Goshen Center School
Regional School District No. 6
February 23, 2017
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A Look Ahead
2/24 Middle School Mixer: Dinner and a Movie 6:00-9:15 PM at Wamogo
2/27-3/3- Dr. Seuss's Birthday Spirit Week
2/27 - Wear red or blue
2/27 - PTO mtg @ 7:00 p.m. @ GCS . Free Babysitting Provided
2/28- Wear your favorite socks
3/1 - Mix-match your outfit
3/2 - Wear a shirt from a place you have visited
3/2 Parent Meeting for Incoming 7th Grade students 6:00 PM at Wamogo Library Media Center (See message from Mrs. Spielman below.)
3/3 - SPIRIT DAY- Wear your GCS t-shirt
3/7 BOE Budget Workshop - 7:00 PM
3/8 Early Dismissal and after school program
3/16 - Principal Coffee Hour 9:00 a.m.
Principal Coffee Hour-March 16th
Please join me and Audrey Spielman, Middle School Counselor, on March 16th to answer questions regarding the course registration process, as well as to talk about transitioning to Wamogo in the Fall. She will talk about upcoming events and strategies to prepare your child for life at Wamogo. Please R.S.V.P. at 860-491-6020.
INCOMING SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS
February 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians of Incoming Seventh Grade Students:
It is our pleasure to offer this first official welcome to you and your child to Wamogo Middle School. As we are sure you will agree, a smooth transition to the middle school is very important. This letter will explain the transition process.
To inform you of particular offerings, both academic and extracurricular, we invite you to an Open House Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Media Center at Wamogo Regional High School. This program is solely for parents and guardians, as students will have many other transitional opportunities in which to participate. This evening will allow parents to hear about our educational programs, as well as an overview of course registration.
At the meeting, you will receive the Wamogo Middle School 2017-2018 Program of Studies. This booklet provides an overview of course descriptions, teaming structure and our mission statement. It is an excellent resource to assist you with the course selection decisions regarding your child’s academic and elective course choices. The course selection process is a great opportunity for you to discuss your child’s interests, specifically related to music, fine arts, and world languages.
During the month of March, members of the middle school team will be visiting each elementary school to speak with sixth graders. Additionally, each elementary school will bring their sixth grade students to visit Wamogo in the coming months. At that time, students will learn more about our middle school and the programs we offer.
We are also excited to offer our Seventh Grade Student Orientation during the summer shortly prior to the start of school. The Orientation date will be communicated to you later in the spring. During that orientation, we will provide many fun activities to help introduce and acclimate your child to Wamogo. More details will be provided in the coming months.
We are confident that our multi-faceted efforts will result in a smooth and beneficial transition for your child. We understand the importance of a strong beginning and will do whatever we can to make sure that you and your child feel comfortable and ready to begin the next chapter in their education within the Region 6 Public Schools. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (860-567-7410) or email Mrs. Spielman at aspielman@rsd6.org, Middle School Counselor and Department Chair.
Audrey Spielman
Middle School Counselor
6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO WAMOGO
Sixth grade students will be visiting Wamogo on Tuesday, March 21st from 9:30 to 11:45. Students will be paired with a 7th grade buddy and attend an academic class to see first-hand what students are learning in 7th grade. They will also have an opportunity to meet their future teachers. Students will end their visit after enjoying lunch with the middle school students and return to their school at 11:45.
Food Drive
For
Community Soup Kitchen
Sponsored by GCS Student Council
As the holidays have passed, the needs of the hungry have not. Please join us in helping to restock our area’s community kitchen. All non-perishable items are welcome. The following foods are in the greatest demand: Instant Rice, Egg Noodles, Instant Mashed Potatoes and spaghetti sauce. Boxes will be placed throughout the school.
The drive will last the month of February.
Thank you in advance for your help with this.
Middle School Mixer
On Friday, February 24th, Wamogo is proud to host the 1st annual Middle School Mixer: Dinner and a Movie. This event is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and features a full pasta dinner and a movie to follow directly after. The price is $15 per person with concessions for sale right before and during the movie, the proceeds will help support student activities. Come join your friends and peers for a night of food and fun! Dinner will be from 6:00pm until 7:00pm in the Wamogo cafeteria. The movie will start at 7:15pm in the auditorium. Pickup will be 9:15 in the BACK of the building. If you have any questions, please forward them to Steven Bagley at Sbagley@rsd6.org .
GOL SUNFLOWER SEED COMPANY
Mission Statement: The mission of the GOL Seed CO is to provide organic, raw nutritional Garden of Life sunflower seeds and reach out to help others in need. Through the purchase of the seed packets, our plan is to continue our support to local soup kitchens and food banks, and to support the Syrian Orphan Organization (https://www.syrianorphans.org/) through donations raised.
This project was started and coordinated by 6th graders.
All K-6 students are helping to weigh seeds and make packets.
We hope you'll support this project by purchasing seeds using this order form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CKx2s2kiRFOPGbHLGISD8yjt-8CKwiMDQE7PG6axb_Y/edit
Alisa Wright
Wellness Teacher & TAG Mentor
Tech Times
Please click below to read the first Elementary Tech Times from our Technology Specialist, Sarah Miller.
Elementary Tech TimesA look ahead...
Friday-2/24-Middle School Mixer - 6th graders
Monday-2/27-Dr. Seuss week-Wear red or blue
Tuesday-2/28-Dr. Seuss week-Wear your favorite socks
Wednesday-3/1- Dr. Seuss week-Mismatch your outfit
Thursday-3/2- Dr. Seuss week-Wear a shirt from a place you have visited
Thursday-3/2- 6:00pm-7:00pm-6th Grade Parent Meeting @ Wamogo
Friday-3/3- 8:00am-8:50am- Student Council Meeting-Gathering Room
Friday-3/3- Dr. Seuss week-wear your favorite hat
Friday-3/3- Spirit Day-Wear your Goshen T-shirt
Wednesday-3/8-Early dismissal for students
Thursday-3/16- 9:00am-10:00am-Principal Coffee Hour