GMS Families, The short weeks often feel the longest, but we are looking forward to our first full, normal week in a long time next week. With Thanksgiving coming up we know that the pace of life only increases from here for a while, so we look forward to the quieter moments we can find, and wish the same for you. The pace of life is no different here at the elementary levels. We have so many exciting events coming up that we are looking forward to including the Book Fair, The Polar Express, the PTO Holiday Store, and so much more. One way you may help is through volunteering at our Book Fair. If you have some time you can sign up HERE. Finally, as we enter into the Season of Giving, next week will be our Make A Difference Food Drive in support of the Litchfield Food Pantry. We will send out reminders and will be collecting food next week until Monday the 25th. For ways you can help please check out the follow flyer: Food Drive Flyer
Please keep reading for more information about the upcoming season of Lego League, News from the PTO, Ski Club, Rec Basketball, and the latest edition of the Counselors' Corner. Be Well, Be Curious, and THRIVE, Dan Mitchell, Principal Maura Clinton-Jones, Assistant Principal Upcoming Dates November 21-22, 2024 | Lions Club Vision Screenings | November 27-29, 2024 | No School- Thanksgiving Break | December 2-6, 2024 | Book Fair | December 5, 2024 | Book Fair Evening Hours 3:30-7:00PM |
GMS News
Lego League Next week students in grades 2-4 will be receiving a flyer to apply for this year’s Lego League. These will be due back on December 2. If your child is interested in joining this club be on the look out for this flyer and more information in the coming weeks. If you’d like more information please reach out to Mrs. Anctil. Lego League Flyer Counselors' Corner Please click below for the latest information from our School Counselors Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Perkins Counselors’ Corner Facilities Improvement Survey The District Facilities Improvement Committee is still looking for input from the Litchfield community in regards to the school facilities in the district. I encourage you to take a few moments and complete the survey found HERE. Responses from this survey will greatly help the committee determine the right steps for the schools and the community. Paper copies are also available at each school and Town Hall. Thank you in advance for your input and help. The deadline has been extended until 12/4, though we encourage you to submit it sooner rather than later.
SKI CLUB 2025 is here! We are pleased to announce that we will be doing both Pat’s Peak on Fridays AND Crotched on Tuesdays! Kids can sign up for one or both programs! As we are not affiliated with schools, all Litchfield kids are able to attend, grades K-12! Both mountains are 37 miles from GMS and approximately 50-55 minutes. Both have a nice learners area, and a nice bar/restaurant for parents to visit while children are skiing or boarding! Full Pricing and details in comments Pat’s Peak Sign Up – https://www.patspeak.com/plan-your-visit/lessons-rentals/learn-to-ski-ride-program/ Code is GMS2025 for Griffin, LMS2025 for LMS, and CHS2025 for Campbell Crotched Sign Up – https://www.crotchedmtn.com/plan-your-trip/ski-and-ride-lessons/products/slope-days Code is LIT2025 for all kids. Ski Club Coordinators: GMS Coordinator - Melissa Feeley - mkfeeley@gmail.com LMS/CHS Coordinator- Brian Stafford - brian.s.stafford@gmail.com News from the PTO Volunteering at GMS GMS has partnered with the Lions Club for a free KidSight vision screening for our students on November 21st and 22nd, and we’re looking for volunteers! Help is needed to guide students between their classrooms and the gym. Ideally, we need 2 full-day volunteers, but partial-day help is welcome.Volunteer Training is required. To volunteer, sign up here. Polar Express Join us for dinner and a private showing of the Polar Express at Chunky’s in Manchester on Tuesday, December 3rd, or Wednesday, December 4th! Tuesday has limited seats available (purchase your ticket here), and Wednesday has a waitlist (here). Tickets are $12 per person, plus the cost of food and drink. Each ticket includes a golden ticket, bell, and hot chocolate for children! Pajamas are encouraged! Holiday Store We are thrilled to announce that the GMS PTO Holiday Store will be open December 10th, 11th, 12 (13th reserved for inclement weather)! The store is open to K-4 GMS students to enjoy the joy of holiday shopping and pick out gifts for their loved ones. We are in need of volunteers to help the students pick out their perfect gift. Sign up now to volunteer (as teachers sign up for a slot we will add this information to the sign up genius). As we get closer to the store opening, keep an eye out for a letter and inventory form coming home and visit the Facebook page for a Holiday Gift Guide that will include photos and prices of gifts. December PTO Meeting Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30pm via Zoom. We hope you will join us as we hear updates from Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Clinton-Jones as well as updates about the PTO events and happenings! Looking forward to seeing you there! Monthly Newsletters - November Be sure to read our monthly newsletters where we will highlight important dates and upcoming events, and we'll introduce you to our Executive Board and Coordinators. Calling all 4th Grade Families! It is time to start thinking about the 4th grade yearbook. We are starting to collect photos for fall activities from past years and the current year. Please click on the flyer for more information. Yearbook Advertisements Each year the GMS PTO is proud to present each of our graduating fourth graders with a yearbook that captures memories from their last elementary school year at no cost to families. If you are interested in partnering with us for the upcoming publication, please fill out the sponsorship form. Please contact the yearbook coordinators at GMSyearbook2025@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your consideration and support! **All of this information and more may be found on our Facebook Page: GMS PTO NH 2024-2025.** News from the Community Litchfield Basketball Registration Final Call to register for Lil’ Dribblers, Instructional, and Co-ed Rec Basketball programs, open to boys and girls from Pre-K to 8th grade. Programs run from December to February. For more information about our programs visit www.LRBL.net. Volunteer coaches are needed, please apply here. This Saturday, 11.16.24 is our Rec Assessments for registered participants in our 3rd thru 8th grade program (*2nd graders interested may attend). Players should bring a ball and water. The CAL (Campbell Athletic Leaders) are hosting a 5k Turkey trot on Nov 30th) they are looking for baskets to raffle off at the end but mostly runners! If you are interested in donating a basket from your business or personally please let me know and I will let the CAL club know. Here is the link to sign up for the run/walk if you’re interested. They are hoping to have runners signed up by 11/15 so they can order the shirts in time. The money raised will go to the NH mental health and sport organization in support of November being mental health awareness month. All runners will receive a free shirt. There will be a limited amount of shirts for anyone that wants to purchase one at the event that is not running. All proceeds from the shirts also go to the organization. The cost to run/walk is $30 cash/check can be brought race day or can be mailed to Campbell high school (please put Turkey trot in the notes) so the school knows what the money's for.
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