Hello Middle School families. I hope you have a great weekend.
Attendance, as a reminder when students are absent they are responsible for work missed. If they do not get their missed work complete that may not earn the grades they were hoping for. Teachers work hard to help our students learn and complete assignments on time.
1. GD SEPAC will be hosting a Coffee and Conversation on 1/31 at 9:30 at the Farmhouse Cafe in Dunstable. Lacey McCabe, SC Chair, will be joining us. We hope that you can make it.
2. GD SEPAC is hosting a workshop on Understanding the IEP on 2/6 from 7-9pm. This workshop will focus on the new IEP and will take place via zoom. Please register using the link below.
https://fcsn.org/event/groton-dunstable-understanding-the-iep/
Any questions, please send an email to gdsepac2@gmail.com.
Nursing,
Grade 6 Families you should have received an email from thrillshare with a letter regarding immunizations and physical exams. Here is the letter in case you missed it.
We are excited to invite you to participate in the Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Science Fair!
The fair will be held in the Middle School North Gym, on Saturday, March 29th. Judging will begin promptly at 9:30am. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible.
By participating in this fun event, students will have the opportunity to:
Learn specifics about a scientific subject through research,
Perform a scientific experiment,
Use their creative skills to explain their scientific project,
Orally communicate their findings to judges, peers, and families at the fair.
Link to sign up https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/gdrms-science-fair
GDMS PTO Update!
DINE OUT FOR A PURPOSE!
Enjoy a delicious meal and support GDMS PTO all at the same time! Join us Thursday January 30th at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (at The Point in Littleton)! For every dine in or take out order, 20% will be donated to GDMS PTO!! Be sure to reserve your spot and get more details here.
FAMILY NIGHT OUT WITH THE WORCESTER RAILERS!
GDMS PTO is hosting TWO nights with the Worcester Railers. Get tickets now and have your child participate in the high five tunnel!
Feb 28th: Open to all Groton Dunstable families
April 6th: Open to all families of Groton Dunstable Middle Schoolers
CHEER ON OUR BASKETBALL TEAMS & ENJOY SOME SNACKS!
GDMS PTO will be selling concessions at the middle school basketball home games starting January 28. Be sure to come support your home court and your PTO while enjoying a snack in the process!
GD FUNd GDMS PTO relies on your generosity to fund our initiatives and events. Please consider making a donation today!
When we had the spinning demo for the 5th graders back in the fall/early winter some of our students showed an interest in learning more about how to Drop Spindle. Robin Hu has decided to offer 2 classes. Parents can contact her through IG or email her directly at robinosities@gmail.com.
School Council
Our next School Council meeting will be February 10th 9, 2:45-3:45 in the south conference room.
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
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."
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;
1/31 Speaker Randy Pierce
Friday Feb 7th ½ day
February 12 Eyes on Owls
2/17-2/21 February Break
MCAS dates;
ELA-April 8 and 9
Math-May 6&7
Science-May 13&14
Civics-May 28&29
End of year
Grade 8 DC June 3-6
Moving up ceremony is scheduled for Friday June 13th
Sincerely your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal
Wendy Salvatore