Superintendent & Principal’s Message
Dear Parents/Guardians and Families:
Time is flying by! As we wrap up March and head into the final quarter of the school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate our students’ hard work and dedication. With quarter three ending on Tuesday, 3/31, and quarter four beginning on Wednesday, 4/1, we are so proud of all they’ve accomplished.
From showcasing their talents in the Talent Show to competing in the SkillsUSA district competition, from starting spring athletics to navigating grade 9 shop placements and completing the ELA MCAS, our students have been engaged and determined. Their efforts and focus truly make a difference, and we encourage them to continue giving their best as we approach the finish line.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students thrive. Let’s make this last quarter a strong and successful one together!
Please see the remainder of the update below.
John N. Lavoie
Superintendent-Director
Chet Jackson
Principal
Tuesday 4/1 - Last Day of Quarter 3
Wednesday 4/2 - First Day of Quarter 4
Tuesday 4/8 - Grading Portal Open for Students/Families for Quarter 3 Grades
Wednesday 4/9 - Delayed Opening for Professional Development
Wednesday 4/9 - Spirit Day - Wear Yellow
Tuesday 4/15 - National Honors Society Induction Ceremony at 5pm in PAC
Friday 4/18 - No School Good Friday
Monday 4/21 to Friday 4/25 - No School for Patriots' Day/Spring Recess
Mr. Jackson's Non Evaluative Learning Walks - 3/21 in the MATH Department
On Friday, March 21, I had the opportunity to visit our Math classrooms as part of another round of learning walks. I was joined by Ryan Brown, Assistant Principal for Math & Science, as we observed the exciting and challenging learning experiences taking place across our school.
Throughout our visit, we saw students actively solving problems, thinking critically, and demonstrating perseverance in their learning. Some key highlights included:
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Engaging lessons on topics such as depreciation rates, exponential growth and decay, synthetic division, probability, and transformations.
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Turn-and-talk strategies, encouraging students to explain their thinking and learn from one another.
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Teachers using thoughtful questions and real-time feedback to support student understanding.
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Strong co-teaching models, where teachers worked together to engage and support all students.
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Use of visuals and technology, making complex concepts easier to grasp.
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Well-structured lessons with clear learning goals, so students knew what they were working toward.
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Encouragement of a growth mindset, where students were supported in making mistakes and learning from them.
I also want to recognize Special Education instructor Michael Walters for his dedication and leadership in ensuring a seamless learning experience for students when his co-teacher was out. His commitment to supporting students and keeping the class on track is a great example of the strong learning community we have at GLTS.
It was inspiring to see our students actively engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and working through challenges with persistence and confidence. The skills they are building in our Math classrooms—problem-solving, critical thinking, and resilience—will benefit them in their academic journey and beyond.
A sincere thank you to our Math teachers for their dedication to making learning meaningful and engaging. I look forward to continuing to celebrate the hard work of our students and teachers in the months ahead!
Please see the graphic from Audra Durkin and Mike Ouellette on the students that qualified for the state competition. Congrats to our GLTS Students!
The State Leadership & Skills Conference will take place Thursday, May 1 to Saturday, May 3 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in West Marlborough, MA.
The Massachusetts SkillsUSA Senior Adventures in Leadership (SAiL) Conference was held on March 20th at Gillette Stadium, providing graduating seniors with valuable tools to navigate the transition from Career and Technical Education (CTE) to college and careers.
Greater Lawrence SkillsUSA advisors Audra Durkin and Mike Ouellette brought nine senior students to the conference, which focused on bridging the skills gap in today’s workforce by integrating workplace skills with CTE and academic standards. Throughout the event, SkillsUSA business partners and program alumni shared insights and resources to help students become career-ready.
Students participated in a series of dynamic workshops designed to enhance their professional skills, including:
Resume Roundtable – Refining résumés using digital tools.
College: The Plan B – Strategies for overcoming challenges and staying in school.
Career: Financial Literacy – Understanding financial decision-making and its long-term impact.
Productive & Promotable – Developing workplace and technical skills to excel as an employee.
Navigating Networking – Strengthening employer relationships and networking skills.
At the conclusion of the workshops, students took an Employability Exam, with all nine successfully passing. The conference concluded with a graduation ceremony where participants received their SkillsUSA SAIL diplomas, senior leadership pins, and graduation sashes, marking a proud milestone in their professional journeys.
The list of the seniors is below:
Jerelis Rodriguez
Darileiny Shephard
Raidy Ulloa Cabrera
Julissa Sanchez
Ashley Cruz Martinez
Zachary Deroche
Mia Coplin
Alexander Scanlon
Leilani Garcia
On Thursday, March 20th we celebrated the completion of our first 6-week ESL Literacy Night course! The evening’s celebration included each adult learner sharing a brief introduction about themselves, an awards ceremony, and an opportunity for parents and caregivers, teachers and administrators to build connections with each other. The adult learners were taught by GLTS staff: Helen King, Karla Mahoney, Wendy Rivera, and Jose Volquez.
We look forward to starting our second 6-week course on April 1st!
The Annual Reggie Talent Show
The annual Reggie Talent Show sponsored by the Yearbook was held on Friday, March 21st. We had 22 amazing acts including students and staff members. What a great show, it was filled with our talented Reggies ranging from dancing, singing, and musical instruments. Who knew we had some many hidden talents walking the halls each day?! Congratulations to all the participants and winners!
Student Participants:
Anthony Campiola, Jaraliz Garcia, Paul Mahoney, Darleny Perez, Francelys Gonzalez Beato, Alicia Mejia, Kayleigh Billings, Jack Naroian,
Jwanlee Calderon, Kai Guimaraes, Dilan Lenane, Elainy Toribio Sanchez, Shane Torres, Jederdin Veloz Santana, Colt MacLeod, Cassidy Young,
Hunter Joslin, Madisyn De Souza Mason, Josh Josias Xavier
HUGE SHOUT OUT TO KYLE KANE, JUNIOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, FOR ALL THE COORDINATION WITH SOUND AND MUSIC.
WINNERS:
OVERALL WINNER: DARLENY PEREZ, FRESHMAN, SOLO SINGER- ON THE RADIO BY DONNA SUMMERS
1st PLACE SOLO SINGER: JWANLEE CALDERON, FRESHMAN- RAPPED AN ORGINAL SONG TITLED BRIGHT
2nd PLACE SOLO SINGER: KAI GUIMARAES, SENIOR- ROLLING IN THE DEEP BY ADELE
3rd PLACE SOLO SINGER: JACK NAROIAN, FRESHMAN- SANG A JAPANESE SONG TITLED DRAMATURGY, EVE
4th PLACE SOLO SINGER: JARALIZ GARCIA, SOPHOMORE- WILDFLOWER BY BILLIE EILISH
1st PLACE DANCE/INSTRUMENTAL: PAUL MAHONEY, FRESHMAN- ON THE GUITAR PLAYED HOT FOR TEACHER BY VAN HALEN
2nd PLACE DANCE/INSTRUMENTAL: ANTHONY CAMPIOLA, JUNIOR- ON THE GUITAR PLAYED ERUPTION BY VAN HALEN
3rd PLACE DANCE/INSTRUMENTAL: JOSIAS XAVIER, SOPHOMORE, AND HIS BAND- PERFORMED MY OWN WORST ENEMY BY LIT
4th PLACE DANCE/INSTRUMENTAL: CASSIDY YOUNG AND KAYLEIGH BILLINGS- PERFORMED NO LONGER YU FROM THE FILM EPIC
