February 25, 2022

 

Griffin Memorial School News

February 25, 2022 GMS Families,            I don't think anyone was complaining with the announcement of an extra day of vacation. We were pleased that we had the chance to wish all of the students a great and restful vacation. Everyone has been working so hard, and the stretch from the Holiday break to February vacation is always the longest. This vacation is certainly well earned and deserved by everyone. We hope that this break provides the rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation needed for our next stretch of school that will bring with it the onset of Spring warmth.            When we return next week, we will be celebrating Read Across America Week. Mrs. Prevel-Trumel and her committee have planned a week of special events to recognize this week. More information can be found below about how your child will celebrate this in school and how you may extend this celebration at home.             On March 24th, our fourth grade families are invited to learn more about the Litchfield Middle School experience at an information night from 6:00 t0 7:00 pm.            We wish you all a restful, relaxing, and joyful Winter Vacation. We will see you all again in March. Dan Mitchell, Principal Maura Clinton-Jones, Assistant Principal Upcoming Dates February 28 - March 4 Winter Break March 7- March 11 Read Across America Week March 24, 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4th Grade Student and Parent Info Night- LMS Cafe COVID Update 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 0 Kindergarten 0 First Grade 0 Second Grade 0 Third Grade 0 Fourth Grade 1 Other/ Non Grade Specific 0 GMS News Read Across America Week Mark your calendars!  Our school is very excited to celebrate the love of reading after vacation with our Read Across America activities!  A letter was sent home with information about dress up days and a Reader's Choice Board that can earn your child prizes.  If you did not see them on green paper, you can access them here or on the school website.    Let's have some fun! RAAthemeddays2022.docx 2022 letter to parents - front side.docx Read Across America Choice Board News from the SAU/ Superintendent No News at This Time News from the PTO Soup and Supplies: Due to the storm, the Soup and Supplies Event will be postponed to Monday, March 7, 2022. There is still time to participate in this event.  Please visit our Sign-Up Genius for ways to contribute. https://tinyurl.com/yc43hp5b  Please email questions to Mandi and Trixy at fundraisegmspto@gmail.com Amazon Smile Now is a great time to link your Amazon account to Griffin Memorial Parent Teacher Organization through AMAZONSmile! Visit our GMS PTO Facebook Page to watch our How to Video! 4th Grade Yearbook Pictures - DUE May 13th! 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 or you can use the email address created: gmsyearbook2022@gmail.com. You may submit old photos of your student, or your student doing activities they participate outside of GMS. We have a "Through the years" section and an "Activities" section. Please remember the students in the photos can only be current 4th grade students. No siblings please." 4th Grade BABY ADS - DUE March 25th! Please use this form to submit a baby ad for your 4th grader! Choose a photo of your little cutie and leave a brief message.. We will not share these online. Baby Ads are FREE and OPTIONAL. Kids love to read these sweet messages from their parents! If you want to leave a message only, and no picture, please fill out the form and we will feature your message. March 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. 229 Charles Bancroft Hwy. Litchfield, NH 03052 (603) 424-5931 Past Editions of the GMS School News can be found at: https://griffinnhnews.blogspot.com/