News From Across GMRSD
03 Nov 2022
Recommendations on Preventing Fall Illness from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
31 Oct 2022
SHEFFIELD SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 28, 2022
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK - MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 4!
A reminder that we are a fragrance-free learning environment.
For safety, masks cannot be worn.
FIRE SAFETY PRESENTATION
On Tuesday, October 25, Captain Hartnett, Captain Ellis, firefighter Doyle, and firefighter Korby came to meet with the Sheffield students to teach them about fire safety. The presentation focused on teaching students that firefighters are their friends and are there to protect and help their family and pets. They stressed the importance for everyone to be...
28 Oct 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
October 28, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
We were so happy to gather together for our first All School Meeting of the year this morning! We enjoyed wonderful presentations across all three grade levels. Thank you very much to all of the family and community members who were able to join us!
A few important news items:
At All School Meeting, the following classes presented their learning:
Mrs. Prevett’s students presented their math learning with The Five Little Pumpkins chant....
26 Oct 2022
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30 Griswold Street, Turners Falls MA 01376
Sarah Burstein, Principal
School Improvement Plan
2022 -2023
Goal 1. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: We will welcome and engage families as active partners to support the academic and social-emotional development of all students.
Initiative A: Re-establish monthly All School Meetings beginning in October 2022.
Initiative B: Each grade level will host at least one classroom-based event for students’...
24 Oct 2022
SHEFFIELD SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you for attending parent teacher conferences. It was so great to see so many of you and talk about the learning that has occurred already this school year.
e all know that strong connections between home and school benefit our students tremendously. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the school year.
October is Kindness Month at Sheffield
As you know, October is Kindness Month at Sheffield. Just this week, I gave out tickets for "advocating for a...
21 Oct 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
October 21, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
It was such a treat to see so many Hillcrest families here at school for Conferences this week! We’re all very proud of the progress our students are making at school and we love connecting with you to celebrate those achievements, make plans for future growth and get to know the important people in our students’ lives.
A few important news items:
A big THANK YOU to all the community members who helped Friends of Hillcrest to provide delicious snacks for...