Image of pies and apples with text of GRAIS updates, November 19, 2023

Dear Intermediate School Families,

It was a fast, but productive week here at the intermediate school!  This past week, we talked about doing random acts of kindness, offering compliments to peers, being kind to ourselves, assisting others when we can, and collectively helping groups of people in need.

Additionally, we sent home letters regarding teacher conferences last Tuesday.  Please be reminded that trimester one grades close on the 27th, and grades will post to the portal on December 4th.

Nature Classroom

Thank you to all the caring adults who attended our Nature's Classroom meeting last Tuesday evening.  We are looking forward to a great trip in June!  If you were unable to make it, attached you will find an overview sheet about the program.  

All families who wish to have their fourth grader attend the trip, must complete the Google form at the link below to register the child.  You must also indicate if you would like your name to be entered in the chaperone lottery. The trip will cost approximately $525,  and a $140 deposit is due by December 20. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Stacey Snyder, the coordinator of the trip at ssnyder@freelake.org.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelE-IsQ1c11UTCH2vJTDtvxpQfEvkbBqeFyhxSzUbnD7ZENw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Square-1 Art:

Please see the online catalog to order keepsakes and gifts featuring your student’s artwork here:   square1art.com/shop.  Use catalog code to search child's art or use the online Art Search.  Order keepsakes and gifts that feature your child's artwork!

DEADLINE: 11/30/2023

Lifetouch Pictures:

Don't forget to order this year’s school pictures and enjoy 10% OFF your order!

CODE: F202310OFF

EXPIRES: May 1, 2024

Redeem Now

PTO:

Our next virtual  PTO meeting is on November 21st at 7:00 p.m. 

Meeting ID:  477 737 8775

Password:  graispto

Spring MCAS Dates:

April 02 & 03–Grade Five ELA

April 04 & 05–Grade Four ELA

May 13 & 14–Grade Five Math

May 15 & 16–Grade Four Math

May 20 & 21–Grade Five Science

*These are subject to change.

Routinely Requested Contact Information:

Nature’s Classroom Coordinator

Stacey Snyder

ssnyder@freelake.org

Campus Programs

Diane Czapiga

508.923.2000 X 1719

dczapiga@freelake.org

First Student Bus Company

Ken Rezendes 

508.763. 9260 

kenneth.rezendes@firstgroup.com

Food Services

Andrea Fay

508. 923.2000 x 1146

afay@freelake.org

Extended Day Program

Lisa Pacheco

508.923.2000 X1730  

lpacheco@freelake.org

Technology Dept.

Parent Portal and Device Help

https://www.freelake.org/page/technology

GRAIS Dates to Remember:

Virtual  PTO Meeting - November 21st at 7:00 p.m. 

Turkey Trot - November 21st

Thanksgiving Recess - November 22nd at 11:30 a.m - November 24th

Earned Pajama Day - December 1st

First Trimester Grades Close - November 27th

Trimester One Grades Post - December 4th

Evening Teacher Conferences - December 5th

Afternoon Teacher Conferences - December 7th