Electronic Device Policy Updated
Recently, the Govenor Mifflin Board of School Directors took action to update the Electronic Device Policy #237. The revised policy clarifies that the district prohibits the use of electronic devices by students during the school day and on school grounds. The revised policy also extends this prohibition to school buses and vehicles.
On March 3, GMSD sent a letter explaining the purpose and details of the revised Electronic Device Policy to parents of middle and high school students. The letter also outlined the disciplinary action that the district would take should policy violations occur.
Click here to download a copy of the parent letter
GM Helps Fire Victims
During a house fire that occurred on Sunday, January 31, 2010, a Governor Mifflin family lost their home and all of their personal belongings. The school district responded by working with a representative from the American Red Cross to collect donations for the familly.
Donations were collected at all Governor Mifflin schools throughout the week of February 1, 2010. On February 5 a truckload of clothing and household items was delivered to the family, along with $4400 in cash and gift cards. Boscov's, Target of Exeter and other local stores also contributed to the gifts for the family.
The Underwood/Harper family was overwhelmed with the gifts and wishes to express their gratitute for all that the Mifflin community has done for them.
GM Responds to Haiti Earthquake
Students and staff at Governor Mifflin are responding to the Haiti earthquake tragedy by organizing several fundraising efforts:
Freshman student, MARISA LOMBARDO, is coordinating a district-wide fundraising effort specifically for the children of Haiti. Her project includes a "blue jean day" incentive for staff donations, a competitive coin drive for students, and a district-wide sale of wristbands that read, "Band Together - Haiti 2010." The project will continue through March 12. Marisa hopes to raise $8000 and give a gift to kids, from kids.
The high school ART CLUB is designing and printing patches to sell to raise money for Haiti relief. The patches will feature several designs and are being sold by club members, starting February 2.
During the week of January 25, the high school FRENCH CLUB, in partnership with the office of Michael Baxter, M.D., collected basic items which were assembled into health kits and sent to Haiti.
H1N1 Information
Last fall, Governor Mifflin School District was approved as an H1N1 vaccination site. On January 23, 2010 and February 22, 2010, the district offered the vaccine to current Governor Mifflin and La Salle Academy students in Grades K-12 whose parents had submitted immunization consent forms. Over 900 students attended the clinic to receive either a live, nasal spray or inactive, injectable vaccine, at no cost.
Click on the links below to download information about the vaccine.
Previous Correspondence to Parents:
H1N1 Vaccination Letter and Consent Form (Issued 10/29/09)
H1N1 Inactive Injectable Vaccine Specifications (Issued 10/29/09)
H1N1 Live Attenuated (Nasal Spray) Vaccine Specifications (Issued 10/29/09
H1N1 Update (issued 10/9/09)
H1N1 Parent Guidelines (issued 9/25/09)
Other Helpful Resources:
Berks County Pandemic Advisory Council
PA Dept of Health - H1N1 in PA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Music Association Membership
The Governor Mifflin Music Association (GMMA) is a non-profit organization that supports the Governor Mifflin School District’s music programs for all students, K -12. Our goal is to ensure our music program continues to be one of the nation’s best. To support this effort, we encourage the families of all GM music students to become active members of GMMA. To join the GMMA, click here.
GMTV
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