Hello Middle School families. Welcome back. In this memo you will find new information from our Middle School community and then old information that you may still need. I will always highlight key words so that you may skim through things that may not pertain to you or your students' grade.
New Information:
Spirit Wear, This is the final weekend of the back-to-school sale. It is critically important to get the word out this weekend, as many parents shop online Friday-Sunday. Here is a new ad to share.
Also, in addition to free shipping on orders over $75, they've lowered the shipping cost to just $5 for all orders under $75!
Book Fair, Our Middle School Book Fair is this week. Monday - Thursday. The book fair will also be going on during our Open House in the North Building Library. If you need financial assistance for your student please contact myself at wsalvatore@gdrsd.org
Open House, Our Open house is this Thursday from 6-7:30. Families will follow their students' schedules. Your student will bring a schedule home with them on Wednesday. Also, please know your student’s Advisory teacher this will help us help you get to where you need to go.
Mosquitos, There was a mosquito that tested positive for West Nile Virus in Ayer. With our after school events we wanted to remind you….To avoid mosquito bites, use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, wear clothing to reduce exposed skin, drain standing water and repair window screens. Remember that mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.
Stay informed on when and where WNV and EEE activity is occurring in Massachusetts and get more information on protecting yourself and your loved ones: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases
From the Health Office:
Please complete the Nurse Emergency Card for your students and return the paperwork to their building Health Office Health card form
If your student has an Emergency Care Plan or a Health Care plan please check their backpack for the required annual paperwork. Emails have also been sent. Please reach out to your building nurse if you have any questions.
South Laura Gray lgray@gdrsd.org
North Pam Fleming pfleming@gdrsd.org
SEPAC SEPAC General Meeting
Weds, September 27th@ 7pm via Zoom
Zoom Link
GDRMS Handbook:
Please spend some time with your students getting familiar with our handbook.
Middle School Core Values. Please talk with your students about these words. Use them at home.
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:
Teachers will be updating SchoolBrains on 9/29, 10/13, 10/27
Open house 9/21 6-7:30
BookFair September 18-21
Parent Conferences 11/15 ½ day afternoon conferences, 11/16 ½ day evening conferences March 22.
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore