November 22nd- Blue and White Day

November 23rd-25th- Thanksgiving Break

December 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tomorrow is Blue and White Day! We encourage our students and staff to wear Blue and White to show their Islander Pride!

LAST CALL for NOTES of GRATITUDE!

We have so many amazing teachers and staff at Gaudet Learning Academy! During the month of November, we will be offering families the opportunity to send a note of gratitude to a GLA staff member. Please click the link below to complete the form by November 21st. We will be putting your notes of gratitude together and passing them along to staff on November 22nd. Thank you!

As the weather is getting colder please be sure students wear their coats, hats, gloves, etc for outdoor recess. We will be going outside as much as possible for students to get fresh air and to play.

GAUDET LEARNING ACADEMY After school Opportunities

Please see program description below for location, days of the week, dates, and times. Space is limited and there will be a quick turnaround for enrollment. 

All programs are offered FREE of charge.

To Enroll, access the Online Enrollment Form below by Monday, 11/28/22.  We will confirm enrollment the week of 11/28.. Bus transportation will be available starting 12/12/.22.

Grade 4 & 5:  Explore the Bay 

Instructor- Save the Bay

Day/Time- Wednesday 2:30-3:30

Description- Learning about sea animals in the bay, their movements, and classifications. How they live and how to keep their habitat safe. Also will get some special visitors. This program is full science, literacy, and exploration, 

Grades 4 & 5: Creative Music and Instruments

Instructor- Mr. Phillip Statser

Day/Time- Mondays 2:30-3:30 

Description- Incorporates creativity , Learning to build musical instruments, drumming, and the history of the instrument and music that it plays. Connecting the old music and sounds with current familiar music and sounds. 

We are really excited to have the opportunity to offer family book clubs again this year! GLA’s Family Book Club is a wonderful opportunity to engage all members of your family in excellent literature and to spend quality time together. We will be offering two book clubs, one for Grade 4 families and one for Grade 5 families.

Please click the link below to sign up by December 2nd. We will provide the book, we encourage you to read and participate as a family.

Grade 4 Family Book Club:

As a part of Family Book Club, we ask that families read the book Saucy, by Cynthia Kadohata (description of book in link) together between December 22, 2022 and January 26, 2023. On January 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM, all families who read the book are encouraged to attend an in-person event to enjoy some light refreshments and discuss the story. All family members are encouraged to participate!

Click here to sign up for our 4th Grade Family Book Club

Grade 5 Family Book Club:

As a part of Family Book Club, we ask that families read the book The Lion of Mars, by Jennifer L. Holm (description of book in link) together between December 22, 2022 and February 2, 2023. On February 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM, all families who read the book are encouraged to attend an in-person event to enjoy some light refreshments and discuss the story. All family members are encouraged to participate!

Click here to sign up for our 5th Grade Family Book Club

The school committee has approved a calendar edit for 22-23.

Students PK-12 will have half days of instruction on JANUARY 19th and MARCH 29th.

Teachers will be attending mandatory professional development during these times.

On JAN 19th and MARCH 29th GLA & GMS will be dismissed at 10:40 AM

Fundraiser Pick Up:

The Cherry Dale Fall Fundraiser and the Pie Fundraiser orders will be in on Tuesday, November 22nd. Pick up will be in the cafeteria from 3-4:30pm. Please reach out to Mrs. Sams if you have any questions.

PTGpresident@outlook.com.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Rhode Island is seeing the circulation of several respiratory viruses, including RSV, flu, and COVID-19.



Please keep your child at home from school with these symptoms: 

● Fever 

● Vomiting

● Diarrhea 

● Chills 

● General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or

muscle aches 

● Nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose 

To help prevent respiratory viruses, please remind students:

• Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Wash hands often with soap and water.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay up to date on vaccinations.

Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom. Thank you for helping make the rest of this year at school as healthy as possible!

Thank you! 

Nurse Phillips

November Lunch Menu (Click here)

Please click the links below to view some important bike safety information from Officer Costa, our School Resource Officer.



Bicycle Safety

Wheeled Sports Safety

Third Annual Middletown Holiday Card Art Contest 2022

Click above for contest rules, deadlines, etc.