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Hello GNBVT Bears!
As we prepare to embrace the colder months, I want to extend a warm greeting to everyone, encouraging you to keep your spirits high despite the dip in temperatures. With the end of Trimester 1 approaching, I urge parents and guardians to remind their students of the importance of staying motivated. This is a crucial time for all students to focus on doing their best in every class, aiming to be a high achiever and have a sense of accomplishment. For our seniors, I encourage you to stay committed to the goal of graduation, keeping in mind the vision of being enlisted, enrolled, or employed by the time you walk across the stage in the spring. Remember, the sky truly is the limit!
I’d also like to remind everyone of our upcoming Annual Open House on November 24th, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. here at GNBVT. We’ll be hosting a special presentation at 11:00 a.m. in the Field House for prospective families interested in applying to our school. This will be a great opportunity to gain insights into the admissions process and learn more about what makes GNBVT such a unique place to learn and grow.
Please note that while we have limited handicap parking on-site, we also provide offsite parking with shuttle services to assist those who may need it. We look forward to welcoming all of you to our campus, as you explore the many opportunities awaiting your students here at GNBVT.
Warmly,
Warley Williams
Principal, GNBVT
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Mon Nov 18: After Prom: 6:00 PM Room G141, Media Technology
Tue Nov 19-Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)- Testing: details in Guidance Dept.
Nov 19-Nov 24- The Scholastic Book Fair-Available in school for students and during Open House
Sun Nov 24: Open House: 11:00 am – 3 :00 pm
Wed Nov 27- Early Release: 10:49 am
Wed Nov 27- Powder Puff Football Game-4:00 pm
Wed Nov 27- Bonfire: 7:00 pm: Baseball Field
Nov 28-Dec 1- Thanksgiving Recess- Classes resume Dec 2
Sat Nov 30 – Sun Dec 1- Annual Craft Fair: 9:30 am -4:00 pm & 9:30 am -3:00 pm
Tue Dec 3 & Thu Dec 5- Class of 2025: Cap & Gown Measurements
Wed Dec 4- Trimester I Report Cards Published
Fri Dec 6: NO SCHOOL
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Winter Sports Registration is now open! You can scan the QR code or use the link below to get registered:
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Tickets for the 1st Annual Powder Puff game are now on sale! Tickets for GNBVT students are $5 and General Admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased online through GoFan.
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Thank You: A big thank you to everyone who donated gift cards for After Prom! Your
contributions allow us to run our gift card fundraiser. We also have leftover gift cards to use as
raffle prizes for the 2025 After Prom. Your support is greatly appreciated!
● Volunteers Needed for Open House:
● Help with the After Prom table on November 24.
● Water Sales – Assistance needed in:
● 2 areas of the Welcome Center
● 2 areas of the cafeteria
● Shifts Available:
● 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
● 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
● Volunteer Sign-Up- Please indicate your preferred role on the sign-up form below.
● Email Confirmation: An email will be sent to those who sign up before November 24th.
● Next Meeting: Monday, November 18, at 6:00 PM in room G141, Media Technology.
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Join us for a fun-filled evening at Foxwoods on Saturday, December 14, 2024, while supporting a great cause—the 2025 After Prom event. Please note, there are a limited number of seats available on Bus 1, and we only have two buses reserved, so be sure to purchase your tickets before they sell out!
Additionally, if you’d like to join our email chain but haven’t received an invitation yet, please click on the link attached to sign up. https://forms.gle/iUM4Vt6CRFMCe2tf8
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details:
Tickets: $45 (Includes bus transportation & entry into a raffle)
Bus Departure: 4 PM from GNBVT
Return: Bus departs Foxwoods at 11:30 PM
Purchase Options:
Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6a9bf8a8-423c-4a8e-98bf-a857649df651 (no fees)
In person: Contact Rick or Jenn for details!
Questions?
Feel free to contact Rick or Jenn at 508-998-3321 (ext. 300 or 244) or email richard.quintin@gnbvt.edu or jennifer.gaspar@gnbvt.edu.
Your participation will help us create a memorable After Prom for the Class of 2025, so don’t miss out on a night of fun!
Thank you for your support!
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Scholastic Book Fair- Starts Soon- In School AND Online!!
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers students and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the big event. It will take place from November 19th-22nd in the main lobby during all lunch shifts for students and staff and on November 24th during Open House in the Library for the GNBVT community.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online available from November 19th-December 2nd. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gnbvt
Catch you at the Fair!
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- Trimester I report cards will be available in Aspen on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
- Please refer to the Reference Guide below to assist in viewing report cards in Aspen.
- Should you need assistance getting into Aspen or navigating to locate report card, please complete a "New Technology Ticket Request below.
