GMS Principal's Corner
May 22, 2022
Dear Galvin Families,
May is Art month for the Canton Public Schools! We are very proud of our student artists here at GMS. Art class is a wonderful opportunity for students to exhibit various talents. To showcase student artwork, we have added several new display cases throughout the building. We hope you enjoy the pictures below which are examples of outstanding student artwork representing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade GMS artists.
Canton Public Schools Spring Art Show
Spring Concert
The first Spring Concert will be Tuesday May 24th at 7:00 pm. This concert will feature the GMS 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra, GMS Chamber Orchestra and the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Chorus!
The second Spring Concert will be held Monday evening June 6th at 7:00 pm. This concert will feature the 6th Grade Orchestra and the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Bands!
Grade 8 End of Year Activities
The Grade 8 End of Year Planning Committee's next meeting is Wednesday, May 25th from 3-4 pm at GMS. All grade 8 parents are welcome to attend.
Permission slips and payment for field trips were due by Friday, May 20th.
If your child is planning on attending, PLEASE send in permission slip and payment ASAP as we need a final count for all field trip events.
Grade 8 End of Year Schedule of Events
- Friday, June 10th - Canobie Lake Park. Departure 9 am and return to GMS 7 pm.
- Monday, June 13th - Fenway Park Tour and Spirit of Boston
- Tuesday, June 14th - Grade 8 Field Day at GMS
- Wednesday, June 15th - Level 99 Escape Room.
- Thursday, June 16th - Promotional Celebration at GMS. (rain date June 17th)
Team Green at 9 am; Team Maroon at 10:30 am; Team Silver at 12:30 pm.
- Friday, June 17th - Step Up Day to Canton High School
- Friday, June 17th - Grade 8 semi-formal 7 - 9:30 pm at CHS
GMS Summer Scholars
At Galvin Middle School, our program will target students entering grades 7 and 8 who did not make sufficient progress during the school year to pass one or more core academic courses and incoming grade 6 students who have identified academic and transition support needs. This program will allow them the opportunity to revisit the power standards in ELA, math, science and social studies with the goal of meeting the standards necessary to move on to the next grade with the foundation necessary for success next year.
GMS Summer Scholars program will run from July 18th- August 11th
Monday through Thursday from 8am-11am at GMS.
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Students who are chosen to participate in the GMS Summer Scholars program will engage in a Project Based Learning experience called "Challenges." This PBL unit will be based on the essential question: How do people develop resilience when faced with challenges? Students will read two novels, engage in math centers, and create a final product that shows their learning. More information will be coming soon.
MCAS Dates
From CHS Boys Soccer Coach Danny Erickson
Any 8th grader heading to CHS who is interested in joining the Boys Soccer team should attend an upcoming meeting. Click Here for a flyer with information you need!
Private School Status
This is a friendly reminder. If your child will be attending private school this fall and you have not notified us yet, please email Lynn Piana with your child’s name and the school he/she will be attending. Final transcripts will be forwarded upon the close of the school year in June. If your child has applied to private school and has decided to remain in the Canton Public Schools, please email your child's name and current grade level. All emails may be sent to pianal@cantonma.org.
Thank you.
Chromebooks: Important Reminder
Honor Thy Teacher
Community Connections
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At Home Rapid Testing Frequently Asked Questions
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COVID Consent Form
Mark Your Calendars!
May 24th - Spring Concert 7 p.m. at CHS auditorium
May 25th - Grade 8 End of Year Events Planning Meeting 3 - 4 pm
May 30th - Memorial Day
June 3rd - Early Release - dismissal at 11:05
June 6th - Spring Concert 7 p.m. at CHS auditorium
June 10th - Unity Day - Grade 5
June 16th - Term 4 Marking Period End Date
June 21st - Last Day of School; Early release
GMS CAPT Corner
The Galvin CAPT (Canton Association of Parents and Teachers) is an organization which promotes well-being and enrichment for the students at the Galvin Middle School and encourages a close relationship between home and school.
Available CAPT Positions
The following positions could use support, potentially shadowing this year to take over in future years:
GMS CAPT Treasurer (Shadow 21/22 for School year 22/23)
GALVIN CAPT Meetings
Galvin CAPT meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Please send us an email at galvincapt@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more. The next meeting is June 6, 2022.