Dear Intermediate School Families,
In only a few days, we have begun to fall solidly into a groove here at the intermediate school as far as routines and adherence to our core values of respect, responsibility, and safety! The students have been patient in the cafeteria as we settle into lunch; orderly in the halls as they pass in, around, and out of the school; and have been attentive and focused in their classrooms. It’s gearing up to be a wonderful year! We thank you for your continued support at home!
Campus Programs:
Please visit this link to find some wonderful after-school opportunities for your children. Questions on any of the offerings should be directed to Diane Czapiga at 508.923.2000 x1719 or dczapiga@freelake.org.
Constitution Day at GRAIS:
On Friday the 15th, the intermediate school will commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution by dressing in patriotic clothing and participating in a variety of activities that will bring this very important document to life for our students. As the anniversary lands on a weekend, the department of education provides us with the option of honoring the date during the weeks before or after the 17th.
Donations:
Thank you to all who’ve dropped off or sent in frequently used classroom items, such as paper towels, wipes, and tissues. Everything will be put to good use and is so appreciated!
Individual Fall Picture Day:
Lifetouch will be at the intermediate school for individual student pictures on October 4th, with a retake date scheduled for November 15th. More information will follow as we receive it from Lifetouch.
From the School Adjustment Counselors’ Wing:
At the start of the new school year, parents and guardians want to hear what their student’s day looks like and how they are feeling about their day. Naturally, you ask, “How was your day?” Most of the time the response you get, especially as your student gets older, is, “Fine.” This may lead to many other questions as you try to make sure everything is truly “fine.” Here are some suggestions of ways to get your student talking without it seeming as though you are dragging every detail out of them: How to Get Your Child to Talk About School from Understood.org.
Mrs. Maderios is our grade four school adjustment counselor and may be reached at kmaderios@freelake.org or 508.923.3506 x 3151. Mrs. Pennini is our grade five school adjustment counselor and may be reached at mpennini@freelake.org or 508.923.3506 X 3152. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions for either.
Fore and Aft Program:
If you’ve any questions regarding before or after school care, please contact Lisa Pacheco at 508.923.2000 X1730 or at lpacheco@freelake.org.
GRAIS PTO:
If you have any questions on any of the upcoming PTO events or wish to get involved, please contact the board at graispto@gmail.com.
Future Dates to Remember:
GRAIS’ Honoring of Constitution Day - September 15th
PTO’s ZOOM Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - September 19th
PTO’s Scholastic Book Fair - September 25th - 29th
Individual Picture Day - October 4th
Early Release at 11:30 a.m. - October 6th
Columbus Day/No School - October 9th
PTO’s Halloween Social for GRAIS Students - October 20th from 6 - 8 p.m.
PTO’s Fun Run - October 26th During the School Day
No School for Students/ PD Day - November 7th
Veterans Day/No School - November 10th
Picture Retakes - November 15th
Thanksgiving Recess - November 22nd at 11:30 a.m - November 24th
First Trimester Grades Close - November 27th
Respectfully,
Dr. Sullivan
508.923.3506 x 3150
esullivan@freelake.org
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