This week's weather was a far cry from where we were last Friday. It was nice to be able to get the students outside and take advantage of this bit of winter warmth for the time being. We have been seeing the Valentine cards and decorations come in slowly throughout the week and we know we are ready to have a day of celebration on Monday. The energy that days like this bring are always great to feel and experience.
This past week was National School Counseling week, and we definitely have the best. Mrs. Hayes does so much to provide for our students. Here calming presence sets the tone for the entire school. We are so grateful and lucky to have her as a member of the GMS Family!
Just a reminder that report cards are available for viewing. Here are directions to help get you access them:
Go to www.litchfieldsd.org
Click on the Parent Tab
Click on Power School Portal-Direct Link
Sign in with your account. (If you do not have a Parent Portal Account, please scroll down for directions to set one up)
On the left hand side Click on Quick Links
Click on Grade History
Click on Student Reports
Click on GMS Report Card 1-4
Be Well, Be Curious,
At this time we are reporting 1 positive cases within our school community. To track daily numbers you can always check HERE where the district lists our daily impact. Additional information about updated protocols will be coming soon from the Superintendent's Office.
Pre K | 1 |
Kindergarten | 0 |
First Grade | 0 |
Second Grade | 0 |
Third Grade | 0 |
Fourth Grade | 0 |
Other/ Non Grade Specific | 0 |
GMS News
Girls on The Run
The Spring session of Girls on the Run will begin soon. Sign Ups start on February 21st. For more information about the program or signing up please check out THIS FLYER.
News From Food Services
Food Services has experienced its worst week to date of product shortages. Most, if not all, of these items are breakfast items. Please know our priority is providing a complete and healthy breakfast to all students. However, "menu subject to change" and we will do our best to replace menu items exactly, but it may differ. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Also, we have 3 open positions (one at each school) and openings for Food Substitutes. If you know someone looking for a job, please have them apply! https://sau27.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
We are pleased to announce that our COVID protocols have been updated on our website to “Re-opening Plan ~ Version 4.0”. A summary of key updates follows:
As always, our school nurses serve the critical role of communicating with families and keeping the school community safe. We are grateful for their efforts throughout the pandemic. Please continue to keep them informed of any COVID-19 concerns or challenges.
News from the PTO
4th Grade Yearbook
Only current 4th grade students can be included in 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.
Amazon Smile
Now is a GREAT time to link your Amazon account to Griffin Memorial Parent Teacher Organization through AMAZON Smile. This is a simple way for you to support the GMS PTO every time you shop, at NO cost to you!
Shop your favorite deals at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile ON in the app to generate a donation to the GMS PTO just by shopping. Visit our GMS PTO Facebook Page to watch a "How to Video! "
Jan/Feb Newsletter
News from the Community
The Litchfield Lacrosse Association is happy to announce that registration for the Spring 2022 season is now open for girls and boys grade 1-8. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Lacrosse Registration
Repeated News/ Long Term Info to Know
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
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
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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