| The "Parents as Partners" Newsletter Gray-New Gloucester Middle School May 2, 2008 Website: www.msad15.org |
Welcome Back!
We hope that students and families had a relaxing and enjoyable spring vacation. As we settle back in for the remainder of the school year we would like to remind students that this is an exciting and important time of year. With the weather improving and the summer drawing near it is important for students to stay focused to ensure a successful fourth quarter and end of the school year. We ask that parents and families work with their students to make the final weeks of the year productive and enjoyable! |
End of Year Assessments
Parents should be aware that all students will be taking a number of assessments as we close out the year. The following are the assessments for each grade: NWEA Math and Reading – all grade levels |
Wellness Day On Friday, May 9th we will be hosting a day long Wellness Day at the Middle School as part of a national initiative to have all students active for a day. Students and staff will participate in a variety of activities related to physical and mental well-being. Many of these activities will be outside and so we ask that students dress appropriately for both physical activity and the outdoors. In case of inclement weather a make-up day will be announced at a later date. |
Laptop Use June 6th will be the last day that the students will be able to use their laptops in school or take them home. All laptops need to be inspected prior to students and staff leaving for the summer. Please plan accordingly as we will not be granting any extensions. |
| Patriot of the Day We continue to recognize students for being positive citizens in our school. Each day we select a Patriot of the Day for embodying the characteristics of high moral character, leadership, being helpful to others, kindness, bravery and displaying strong work ethic. Teachers nominate students for their actions in or out of the classroom. Students recognized since our last issue are: Josh Kane David McCann Congratulations and thank you to the recipients of the Patriot of the Day for their efforts in making our school community a better place. |
8th Grade Awards Night Parents mark your calendars. 8th Grade Awards Night will be Thursday June 19th at 6:30 in the Middle School cafeteria, to be followed by a reception. |
| Dance The next scheduled dance, sponsored by Camp Middle Moose, will be May 9th from 6:30 to 9:00. Come out and have a great time with friends while supporting this year’s Middle Moose trip. |
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| Last Dance The final dance of the school year is scheduled for Friday, June 13th. The 6th and 7th graders may attend for the regular dance hours of 6:30 to 9:00pm. There are extended hours for 8th graders until 11:00pm. As a reminder, all school dress codes apply. Please keep this in mind if you are planning to purchase a dress. |
Arts and Literacy Night
Students and their families are invited to participate in the Arts and Literacy Night on Tuesday, May 13th. Samples of student artwork will be on display in the Art Studio at 6:00pm. The Book Fair also starts in the library at 6:00pm. The Spring Chorus Concert will begin at 7:00pm in the Cafetorium (Chorus students should warm up in the band room at 6:30). Come and enjoy an evening of artistic expression with your son or daughter! |
Library News
Buy-one-get-one-free!! The Scholastic book fair will be in the library on May 13th through May 16th. The fair will be open the evening of May 13th at 6pm until 8pm. It will also be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons until 3pm. The book fair is a buy-one-get-one free, so there are no profits except the free books. It is a great opportunity to stock up on summer reading!! |
Last Student Day |
COMING THIS SUMMER!! The return of Camp Middle Moose: Wilderness Wellness
Camp Middle Moose is a summer program that combines fun with learning. Our focus this year will be on wellness. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy an overnight summer camp experience with students and teachers they already know, while parents have the comfort of knowing their children are safe with familiar, experienced adults.
This unique experience is designed to encourage students to explore the Maine woods and all that it has to offer as a form of recreation. Students will have the opportunity to participate in many activities including: swimming, hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock wall climbing, drama, music, campfire activities, team challenges, and paintball (small fee). Children will create a wellness plan for the summer and track their activities. Students will depart the Middle School on Sunday, August 10th and return on Friday, August 15th. Transportation is provided to the private facility in Jackman, Maine. The fee for the entire week including white water rafting on the Kennebec River is $350. Brochures and applications are available in the main office. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Allocca at 657-9422, Ms. Levesque at 657-4994, or Mr. Robbins at 657-4994.
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