Principal's Message - 10.14.2024

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Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,

 

I hope you and your family have been  able to enjoy the long weekend, even though it’s ended with a little rain.  Of course, even rainy days can be a gift!

 

Here’s just a couple items to share with you this week:

 

Power School

 

The issues with our PowerSchool settings have been resolved.  Be sure to check PowerSchool on a regular basis for updated information about your child’s progress.  Here is the link to the PowerSchool Parent Portal:  link

 

DCSD Grading Practices

 

As many of you may know, our district made a transition to competency-based grading practices several years ago. Here is an overview our district’s current grading practices:   Grading Practices Update.

In addition to this overview, the DCSD Curriculum Team will be holding some grading and learning report presentations for families:

  • Wednesday, October 16, at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

  • Monday, October 28, at West Running Brook Intermediate School, 6:30-8:00 p.m

 

Pink Out Day - 10.18.2024

 

Student Council is sponsoring Pink Out Day  on Friday, October 18.  The advisory with the highest percentage of students wearing pink will win a breakfast treat on Monday, October 21.  Student Council will be selling pink bracelets at lunches on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  The proceeds of bracelet sales will go to Dana Farber in Londonderry.  Bracelets are $1 each.

 

Upcoming Dates

 

  • October 16: Grading Presentation, GHH, 6:30-8:00

  • October 16: Volunteer Fingerprinting, SAU, 4:00-8:00, by appointment

  • October 18: Pink Out Day

  • October 21: Field Trip, Teams 8-1 & 8-2

  • October 22: School Board Meeting

  • October 23: Early Release Day, (11:45 dismissal)

  • October 24: GHH Fall Color Run, 4:00

  • October 25: Halloween Dance, 6:00-7:30

  • October 28: Grading Presentation, WRB, 6:30-8:00

  • October 29: Field Trip, Teams 8-3 & 8-4

  • November 1: Picture Day Retakes

  • October 28-November 1: Book Fair