GMS Principal's Corner
March 5, 2021
Dear Galvin Families,
Welcome to World Language Week 2021! A week where Galvin Goes Global to celebrate the languages, cultures and people from around the globe.
This past week, seventh and eighth graders had much fun celebrating World Language Week. Spanish and French students participated in daily country trivia, crafts, and cultural programs. Morning announcements could be heard in Spanish, French, Czech, French Creole, and Ukrainian while accompanied by some cultural music, too!
There were a number of exciting programs that GMS students participated in during World Language Week. Students attended a live virtual dance class and enjoyed dancing “salsa and bachata” to Latin American music with professional ballroom dancer, Tomas Vasicek of Savaria Dance Studio. In addition, students learned about their local Boston history and immigration stories while listening to the musical presentation of the “Celtic Bells.” Finally, students were introduced to global citizenship and children’s rights around the world by UNICEF Boston Regional Office Community Engagement Associate, Giovana Ortiz-Barrera.
In class, Spanish students created the popular Mexican papel picado banners, while our French students crafted fun Mardi Gras masks as well as “Decoupage art” inspired by Henri Martisse.
Thank you, “Merci and Gracias,” to the students of the CHS World Language Club for supporting and hosting these Zoom webinars. Thank you to our fabulous language teachers: Senora Moore, Senora McNeil, Senora Bajramovic, Senora/Madame Backmender, Monsieur Snipe, Senor Jara and Senora Olson. What a wonderful week!
Saludos cordiales!
Sarah
Spanish students work collaboratively to create this papel picado banner for their classroom.
Papel picado, the popular Mexican cut paper banners used for holidays and celebrations, is prominently displayed in the Spanish classroom.
Celebrating George Thomas
Our Canton community lost an amazing husband, father, son, brother, co-worker, friend, teammate and coach Thursday with the passing of long-time Canton resident,George Thomas. George leaves his wife, Marissa, and two young sons, George, a kindergartener at the JFK and former Rodman student and James, a current Rodman student. His presence will be missed by many as he touched so many lives in his time as an all star soccer player for Canton High School and Wheaton College, a coach in the community and as a co-worker at Sunrise Erectors. We know that our community will support his family and friends as they grieve the loss of someone so special. The Thomas family has given permission to share this GoFundMe with you, in case anyone wants to contribute.
GMS Fresh Ink Cover Contest 2021
Please note that the deadline for all submissions is March 12, 2021.
CPS Family Blog: Translations NOW AVAILABLE!
We have great news to share!
There is a new translation feature that has been added to the Canton Public School Blog. Here you can find important information pertaining to district news, updates, announcements.
Here is how to locate and translate the this information
If you are using a laptop, you will see a translation icon at the bottom right corner of the page. If you are using a phone, the translation feature will be at the top of your screen. If you do not see it, pull down on the screen and it will appear.
Choose your preferred language and translate.
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