GCVS News
We’ve moved!
It's been a busy summer at GCVS. Our biggest news is that we've moved! Our new office is just down the street from our old one. Our new address is: 238 Main Street, 3rd Floor Greenfield, MA 01301 Everything else remains the same - phone/fax numbers, emails, web site....
read moreEnd-of-the-Year Celebration!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our End-of-the-Year Picnic! Friday, June 15th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, is the date and time for our all school End-of-the-Year Picnic! We will be hosting this event at Dean Park, Dean Park, South Grove, 805 Main St., Shrewsbury, MA....
read moreSome important reminders
End-of-the-Year Picnic The last day of school is a mere 10 days away! The last day of live online lessons will be Thursday, June 14th, and the last day of school will be on Friday, June 15th, with a school-wide picnic celebration! The picnic will take place at Dean...
read moreRe-inventing a Virtual School
As we approach the end of the year, I have been reflecting on all that has happened this year and the successes we have achieved. On the top of the list is our reinventing ourselves as a school in order to better meet the needs of our students. Last year at this time,...
read moreJune Happenings
June is just around the corner. Where did the school year go? Here's some dates to keep in mind: MCAS Grade 10 Biology Tests The official dates for grade 10 MCAS Biology tests are June 6 and 7. Student who will need to take these tests will be notified of locations...
read moreMCAS Math Testing for Grade 10 and the 2018-19 School Calendar
MCAS Math Tests May 23rd and May 24th The season of MCAS testing continues and our tenth graders will take their math tests next week. All families have been notified of the tests and we ask that you please confirm your student's attendance at the testing sessions by...
read moreMCAS Testing Tips – Day 3 – the RELAX strategy
The RELAX strategy Let's face it, tests can be stressful. At GCVS, we hope that the testing tips we have shared with you over the past couple of days, along with this one, are ones that you will find helpful as parents/guardians and students. Students - the best thing...
read moreMCAS Brain Strong – Test-taking Tips: Day 2
Test-taking Tips: Day 2 - MCAS Brain Strong! Today's test-taking tips are designed for students and focus on strategies to keep the brain strong during testing. MCAS tests are untimed, so students can take all the time they need to finish during a school day. Today's...
read moreMCAS Test-taking tips: Day 1 – tips for parents/guardians
Here's the first in a series of test-taking tips as we get ready for MCAS testing during the next few weeks: Test Taking Tips for Parents (adapted from jdaniel4smom.com) Check your Canvas calendar for testing dates Be sure that the GCVS School-Wide – Powers course is...
read moreA Letter to Grades 3-8 Families about MCAS Testing
April 10, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians and Learning Coaches, MCAS testing begins for students in grades 3-8 right after the April vacation. English Language Arts testing will take place during the week of April 23rd and Math testing will take place during the week of...
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