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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 30 Griswold Street, Turners Falls MA 01376    Sarah Burstein, Principal                         School Improvement Plan 2021 - 2022   Goal 1.  Engagement: We will welcome and engage families as active partners to support the academic and social-emotional development of all students.  Initiative A: Preschool and Kindergarten Families will be invited to individualized Orientation Sessions with their child’s classroom teacher.  Initiative B:...
Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School Principal’s Update – October 8, 2021 Monday, October 11th is a holiday and there is no school. PSAT (Practice SAT) for 10th Grade  Our Sophomores, and registered Juniors, are scheduled to take the PSAT on the morning of Wednesday, October 13th in the gym. This practice test is a great opportunity for the students to get a feel for what it is like to take the SAT. The 10th graders will report to their A-Block class for attendance and then they will head to the gym to test. They will be able to finish testing by lunch, and head...
Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School Principal’s Update – October 8, 2021 Monday, October 11th is a holiday and there is no school. PSAT (Practice SAT) for 10th Grade  Our Sophomores, and registered Juniors, are scheduled to take the PSAT on the morning of Wednesday, October 13th in the gym. This practice test is a great opportunity for the students to get a feel for what it is like to take the SAT. The 10th graders will report to their A-Block class for attendance and then they will head to the gym to test. They will be able to finish testing by lunch, and head...
October 8, 2021 Newsletter Dates to Remember: October 11- NO SCHOOL-Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 14th- Virtual Open House October 15th- 5:00-7:30 p.m.- PTO Bonfire October 18- Launch of the 100 Mile Club! October 20- Early Release- Professional Development – Spirit Day – THEME TO BE ANNOUNCED October 22, 2:30 p.m.- ALL SCHOOL MEET OUTSIDE- More to come   Dear Gill Families, Caregivers, and Staff, These are busy days here at school! Such a welcome change from last fall when everyone was home. I have to say I SO appreciate seeing all of your children...
 It’s that time of year, the time to dress in layers. Depending on where one is in the building, it is cool or warm. Please dress your child accordingly, so that they can take off or add clothing as needed. Sheffield’s virtual open house will be Tuesday, October 12th. More information on how to access it will be shared next week. The lunch menu continues to be a work in progress. We have been experiencing shortages of some items which has impacted our ability to follow the monthly menu. We appreciate your understanding and patience as this is out of our control. Please be...

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