Reminder: Early release today in MSAD11. Elementary students dismiss around 12:00, middle and high school 11:00. No school tomorrow on Friday, November 10th due to the holiday (Veteran’s Day).
The School Board revised the MSAD 11 2023-2024 School Calendar at last night's meeting. The changes made are as follows:
Early Release - November 9th - Parent Teacher Conference (in place of October 26)
Early Release - November 20 - Professional Development (in place of November 9)
Please click on link for updated calendar. https://5il.co/28cue
Good afternoon. This is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. In light of the recent tragic event, its direct impact on many of our students and staff, and the need to prepare for the well-being of students and staff as they return to school, tomorrow, Monday, October 30, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school and no AM-Pre-K. I recognize the direct impact this will have on families, for which I am truly sorry. Please read this letter which provides greater detail: https://bit.ly/45LjYDH
Thank you for your continued support during this extremely difficult time. Take care
This is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. All schools in MSAD 11 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 27, 2023. A letter to families regarding this decision will be emailed, texted, and placed on social media shortly. This weekend, a follow up communication will be sent to families. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Pllease click on the linkto access a letter from MSAD11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins: https://bit.ly/3tOZqgl
From Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools: Due to the tragic event in Lewiston last evening and the on-going search for the suspect, all schools and the Central Office in MSAD 11 will be closed today, Thursday, October 26. Without knowing the location of the suspect, who is a resident of Bowdoinham and who has connections to Gardiner, bringing the students and staff together is simply not safe. My heart goes out to the victims, families and those impacted by this senseless act of violence. Hug your loved ones and keep them close. Please be safe.
October 2023 edition of the MSAD 11 Central Office Newsletter.
Register for your Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences Now. Conferences will be held on 10/26/2023: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Gardiner_Regional_Middle_School_2
Please click the link for the September edition of the MSAD 11 Central Office Newsletter. https://5il.co/24dcz
Angela Hardy, MSAD 11 Director of Instruction: Due to excessive heat in our classrooms and buses, MSAD 11 schools will be dismissed early today. Some areas have air conditioning, but a majority of our learning spaces do not. With the high humidity and heat conditions, Gardiner High School and Middle School will be dismissing at 11:00 a.m. and the Elementary Schools will be dismissing at 12:00 p.m.
Who: Any MSAD #11 Student in Grades Pre-K thru 8
What: Informational Parent Meeting for any MSAD #11 student in Pre-K through 8th Grade who is interested in playing with LEGO and building LEGO Robots. Students in grades Pre-K through 3rd grade will learn basic age-appropriate LEGO building and programming skills. Students in grades 4 thru 8th will participate on a competition team. More information on each individual team will be provided at the parent meeting. For more info, contact amoreland@msad11.org
When: September 13, 2023 5:30pm Where: Middle School Cafeteria
Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools: Today, Thursday, September 7, school will be dismissed early due to the heat. While a few of our buildings have pockets of air conditioning, the majority of our classrooms do not and three days into this weather pattern, we have classrooms in the 90’s and buses that are even hotter. Gardiner Area High School and Gardiner Regional Middle School will be dismissed today at 11 am and the elementary schools will be dismissed at 12 noon. No pm pre-k. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Complete laptop forms and pay for the protection program online here: Yes, directions can be found here https://sites.google.com/msad11.org/techhandbook/laptop-policy-forms?authuser=0
First Day of School
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Picnic With The Principal
Thursday, August 17
4:30-6:30
All Grade Levels Welcome, Schedules will be available
Hot Dogs will be served.
New Student Registration Packets Available
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GRMS Boy's Soccer Tryouts
August 30 and 31, 2023 at the GRMS field.
Boys 4:00-5:30pm
Off on Friday, Sept 1.
Holiday Monday, Sept 4.
Regular practices on Tuesday, Sept 5. 4-5:30
GRMS
Girl's Fall Soccer Season
Before you know it, it will be Fall Soccer season! We’re hoping this information will help you plan ahead.
August 30 and 31 - Tryouts on the GRMS soccer field 5:15-6:30 for all potential players.
Thursday, August 31 - players will be told which team they made at the end of tryouts that evening.
Sept 1 - Sept 4 - Enjoy the long weekend with family and friends.
Sept 5 - Sept 7 - Regular practice with Varsity and JV squad at the same time. We will be doing some drills together and then break up into team drills. Practice 5:15-6:30
Sept 8 - Depends on weekly weather. To be determined.
Paperwork and up to date physicals (within the past 2 years) will need to be completed before any player can participate in tryouts. Reminder: Doctors offices are scheduling out several weeks for physicals. Please be proactive and get this done before August 30. I was told Express Care and Concentra will conduct physicals.
Players need: mouth guards, shin guards, cleats, water bottle and practice socks. The school will provide game shorts, game shirts and game socks.
I have included all players from last year's squad in this email. Please check the GRMS Web page and Facebook for updates.
Thank you and enjoy every minute of your summer!
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Please select the link below for a list of school supplies needed for the 2023/24 School Year. If this is a hardship we can help, thanks to donations from generous community members. Please reach out to me at: blawrence@msad11.org
School Supply Links (broken down by team):
https://www.msad11.org/o/grms/documents/grms-school-supply-list/27133
