On Friday, January 20th we will have our first Coffee with the Principal. This event will be an opportunity to engage with me to ask questions, learn about the school, and enter into dialogue about GMS. While the plan is to make these agendaless events and more about conversations, we may in the future use these to talk about specific pressing issues or needs, but the intent is always to create an open, welcoming, and casual environment for all to come and share in some coffee, conversation, and social interaction. We hope that you are able to make it.
Coming Soon! The Great Kindness Challenge January 23-27
Our school is proudly participating in The Great Kindness Challenge, a week-long program dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion in communities worldwide. Each day will have a different theme with dressing up to show spirit and kindness challenges. Together, we will lift each other up, cheer each other on and show the world that KINDNESS MATTERS!
Monday 1/23: Get *NSYNC with Kindness (celebrate kindness and the 90th day of school by wearing 90s style)
Tuesday 1/24: Peace, Love, and Kindness (wear tye-dye)
Wednesday 1/25: Krazy for Kindness (wear wacky clothes)
Thursday 1/26: Team Up for Kindness (wear a sports jersey, t-shirt or uniform)
Friday 1/27: Dream of a Kind World (wear pajamas)
GMS is getting ready to begin registering students for Kindergarten only (PreK registration will open in March) for the 2023-2024 school year. Your child must be 5 years old before October 1, 2023 to be eligible for Kindergarten. Online registration will not be available until later in February, but parents can begin collecting the documents required for registration now. A list of the needed documents can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TPlgp2vWo9tj64rKr5qoNDSi9LlwRejzYrWQgfzvHI0/edit?usp=sharing
From the Learning Commons
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are willing and able, the library is in need of volunteers to complete tasks such as checking in and out books as well as shelving them. Please email Melina Prevel-Turmel if you are interested with your days and time frames of availability. Thank you! mprevelturmel@litchfielsd.org
THE BOOK FAIR WAS A SUCCESS!
Thank you for your support with the book fair, which is a fundraiser for the library. 1672 items were sold, and 4,377.10 in Scholastic Dollars was raised! That money is used for various purchases including BookFlix, which is a fun way to keep your children reading and interested in books.
BookFlix
Username: gms1 Password: flix
The link and login information are always on the library website if you need it again. Enjoy!
Message from the Nurse's Office:
There is a new daily health screening that has been put out by the District Office and we have posted it on our website.
Lately students are coming to school without water bottles and snacks more frequently. If you could help your child come with those items everyday, it would be greatly appreciated!
Also, if anyone would like to donate snack items or bottled water, we could use them to replenish our supply.
Thank you!
Ms. V
News from the SAU/ Superintendent
With winter weather around the corner, a message has gone out reminding parents and staff of the procedures we will follow to delay or cancel school due to inclement weather. Our goal is to make a decision based upon current safety conditions the morning of the event no later than 5:00 AM. The school district will provide 6 methods of notification of school cancellation or delay: Facebook, email, text, website, and WMUR followed by a final phone message. We will not be contacting any other media outlets, so please be sure to monitor these 6 methods.
News from the PTO
Save the Date: Boys Night Out on Friday, March 25th from 6pm - 8pm. Join us for the first planning meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 7pm via Zoom (link may be found here). More information to follow about the event and ways to help make the night a success!
Griffy Store: The next Griffy Store is right around the corner on Friday, February 10th. Be sure to keep an eye out for the inventory forms that will be sent home. To volunteer at one of our Griffy Store days please visit the Sign-up here!
February PTO meeting: Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm via Zoom. We hope to see you there!
Attention all 4th Grade Families: Here is the link to submit photos for this year's yearbook! This will be the link to submit all current year photos. If you have any questions, please email gmsyearbook2023@gmail.com.
Newsletter: Our January Newsletter includes PTO news as well as a fun winter checklist!
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 to our volunteers for all that you do!
January PTO Newsletter
News from the Community
No News at this time
Repeated News/ Long Term Info to Know
Though it may be hard to believe, we are getting close to the time of year where weather may become a factor in our school days. While we are not ready to utter the "S Word", please know that Chromebooks will only be issued to students, on Remote Days, if they have paid their insurance. For more information please Follow this link:
Chromebook Insurance Information
If you need assistance in making these arrangements, please reach out to Mr. Mitchell.
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.
Hannaford Helps
Do you shop at Hannaford? If you do then please help Hannaford support GMS by just doing your regular grocery shopping!!
Shopping In-Store
SHOP – Look for shelf tags on over 1,500 participating products.
CHECK OUT – Collect your School Dollars from an associate at checkout.
DEPOSIT – Drop your School Dollars in the Hannaford Helps Schools collection tower in-store.
Hannaford To Go
SHOP – Look for the apple icon on over 1,500 products online.
CHECK OUT – Receive your School Dollars with your receipt.
DEPOSIT – Drop your School Dollars in the Hannaford Helps Schools collection tower in-store, or send them to school with your child.
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.
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