Hello JGW Families. I hope that everyone had a Happy Mother’s Day including all of our students’ mothers and anyone who serves in a motherly role such as foster mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, guardians,and caregivers.

Here are a few reminders about the week ahead.

MCAS

Tuesday and Thursday of this week students in Grades 5 & 8 will complete the MCAS Science Subject Test.  There is no science test for students in grades 6 or 7. Civics is scheduled for May 27 & 28 for Grade 8 students ONLY.

ANNUAL ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOR SURVEY

Each year the Haverhill Public Schools surveys students in grade 7 & 8 to better understand the experiences and perspectives of our youth in school and in the community. We conduct surveys such as this to better understand and assess the needs of our student population regarding programming and services in our city. This year students will complete this voluntary survey on May 13th. The survey focuses on the strengths and supports that youth have and need in their lives as well as their own perceptions of their attitudes and behaviors. Findings from this survey will help our school district and other partners work with you to ensure that young people in our community have the opportunities they need to be successful in life. Please see the attached letter for more details, including opt-out information, on this important initiative.

LOST & FOUND

Last call for missing winter jackets, hoodies, pullovers, water bottles, and lunch bags.  Our stage area is overflowing with students' yet-to-be-claimed missing items. A variety of events are scheduled for the cafeteria in the next two weeks so we have to make room. Any items that are not claimed by 2:45pm on Friday will be donated or disposed of.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• May 12 & 14: MCAS Science - Grades 5 and 8 only

• May 13: Early Release - Dismissal at 11:05AM

• May 13: JGW PTO meeting 6:00PM in the library

• May 14: Annual Citywide Arts Show 4:00PM - 7:00PM at Haverhill High School

• May 14: JGW PTO Family Games Night 5:30PM

• May 19: Washington DC Parent Meeting - Virtual, stay tuned for more details

• May 25: Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL (School is closed to all staff and visitors)

• June 10: Last day of Loop program classes at HHS

• June 15: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:00PM

• June 15: 8th Grade Promotion Dance 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Thank you, and have a great week!

Kevin Higginbottom, Principal