GMS Principal's Corner
October 31, 2021
Dear Galvin Families,
We hope everyone was safe from the storm. We are happy that students were in the building and in-person learning continued all week. We can't believe that tomorrow is November 1st. These are excellent learning months and each day students are becoming more acclimated to the routines and expectations of GMS. Please review the important information in this newsletter as we have many events this month.
Thank you,
GMS Administration
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Appointments can be made electronically beginning Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 4 p.m. until Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Appointments will be available on a first come first serve basis. Additional information on how to schedule appointments will be emailed out prior to 11/10/21.
Free Read Friday
GRADE 8 - END OF YEAR EVENTS MEETING
Grade 8 parents are invited to an informational night to review proposals for end of year experiences on Wednesday, November 3rd at 6 pm in the Galvin cafeteria. The purpose of this evening is to review both experiences, seek input, and answer questions - no decision will be made at this meeting. This meeting will be video recorded and a link to view the session will be sent out for any family who cannot attend.
School Musical Auditions
Students may choose one of these dates. To access the audition song and sign up; please join our google classroom.
The code is epamuib. Contact russellj@cantonma.org for any other questions.
Bus S Students - Pickup Time Change
Hello GMS Bus S Families!
It has been brought to our attention that Bus S is arriving to the Middle School later than we would like! To correct this, the bus company will be starting their route at 7:12AM instead of 7:17AM. This should give the students more time once they arrive at school before the bell.
NEW Start Time 11-1-2021: 7:12AM
208 Neponset
Norfolk & 1st Hartwell
121 Norfolk
133 Norfolk
Paul & Lexington
Lexington & Anna
Lexington & Cape Cod
Mechanic & Howard
Mechanic & Crane
Crane & Bolivar
Please have your student at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to their usual stop time starting on Monday, November 1st.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Canton Public Schools
Transportation and Enrollment Coordinator
Phone: 781-821-5060, x 1156
TRANSLATE ACCESSACTION REQUIRED! GMS Handbook Sign Off
It is the responsibility of each family to review the Handbook together and to fill out the 2021-22 Canton Public Schools Student/Family Handbook and Permissions Signature Page. The link to the Google Form can be found here. Please ☑ each section and electronically sign this form as receipt and agreement as stated below. We ask that you complete this form for each child you have at the Galvin.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Cooler Temperatures
Spanish Fun
Lost & Found
CANTON COVID Protocols
Attention: COVID Testing Health Update
Mark Your Calendars!
November 3 - Grade 8 End of Year Informational Meeting, 6:00 pm in the GMS cafeteria
November 11 - No School Veterans' DayNovember 17 - Early Release (parent conferences and GMS evening)
November 24 - Early Release Thanksgiving Break
November 25-26 No School Thanksgiving Break
GMS CAPT Corner
All Fit4Fund$ prizes were distributed Friday during X Block. Once again we would like to thank our Galvin families for your generous support.
Available CAPT Positions
The following positions could also use support, potentially shadowing this year to take over in future years:
GMS CAPT Treasurer (Shadow 21/22 for School year 22/23)
8th Grade Coordinator (Can be a parent or team of parents)
Fundraising (Fit4Fund$)
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.
Want to help earn money for GMS?
1) To sign up for Amazon Smile go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-2311578 and choose William H. Galvin School CAPT Inc.
2) To sign up for Box Tops download the box tops mobile app and choose William H. Galvin School CAPT Inc. School code is School ID: 439958
Use the app to snap a photo of your store receipt within 14 days of purchase.
The app scans your receipt, finds Box Tops products and instantly adds cash to our school earnings online.
Our school can receive two checks every school year, one in December and one in April.
Find us on Facebook! There are two sites:
Galvin Middle School Parents
Galvin Middle School CAPT