October 21, 2021
Dear Great Falls Families,
Thank you for participating in our virtual parent/teacher/student conferences. It is always a pleasure for our staff and students to share their progress, set goals, and continue to foster a positive home and school connection.
Wednesday, October 27th: Flu Clinic at Great Falls
Great Falls will be having an optional influenza vaccination clinic for staff and students on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. We will be partnering with Northern Light Home Care & Hospice to provide this clinic to our students. Although the vaccine is provided at no charge, there is a cost to administer the vaccine. We appreciate it if you include accurate insurance information. Children presenting with an incomplete form will not receive their vaccine. There is no out-of-pocket cost and those without insurance will be vaccinated with the appropriate form completed. Gorham Schools Influenza Consent Please let us know if you would prefer a paper copy of the consent form. We can send one home with your child. Flu Vaccine Info
Tuesday, November 2nd: Voting Day at Great Falls
Tuesday, November 2nd is considered a school day. Given that the town is using the Great Falls campus as a polling location, we will be providing students with remote learning on this day. Staff may be on campus during this time. Grades K-5 teachers will communicate the November 2nd student schedule and learning expectations to their families no later than Monday, November 1st. All materials needed for at-home learning, including devices, will be sent home ahead of time.
The November 2nd learning plan may include a virtual morning meeting with the teacher. Following that, students will follow the learning plan that may include the completion of work tasks through packets, SeeSaw, and/or Google Classroom. There may be additional virtual opportunities provided throughout the day. Students receiving special education services and RTI supports will participate in the remote learning plan communicated by their case manager. Tuesday, November 2nd is an Orange Day. Grades 1-5 students will be invited to participate in an abbreviated 30-minute virtual creative arts session. The virtual link will be included in the learning plan for the day. Kindergarten will utilize the Creative Arts Bitmoji page given appropriateness and their lack of iPad use this early in the school year.
Students needing lunch for November 2nd will be sent home with a bagged lunch on Monday, November 1st. Please complete the lunch survey to ensure your child is provided with a bagged lunch for their remote learning day at home on Tuesday, November 2nd.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Please be sure to check out the Great Falls News frequently for important information. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at any time at becky.fortier@gorhamschools.org.
Kindly,
Becky Fortier
Great Falls Principal
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