August 26, 2022

 

Griffin Memorial School News At GMS, We THRIVE

August 26, 2022 GMS Families,        Well that is a wrap on Summer! On Monday we welcome you all back for another exciting year of growth and learning. The staff has spent the last three days preparing and we are ready to make it a great year.        We understand that the first day of school is an important milestone that parents like to play a part in. If you plan on dropping your child off we ask that you use the large loop of the driveway to do so, as we do everyday. The students get out of the car and this is a fluid process. If you would like to join your child for a few moments we ask that you then find a parking space, please do not park in the loop as this clogs up the drop off process. If your child is having difficulty separating from the car please find a parking spot and we will assist you. Everyone doing their part will help this process go smoothly. For parent pick up at the end of the day, please see below for those times. Please be aware that the first few days it takes a bit longer to iron out the details of dismissal and getting everything moving smoothly. Please be patient as we get our operations up and running as intended. If buses leave more than 10 minutes after their intended departure time, we will notify parents so they can be aware.       For those students who will be participating in the before and after school program provided by the Adult Learning Center, please note that this program does not start until Wednesday, August 31st.       We welcome all new families to our school. This weekly newsletter comes out each Friday at 5:00. It will be sent by email as well as text, for those that sign up for text. We will also post on our school Facebook page. If you haven't followed us on Facebook, please click the Facebook icon below. The format of this newsletter is also the same with an introductory section, dates to remember, News for GMS, News from the SAU, PTO News, Community News, and Repeated Information. We hope you are able to read this weekly and stay informed of all the exciting happenings here at GMS. Be Well, Be Curious, and THRIVE, Dan Mitchell, Principal Maura Clinton-Jones, Assistant Principal Upcoming Dates  September 2&5, 2022 No School- Labor Day Weekend  September 16, 2022 School Picture Day  September 21, 2022 Open House PreK- Grade 1 6:00 - 7:00 PM September 22, 2022 Open House Grades 2-4 6:00- 7:00 PM GMS News Pick Up Procedures Those utilizing parent pick up are asked to fill in the large loop at the designated time. Please have the colored pick up slips that were sent home, as these act as verification for our staff. If you arrive early for your designated time, you will be directed to a waiting line in the parking lot until your group time. Pink Group (Last Names A-G): 2:45 Yellow Group (Last Names H-O) 2:52 Blue Group (Last Names P-Z) 3:00 Buses: 3:10 targeted departure News from the SAU/ Superintendent News from the PTO News from the Community Repeated News/ Long Term Info to Know 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/