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Cell Phone Use in Connecticut Schools

The Connecticut State Board of Education believes that all students deserve an excellent education that supports growth in knowledge, maturity, wellness, and readiness for a life of success and global citizenship.  The Board further believes that schools must ensure that Personal Technology (Cell Phone) Use in Schools policies address student relationships with technology, online spaces, social media, and cell phones and their impact on learning and mental health. Learn more in the State's Position Statement and Policy Guidance PDF (August 2024).

Interested in learning more about school cell phone policies? Join us for the October 9, 2024 District Partnership Advisory Council (DPAC) meeting, which will be dedicated to the new focus on cellphone use in schools. The meeting will include an expert panel of GPS administrators and regional thought partners. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. virtually on Zoom. Learn more here.

 

Hispanic Heritage History Month PD Playlist 

Take time to cherish, nurture, and revere CT learners' primary culture, heritage, and language this month. Find resources in the Hispanic Heritage History Month PD Playlist for curated resources to support understanding, teaching, and learning. 

 

CHET Dream Big! Competition

The CHET "Dream Big! Competition" is a great opportunity for all students K-12 to enter to win scholarships ranging from $500 to $20,000. The competition ends November 4, 2024. Please review the competition opportunity and other information from CHET (Connecticut Higher Education Trust).  CHET is a tax-advantaged, low cost savings program specifically designed to help families save for future college costs. Learn more at https://www.aboutchet.com/

 

Teachers Night & Book Fair at Lyman Allyn Museum

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London is welcoming educators to a FREE event on October 3! The Museum's October First Thursday program will be designated as a Teachers Night & Book Fair, in collaboration with Bank Square Books in Mystic.  All educators with ID will receive free admission to the museum beginning at 4pm to explore the galleries and take part in our drop-in artmaking activity. Educators will also receive a teacher's discount on any book purchases. The book fair ends at 7pm, and the museum closes at 8pm. Learn more in the attached flyer. Visit the Museum's website for more information about the museum or other educator resources. 

 

 

School is better with you! In school, every day.

The Connecticut State Department of Education's (CSDE) School Is Better with You campaign website offers resources that promote the importance of attending school, every day, while raising awareness about chronic absenteeism (which is missing 10% or more of school, or 18+ days per year). If you're not sure when to keep your child home sick, your child is missing school due to anxiety, or you have other concerns about your child attending school, FAQs on the portal may help. Learn more here.

 

Griswold Forward plan page

 

CT State Department of Education Resources for Families and Students (PDF) | (PDF en Español)

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS: (as of September 9, 2024)

• GHS Fundraisers:
  • Ongoing: Griswold Booster Club Merch Sales (fill out the apparel request form here) and Concessions Stand
  • Ongoing: GHS PTO Merch sale ("Class Of," Homecoming, Alumni merch and more!)
  • Ongoing: Career Closet - the GHS Business department is always collecting business casual clothes for students to have access to for interviews. See Ms. Bromley in room 4213 to donate or access clothes from the closet.
  • Contact the GHS PTO for more ways to contribute!
• GMS Fundraisers:

  • Ongoing: Student Council is always collecting canned goods and winter clothes for members of our community who are in need

  • Ongoing: GMS Student Services is always collecting personal care items (toiletries, snacks, etc.) for their Care Closet

  • Contact the GMS PTO for more ways to contribute!
• GES Fundraisers:

  • 2024 Next Level Power of Purpose Fundraiser; 9/9/24 - 9/25/24

    • Sept. 9, 2024 Parent Letter

    • GES Playground Fundraiser Informational Flyer September 9, 2024 - check out our fundraising goals!

    • Next Level POP Fundraiser Registration Link

    • Griswold Elementary School raised $20,346.97 via the Next Level Power of Purpose Fundraiser in the 2023-2024 school year, which will help fund field trips and school equipment

  • Contact the GES PTO for more ways to contribute!

• District-wide Fundraisers:

 

Athletics

Athletics Information

Griswold Sports Network (GSPN) YouTube

Griswold Boosters Facebook

 

Learn more about Griswold High School

Why GHS? Find out here!

Check out our alumni's success stories

Interested in Registering for Griswold High School?

• Interest Form for incoming freshmen
• Interest Form for transfer students

 

Community Partners News

Learn more about our Community Partners, and how to become involved, on our District Partnership Advisory Council (DPAC) webpage.

Griswold PRIDE (Partnership to Reduce the Influence of Drugs for Everyone)

• Griswold PRIDE Facebook Page
• Resources:
  • Urgent Crisis Centers Flier
  • New London Urgent Crisis Center Contact Card
  • Help is 3 numbers away flier: 9-1-1, 9-8-8, 2-1-1

 

Uncas Health Mobile Team

The town of Griswold has contracted with Uncas Health District to address some service gaps in our community. Uncas's Mobile Health Team is now available in Griswold every Tuesday from 2:00-3:00 p.m. behind the Town Hall at 28 Main Street in Jewett City. They provide health information services related to: Syringe Services, Harm Reduction Resources, Narcan, Flu Vaccines, Blood Pressure Screenings, Illness Prevention, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness Education, Tick Removal and Testing, Rapid Hepatitis C and HIV Testing, Suicide Prevention, Food-Borne Illness Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infection Protection, and Connection to Care Providers. Learn more about the services they provide in this flyer. 

 

Griswold Park & Recreation Department / Griswold Youth & Family Services

• Griswold Park & Rec / YFS Facebook Page

 

Slater Library & Fanning Annex

• Slater Library Facebook Page