Acton Boxborough & GD STEM Partnership (Volunteers Needed)

   DISCOVER STEM 2013

•      Career Exploration and       Interactive Exhibits
•      Student Volunteers              Needed

       

Ever wonder how noise-canceling headphones work or how technology is changing baseball?  Acton PIP STEM, a partner of GDSTEM, has generously invited Groton-Dunstable students and their families to DISCOVER STEM 2013, taking place at Acton-Boxboro High School, Monday, November 4, from 6-8:30 p.m.  DISCOVER STEM is a showcase of interactive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities geared for students in Grades 7-12 and their families, and features some 30+ exhibits from companies and organizations in the area.  Volunteers are also needed, and students can earn service credit. 

For more information or to volunteer, please visit www.actonpip.org/discoverstem.

Parents who are interested in helping to promote STEM education in our public schools are invited to attend GDSTEM’s next monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Middle School North Library.  More information on GDSTEM’s activities is available at www.gdstem.org.

Evan Bunis/Fall Sports Success/Facebook Privacy Issues

Our sports teams had successful fall seasons with several qualifying for the playoffs.  Student-athletes competed hard this season and left us many reasons to be proud.  There are many highlights to share, to many to list in fact, but I have included some information about Evan Bunis and his achievement below. In addition, I have included the fall playoff schedule for your convenience.   Lastly, I included some information regarding Facebook privacy issues that parents might want to be made aware of.  

Playoff Schedule

Boys Soccer: 7th seed, hosting Worcester North at 2 pm on Friday, Nov. 1st

Girls Soccer: 5th seed, at Wachusett on Monday at 5 pm

Football: at Hudson Friday night at 7pm

Volleyball: Will be announced tomorrow, 10/31

League MVP

Congratulations to Evan Bunis for earning league MVP honors for his accomplishments this fall.  Evan is undecided about his college career, but he is currently being recruited to play golf at the collegiate level. 

@GDPrincipal: Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagershttp://t.co/Y5Ud1D1ypu

Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers

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Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely.

October 24th: Annual Safety and Security Practice

Lockdown Drill

Today, October 24th, we will be conducting our annual review of emergency protocols and procedures with students, staff, and local law enforcement officials.  The Groton Police Department along with faculty and administration will be implementing and conducting a new set of response options for dealing with an emergency situation. To date, we have conducted two fire drills and provided staff with training on our emergency lockdown procedures and protocols. In addition, Officer Rachel Meade provided a brief overview of the A.L.I.C.E emergency response system with students.  

Today students will run through a training exercise that is similar to the simulation staff experienced a few weeks ago.  Although these are routine exercises, we encourage you to talk with your child about the exercises today.  We take pride in running a school that is safe, organized, and focused on teaching and learning.  Safety resides at the top of that list.   It is important to remind your son/daughter that schools remain an extremely safe place to be.   

Tonight: College Financing Information Night at the High School

MEFA

Representatives from the Massachusetts Educational Foundation Authority will be at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School tonight beginning at 6:30pm.  MEFA’s mission is to increase access and college affordability across the Commonwealth through low-cost financing alternatives, college savings programs and educational financing expertise on planning, saving and paying for higher education. Please join us in the BBX theater.  There is no charge for this event.  

Principal's Notes

Lockdown Drill
On October 24th we will be conducting our annual review of  emergency protocols and procedures with students, staff, along with local law enforcement.

Attention Seniors
The last day to submit your senior portrait and history/profile is Friday, October 18th.

Senior Night Tailgate
Come out Friday, October 18th, to celebrate the senior class and members of the football team.  Food, games, and prizes starting at 4:30.  All parents and students are welcome.

College Information Night

Please join us on Tonight, October 17th at 6pm as members of our Guidance Department along with a representative from the University of Massachusetts will be at GDRHS to provide detailed information on the college application process.  There is no fee and all parents are welcome.  