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Attention Class of 2027
Make-up Screenings Continue for
Hearing/Vision/BMI (during shop cycle)
MA Department of Public Health MANDATORY Screenings: If you missed the Hearing/Vision
and Body Mass Index (BMI) screenings, the nursing staff will be following up with those that
may have missed these screenings. This is a state requirement for the nursing staff. If you do
not want your student to participate, please notify the nursing staff.
Attention Freshman Class of 2028
Scoliosis Screenings Continue
Nov 18th–Nov 22nd (during gym)
MA Department of Public Health MANDATORY Scoliosis Screenings will continue to be
conducted from November 18th-November 22nd for freshmen who are in gym Trimester I.
This is a state requirement for the nursing staff. If you do not want your student to participate
please notify the nursing staff to opt-out your student. Future scoliosis screenings are also
scheduled for Trimester II (December 9th-January 6th) as well as Trimester III (April 28th-May
12th).
Attention Junior Class of 2026
Please remember to provide us with a copy of your most recent immunizations that would
include your meningococcal vaccination record. This is a grade 11 entry requirement, if you
were 16 years of age or older at the start of school. Also for those who were not 16 at the start
of the school year, as you turn 16 and receive this immunization, please forward an updated
copy of your immunization record to us.
Attention Senior Class of 2025
The Department of Public Health (DPH) requires nursing staff to report on the final status of
meningococcal vaccinations. We ask that if you have not sent in proof of this vaccination,
please provide a copy at this time. We are required to report vaccination compliance to the
DPH, this will take place in January 2025.
Please continue to provide our nursing staff with updated medical paperwork, including
physicals and immunization records so we can have the most up-to-date medical information on
file.
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It’s that time of the year to protect yourself and your family from the flu…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months of age and
older receive an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to reduce the risk of influenza and its potentially
serious complications this fall and winter.
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Health Office Contacts:
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MRE Challenge
One team of 3 along with their advisor Henry Bousquet competed in the annual MRE Challenge which allows culinary students the ability to utilize and be creative with Military issue MREs. The team of three are Jeremiah Algarin, Katelyn Costa, and Olivia DeAlmeida vied for a chance to win any of 4 possible prizes during the SkillsUSA MRE challenge. The challenge was, to make an attractive presentation and delicious reinvention of several warfighters meals ready to eat. The students came away empty handed this time but vowed to return next year to rip victory from the hands of their competitors from other CVTE programs across the state. The contest takes place in Natick MA at the Army National Guard post there…
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This fall the DEI office organized its very first Resource Fair of the school year in which our students stopped by the various tables at lunch to get information about programs and activities geared towards their age group. Shout Out to MassHire Youth Program, UMass Upward Bound program, New Bedford Parks, Recreation, and Beaches, United Way of Greater New Bedford Family Resource and Development Center, New Bedford Art Museum, The Beyond House and the YWCA for showing up and connecting our students to their programs and providing some great giveaways!
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The fall season is also a time of vibrant color and cozy comforts. It’s a time when we gather for warm drinks, pull out our favorite sweaters, and savor seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon. Fall brings festivals and the excitement of holidays just around the corner, offering a moment to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of change.
We at GNBVT, aim to create an inclusive school environment where everyone feels respected and included, regardless of their holiday practices. We recognize that not everyone celebrates the same holidays or in the same way. Some may not celebrate at all. Inclusivity during the holidays extends beyond cultural celebrations. By promoting inclusion, respect, and empathy, we can create an environment where every student, faculty, and staff feels valued, accepted and celebrated for who they are. This holiday season, let’s not just celebrate traditions, let’s celebrate each other.
Connect with Mrs. deMelo, DEI & Community Specialist if you would like to know about the resources in the community that could assist your family with support during the holidays.
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Mission Statement:
Rie’s Readers was founded in the loving memory of Marie Feliciano. She was a lifelong reader who instilled the joy of reading into her children and grandchildren. Our mission at Rie’s Readers is to ignite a love for reading in young children. We believe that reading sparks creativity and a thirst for learning. By getting books into the hands of young children, we aim to foster a love for reading that will last a lifetime.
Thank you to Mr. Feliciano and Mrs. Allain {Family of student Khloe Allain} from “Rie’s Readers” for presenting the importance of inclusion when selecting children’s literature. Our Sophomore students in the Early Education & Care shop and Preschool/Pre-K children have new titles to select from in our classroom libraries thanks to “Rie’s Readers!”
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The Offshore Wind Energy Collaborative, a partnership between Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNBVT) and the Cuttyhunk STEAM Academy, has successfully completed its immersive three-day, two-night educational program, which took place from Wednesday, November 6 to Friday, November 8, 2024. This program, part of a multi-phase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) series held throughout the year, provided students and teachers with hands-on experiences and in-depth learning on renewable energy, offshore wind, and climate change, all set against the natural beauty of Cuttyhunk Island. Read more about this experience below.
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