June 4, 2021

 

Griffin Memorial School News

June 4, 2021 Dear GMS Families,                                                                                                 Another week down and only eight and a half days left. We simply can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. When we walk through the halls and into classroom it is hard to ignore just how much the students have grown- not only in physical size but also in intellect, ingenuity, curiosity, and resilience. Thank you for sharing them with us on this journey.        Though there are only a few days left, they will be packed. In the next two weeks we will have Field Day, Relay Recess, Step Up days, a clap out for the graduating seniors, and a fourth grade celebration. This is in addition to the many classroom based celebration and culminations that will take place. In this crazy year, we welcome all the celebrations of a job well done.           Field Day is coming on Wednesday June 16th!  This is a FULL day of fun!  Remote learners are welcome to come with their class.  There will be traditional field day activities outside as well as STEAM based activities inside.  There is also a special surprise for that day!  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Girzone.  A notice will be going home to all students, both in school and remote, next Friday as a reminder of what to bring on 6/16. Can't wait to see you! Be Well, Be Safe, and Be Curious, Dan Mitchell, Principal Maura Clinton- Jones, Assistant Principal Upcoming Dates June 14, 2021 Relay Recess- More information below June 15, 2021 Fourth Grade Recognition  June 16, 2021 Field Day- No Early Release June 17, 2021 Current Last Day of School- Early Release GMS News Weekly COVID Numbers I am glad to report that we have 0 positive case associated with the school community. We continue to monitor the situation and will communicate out when necessary. A message for 4th Grade Parents from Mr. Lecklider Good Afternoon GMS Grade 4 Families, I hope this message finds you well. The purpose of this message is to send along a warm welcome to you as we prepare for our orientation activities for GMS 4th graders next week. Please click here for an attachment with more information. I look forward to seeing you in our Meet next week! Relay Recess Our school is participating in our 9th annual Relay Recess health awareness and fundraising event on June 14th! We are helping to raise money to support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to provide resources to cancer patients and help find a cure. Your child should have received a fundraising packet with information about how to sign up to fundraise online and about our Relay Recess event. This information is also on the GMS website. Please turn in all envelopes, suns/moons, and luminary bags by June 10th to your child’s teacher. There will be prizes for highest fundraisers at each grade level and drawings for participants. Thank you for all of your support as we work together to teach your children how to be responsible citizens and play an active role in their community! Please email Mrs. Quimby at squimby@litchfieldsd.org if you have any questions about the GMS Relay Recess. From the Learning Commons Did you miss the GMS Scholastic book fair?  The good news is that it is not too late to purchase books.  In fact, it will be available until the next book fair,  The only difference is that the profit is reduced, but please do check it out when you have a moment!  Thank you! News from the SAU/ Superintendent Vaccination Cards - While we are not requiring students or staff to be vaccinated, we are able and very willing to track vaccination status.  This could be helpful to individual students in the future if contact tracing is required or if a vaccination record is lost.  Any student is welcome to send a copy of the vaccination record to the school nurse.  We will maintain a copy of the vaccination record in our medical files. News from the PTO No News At This Time News from the Community Note from the Cutler Library: Summer Reading is happening at the Cutler Library! From June 22nd – July 30th  We have exciting plans scheduled for kids ages 0-12 including storytimes, and STEAM activities, and make & take crafts! All of this will be happening, in person, safely and socially distanced, under our tent -- here at the Library!  Earn prizes and treats just for reading too!!!! Registration begins June 8th Contact Alexis Britton, Children’s Librarian, at acml_childrenslibrarian@comcast.net about registration and more information. See the brochure attached. Cutler Library Summer Reading Challenge Repeated News and Announcements Absence Reporting Email The GMS office now has a dedicated email address to use to report your child tardy or absent:  GMSabsences@litchfieldsd.org. You can also find it on the Griffin Memorial School homepage, on the top, left side under “ABSENCES”. When you send an email please include the following information:                 *Child’s first and last name                 *Teacher                 *Reason for absence If you would prefer to leave a voicemail message when your child is absent or tardy you are still welcome to call 424-5931 and then hit “6” when you hear the automated message. Please remember to include the above information in the voice message. Please note that when you email or leave a voice message saying that your child “will be out” then the absence is recorded as unexcused. Please tell us the reason for the absence so it is documented correctly. Don't forget to join the GMS SEL classroom with Mrs. Hayes and Ms. Poli.  Click the link  to join  https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQyODg4MjYzNDIy?cjc=333dr33 Powerschool Parent Portal This summer we switched our Student Information System to Powerschool. As part of Powerschool, you are able to access the Parent Portal in the Unified Classroom feature of this system. Please follow the link below to set up you parent portal account. Please contact the main office if you have an issues creating an account. For Parents - Directions for Parent Access

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