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G-NG High School Class of 2000 Reunion

The Gray-New Gloucester High School Class of 2000 will hold its five-year reunion on Saturday, June 11, 2005, from 8 to 11 p.m. at Charlie Beigg's Restaurant on Route 302 in Windham.

Class members are allowed to bring a guest to the event. The cost of admission for each guest is $10. Class members will not be charged for attendance. Drinks and light appetizers will be served.

To RSVP, please send your name, updated contact information and whether you will be accompanied by a guest to GNGClassof2000@yahoo.com. n email confirmation will be sent within 48 hours. Please respond no later than May 15.

Feel free to submit any questions or concerns you might have to the above email address. And please spread the word about the reunion.

Accolades:

Congratulations to Katie Gill, a senior a Gray-New Gloucester High School. She was featured on Channel 6 as a member of Bruce Glaser's Varsity Club

Debra Alonso, LMSWcc, school social worker at GNG Middle School, and Lauri Morin, LCSW, school social worker at the GNG Elementary Schools (Memorial, Russell, and Dunn)attended the 8th National School Social Work Conference in Chicago, Illinois from April 6th through April 9th. This gathering of school social workers from across the nation included workers from forty-three states and three foreign countries. Over 730 school social workers attended this meeting of the profession. Highlights of the conference included an all day session on bullying presented by Barbara Colorosso, a nationally known author and expert on the dynamics and prevention of bullying. Skills gained during the 3.5 days will help each of the attendees serve their students and families, their teachers/administrators, and their school community.

District

On March 31, 2005, Governor Baldacci signed the state's biennial budget into law. Enclosed with the Commissioner's letter is a subsidy printout(Ed281). The state subsidy has increased from the projected $8,089,675 to $8,182,242. This is an increase of an additional $92.566.62; reported Superintendent Victoria Burns.

Mr. Towle, Director of Finance and Operations, has prepared a revised 05-06 school budget (Draft Revision 2) that reflected any unanticipated revenues or expenses that were not included in the Draft Revision 1 school budget. The Draft 2 budget can be used as the Board debates any additions or deletions of programs that will be reflected in the final budget approved by the Board on May 4, 2005. The Draft 2 Budget is available at Central Office.

GNG Destination Imagination needs you!

Congratulations and thanks to all of the students, parents, and coaches who participated in Destination Imagination again this year! This extra curricular creative problem-solving program is offered to students grades 4 - 12.

Once again have a team that has qualified to represent the state of Maine at the Global Tournament to be held May 25 - 29 in Knoxville, Tenn. This year's first place team is a "blended" team consisting of MS and HS students Ashley Giddigne, Jarrod Brown, Nick LaRochelle, Benjamin Miklovich, Devin Gilman, Sarah Hanley, & Caitlin Haines. This team's challenge titled Dizzy Derby consisted of creating a vehicle with a steering system, and technical power source for propulsion. In addition the team created an original skit that had their audience in stitches.

The team cost for this once in a lifetime opportunity is approximately $7000.00. We are down to the wire and working on raising the final $4000.00. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated and can be sent to Mr. Geoff Robbins, DI Advisor @ GNG HS 10 Libby Hill Road Gray, ME 04039. Your tax-deductible check should be made our to MSAD 15 Destination Imagination.

We are proud to represent the State of Maine, our community and schools. We hope the community will visit us at the Optimist Club Fishing Derby. The team will be dressed in costume and offering free face painting. Stop by and check out our vehicle!

The team has various fundraising activities planned, bottle drive, car wash (@ the Windham Wal-Mart on Mother?s Day), and a raffle where a lucky winner can win 12 live lobsters, and other prizes. FMI about DI or any of these activities please contact Lisa Haines @ 657-5370.

School News: Adult Ed

Gray-New Gloucester Adult & Community Education is looking for a few good teachers and a lot of new participants. We Need your help!!! Do you have talent you wish to share with others? Have you every thought about teaching in your own community-call us and let us know about your creative side and we'll provide the forum to showcase your expertise. It's regarding and fun and we pay for your time! Please call us with your suggestions for classes! Whether you want to learn to create your own pottery, belly-dance, design your own web page or learn to play a musical instrument please give us a call with your idea for a great class that we might offer! Call Joan or Glenda at #657-2620