News From Across GMRSD
23 Sep 2022
Sheffield Spotlight
September 23, 2022
Harry Potter House Sorting Ceremony in Mr. Howes Classroom
Mr. Howes states, "I have a Harry Potter themed classroom to share my love of reading and Harry Potter with my students. As such, it was important to me that the students were sorted into the four houses that exist at Hogwarts- Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin and Hufflepuff. I gave a Sorting Test the week before in order to figure out what house each student was in. Before the sorting ceremony, I taught a short lesson on stereotypes- what they are, where they come from and why they can...
23 Sep 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
September 23, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
Happy First Day of Fall! I am looking forward to all that Fall has to offer here in Western Massachusetts . . . crunchy leaves, apple picking and the local Pumpkinfest, now known as The Great Falls Festival. And, of course, I am really excited about the Hillcrest Open House next Thursday, September 29th . . . we hope that all Hillcrest families will be able to join us!
A few important news items:
Please be on the lookout for some information from...
21 Sep 2022
OPEN HOUSE – Thursday, September 22, 2022
Great Falls Middle School: 5:00-6:30
Turners Falls High School: 6:30-8:00
We will be offering refreshments in the cafeteria during the last 15 minutes of each Open House. We look forward to seeing you there.
21 Sep 2022
OPEN HOUSE – Thursday, September 22, 2022
Great Falls Middle School: 5:00-6:30
Turners Falls High School: 6:30-8:00
We will be offering refreshments in the cafeteria during the last 15 minutes of each Open House. We look forward to seeing you there.
21 Sep 2022
MEFA College Financing Seminar 10/17/22 @ TFHS @ 6:00
Parents and students are invited to attend a free seminar on paying for college, which will be held Monday, October 17rth @ 6:00 P.M. at the Turners Falls High School. This seminar is offered through MEFA, the Commonwealth’s authority on planning, saving, and paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college financing process, including types of financial aid, how to apply, financing options for your family, scholarships, grants and loans, and completing the FAFSA.
No sign up necessary...
16 Sep 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
September 16, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
It was a week of “firsts” here at Hillcrest. We had our first Fire Drill of the school year, our first rainy day parking lot flood, and our first full day for our preschool and kindergarten students! Special thanks go out to the Turners Falls Fire Department for being here twice this week – once to lead us through our Fire Drill and once to help us manage the impact of Tuesday night’s storm in our staff parking lot!
A few important...