Hello Middle School families. I hope you had a great weekend.
New Information:
School Council, I just wanted to say that we do now have a Middle School -School Council. I would like to give a big thank you to all who ran for the council and to our Middle School SEPAC representative for managing the vote. Our New Council is;
Jennifer MacMillan, Elizabeth Pendal, Jennifer Moore, and Rebecca Weksner. Our teachers are Nicole Flynn, Nicole Stone and Kris Lefebvre.
Grade 8, If you watched the School Committee this past Wednesday night, yes we are in discussions to plan a trip to Washington DC. Our next process will be to send out a survey to gauge family interest. This will come to you tomorrow.
SEPAC, For the first time in 20 years, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has updated its suite of IEP resources, including the IEP form and related documents.
Please join us as we review the new form with Jill Greene, GDRSD Director of Student Services
Topic: SEPAC mtg
Time: Oct 19, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Link to new document here
https://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/ImproveIEP/iep-form/iep-form.pdf
Old Information:
Grade 8,
Permission slips for the Nashoba Tech tour are due to Ms. Muise by Friday, October 20th. Nashoba Tech Permission Slip - 23-24
Permission slips for the Lowell Tech tour (Dunstable students only) are due to Ms. Muise by Thursday, October 19th. Lowell Tech Permission Slip - 23-24
For Dunstable students interested in Lowell Tech, check out these new videos about the technical programs: Technical Program Videos
For more information about 8th grade transitions, please refer to the GDRMS counseling department website. Dates will be updated throughout the year regarding visits and deadlines.
Annual Fundraising Campaign, I wanted to bring this back to the top. Our Middle School PTO can’t do all the things they do without your support.
Each year, the GDMS PTO runs a campaign to raise funds for the school year and beyond. All funds raised are integral to our mission to support the well-rounded educational experience of students and staff at the middle school. We appreciate any and all support. Thank you!
Grades 5 & 7,
From our Nursing department regarding Vision Screening
MS Letter hearing and vision - 2022
Volunteers Needed
The PTO is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles. There are opportunities available for people who are able to donate one hour of their time, people who have several hours to give, and everyone in between. We would love to work with you! See our flyer for more information.
Reminders:
Driving on Campus, It has been brought to the attention of the Middle School Admin that adults are driving really fast around the back of our North Building down near the Twomey Center. As a reminder if you are coming to pick up your child or if you are coming to an athletic event please drive with caution. The Twomey center does after school care for a significant number of Flo Ro families and there are little children down there. Thank you.
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 10/27
Early release 10/27
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