From the Principal's Pen
April 30, 2021
We Love Our Volunteers!
Thank you for ALL that you do!
Fondly,
Mrs. McGuire, Mrs. Brush, and the entire JC Staff!
Linkit! for Parents
This week you should have received a district-level email providing you with directions on how to access your child’s Linkit! Account. Here you will find some historical and current assessment information. Linkit! is a new platform for GPS and the teachers have been working hard this year to interpret this data and use it as an instructional planning tool. It is not used to evaluate the students. We examine new data aligned with other measurement tools, such as how the students are performing in the classroom if there are standards the students have already mastered or standards that may require additional instruction. We have a plethora of information that allows us to continually evaluate our practice and meet our students’ needs. We hope that you continue to support us in our year-long Linkit! study and trust that we will continue to make the best instructional decisions for each child. We will continue to keep you informed of your child’s educational experience.
Together for Safety and Learning,
Trish McGuire and Brenda Brush
Bus Route Changes
Parents and Students of JC Bus 2,
Starting Monday, May 3, 2021, the Davis Avenue Bridge will be closed for approximately 4 months. The I-95 detour will take place between Davis Avenue & Mead Point Drive, and Indian Harbor Drive & Orchard Place.
As of now, the pick-up times will remain the same. However, if timing should be affected, We will send you an updated route. We need to let the bus run for a couple of days to observe accurate timing.
Thank you,
The GPS Transportation Department
Reminder: Important Testing Information for Grades 3-5
Dear Parent and Families:
The children began taking the assessments this week and they are doing a great job! They are truly putting in their best efforts and persevering when things become challenging!
Please review the Julian Curtiss Assessment Schedule, which has been slightly revised, and note the following:
- Please do your best not to schedule appointments during the times your child is scheduled to be taking an assessment.
- Please ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a good breakfast the day of the assessment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to one of us.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Trish McGuire, Principal
Mrs. Brenda Brush, Assistant Principal
Información importante de evaluaciones para estudiantes en grados 3-5
¡Los niños comenzaron a tomar las evaluaciones esta semana y están haciendo un gran trabajo! Realmente están poniendo sus mejores esfuerzos y perseverando cuando las cosas se vuelven desafiantes.
Revise el programa de evaluación de Julian Curtiss y tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
- Por favor, haga todo lo posible por no programar citas durante las horas programadas para que su hijo tome una evaluación.
- Asegúrese de que su hijo duerma bien por la noche y coma un buen desayuno el día de la evaluación.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con uno de nosotros.
Atentamente,
Sra. Trish McGuire, Directora Escolar
Sra. Brenda Brush, Subdirectora Escolar
Early Release on Wednesday, May 12th!
Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, and Family First after-school programs will be open that day. Eagle's Nest after-school child care will NOT be open.
Live Parent Support Chats
During these challenging times, please join us for a virtual “Parent Video Chat” facilitated by one of our GPS psychologists. Connect virtually with other parents in our community and learn effective strategies to manage personal stress and discuss relevant topics (how to establish routines at home, manage challenging behaviors, build your kids' resilience). You can join whenever and stay for as long as you can. We are here to answer questions and provide support.
April and May – Performance anxiety and stress
Google Meet Link for all meetings meet.google.com/arm-hbjd-yvy
ELEMENTARY
Monday, May 3rd at 6 pm - Click here to JOIN
Tuesday, May 18th at 7 pm – Click here to JOIN
Friday, May 28th at 10am - Click here to JOIN
SECONDARY
Wednesday, April 28th at 7 pm - Click here to JOIN
Friday, May 7th at 9 am – Click here to JOIN
Wednesday, May 12th at 7pm – Click here to JOIN
Wednesday, May 26th at 7pm - Click here to JOIN
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Mrs. Trish McGuire - Principal
Email: trish_mcguire@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Website: www.greenwichschools.org/jcs
Location: 180 East Elm Street, Greenwich, CT, USA
Phone: (203) 869-1896
Twitter: @jcsprincipal