Thursday, August 4, 2022

August Letter from the Principals

 

August 2022


Dear Great Falls Families,


Our Great Falls staff are working hard for the opening of a fabulous school year. We can’t wait to see our students on campus in less than a month!

 

School Calendar: 2022-23 Elementary School Colored Calendar

 

Supply Lists: Great Falls Supply Lists

Monday, August 29th, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm: Kindergarten Screening Day 

At the time of your child’s scheduled screening, please enter through the main entrance of Great Falls and head into our cafeteria. Parents will be asked to remain seated in our cafeteria during the screening process.  Your child will be reunited with you in the cafeteria at the conclusion of the screening. 


Monday, August 29th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Grades 1-5 Open House 

Students and their families in Grades 1-5 will be welcomed to the Great Falls campus for an Open House on Monday, August 29th between 5:30-6:30pm. During this event, students and families can tour the school, say hello to their new teacher, and show off their classroom. This is a great time for students to bring in their school supplies and verify their transportation plan.


Tuesday, August 30th: 1st Day of School for Grades 1-5

 

Wednesday, August 31st, 5:30-6:30 pm: Kindergarten Meet and Greet (Incoming K Families Only)

Join the Kindergarten teachers for a quick visit to the classroom from 5:30-6:00 pm followed by popsicles on the playground with classmates and principals from 6:00-6:30 pm. During this event, Mrs. Fortier and Mrs. Etienne will be hanging out on the Great Falls playground ready to greet our Kindergarten families and hand out some yummy frozen treats. This is the perfect time to meet other families and have our new kindergarten students enjoy time together on the playground before the start of the year. 

 

Thursday, September 1st: First Day of School for Kindergarten 

 

Friday, September 2nd: No School

 

Monday, September 5th: No School - Labor Day

 

Tuesday, September 6th: School Resumes for K-5

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at any time at becky.fortier@gorhamschools.org or deanna.etienne@gorhamschools.org. Looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus!



Kindly,

Becky Fortier and Deanna Etienne

Great Falls Administrators



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