Paw Prints Family Newsletter
Hello GNBVT Bears!
Welcome to November! As we dive into this new month, there’s much to look forward to. This Sunday, we’ll be turning our clocks back an hour, marking the shift toward our winter season and gearing up for the holiday spirit. With winter sports registration now open and running until November 25th, it’s an exciting time for all athletes looking to join and continue building our Bear pride!
Our fall sports teams are also wrapping up their seasons, and I want to extend a huge congratulations to all athletes and coaches for their dedication and hard work.
November also brings one of our favorite annual events – our Open House on Sunday, November 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity for prospective families to explore our campus and for current families to connect with their child’s teachers and staff. We’re looking forward to seeing our GNBVT community come together.
As we approach the end of Trimester 1, remember that Report Cards will be sent out on December 4th. This is a critical time for students to stay motivated and finish strong! Encourage your child to make use of after-school support – our teachers are available until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 2:45 p.m. on Fridays. Additionally, our Library is open from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, providing a quiet place for students to work on assignments and homework.
Let's keep pushing forward and striving for success! Wishing everyone an amazing start to this season of harvest and gratitude. Go Bears!
Warmly,
Warley Williams
Principal, GNBVT
Tue Nov 5- NO SCHOOL- Staff Professional Development Day
Mon Nov 11: NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day Holiday
Mon Nov 18: After Prom: 6:00 PM Room G141, Media Technology
Tue Nov 19-Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)- Testing: details in Guidance Dept.
Nov 19-Nov 24- The Scholastic Book Fair-Available in school for students and during Open House
Sun Nov 24: Open House: 11:00 am - 3 :00 pm
Wed Nov 27- Early Release: 10:49 am
Wed Nov 27- Bonfire: 7:00 pm: Baseball Field
Nov 28-Dec 1- Thanksgiving Recess- Classes resume Dec 2
Sat Nov 30 - Sun Dec 1- Annual Craft Fair: 9:30 am -4:00 pm & 9:30 am -3:00 pm
Tue Dec 3 & Thu Dec 5- Class of 2025: Cap & Gown Measurements
Wed Dec 4- Trimester I Report Cards Published
Fri Dec 6: NO SCHOOL
- Trimester I report cards will be available in Aspen on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
- Please refer to the Reference Guide below to assist in viewing report cards in Aspen.
- Should you need assistance getting into Aspen or navigating to locate report card, please complete a "New Technology Ticket Request below.
Screenings Continue Oct 29th-Nov 4th
Hearing/Vision/BMI (during shop cycle)
MA Department of Public Health MANDATORY Screenings: Hearing/Vision and Body Mass Index (BMI) screenings will continue October 29th through November 4th. This is a state requirement for the nursing staff. If you do not want your student to participate, please notify the nursing staff.
Attention Freshman Class of 2028
Screenings Nov 7th-Nov 22nd
Scoliosis (during gym)
MA Department of Public Health MANDATORY Scoliosis Screenings will be conducted from November 7th-November 22nd for freshmen who are in gym Trimester I. This is a state requirement for the nursing staff. If you do not want your student to participate please notify the nursing staff to opt out your student. Future scoliosis screenings are also scheduled for Trimester II (December 9th-January 6th) as well as Trimester III (April 28th-May 12th).
Attention Junior Class of 2026
Please remember to provide us with a copy of your most recent immunizations that would include your meningococcal vaccination record. This is a grade 11 entry requirement, if you were 16 years of age or older at the start of school. Also for those who were not 16 at the start of the school year, as you turn 16 and receive this immunization, please forward an updated copy of your immunization record to us.
Attention Senior Class of 2025
The Department of Public Health (DPH) requires nursing staff to report on the final status of meningococcal vaccinations. We ask that if you have not sent in proof of this vaccination, please provide a copy at this time. We are required to report vaccination compliance to the DPH, this will take place in January 2025.
Please continue to provide our nursing staff with updated medical paperwork, including physicals and immunization records so we can have the most up-to-date medical information on file.
Senior students in the Early Education & Care program are designing gameboards and Kendra Harrington {Mother to student Aidan Buck} "Creative Explorer" at Bananagrams presented the relevance of games and the unique opportunities associated with early education as it relates to development, negotiation skills and learning to cooperate. Thank you for providing each student with their own Bananagrams!
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New Bedford, MA 02740
508.998.3321
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