MEFA

Representatives from the Massachusetts Educational Foundation Authority will be at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School on October 22nd at 6:30pm.  MEFA’s mission is to increase access and college affordability across the Commonwealth through low-cost financing alternatives, college savings programs and educational financing expertise on planning, saving and paying for higher education. Please join us in the BBX theater.  There is no charge for this event.  

Principal's Notes

Staff Professional Development Day
Tomorrow, October 15th,  is a staff professional development day.  There is no school for students.

Hockey Team/American Cancer Society Walk
On Sunday, October 6th, returning members of the Groton - Dunstable Varsity Hockey Team participated in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Boston Walk. Rowley's Crusaders were lead by their 2013-2014 captains Justin Cole, Connor Maguire, and Josh Rabbit. The team had 29 member which included players, parents and the Rowley family.They walked with over 7,000 participants who together raised over $1.4 million dollars to help in the fight .

College Information Night

Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at 6pm as members of our Guidance Department along with a representative from the University of Massachusetts will be at GDRHS to provide detailed information on the college application process.  There is no fee and all parents are welcome.  

MEFA

Representatives from the Massachusetts Educational Foundation Authority will be at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School on October 22nd at 6:30pm.  MEFA’s mission is to increase access and college affordability across the Commonwealth through low-cost financing alternatives, college savings programs and educational financing expertise on planning, saving and paying for higher education. Please join us in the BBX theater.  There is no charge for this event.  

PSAT Registration

We will be administering the PSAT exam on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00am  There are approximately 10 spots remaining.  If you wish to register please see Mrs. Cain in Guidance.  

Principal's Notes

Students of the Month

Congratulations to Celina Antonellis, Kate Connerty, Laura Donovan, Michael Gingras, Chris Huber, Amanda Kennedy, Kevin Kong, Sisi Liu, Bryce McLaughlin,  and Justin Pang.  These students are being honored as our students of the month.  All of them were recognized as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Commended Students are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.  Over 1.5 million students took the 2012 PSAT, and the high achieving students listed above scored in the top 50,000. Some 16,000 of those high performers were recently designated semifinalists.  We are proud to report that Steven Pei has moved forward as a semifinalist.  We congratulate all of these students as this national recognition not only represents a significant achievement, but it firmly positions them in elite company in this competition that spans the country.

College Information Night

Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at 6pm as members of our Guidance Department along with a representative from the University of Massachusetts will be at GDRHS to provide detailed information on the college application process.  There is no fee and all parents are welcome.  

MEFA

Representatives from the Massachusetts Educational Foundation Authority will be at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School on October 22nd at 6:30pm.  MEFA’s mission is to increase access and college affordability across the Commonwealth through low-cost financing alternatives, college savings programs and educational financing expertise on planning, saving and paying for higher education. Please join us in the BBX theater.  There is no charge for this event.  

Class Rings

Sophomores interested in ordering class rings can do so during lunches on the 16th and 23rd of October.  A $50 deposit is requested when placing an order.  You can design your custom ring on-line at www.jostens.com.  There is additional information available in the main office. 

Homecoming Weekend

We hope you will join us this weekend as we celebrate Homecoming.  For a complete list of events please follow the link provided.  http://www.gdrsd.org/gdrhs

PSAT Registration

We will be administering the PSAT exam on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00am  There are approximately 20 spots remaining.  If you wish to register please see Mrs. Cain in Guidance.  

Principal's Notes

Progress Reports

Quarter 1 Progress Reports have been published in iParent.   If you have not yet signed up for an iParent account you can do so by visiting our website at GDRSD.org and clicking on the iParent Parent Portal tab.  If you already have an iParent account once you have logged in you have two options to view your child’s grades.

"View Grades" to view a quick screen display of term grades, and,

"My Documents" to view and/or print the traditional report card and progress reports (PDF file).

Homecoming Weekend

We hope you will join us next weekend as we celebrate Homecoming.  For a complete list of events please follow the link provided.  http://www.gdrsd.org/gdrhs

PSAT Registration

We will be administering the PSAT exam on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00am  There are approximately 20 spots remaining.  If you wish to register please see Mrs. Cain in Guidance.