Hello Middle School families. I hope you have a great weekend.
* We have the Shrek Jr performance this weekend. Should be a great show. The show times are tonight at 7 and Saturday 2 and 7.
* A reminder about the bus…. The school can not give permission/or ok students riding another bus. If you would like your child to ride another bus you must either call or email the bus company to see if that is ok. Please know if you do not do this and your child gets on a different bus your child will be brought back to school and you will need to pick them up. Thank you for your cooperation.
Erica Renna
Dee Bus Service, INC
Office (978) 448 - 3322 erenna@deebus.com
I have so many pictures for this memo. I couldn’t decide where to start… So many great things are happening here at the middle school.
* First the Nature’s Classroom trip last week was so fun. The students really had a great time being outside and learning about nature. Along with learning about nature groups made bridges, whittled wood and made rockets.
Tasting Latin bread, Students in Ms.Fuller’s class made Latin bread, tried it and created sentences in Latin around eating bread. I had the opportunity to observe one of the classes and the students really seemed to enjoy the fun lesson.
Reminders:
Need help with Holiday Dinner. Loaves and Fishes food pantry can help.
If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit if you need help.
Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner with all the fixings!
Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution
Monday, November 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Holiday Dinner Distribution
Wednesday, December 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact our Client Counseling Team
978-772-4627 x 312 | clientassist@loavesfishespantry.org
Counseling Corner:
Link here for information from our counseling team
If your student is applying to a private school, please be aware that our administration does not complete recommendations. All private school recommendations and transcript requests are completed by the school counselor and current 8th grade teachers.
Please refer to this page for information: Requesting recommendations
Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with any questions.
Ms. Leah Nessco 5th Grade, and 8th Grade, last name G-N lnessco@gdrsd.org
Ms. Cara Zwicker 6th Grade, and 8th Grade, last name O-Z czwicker@gdrsd.org
Ms. Patricia Ascione 7th Grade, and 8th Grade, last name A-F pascione@gdrsd.org
A note from GDEF, "Are you looking for a unique way to recognize a Teacher, Administrator, or Other Staff/Community Member for their hard work and impact they’ve had on your child? GDEF Teaching Stars are the perfect gift! They are a great way to say "Thank You" while helping to enrich the schools in the form of a donation to the Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF). Certificates are great for showing your gratitude in November or as a holiday gift in December! Learn more here about how to show an educator how much they are appreciated with a Teaching Star: https://www.gdefinc.org/teaching-star."
Help for the Holidays:
For some people in our community, the holiday season can be anything but happy. If you are a family with school aged children and are experiencing financial difficulties, please remember that our Community Children's Fund can help with food, winter clothing and holiday gifts.
If you would like to experience the joy of giving during this upcoming season, the Community Children's Fund is able to offer several different options. To participate in either of these traditions, giving or receiving, please contact Karen Tuomi at (978) 877-6787 or email trustfunds@grotonma.gov.
Confidentiality will be strictly maintained.
School Council
Our next School Council meeting will be December 9, 2:45-3:45 in the south conference room.
The Middle School handbook can be found on our Middle School website. Link to Website
Our Core Values:
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.
Important dates.
Teachers update schoolbrains 11/15, 11/29, 12/13,1 /17
Thanksgiving Break Wednesday 11/27 half day 11:25 dismissal. With no school on Thursday and Friday.
6th Grade Field trip to the Titanic exhibit December 5
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore