May 22, 2025

Dear Families,

We’re excited to remind you that our Field Day experiences kick off next week at the University of Southern Maine Field House in Gorham! This annual district-wide, grade-level event is a highlight of the school year, and our students are looking forward to the fun and celebration.

Field Day Schedule:

• Wednesday, May 28 – Grade 2
  
  

• Thursday, May 29 – Grade 1
  
  

• Friday, May 30 – Kindergarten
  
  

• Monday, June 2 – Grade 3
  
  

• Tuesday, June 3 – Grade 4
  
  

• Wednesday, June 4 – Grade 5

All events will take place at the USM Field House in Gorham.

Volunteer positions have already been filled—thank you to everyone who offered their time and support!

Families are welcome to attend as spectators. Please be aware that parking on the USM Gorham campus may be limited and does require a fee. For detailed parking information, including lot locations and payment instructions, please refer to this document.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a fun and memorable week with our students! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us anytime at becky.fortier@gorhamschools.org or deanna.etienne@gorhamschools.org.

Warm regards,
Becky Fortier and Deanna Etienne
Great Falls Administrators

 

Dear Great Falls Families,

We are heading into the busiest and most exciting time of the school year — the final four weeks! I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight the key events happening during the upcoming week:

• Kids' Club Mornings: We have just two Kids' Club mornings left this year, with one of them happening this Monday. We hope your children have enjoyed the fun and engaging before-school opportunities.
  
  

• Testing Updates: NWEA testing is wrapping up soon, and our Grade 5 Science MEAs will take place this week.
  
  

• Chorus and Band Performance: On Tuesday, May 20th, our Grades 4/5 Chorus students and Grade 5 Band students will be performing at Gorham High School at 6:00 p.m. We hope you can join us to celebrate their hard work and talent!
  
  

• Early Release Day: Wednesday, May 21st is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. On this day, we will also host our final “Adopt a Classroom” session with Gorham High School. This program has been a wonderful way to build relationships between our elementary and high school students.
  
  

• Field Trip Season: We are in the midst of field trip season, and students are enjoying rich learning experiences beyond the classroom — from exploring new places to engaging in career-focused ASPIRE opportunities. It's been a fantastic time of growth and exploration!
  
  

• Family Night - Spring Fling!: Thursday, May 22nd is our much-anticipated Spring Fling Family Night! Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a fun-filled evening with food trucks, games, and activities for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there!
  
  

• Library Book Checkout: Friday will be the last day to check out library books for this school year. Please help your child return any outstanding books over the next few weeks.

We hope you enjoy the Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. Thank you for your continued support — we’re looking forward to finishing the school year strong with our amazing students! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us anytime at becky.fortier@gorhamschools.org or deanna.etienne@gorhamschools.org.

Warm regards,
Becky Fortier and Deanna Etienne
Great Falls Administrators