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NEXT MEETING

September, 2009

 @ 7pm: Gorton's Library

Please make every effort to attend!

 

 

 HONOR ROLL

 

 

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION

Gorton's teachers have received instruction in using the new SMARTBOARD technology.  Many of Gorton's teachers are now incorporating the SMARTBOARD into the curriculum in order to strengthen instruction... Information is included on our page:    TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM

 

National History Day 2009 Theme:

The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies

Parents, please take advantage of our PEER TUTORING program!

Peer Tutoring Available!!  ALL Students that are in need of academic tutoring are eligible! Click for Information

 

 

SCHOOL STORE- open mornings during homeroom Room 102B

Selling pencils, pens, erasers, index cards, etc.

Gorton T-Shirts & trinkets will also be available!

 

GORTON JUNIOR HIGH Geography Bee

Friday: January 16th, 2009

Top winner: John Gleavey

State Geography Bee: April 3rd, 2009

 

FRIDAY, November 7th~ Student-Faculty Flag Football Game

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

A VERY SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who received “Best of Fair” awards:

  • Katie Evans for her project “Cracking Open the Truth About Eczema Remedies" 

  • Graham Shein for “Does Electricity Affect a Plant’s Growth?"

  • Nicholas Thompson for “Which Countertop Materials Emit Radon Gas?"

  • Jacqueline Esmay for “Can You Spot the Difference?”

  • Kassidy Williams for “What Type of Peanut Holds the Most Energy?"

  • Joel Sienko for “Going the Distance – Launch Angles and Projectile Trajectories"

 

RECYCLING ASSEMBLY: Friday, October 17th - Period 4

The RI Resource Recovery Cooperation came with the message "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"; Students are challenged with the knowledge that the Johnston landfill is scheduled to close in 2030... we have to find a solution.  Students were  asked to participate in a RECYCLING Poster Contest. 

 

PARENT WORKSHOPS

 

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION Winners:

  • President: Thalia Rivera-Ortiz

  • Vice President: Casey Bennett

  • Secretary: Nicole Luiz

  • Treasurer: Allison Stopyra

WASHINGTON D.C. Parent Information

Click the link to view Mr. Hewes PowerPoint presentation

 

Gorton Junior High's Music Program

2008-2009

Gorton Junior High's Visual Art Program

2008-2009

 

 

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