Students in Ms. Cullinan's advisory created memes about school and learning this year. Students are experiencing a year like no other and Ms. Cullinan encourages students to connect with each other in many ways through their shared experiences. Head over to our Facebook page to see some more student memes.
On December 15, we heard from Sarah Paradis (a district Speech Therapist), that her 5 year old son was adamant about doing something to help others. After looking into a few options, they settled on donating snacks and other non-perishables to GBS. On Friday, December 18th they delivered their donation. Thank you so much to the Paradis family. Our middle-schoolers will certainly appreciate the extra snacks!
As we come to the week of Thanksgiving, I have so many things to be thankful for.
I am thankful for...
...the whole Bobcat community for welcoming me as the new principal here at GBS in such an unprecedented time. Your grace, flexibility, and understanding has been humbling.
...an amazing staff, who have gone above and beyond to reopen our doors and do everything (and more) within their powers to educate our students.
...our students who have worked within the safety guidelines, even when it was hard, to be the best Bobcats they could be.
...for the 51 days we have had together this fall to learn, grow, and experience all of this together as a school and a community.
I wish you and your families a safe, happy, and HEALTHY Thanksgiving Break. I look forward to reconnecting with everyone during the remote segment of our calendar.
Though its hallways are less crowded than ever, Great Brook School students are still sharing their art with their community.
Since September, art teacher Victoria Burnham has been posting student artwork on the @bobcatstudioartists Instagram page. The art is usually hung throughout the school for visitors to enjoy. However, since visitors now have limited access to the school building due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Instagram page allows both community members and fully remote students to stay connected to the school's artistic endeavors.
Art from the fifth through eighth graders in Pod 3 is up on the page currently, but Burnham will be sharing the work from all students over the coming months.
"Our teachers are really going above and beyond, and the students are doing great work," Principal Foecking said. “Efforts like this help keep our school community together and make sure everyone is as connected as possible. I'm beyond proud of the work our students and teachers have done since the start of the school year, and am glad to have this opportunity to share their work with community members."
Students are connecting with their remote peers in other classes as well. For example, during science labs, two students who are learning in-person will work with one of their remote peers via Zoom to complete the work so that all three can work together.
“During this unprecedented time, it's incredible to have the opportunity to foster and maintain the community relationships that allow our students to thrive," Superintendent Rizzo Saunders said. “It's amazing to see what these students create and we love being able to share their creative work with others."
Additional resources and projects can be found on the GBS Art Studio website here.
The PTO is running a Little Caesars Fundraiser - look for it in your child's backpack. All orders are due by October 25th and the delivery will be the week of November 8th. For online orders please go to www.pizzakit.com and use fundraiser ID# 395465 ** Please put the student's name as the "seller's name" for online orders. **
Fall Sports Contacts - Cheryl Jessie for cross country, Scott Baldwin for boys' soccer, Riley Beliveau for girls' soccer and Cassie Anderson for field hockey.
Please use this link to order online with the picture day ID: EVT9XZZGF Stay tuned - picture retake day has not been scheduled yet.
Students and teachers at GBS are re-imagining how to "do school" this year. Even though we can't use most of our tents yet, classes are happening outside. Students are connecting with their teachers, as well as their in-person and remote peers. Teachers are finding new and creative ways to engage their students academically while supporting their social-emotional needs. Our classrooms are expanding beyond the four walls and teachers and students are taking advantage of these opportunities.
Even though our tents aren't quite ready for use - teachers are still taking advantage of the good weather to conduct classes outside. We are anticipating the good news that we can use the tents as outdoor learning spaces, but until then...we will get creative!
On September 8, 2020 Great Brook School opened its doors (physical and virtual) to welcome students back to school. With safety measures in place such as health screenings, temperature checks, mask wearing, and physical distancing, students joined the teachers in the building. Although not all of our students are back in the building yet, we are providing instruction to our "Remote Bobcats" through online streaming. We are still working out all of the glitches, but our first day back was certainly a memorable one!
Students in Ms. Cullinan's advisory created memes about school and learning this year. Students are experiencing a year like no other and Ms. Cullinan encourages students to connect with each other in many ways through their shared experiences. Head over to our Facebook page to see some more student memes.
Students in Ms. Cullinan’s advisory created memes about school and learning this year. Students are experiencing a year like no other and Ms. Cullinan encourages students to connect with each other in many ways through their shared experiences. Head over to our Facebook page to see some more student memes.
On December 15, we heard from Sarah Paradis (a district Speech Therapist), that her 5 year old son was adamant about doing something to help others. After looking into a few options, they settled on donating snacks and other non-perishables to GBS. On Friday, December 18th they delivered their donation. Thank you so much to the Paradis family.
As we come to the week of Thanksgiving, I have so many things to be thankful for.
I am thankful for…
…the whole Bobcat community for welcoming me as the new principal here at GBS in such an unprecedented time. Your grace, flexibility, and understanding has been humbling.
Though its hallways are less crowded than ever, Great Brook School students are still sharing their art with their community.
Since September, art teacher Victoria Burnham has been posting student artwork on the @bobcatstudioartists Instagram page. The art is usually hung throughout the school for visitors to enjoy. However,
The PTO is running a Little Caesars Fundraiser – look for it in your child’s backpack. All orders are due by October 25th and the delivery will be the week of November 8th. For online orders please go to www.pizzakit.com and use fundraiser ID# 395465 ** Please put the student’s name as the “seller’s name”
Students and teachers at GBS are re-imagining how to “do school” this year. Even though we can’t use most of our tents yet, classes are happening outside. Students are connecting with their teachers, as well as their in-person and remote peers. Teachers are finding new and creative ways to engage their students academically while supporting their social-emotional needs.
Even though our tents aren’t quite ready for use – teachers are still taking advantage of the good weather to conduct classes outside. We are anticipating the good news that we can use the tents as outdoor learning spaces, but until then…we will get creative!
On September 8, 2020 Great Brook School opened its doors (physical and virtual) to welcome students back to school. With safety measures in place such as health screenings, temperature checks, mask wearing, and physical distancing, students joined the teachers in the building. Although not all of our students are back in the building yet, we are providing instruction to our “Remote Bobcats”
