 3rd and run for 6 Thursdays after school until 3:30 with Mrs. Morris. Sign ups are now open!
Super Smash Brothers Club meets in Mr. Noyes’ room today after school until 3:30!
Calling all skiers and snowboarders!! Ski Club is open to grades 6–8 on Tuesdays from January 5th through February 9th. Registration opened this morning! There are still spots!!
Girls soccer won their last game 4-1, with a PK from Rowan C, two goals from Kiera B and a goal from Olivia H. Great season, team!
Boys soccer won their last game of the season, going 11-0! An undefeated season. Great job team!
Girls soccer-we will see you this afternoon in the north cafe for our end of season party. Please return your uniforms to Ms. Miller by the end of the day on Thursday.
This week our fifth grade students were treated to a visit from local textile artist, Robin Hu!
Ms. Hu gave students a demonstration of wool spinning and spoke about its significance in Colonial America with regard to economic self-sufficiency, political resistance, and independence from Britain. Students gained knowledge from this hands-on experience by being able to observe and use a spinning wheel, wool carders, and handheld spinning tops while being presented with a narrated slideshow presentation about the history and importance of wool spinning in the colonies, focusing on laws and women’s roles in addition to daily colonial life. Robin is also the owner of The Tangled Thread in Harvard, MA where she sells yarn and offers classes and workshops.
