News From Across GMRSD
12 Mar 2020
March 12, 2020
Dear District Families,
I am writing to update you on the status of our response to the coronavirus. As our state and nation’s experience begins to look more like that of Italy’s, more serious actions are being taken to slow the spread of the virus. As you know, the governor has declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts and the commissioner of education has requested that districts consider a ban on all out-of-state school trips. The district continues to closely monitor decisions made at the state level that might impact schools. Superintendents have been...
12 Mar 2020
● Tomorrow at Morning Meeting our teachers will be sharing a comic created to explain the corona virus to children. Understandably they are becoming anxious as this is a high topic of discussion by their trusted adults, news, and radio. Superintendent Sullivan has information for families about what we’re doing to ensure the health of students and staff. Here is the link your child will see tomorrow: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comicexploring-the-new-coronavirus
● Monday, March 16 is a School Council meeting in my office from 3:30-4:30...
09 Mar 2020
March 8, 2020
Dear District Families,
I am writing to update you on the status of our response to the coronavirus. We remain in contact with the Montague and Gill departments of public health to mitigate any potential risks to our students and the larger community and over the past several days, the district has participated in several conference calls concerning prevention measures and response planning.
While COVID-19 is a public health concern, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Massachusetts Department of Public Health continue to report that the immediate risk to the...
06 Mar 2020
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
March 6, 2020
Dear Hillcrest Families,
Happy March! The first week of March has been filled with lots of opportunities to celebrate Read Across America! From extra read-alouds each day to dressing in funny hats and crazy socks, we’ve had lots of fun! Tonight at 5:00, we’ll celebrate with Read Across Hillcrest! Please join us for very special read-alouds of books from our Diverse Books Collection, along with craft projects, FREE book shopping and a pizza dinner. Our guest readers will share the...
05 Mar 2020
We understand that families may have questions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) and how it may affect our schools. Although at this point in time, the CDC has reported that the general public is at low risk, here are general precautions we can all take to help stay healthy. The precautions to help prevent colds and the flu can help protect against COVID-19. Custodial staff are working hard and sanitizing buildings daily.
Please remind your child that these steps will also help at home:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,...
28 Feb 2020
● Here are the dates we will be MCAS testing this spring; ELA: 3rd/4th April 9 and 10 ELA: 5th April 15 and 16 MATH: 3rd/4th May 14 and 15 MATH: 5th May 7 and 8 SCIENCE: 5th May 19 and 20
● If you’re in the car drop off line, please pull as far up as possible, this allows many students to exit at a time, which makes the line move faster.
● Our school read a book this month called Each Kindness, by Jacqueline Woodson. Ask your child about small acts of kindness and the amazing impact they can have on everyone.
● Parent/teacher conferences are coming up, March 19 and 20....