Principal's Message - 10.06.2024

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Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,

As the leaves change and the air grows crisp, I'm reminded of a Sir Walter Scott quote, “Autumn is the time of picturesque tranquility.” I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the beauty of this amazing fall weekend.

Power School

You may or may not have noticed, but access to students’ grades and assignments in PowerSchool were temporarily turned off last week. This access will be reopened on Monday, October 7. Be sure to check PowerSchool on a regular basis for updated information about your child’s progress. Here is the link to the PowerSchool Parent Portal: PowerSchool

Grading Presentations

As many of you may know, our district made a transition to competency-based grading practices several years ago. The DCSD Curriculum Team will be holding some grading and learning report presentations for families:

  • Wednesday, October 16, at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

  • Monday, October 28, at West Running Brook Intermediate School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Morning Meeting Notices

Keep up-to-date on daily notices that are shared with students during Morning Meeting. These notices include event reminders, dates and times for clubs and activities, and more. You can find Morning Meeting Notices on our school website, under the “Resources” tab.

Upcoming Dates

  • October 8: School Board Meeting

  • October 9: GHH PTSA Meeting, 6:30

  • October 14: No School; Columbus Day

  • October 16: DCSD Grading Presentation, GHHMS, 6:30-8:00

  • October 21: Field Trip, Teams 8-1 & 8-2

  • October 23: Early Release Day, (11:45 dismissal)

  • October 24: GHH Fall Color Run, 4:00

  • October 25: Halloween Dance, 6:00-7:30

  • October 28: DCSD Grading Presentation, WRBIS, 6:30-8:00

  • October 29: Field Trip, Teams 8-3 & 8-4

  • November 1: Picture Day Retakes

  • October 28-November 1: Book Fair