STINGRAY NEWS

Below are the students recognized this week by staff for demonstrating positive character. Great job students, we are proud of you!

Attached is a letter with information regarding the upcoming state assessment. Please do your absolute best to have students present on these days.

Mrs. Dufrain sent out a message last week to staff regarding autism. Below that are some pictures as some of our Best Buddies passed out a treat as part of our awareness program.

In honor of April being Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to share some resources you may find helpful as you “encounter” students with Autism…teaching them, meeting them throughout the school, seeing them/interacting with them in your community and in your families. I love the saying, “If you’ve met one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism”. I mean, isn’t everyone UNIQUE? Isn’t every single person talented, challenged, lovable, frustrating, imperfect, special? My best advice is to treat students/people with disabilities like you should treat everyone…with kindness, grace, and patience. I hope you find some of the information below helpful. Thank you, all, for being the kind of school community where students AND adults learn, grow, and love. As a “thank you”, Access has a small treat that we will bring around in the next day or so.

Our awesome Best Buddies club was recognized as Grand Champions in this spring's campaign! Their service project provided snacks for the children at The Homeless Coalition. We highlighted this project in SR News about a month ago. The GRMS Best Buddies received $1000 as a reward, as well as the comfort inknowing they are making a difference in the lives of some young people in need. Below is a picture of many of the Best Buddies at this morning's ceremony.

May 6 (6 pm): Awards Program - This is by invitation only. Students will be invited if they achieved honor grades the first 3 quarters, being recognized by a teacher for academic or exemplary growth/character, clubs, or earning recognition for volleyball or basketball (GRMS sports). Invitations will be sent out no later than the end of next week.

May 16: GradVenture - Families already have planned for this, but students could still be removed if their behavior does not warrant the privilege of attending.

May 23: 8th Grade Dance - More information coming soon from PTO. Qualification requirements begin on Monday and continue until the dance. Students may not be assigned a full day of ISS, or have any OSS. Also, students must be in attendance the dance of the dance and may NOT leave school early to go prepare for the dance.

If you be willing to assist with supervising the parking lots at 40 Orange Street, please use the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4AF23AAF5C61-55820827-ptopaking

There are time slots available for the two days, May 24th and 25th.

Thank you fro your help!

On normal school days, office hours are 7:00 am - 2:50 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Did you hear about the bored banker? They lost interest in everything.

What state is known for its small drinks? Minnesota.

What do scholars eat when they are hungry? Academia nuts.