News From Across GMRSD
01 Apr 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
April 1, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
April has arrived and brought along some April showers this morning! In addition to being known as a rainy month, April is also National Poetry Month. At Hillcrest, I like to celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing short poems with our students as part of the Morning Message that I post in our All Purpose Room. During the month of April, I will share one or two poems each week. Be sure to ask your Hillcrest student about this!
A few...
25 Mar 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
March 25, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
This was our first week in our Mask Optional model and I am pleased to report that our students have been so kind, polite and respectful regarding each person’s mask-wearing decisions. Thank you for your support in encouraging a community of care and respect.
A few important news items:
With our Mask Optional model, we’ve noticed a significant increase in students exploring their noses and mouths with fingers, pencils, markers, etc. We have been providing lots of...
25 Mar 2022
Report Cards
Report cards and progress notes are being sent home in backpacks today. What a great time to review the successes with your child(ren) and the effort they are putting into their “work” day. Double report cards were also mailed today.
NEXT Week’s School Calendar
Full week with no early dismissals
Are you going to the play tonight?
The Turners Falls high school is putting on the musical Mary Poppins tonight, March 25 and Saturday March 26 both evenings starting at 7:00 pm. Sunday, March 27 is a 2:00 pm showing....
25 Mar 2022
March 25, 2022, Newsletter
Dates to Remember:
March 25- Report Cards and Progress Notes
March 29-MCAS Begins- see enclosed calendar
March 30- Kindergarten Registration and Open House- 5:30 p.m.
April 5- PTO Meeting
April 6- Half Day- Dismissal at 11:50
April 18-22- Spring Break
April 25-29- Sixth Grade Nature’s Classroom Trip
Dear Gill Community,
Second Term Report Cards went home today in backpacks! Parents are encouraged to process the information contained within and focus, most importantly, on the positive. Although it is essential to address areas of...
18 Mar 2022
On behalf of the Sheffield staff, thank you all so much for providing snacks to be enjoyed by all during our parent/teacher conferences
We would also like to thank all parents and guardians who were able to attend a conference with your child(ren)’s teachers. With busy work schedules it is not always easy to attend afternoon meetings. Again, thank you for partnering with your teachers.
Student Report Cards
Report cards and progress notes will be sent home in student’s backpacks on Friday, March 25, 2022.
NEXT Week’s School Calendar
March 23rd:...
18 Mar 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
March 18, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
It was such a pleasure to see so many family members at Conferences this week! Due to Covid, we’ve had limited opportunities to connect with families in-person and that has made conference time particularly special. Thank you very much for finding the time to attend conferences.
A few important news items:
On Monday, March 21st we will shift to a Mask Optional model across our school district. Here at Hillcrest, we have...