End of Year Events

 

May 19, 2021

Dear Great Falls Families,

Thank you so much for attending our virtual Parent Step Up Night. I apologize for the technical difficulties with logging into the zoom session. Technology has served us extremely well while teaching and learning through the pandemic but I will be extremely grateful when we can conduct events such as this one in person again. If you were not able to attend, I would be happy to connect with you and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to email me at becky.fortier@gorhamschools.org.

Chromebooks and Summer Learning

Students will be keeping their devices through the summer months in order to optionally participate in IXL. The district will be providing a personalized learning platform called IXL throughout the summer to reinforce learning in the areas of reading and mathematics. If interested in hearing more about IXL, please attend the parent information night on Monday, June 7th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Zoom Link: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84221565055

Spring Wellness Workshops

Although it is not possible for us to participate in a full field day experience as in the past, we will be offering various wellness workshops to encourage positive socialization and fun. Students will participate in dance and karate workshops on May 25 and 26th. Additionally, on June 3rd and 4th, Ms. Doak’s talented son will be performing mini sing-along concerts. Here is a "Listen To Lincoln" webpage if you are interested in playing some of Lincoln’s music for your children before the big day.

Step-Up Day - Tuesday, June 8th 

On Tuesday, June 8th, our school will be used as a voting site. This means that this day will be a remote teaching and learning day for our students. We will be using this day as the Virtual Step-Up Day for our current on-campus and virtual K-5 students. On the evening of Monday, June 7th, you will receive an email from your child’s new teacher with a welcome and a Zoom or google meet link for the next day’s Virtual Step-Up Day at 9:00 am. This event will be an opportunity for your child to meet their new teacher, new classmates, and learn more about what to expect for the next school year. 

End of Year Celebrations

Teachers in grades 1-4 will be recognizing their students and their accomplishments through various school-based activities during the last week of school. Grade 5 students will participate in an end-of-year walking parade on Monday, June 7th at 5:00 pm while Kindergarten will recognize their achievements through a similar parade on June 9th at 1:30 pm.

Last Day of School and Report Cards - Thursday, June 10th

The last day of school is on Thursday, June 10th. This day is a half-day of school with students being dismissed at noon. The last report card will be shared through email during the afternoon of June 10th. 

As always, please feel free to reach out to me at any time with questions and feedback. I am available through email at becky.fortier@gorhamschools.org and by phone at 222-1050. 

Take care and be well,

Becky Fortier

Great Falls Principal