Hello Middle School families. I hope you are having a great weekend.
I had asked teachers to ask students what they thought our Core Values of Ownership Awareness and Kindness looked, felt and sounded like. This was an Advisory activity prior to break and this week in our morning announcements we started to share out with the whole school community. This was a look like from this week. Love it!
What does Awareness look like??? Be aware and open to there being two sides of a story and get both before making a judgment
This coming week we will be observing Autism Acceptance week. As part of that we will have a Day of Difference on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Our Groton-Dunstable student leaders participating in the World of Difference will be facilitating the day in conjunction with Autism Acceptance Week across the district. High school and middle school student leaders will engage classrooms in an interactive read aloud discussion to build awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity and promote an inclusive community in which the varying needs and abilities of all are honored and understood.
Counseling Corner:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Remember that seeking help for mental health issues is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness!
Looking for more ideas? Please check out these resources for more information:
National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI)
Band Concert May 21st.
Chorus Concert May 29th.
8th grade it’s that time:
Mark your calendars the moving up ceremony will be Monday June 10th 6:30 in the PAC. Stay tuned for information about tickets. We do have a smaller 8th grade class this year so hopefully we can be more flexible with tickets.
If your student is not going to DC be on the lookout for a permission slip with the activities for back at school.
8th grade yard sign, The GD athletic boosters are co-sponsoring the 8th grade congratulations yard sale sign sale this year. Signs are $20 and half of the proceeds will come back to our 8th grade class. Pickup will be at the middle school, details to be shared when sale closes. Hoping to end sales on Friday May 10th. Please fill out this Form
Reminders:
There will be a 6/7 social on Friday afternoon May 3rd from 2:30-3:30. Just a mingle for the 6&7th grade students because they will be together next year in the North. The Social is in the North Building in the Gym and Cafe. The cost is 5.00 and snacks will be available to help fund our MSPTO. Permission slips went out to families on the 26th.
Yearbook, orders are now being accepted until May 6th. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16z_VYJvfFlsLWY9xNbskFv1jv2KE4QyiQUrnt-SxOy0/edit?usp=sharing
Community Activities
Best Buddies Walk, Saturday, May 11, 2024
Check-in: 10:00 AM, Opening Ceremonies: 11:00 AM
Walk: 11:30 AM
Celebrate Until: 12:30 PM
Location: Polar Park 100 Madison St. Worcester, MA 01608
Groton-Dunstable Youth Soccer Food Drive - Saturday, May 11
For many families who depend on school meals, the summer months can be challenging. GDYSC is teaming up with Loaves & Fishes to collect healthy snacks for the Summer Kids Bags program to help ensure these families have access to nutritious snacks during the break.
Please help by donating an item below:
Name Brand Macaroni & Cheese
Shelf Stable Yogurt Pouches
Fruit Cups or Apple Sauce Pouches
Crackers and Peanut Butter
Healthy “Lunchbox” Snacks
Items will be collected at the Cow Pond Playing fields on Saturday, May 11.
"Scouting Recruitment Day - April 27th at Dunstable Town Common
Pack 28 and Troop 28 will be hosting a recruitment day on Saturday, April 27th at the Dunstable Town Common. The Scouts will be crafting, playing games, demonstrating Scout skills, and serving food for all age levels!
Cub Scouting is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade. Through fun, hands-on activities, Cub Scouts make friends, learn how to be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome.
Scouting BSA is open to older boys and girls ages 11-17 who get to experience and share adventures in the outdoors. Scouts develop their leadership and social skills through volunteerism, service to the community, and personal development.
Join us on April 27th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Dunstable Town Common."
GDRMS Handbook:
Please spend some time with your students getting familiar with our handbook.
Dates to remember:
MCAS dates for planning purposes,
ELA April 2nd (Day 2) and April 3rd (Day 1) all Grades
Math May 15th ( Day 2) and May 16th ( Day 1) all Grades
Civics grade 8 May 29 and 30
Science grade 5 and 8 May 20 May 21
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore, wsalvatore@gdrsd.org