Gardiner Regional Middle School -

MSAD 11 and Maine Roads to Quality invite Childcare practitioners to join in a "Return to School ZOOM Conversation" Tuesday, August 11th from 6-7 PM You are invited to join Angela Hardy, Director of Curriculum + Instruction for MSAD 11 and Robin Holman, District Early Childhood and Youth Coordinator for Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network to learn about the return to school plan and to start a conversation about how childcare and schools can collaboratively build learning spaces for children. Register at: https://forms.gle/235jLXmhasCpknFE8

To follow Maine Department of Education requirements for safely opening schools in the fall, masks will be required for all staff, students and visitors to MSAD11 facilities. More information will follow as school approaches. Please see our video: https://youtu.be/ZvU580_CDOo

To know if MSAD 11 schools can open fully, we need to hear from our families. Please complete one Return to School survey​​ for each of your school-age children today if you haven't done so yet: https://forms.gle/JT3oqMDZEF2BthY7A​​

Our Commitment and Shared Resources to Combat Racism (Department of Education): https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1321484?e=cfa50fab42

GRMS Recognition 2020 Video: https://youtu.be/Th166yOXNRw

REACH virtual showcase: https://bit.ly/3eS2Cel

Message from the Superintendent

Unfortunately, we are continuing to see a significant number of Influenza A and B diagnoses in our community. Flu season isn't over yet! For your review, I have attached an article with some basic information and reminders about how to decrease these instances of Influenza as well as other communicable diseases. Have a wonderful day and stay healthy! Julie Hallett BSN, RN Gardiner Regional Middle School Phone: 582-1326 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321005

Middle School Parent Teacher Conferenc

GRMS Wrestling Schedule

MSAD 11 2020-2021 School Calendar Approved on 2/10/2020. Please click on link for calendar. https://5il.co/cyp2

Students are going back to school following the holiday break. Remember: STOP means STOP! Watch the proper way to stop for a school bus, and what NOT to do. Learn more at NHTSA.gov/SchoolBus https://youtu.be/CVMlsj32iCQ

END OF DAY CHANGE OF PLANS If your child will be leaving school at the end of the day other than their usual manner, please send a note or email blawrence@msad11.org or kparadee@msad11.org by 1:30 p.m.

GRMS-Time Schedule Student Arrival 7:00 a.m. Dismissed to homeroom 7:10 TARDY 7:20 students must stop by office for a tardy slip Classes begin at 7:25 (please note if you will be dropping your child off to school, please do so at the side office entrance. The front loop is for busses only.) The is a bit of a traffic jam in the morning...please help keep the drop off location moving swiftly.

Sports Physical Reminder Any student wishing to try out and/or participate in a school sport must either have a current (2yrs) physical on file or submit one before participation is allowed. If you are unable to get an appointment in a timely manner with your provider, Walk-In Physicals are available at Concentra Urgent Care in Augusta or Maine General Express Care in Augusta. (We are not promoting either or these medical facilities, only trying to be helpful). Please feel free to share this information.

7/25/2019 Greetings Parents/Guardians and Families of Gardiner Regional Middle School (GRMS): My name is John LaPerriere and I am immensely honored to join the staff, students, and families of GRMS as your new Principal. I am passionate about education and look forward to partnering with you to provide our students with a vigorous, engaging, and high quality educational experience. As a parent of two girls ages 17 and 25, I understand the value of a strong home to school connection. I believe that working together we can meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. This summer I have been getting to know the building, the community, and the educational goals of MSAD 11. I’ve learned that Gardiner Regional Middle School is a community where strong connections are made between home and school, and where staff members are committed to developing the whole child. Professionally, I have dedicated the past 12 year to educating the students of every community I have served. Along with the teachers and staff, I will work tirelessly to continue the legacy of success established here at GRMS, by building relationships with parents, students, staff, and community members. All of us at Gardiner Regional Middle School are excited to begin what promises to be a great year. As Principal it is important for me that everyone that steps through our doors, are excited to be here. Finally, my door is always open and welcome your input. I look forward to working with you to provide the best middle school education for our students. Thank you, John S. LaPerriere Principal Gardiner Regional Middle School

Hidden In Plain Site

Tiger Food Pantry Gardiner Area High School Hours: Mondays 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Thursdays 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

BUS NOTE Reminder...if students are going to have a change in transportation, please be sure to send your child with a note or email the school secretary. Busses will not be able to drop students at a different location without a note. Thank you.

Middle School Athletic Forms The necessary paperwork for athletes is located on the Middle School Web Page. This link should lead you there. http://www.msad11.org/o/grms/browse/24368