News From Across GMRSD
28 Feb 2019
Please be aware that there is an internet challenge called "Momo" that is extremely dangerous and
many of our students are talking about it, even our second graders. Some students are reporting to
our nurse they are having nightmares as well. Momo is a scary looking doll who asks kids to do things.
They start off innocent at first, like eat a banana. Then they become more dark and scary where
students are asked to self harm and even asked to commit suicide. I do not know how, but it has been
reported that this "Momo" character will pop up on internet games kids are playing...
28 Feb 2019
Congratulations to Hillcrest first grade teacher Lori Saylor! She will be this year’s district recipient of the Grinspoon Excellence in Teaching Award. Mrs. Saylor is an outstanding teacher who has touched the lives of hundreds of students over the course of a distinguished 30 year career.
26 Feb 2019
2019 GMEF Annual Gala
“The Best of ABBA”
Featuring Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute Band
On Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ 7:00pm at the TFHS Theater, “Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute Band” brings the brilliance of the pop sensation ABBA to the Gill-Montague Education Fund Annual Gala. Expect to hear hits like "Dancing Queen," "Take a Chance," "Fernando," "Mamma Mia" and many more at this high-energy concert filled with lush harmonies, elaborate costumes and iconic choreography.
Advance Tickets are available at these locations: Hillside Pizza in Bernardston; Weatherheads/...
26 Feb 2019
2019 GMEF Annual Gala
“The Best of ABBA”
Featuring Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute Band
On Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ 7:00pm at the TFHS Theater, “Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute Band” brings the brilliance of the pop sensation ABBA to the Gill-Montague Education Fund Annual Gala. Expect to hear hits like "Dancing Queen," "Take a Chance," "Fernando," "Mamma Mia" and many more at this high-energy concert filled with lush harmonies, elaborate costumes and iconic choreography.
Advance Tickets are available at these locations: Hillside Pizza in Bernardston; Weatherheads/...
25 Feb 2019
At the February 26 School Committee meeting staff from the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) will present themes and recommendations from listening sessions they recently facilitated with GMRSD parents, students, and staff. CES has also provided us with a report that presents a thematic analysis of those listening forums. The introduction to the report is excerpted below.
Thematic Analysis of Social Justice and Equity Listening Forums
Prepared for the Gill-Montague Regional School District School Committee by the Collaborative for Educational Services,...
16 Feb 2019
Happy Friday from Gill Elementary School!
Thank you everyone who came to our Evening of Dialogue last Friday. It was a fantastic event, and well attended! We had a chance to talk about challenges, and our experiences as parents. We intend to do more of these evenings throughout the rest of the year, with more targeted topics such as puberty and our kids, and dealing with cliques and conflict.
This week, the 6th grade has orchestrated “Penny Wars!” So thank you to everyone who has sent in change and bills to aid your kids in their quest for a pizza party. While there will be only one...