The month of October is in full swing and the conversations have quickly changed to Halloween costumes, pumpkins, and scarecrows. Based on the chatter around the school Scarecrow Jamboree and Pumpkinfest are going to be amazing. We cannot wait!
If you would like a friend or family member, who is a Veteran, to be commemorated on our Wall of Heroes please be sure to complete the form linked below. We are asking for those to be submitted by October 28th, so we have time to arrange the Wall by Veteran's Day.
Next week is Digital Citizenship Week. Each day, on Facebook, we will post questions and activities for home engagement. We welcome the conversation that this week will create and the opportunity to continue to be partners in your child's education and growth.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-resources
From the District - To achieve greater clarity around our COVID practices, we have revised the familiar Protocol Chart into 3 columns. Please use this chart when deciding how to proceed with sickness in the home. As always, we endorse following CDC guidelines for vaccination (get a booster), handwashing and masking.
Competency Based Reporting Resources
The district has created THIS SHEET that lists a number of resources and information to assist in further understand Competency Based reporting practices and procedures.
News from the PTO
Griffy Store is back for another exciting year and the first date was today, October 14th! To keep the store running we need VOLUNTEERS during recess times. Please consider volunteering for one of the slots. You can Sign-up here!
Save the Date: Pumpkin Festival will be Friday, October 28th from 6pm - 8pm! If you're interested in donating an item for the event, you can sign-up here. If you're interested in volunteering on the night of the event, you can sign-up here.
Attention all GMS Volunteers - GMS would like to apply for a Blue Ribbon Award this year and in order to do so, we need to keep track of volunteer hours. We are currently using a Google form to track. Please be sure to enter any time you may have spent volunteering this school year. Some examples include baking for the back to school breakfast bash, volunteering in the library, planning/coordinating an event, etc. Thank you for all you do!
October Newsletter
News from the Community
LRBL MESSAGE
The Litchfield Recreational Basketball League (LRBL) is excited to announce Travel Try-Out registration and registration for the 2022-2023 Recreational and Instructional season is now open for students in grades 1 through 8. Additionally, we are seeking interested Coach candidates to apply. For more information about each program and details about the schedules please visit www.lrbl.net. Register Today: https://bit.ly/3T1bOki
Questions can be emailed to lrblboard@gmail.com
Community Blood Drive
On October 24th, in coordination with the American Red Cross, GMS will be sponsoring a Blood Drive at the Open Doors Community Church. More information about signing up can be found in the flyers below.
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Repeated News/ Long Term Info to Know
Power School Registration
A few weeks back all families were sent information about completing the annual paperwork for each student. We still have a number of students who do not have one or all of these forms completed. It is vitally important that these forms be completed. Please take a moment to fill out these forms as soon as possible. Information and instructions can be found in the link below.
Back To School Forms Information and Directions
An Opportunity to Help
Hello GMS Parents! If you are a customer of Amerigas and would like to help out our school, please consider signing up for the Amerigas School Days program. They partner with the school and you, the customer, to help support the school. The company will tally all gallons tied to our school from parents who sign up and pay $.02 per gallon at the end of the program. Then they will present our school with a check of up to $2000.00 to purchase items for any school-related need. Just click on the link and supply your information to participate. Our School ID is # 1014744825.
Thank you!
https://www.amerigas.com/company-information/amerigas-in-the-community/school-days-program/participant-form
From Food Services
All schools offer breakfast every morning to our students! The cost of breakfast is $1.75, and is open a half hour before school begins! If you have any questions regarding the school breakfast program please reach out to Food Service Director lcrowley@litchfieldsd.org for more information!" For Kindergarten families, please use THIS LINK to place a daily order for breakfast.
End 68 Hours of Hunger and the Litchfield School District 2022-2023
The End 68 Hours of Hunger Program 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.
Each week, bags containing food will be provided to students at school. Students will bring the bag home on the bus or by whatever mode of transportation they have at the end of the day. If you prefer, parents may pick up the bag at school. Please contact your GMS School Social Worker Jada Tessier for further information jtessier@litchfieldsd.org.
End 68 Hours of Hunger Sign Up
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
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.
Chromebooks
For parents of Grades 1-4 students: Chromebook Take Home Fee is $5 per school year for each student. This fee will allow students to take home Chromebooks during remote learning days. If this fee is not paid the student will not be sent home with a Chromebook in preparation for a weather related remote day. If this fee presents a financial hardship please reach out to Mr. Mitchell.
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