Dear GNBVT Families,

It has been an energetic and exciting start to the school year! I am thrilled to share that our Yondr Pouch Cell Phone Policy has had a positive liftoff. Students have adjusted remarkably well, and I am happy to report that they are more attentive in class and that genuine human interaction is happening again throughout the school.

In keeping with our commitment to strong communication, I want to remind you of our new parent communication system, ParentSquare. This platform is designed to keep parents and caregivers better informed about school events, important dates, and key updates.

· For those of you already using ParentSquare, I encourage you to turn on notifications, so you never miss important announcements.

· If you have not yet interacted with the app, you will find step-by-step directions in this newsletter to help you get signed on quickly and easily.

I look forward to seeing our school community more connected and better informed than ever.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Warm regards,

Principal Williams

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Fri Sept 26th: Sophomore ID Photos- D10-2

Fri Sep 12-Sun Sep 28th: Online Shop open for Vocational clothing orders

Sat Oct 11: Class of 2027 Car Show–10:00 am, School grounds

Mon Oct 13: No School: Columbus Day – Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Tue Oct 14: Principal’s School Council Meeting: 3:00 pm, GNBVT’s Lighthouse Cafe

Tues Oct 21: College Fair-6:30 pm, Auditorium

Wed Oct 22: Trafficking 101- Virtual Training: 5:00 pm (details below)

Support is Available to Meet Essential Needs The DEI & Community Specialist is available to support all GNBVT families in meeting essential needs such as food, housing, utilities, clothing, and more. By connecting families with local organizations, we can help you access vital resources in New Bedford and the Greater New Bedford area. For assistance, please contact the DEI & Community Specialist at 508-998-3321 ext. 752, email maria.demelo@gnbvt.edu, or visit our DEI Website and click on the Community Resource tab for a list of available supports. You may also complete a Family and Community Referral Form to request direct assistance. In addition, GNBVT provides information on “Know Your Rights” and “Plan for a Family Emergency” to support our undocumented families. We are here to help and look forward to assisting you!

🎓 If you successfully completed required coursework but did not earn a diploma due to MCAS, please reach out! For more info call 508-998-3321 x563 or x752

• The online store is open for any CVTE shop clothing orders for students that are assigned to a CVTE program.
• Please use the link to access the site.
• The log in is: GNBVT password is: Shops25
• The online shop clothing store is open through September 28, 2025.
• All orders will be delivered to the school between October 20th -24th.

We are committed to supporting the well-being of our students and believe supporting mental health is an important part of overall student health. This school year, we’ve partnered with Cartwheel to provide teletherapy, family check-ins and guidance, and psychiatric care—all with licensed clinicians and no waitlists.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time staying focused, or just needs someone to talk to, Cartwheel is here to help. Visit www.cartwheel.org/families to learn more.

• A licensed therapist or psychiatrist with no waitlist, within a matter of days.
• ️ Telehealth sessions from 8am to 8pm, whenever is most convenient.
• ️ Care in several languages, including English, Spanish, and others.
• Completely free care for families who have Medicaid or are uninsured and considered an in-network provider for families with private insurance (standard co-payments and deductibles may apply).
• Individual therapy sessions are available for students in grades 3+ and parent guidance sessions are available at all grade levels, providing families with the right level of support at the right time.

You can raise your hand for support today – we’re here when you need us: www.cartwheel.org/families

The Guidance Department would like to invite Juniors and Seniors and their parents or guardians to attend a College Financing Seminar on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:30 pm, in the Auditorium. The seminar is hosted by the Educational Opportunity Center and MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) and will focus on navigating the financial aid process for college-bound students and their families. All Juniors and Seniors planning on attending college are highly encouraged to attend.

The School Council is a representative committee composed of the principal, parents, students, faculty, staff and community members. The group discusses such issues as budget, curriculum, student handbook, School Improvement Plan and professional development of the faculty. The School Council meets 4 times per year, usually held on the second Tuesday of the scheduled month from 3:00 – 4:00 pm, in the school’s Lighthouse Cafe.

For more information, click the button below.

• A signed Parent/Guardian Permission Form
• A Doctor’s Written Order for the medication
• The medication delivered to the school nurse
• • Prescription medications must be in a pharmacy-labeled container
• • Over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be in a new, unopened bottle

All Medical Forms are available online or in the nurse’s office.
https://www.gnbvt.edu/parents-students/student-health/

• All 9th-grade students will undergo postural screenings, which are conducted to detect early signs of spinal issues during the rapid growth period between ages 10–16.
• Please note that 9th grade is the final year in which postural screening is performed.
• Screening Schedule by Phys Ed Trimester:
• Trimester 1: Cycles 5 & 6 – Starting October 1st
• Trimester 2: Cycles 12 & 13 – Starting December 8th
• Trimester 3: Cycles 24 & 25 – Starting April 8th
• If you wish to opt your child out of the postural screening, please contact one of the school nurses.

• All 10th-grade students will receive BMI, vision, and hearing screenings as part of routine health monitoring.
• These screenings help identify potential health issues that may impact learning and development.
• Screening results are confidential. Parents/guardians will only be notified by mail if their child does not pass the screening.
• Screening Schedule by Division:
• Division 1: Cycle 7 – Starting October 20th
• Division 2: Cycle 8 – Starting October 28th

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact a member of the nursing staff:

· Nurse Ursula Crowell – ursula.crowell@gnbvt.edu | ext. 205

· Nurse Casey Clarke – casey.clarke@gnbvt.edu | ext. 661

· Nurse Kim Horsfall – kimmarie.horsfall@gnbvt.edu | ext. 791

ADDRESS:

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

1121 Ashley Blvd

New Bedford, MA 02740

508.998.3321

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