It has been nice to reconnect with so many parents as they have come in over the last two days for conferences. We hope that you were able to hear of your child's progress and share in their success.
Yesterday as a nation, we took a moment to recognize our veterans and celebrate their service. Here at GMS we recognize and thank the Veterans among us. Thank you Mary Siperek, Michelle Desrochers, Bob O'Neill, and Roger McNulty. Thank you to all the veterans that are part of our families and community. We are forever in debt and eternally grateful for your service.
Next week marks the only other five day week in November. We look forward to making the most of it and heading to Thanksgiving Break strongly.
GMS News
COVID Update
At this time we are reporting NINE positive cases within our school community. Please continue to be extra vigilant when it comes to mitigation strategies such as distancing, hand washing, and masking.
Make-A-Difference Food Drive
The GMS Student Council is helping to sponsor the 21st Annual Make-A-Difference Food Drive to benefit the Litchfield Food Pantry. Please send non-perishable items into school between Monday, November 15-Monday, November 22 to participate. For more information, including a list of needed items, click here! The GMS Student Council thanks you in advance for your support!
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News from the PTO
SPIRIT WEAR IS HERE!!! There is a variety of sizes and colors for youth and adults! Online Order can be placed between October 29 - November 14th! See flyer attached.
http://stores.inksoft.com/griffinapparel
SpiritWear Flyer
Griffy Store
The Next Griffy Store will take place on Friday, November 19, 2021 during Recess Times. To keep the store running we need VOLUNTEERS. Please sign up here for a slot: https://bit.ly/2ZUjzCk
****All volunteers need to go through the school district's Volunteer Training in order to help at the store. Please contact Maura Clinton-Jones at mclintonjones@litchfieldsd.org. If you are a returning volunteer please make sure your documents are updated. All volunteers need to demonstrate proof of vaccination.. More information about volunteering can be found here: https://www.litchfieldsd.org/VolunteersStudentTeaching.aspx
November Newsletter
4th Grade Yearbook
Only current 4th grade students can be included in the photos submitted for the yearbook. These will NOT be shared online and will only be used for the 4th grade yearbook. Please only submit photos from this year using this form.
https://forms.gle/8G4oDWrPixEAufzY9
News from the Community
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Repeated News/ Long Term Info to Know
New COVID-19 Resource - To help ensure clear and consistent communication, our three school nurses, Ms. Vail-Naylor (GMS), Ms. Chambers (LMS) and Ms. Boucher (CHS), have created a new web resource for students, families and staff. This resource contains up to date information about preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our school community. It also offers guidance on testing including a list of current testing centers. This resource is linked on the district website, and the website of each school.
End 68 Hours of Hunger
End 68 Hours of Hunger and Litchfield Schools are pleased to inform you about a free, confidential food program which provides students with meals from Friday after school until they return to school on Monday morning. If meeting the weekend nutritional needs of your child is challenging at this time, we would like to help meet that need. All food is non-perishable and easy to prepare. If your child has any food allergies, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate this need. Nut products are included for those who are not allergic, but children are informed that they are not to open the bags until a parent can review the contents. The bags are delivered to schools and students will take the bags home with them on the bus or at parent pick-up. If you would like to pick up the bags yourself, arrangements can be made for pick up at the front office.
If you are interested in joining the program or learning more, please contact Elin Pelland, School Social Worker, at 424-2133 x 2215 or at epelland@litchfieldsd.org.
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
Bus Routes
Bus Routes for the upcoming year can be found here: Bus Routes
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 “2” 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.
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