Hi Friends, This month, Patrick Briggs, AVID* Northeast States Director, presented to the PTA Council and taught two sections at GHS during the professional development day. Patrick is captivating! He delivers top tier researched-based AVID strategies and resources with intention and humor to educators while bringing them all in on the process. It is no wonder our GPS AVID students and alumni are celebrating so many accomplishments and AVID educators are frequently honored as distinguished teachers. Check out A Tale of Two Dollars. Spring means it is time for 8th Graders to head to Washington, DC and, this year, all who want to go, CAN GO! We are excited to be working with the dedicated members of the town-wide 8th Grade Fundraising Committee who have raised scholarship dollars to assure the Washington DC capstone experience is available to all. Thanks to everyone who donated! Take a look at the great press for the recent "Dare To Care Glowing and Growing Event" at North Street School. Come shop at J.McLaughlin's on Thursday, March 30th where 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Alliance. See you there, Julie |