Dear Families,
Here are our weekly reminders and updates.
- February 3- Parents Day in P.E. (Rescheduled from 1/27 delay)
- February 5- STEAM Assembly. Thank you to PTO!
- February 9- Club Sign-Ups Email GHR Spring Clubs.pdf
- February 10- PTO Meeting, virtual
- February 13- Early Release, CGS and GHR ONLY, Staff Development
- February 16- No School, Presidents Day
- February 17- No School, Staff Development
- February 27- Show your Stripes for Rare Disease Day
- March 4- Field Trip to CHS for the musical, Annie
Updates
CHS Musical Field Trip
This week, your child should be coming home with a permission slip for our whole school field trip to CHS on Wednesday, March 4th, to watch the CHS Musical, Annie! We will be leaving GHR by 9:00 am and returning around 11:30 am. In order for your child to attend, the PowerSchool Annual update must be completed, as well as all technology fees paid.
Health Room Updates
CGS and GHR want to clarify the process used to determine whether recess will be held indoors or outdoors due to weather conditions. Recess determinations are based on the Child Care Weather Watch Chart, which helps guide safe outdoor play for students. When the temperature falls within the red zone, students will remain indoors and will not go outside for recess. If conditions fall within the yellow zone, a further determination will be made collaboratively between both CGS and GHR to decide the safest and most appropriate option for students. If temperatures fall within the yellow zone, several options may be considered, including temperature, wind chill, heat index, precipitation, and overall safety conditions of the playgrounds (such as icy or excessively wet playground surfaces). For example, if GHR’s playground is safe for the students, but CGS is not, GHR will go outside but CGS will not. These decisions are based on district guidelines and current weather data at the time of recess. Whenever possible, the goal is to allow students outdoor recess, as it provides important physical and mental health benefits. Students should be sent with proper outdoor attire each day to ensure the safety of the students. Moving forward, please know that all classes in the grade levels will be consistent with their recess. Thank you for your flexibility and support in helping keep our students safe.
Upcoming GHR Spring After-School Clubs
GHR is pleased to offer a variety of after-school student clubs this Spring! To help families plan ahead, we've compiled a list of all upcoming clubs on this flyer: GHR Spring Clubs.pdf More details on clubs and all of the Google Forms to sign-up will be sent by email to families on Monday, February 9th. Many of the clubs are first come, first serve and may have limited space.
From Last Week
Valentines Day
On February 13th, students will have the opportunity to exchange valentine cards with classmates, which is optional. If your child is participating, please bring cards for each member of his/her class. Any candy or food items must be individually wrapped and will be sent home with students to enjoy at home, due to dietary and health concerns. If you need Valentine cards so that your child can participate, please email me (jderagon@coventryct.org) or our Social Worker, Laila DaSilva (ldasilva@coventryct.org) and we can provide you with some.
Yearbook Cover Contest
All students are welcome to participate in a yearbook cover contest! Submissions are due by Friday, February 13th. The design must be submitted on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Students may submit multiple designs. Student Council will choose a winner, who will receive a free yearbook. Please see this flyer for further information: Yearbook Cover Contest 2526.pdf
Rare Disease Day
On February 27th, Coventry Public Schools will be raising awareness for Rare Disease Day. Staff and students are encouraged to "Show Your Stripes"; wear zebra print, stripes, or bright pink, purple, green or blue on Friday, February 27th to show support for those affected by rare diseases. Please see this flyer for more information: rare disease day flyer final (002).pdf
Girls on the Run- Registration is now Open!
All Girls are welcome to now register for the afterschool club Girls on the Run!
Digital Backpack
Our Digital Backpack has community notices and flyers, including approaching deadlines to sign up for Spring Rec sports! You can visit our Digital backpack on the Coventry Public Schools website under our school.
Remote Snow Days
This is a reminder that the Board of Education has approved the use of 2 remote learning days this school year. On remote learning days, the schedule is abbreviated to provide time for live, academic programming. Our schedule is posted on the district website: https://www.coventrypublicschools.org/district/hourslocations
PTO Updates
- Assembly Volunteer Last Call:
- We still need some help on Thursday during our assembly:
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49ABAD22A1FB6-61156076-steam#/
- Butter Braids:
- Be on the lookout this week for Butter Braid order forms coming home in backpacks!
- PTO MEETING NEXT WEEK:
- VIRTUAL ONLY
- Tuesday, February 10 · 6:00pm
- Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/ypt-ossc-tnq
- Due to low in-person attendance, we have decided to move to virtual-only PTO meetings. If you would like in-person PTO meetings to return, we can discuss it at the meeting and we would be happy to accommodate everyone.
- Save the dates:
- February 4th: Butter Braid Fundraiser begins.
- February 5th: PTO Sponsored STEAM Museum visits GHR.
- February 10th: PTO Meeting
- February 20th: School Store
- February 23rd: GHR Talent Show Preview Night!
- February 27th- Munson's Order Forms due
- March 21st: Monster Jam Event (buy tickets now!)
- April 26th: Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus event - (Ticket orders start in March)
- Munson's Chocolate Fundraiser - order forms have come home with your student. Please have all orders in by February 27th.
From the Superintendent’s Office
Board of Education Regular Meeting Dates 2026
The Board of Education 2026 meeting dates are listed below. Meetings are open to the public and will also be live streamed through YouTube for convenient viewing. Meeting details and access links are available on our district website. January 8 & 29; February 12 & 26; March 12 & 26; April 6 (Monday) & 30; May 14 & 28; June 11 & 25
Open Door Meetings
Superintendent Dr. David J. Petrone has announced the schedule for his Open Door Meetings for the 2025-26 school year. These sessions will be held virtually, with the meeting link available on the district website. Open Door Meetings provide an opportunity for open communication, where parents and community members are invited to join, ask questions, and learn more about our school system.
- Friday, February 13, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 a.m; Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (budget focused)
Good News
Please visit our website at https://www.coventrypublicschools.org/district/district-communications for additional information on district news.
Have a great week,
Jen
