IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Monday, November 6, 2023 - TERM 2 Begins
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Staff Development/NO School for Students
Friday, November 10, 2023 - Veteran’s Day/No School
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - Term 1 Report Cards Published
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Early Release (10:50)
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Early Release (10:50)
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - Early Release (10:50) Thanksgiving
Thursday/Friday, November 23/24, 2023 - No School/Thanksgiving
December 8, 2023 - Early Release (10:50)
ANNOUNCEMENT: Monday is the beginning of Term 2. Schedules have been updated in the SchoolBrains Community Portal.
GD COMMUNITY EDUCATION WINTER PROGRAMS
Click here for the Program of Offerings
For more information or to register go to: https://gdrsd.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
AP EXAM PAYMENTS ARE DUE!
If you are currently enrolled in an AP class you need to order your exam now! Semester two AP courses will be ordered in February.
Payments of $110 per exam are due in guidance by November 10, 2023. Make checks payable to GDRHS. One check for all exams is fine.
If you are enrolled in an AP Class and do not plan on taking the exam, you must inform your AP Coordinator (mcain@gdrsd.org) and your teacher before the ordering deadline of November 10th. Note: You will not receive AP credit if you opt out, you will only receive honors credit for that class.
ENRICH YOUR FAMILY HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
We are beginning our search for Host Families for the 24/25 School Year. Start a connection that will last a lifetime.
GD PLAYERS PRESENTS
NEWS FROM ATHLETICS:
Winter Athletics Registration is now open. All interested students must be fully registered by November 17th with a valid physical to be eligible for tryout/practice. If you have not paid your user fee for the Fall season, you will not be eligible for the upcoming season.
Any questions please contact Mr. Ricard (mricard@gdrsd.org).
DECA FUNDRAISER
DECA, the GDRHS business club, is running a pizza fundraiser at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza at the Point in Littleton on Friday November 17th from 11 AM to 10 PM. Tell them that you're dining with DECA, and enjoy your meal! 20% of profit will be donated to DECA. These funds will be used to lower the cost of student trips to regional and state business conferences. RSVP here!
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS:
2023-2024 66th Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Awards Program
All graduating seniors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are seeking a college degree or job training are eligible to compete. Scholarship awards this year total over half a million dollars.
To qualify, students must be a senior in high school, fill out the online application and then take the exam. Applicants must register in advance at www.massaflcio.org/scholarships. They will be accepting applications through Friday, December 22, 2023. The deadline is firm, and no late registrations will be accepted. The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions and one written essay. All questions will be selected from the information in the study guide. Exams will be administered online at school in February.
All study resources including the study guide, flashcards and quizzes are available by visiting www.learnlaborhistory.com.
To view a list of available scholarships as well as the FAQ sheet, please visit their website www.massaflcio.org/scholarships. If you need assistance, please email cconnolly@massaflcio.org.