Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School

Join us for the Town Forum on Race and Equality in Smithfield. Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86072620568?pwd=cVdjOXZBbndkcWIvNUJSVVhkY3Zmdz09

SPREAD THE KINDNESS . . . Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20, 2021. Scientific evidence shows us the positive effects of doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witnessing kindness. Even the smallest act of kindness can change a life. In 2021, we encourage everyone to Explore the Good and Make Kindness the Norm. Show your Wolf Pack Pride and Be Kind!

Check out Ms. McCurdy's seventh grade science class making models of DNA and extracting DNA from strawberries!

The New England Patriots' Hall of Fame is sponsoring a 2021 Black History Month Writing Contest. Submissions must be submitted by March 1, 2021 (your parent would have to email it as you cannot email outside of the district). https://drive.google.com/file/d/129_uOD4AwxGIV68CvqDXcpZO1NcRRU5c/view?usp=sharing

February 1st-5th is National School Counseling Week 2021. Join in by sharing stories and recognizing school counselors on social media using the hashtag #CounselorsCareRI. Let’s step in and step up for our school counselors the way they continuously have for our students.

GMS 2021 Yearbook Reminder: Friday, January 29th is the last day to preorder your yearbook. The information is posted in the Class of 2025, 2026, and 2027 Google Classrooms.

Check out the photos in the website gallery of students using the Sphero Bolt Robots in Computer Science class. Students code the robot to go through a maze.

Good News . . . Our school calendar has been fixed so it is now current.

Thank you to our art students who are spreading holiday joy to those in need. They are sending cards to our hardworking healthcare workers and recovering patients at the Kent Field Hospital! Thank you Mrs. DeRemer for coordinating this act of kindness!

Latest edition of the Raising Healthy Kids Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cWcRlHdspvkYEKWaC1tiW15sXxdSshDf/view?usp=sharing

School Pictures: We anticipate the picture packages will arrive at GMS by Wednesday, December 16th. We will reach out to you regarding a pickup process.

GMS switches to Distance Learning for ALL Students from December 9th-23rd. See the NEWS story for more details.

All school meals are FREE through the end of 2020/2021 school year! See flyer- options for virtual students to pick up meals at SHS.

Holiday Food Order: The school department is offering free breakfast and lunch meals for the holiday break week. If interested, please complete this form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rIFz-q7D3sIO0Ketturf6J1TyThat5At/view?usp=sharing

GMS PTA needs you! Please consider joining the GMS PTA. The online link is below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ax3ubQ4m1kK2Y02MJd9yhjJVHeRj3jUE_Yk5aES7vBQ/edit?usp=sharing

Parents/Guardians: Please check your email for information on how to sign up for our virtual parent conferences which are scheduled for Monday, November 16th from 1:30-5:00pm and 6:00-8:15pm. There is no school for students on the 16th.

Time to order your '20-'21 yearbook . . . https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L97DG2mgRXHKHvXRv3XWkfi56O5NSdp-/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers of NJHS: President Mallory Clavet, Vice-President Benjamin Tomah, Secretary Elena Kristidhi, and Treasurer Jack Mayer.

Worried or not sure how to support your child's friendships? Check out this article from the makers of Screenagers about managing friendships during Covid... https://www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/friendships-during-covid?mc_cid=42cde70492&mc_eid=b0ea20931b

Thank you, Ali Tedeschi, for your gift to our faculty and staff. Your kindness was much appreciated.