Hello Middle School families. I hope you have a great weekend.
Core Values of Ownership Awareness and Kindness looked, felt and sounded like. This week's favorite…
Be aware that you may be distracting others with your actions.
HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR MSPTO. Thank you to the team that did the behind the scenes ordering, the team who did all the leg work for the raffles and flowers, the team who came to help set up and those that stayed to help break down. I know the teachers really appreciated the food and the fun. Thank you so much. With much gratitude…
SEPAC:
On Thursday, May 16th at 7pm, Jill Greene will be joining us for a SEPAC presentation on the NEW IEP and a general Q & A.
Topic: SEPAC presentation: New IEP
Time: May 16, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Passcode: 447633
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Middle School PTO:
You should have received a separate email with lots of PTO information
3rd Annual Canobie Lake Park field trip Canobie 2024 Flyer
School Toolbox School Tool Box
The Middle School PTO will be holding their Annual Meeting on May 22 @6pm in the Middle School North Library and over Zoom. At this meeting we will hold our elections for next school year, vote on the 2024-2025 PTO budget, and vote to amend the by-laws.
School Council, we will have our last School Council meeting of the school year on Monday May 20th at 2:45 in the South Library. As a reminder all are welcome to attend. If you have any questions about what the reductions will look like for your students I will have time in the agenda to discuss this. Another agenda topic will be a presentation from a member of Groton’s civic life. There is an effort to name the Middle School South building after a local environmental champion, Marion Stoddart. This presenter will have the first 15 minutes of our meeting.
Our Middle School Baseball team had a cool walk off win on Tuesday. Mr. Bennett shared a few pictures with me.
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)
MCAS dates for planning purposes,
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
Grade 8:
Mark your calendars the moving up ceremony will be Monday June 10th 6:30 in the PAC.
8th grade yard sign, Sale ends today, Friday May 10th. Please fill out this Form. Stay tuned for pick up details.
Going to DC, Parent information night Thursday May 16th 6pm in the PAC
Grade 7:
SBIRT, you should have received an email from me on Thursday Night. Here is the email letter that went out.
Boundless Adventures May 24th
Grade 6:
Friday June 7th Greek Olympics
Grade 5:
Field Day June 7th
Grade 4 into 5
May 22nd some 6th grade students will visit Swallow Union classrooms with Ms. Salvatore and Mr. Day
May 23rd and 24th some 6th grade students will visit Flo Ro classrooms with Ms. Salvatore and Mr. Day
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.
GDRMS Handbook:
Please spend some time with your students getting familiar with our handbook.
Dates to remember:
Grade 8 has a Holocaust Speaker Janet Applefield coming in on May 13th
District Arts Festival May 20-23rd
Band Concert May 21st.
Chorus Concert May 29th.
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore, wsalvatore@gdrsd.org