IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, December 13th - PD Early Release (10:50)
December 23rd - January 3rd - Holiday Break
Friday, January 17th - PD Early Release (10:50)
Monday, January 20th - No School MLK Day
Wednesday, January 22nd - A&B Finals Early Release (10:50)
Thursday, January 23rd - C&D Finals Early Release (10:50)
Friday, January 24th - Final Make-Ups Early Release (10:50)
Link to school calendar - Calendar 2024 - 2025
MESSAGE ABOUT DISMISSALS
If you are aware that your child will be leaving school early, kindly prepare a note and ensure they deliver it to the front office at the start of the day. Thank you.
GROTON-DUNSTABLE FAMILY NIGHT AT THE RIVER HAWKS!
Join us for an evening of college hockey on Saturday, February 15th. Watch as the UMass Lowell River Hawks face off against the Northeastern Huskies in a thrilling Hockey East matchup. Brought to you by the GD Athletic Boosters.
UMASS LOWELL VS NORTHEASTERN
Feb 15, 2025 6:05 PM EST
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Grotondunstable70
PEER LEADERS SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER!
The Peer Leaders need your help to bring holiday cheer to nearly 80 children at Seven Hills in Groton! Stop by the fireplace display in the front commons and pick a mitten with a child’s requested book title. Buy the book, wrap it, attach the mitten, and drop it off with Ms. McManus in the library by December 18th. No time to shop? For $25, you can purchase a pre-wrapped gift that includes a book and a pair of cozy socks. Questions: kmcmanus@gdrsd.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT GD MUSIC
Coming up at the high school is Open Mic night! Come to hear high school students sing songs, play an instrument, or play in bands on Friday, January 10th, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM.
FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
Did you know FCSN has a Youth Advisory Board (YAB)? The YAB helps ensure that FCSN is effectively engaging youth and that their perspectives are heard in our work. Join the December Networking event to meet our board members, learn about what they do, and hear what they want parents and advocates to understand about supporting youth with disabilities.
Date/Time: Thursday, December 19, 12pm-1pm
Please register to get zoom link to participate: https://fcsn.org/event/december-networking-meet-the-youth-advisory-board/
GUIDANCE NEWS
BAE Systems Women in Technology As a reminder, applications will close for Women in Technology on December 14, 2024. Please encourage any interested students to apply using the link below.
Women in Technology details:
Dates: January 21 through May 20, 2025
Time: Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Locations: Southern NH BAE Systems facilities (Hudson, Merrimack, Nashua)
Eligibility: Female identifying students in grades 11 & 12
Application link: https://app.tallo.com/talent/opportunity/view/6eb96771-ca72-4d9c-8bb0-d8ddcd64c3a4
Application deadline: December 14
Website: www.baesystems.com/wit
Applications are hosted in Tallo which is a free and easy platform that connects students with opportunities, scholarships, and internships.
If you have any questions, please reach out to: at wit.es@baesystems.us
MEFA NEWS Our webinars for students and families offer detailed and timely information on a range of college planning topics. And we’ve recorded each one we’ve held this year. Visit our webinars page, where you can find all upcoming webinars listed at the top, with registration links, and all recorded webinars listed at the bottom. Recent topics include Financial Aid 101, What to Know about the CSS Profile, and College Admissions.
MEFA WEBSITE ** FAMILY WEBINARS
HOW TO ORDER A YEARBOOK, PLUS SENIOR PORTRAIT AND AD INFORMATION
The PRESALE cost for a yearbook is $75 until December 31, 2024. All presales are guaranteed. After that, the cost for a yearbook goes up to $85 on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on what we estimate our sales will be beyond our guaranteed presale number. We have sold out of yearbooks the past three years, so be sure to order now.
To purchase a book or buy your senior a tribute ad, go to GDRHS's Yearbook Order Center.