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				<title><![CDATA[Come work for MSAD #51]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the team at one of Maine’s top-ranked schools!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Mary Hartman, a Grade 7 Math teacher at Greely Middle School 6-8, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 21 years. Our immense gratitude to Mrs. Hartman for her dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - July 13, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Bobbi Goodwin, a School Counselor at Greely Middle School 6-8, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 27 years. Our immense gratitude to Mrs. Goodwin for her dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Peter Gillingham, a Grade 8 Social Studies teacher at Greely Middle School 6-8, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 12 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Gillingham for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - June 23, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Greely Girls Lacrosse on winning the State Championship!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - June 14th, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello GMS Families.  These last weeks have bene filled with classroom instruction, projects and assessments, plus concerts, clubs, athletics, dances, and other activities. Please take a few minutes with your student to scan the photos below, ask about their favorite moments, and what they're looking forward to next year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - May 18, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congrats drama students and directors for a wonderful performance of A Midsummer's Night Prom Dream!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - May 8th, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS Drama Performance this weekend!  May 15th at 7pm and May 17th at 4pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - May 1, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maine Through Year Testing - Thursday, May 7 & Friday, May 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - April 26, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Upcoming!!
Thursday, April 30: iReady Reading
Friday, May 1: iReady Math]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - April 11, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shred Your Stress advisory activity from Save Promise Club!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dance Dress Sale]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 11 @ GMS. Bake and Coffee sale benefiting Class of 2029.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - April 4, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2185364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[These 7th graders created unique sci-fi dystopian board games based upon the book they read.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - March 27, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2183579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th Grade speed debating!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - March 20, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2181097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Conferences are schedule for Wednesday, March25.  Students will have an 11:30a early release schedule.  Still need to sign up? No problem.  Use the link in the newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely Gear Sale Ends Friday!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2179538</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - March 13, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2178783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Conference Schedule!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - March 6, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2176496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[These 7 GMS students qualified for the All-Eastern chorus in Providence, RI.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - February 27, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2173100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's Read Across America Week.  Tuesday is the MSAD 51 Chorus Concert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ultimate Frisbee - Starts Tomorrow!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2170640</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AI and Education in Maine]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2170522</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - February 13, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2169960</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask your 8th grade science student how they designed, tested, and iterated Crash Cushions with their PocketLab Cars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - February 6, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2164688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday AM is Open Mic in the Lobby!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 2.3.2026]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2162187</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congrats to the music students who attended the District II Instrumental Festival, 2026!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 1.23.26]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2158676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's cold out.  Kid need hats, gloves, and coats for outdoor recess, AND for trips to GHS for swimming during PE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 1.19.26]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2155612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Katahdin students researched and created models of objects found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. On Friday, they presented their objects and shared what they learned with their classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Principal Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2149612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you Parents! Happy New Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight: 12.12.25]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2146492</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello GMS Families!  It's an exciting week ahead.  We hope to see everyone at school each day for Spirit Week fun, celebrations on Friday, and of course, great learning experiences that set up students for success in January.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2145198</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spirit Week - 12/15 thru 12/19]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Looking For: ALPINE SKI COACH]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2144284</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Principal Spotlight - 12.5.25]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2143651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December started with an evening of learning and fun for over 100 GMS music students.  Jen Caton and Barry Saunders arranged for a private showing of Wicked 2 at Smitty's Theater in Topsham.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely Nordic Food Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2136576</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 11.14.25]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2135849</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS Student Involved Conferences - 11/24 and 11/25

The purpose of student-involved conferences is to complete a quick check-in with families and teachers and address successes and areas for growth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 11.7.25]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2132784</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Book Fair and P/T Conferences

The purpose of student-involved conferences is to complete a quick check-in with families and teachers and address successes and areas for growth. See link in the full spotlight.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 11/1]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2129755</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[November Calendar]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 10/24/25]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2126188</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watch for the “Day of Welcome” this Wednesday.  Also this week….If you have a 6th grader, brush up on your knowledge of latitude and longitude before your student quizzes you.  Have a 7th grader?  Be ready to review the geography of Africa.  8th grade?  Ask them about their favorite class and why they enjoy it.  It amazes me what they are learning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 10.17.2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2123368</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grade 6 science students complete a bridge building project at Granite Falls Preserve, North Yarmouth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2117596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Picture Day this week!  Thursday, October 9th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 9.28.26]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2114303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fall Picture Day! Thursday - October 9th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - September 19]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2111300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello GMS 6-8 Families.  Another busy week has passed.  We continue to see students making a best effort to attend school.  When students have questions or struggles with academics, they are learning when and how to find support from teachers.  During and after school, students can get help.  If your student isn’t sure how to get homework help, please reach out and we’ll explain options.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely Gear on Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2108854</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 9/12/2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2108328</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask your middle school student: 1. What's your favorite recess activity? 2. Are these students in 6th, 7th, or 8th? 3. Why is Mr. McGinty dancing in a Spanish class?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - September 5th, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2105243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[OPEN HOUSE: 
Who:	   GMS 6-8 students, parents, and guardians
Date:     Monday, September 8, 2025
Time:     5:40 p.m. in the gym.  Then open time to quickly access teachers and classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight - June 13, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2081526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Modern Language Food Festival.  Thank you so much for your family's contributions to our Festin/Festial de Comida this week in grades 6-8! Many Countries and songs were represented and everyone enjoyed tasting both new and familiar dishes! Ask your student which foods they tried from French or Spanish speaking countries!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight - June 6, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2080210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Eisenhuth's 6th grade science students took an activism approach to their climate change unit and held town/playground clean-ups, movie fundraisers, electronics recycling and book donations, small item swap, a trash to art competition, and a bake sale!  $248.25 was raised for a solar panel to power a score board or light for the new turf field!  They learned how they can help our planet and had fun in the process!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight - May 30, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2078176</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week, a group of library volunteers from all grades (4-8) took a walking field trip to the Food Pantry at the town hall.  They delivered 49 books which has been purchased with donatins from the recent book fair (worth over $375)! In December, families who visit the Food Pantry will be able to choose from the selection of titles for holiday gifts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight - May 16th, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2073760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congrats to all GMS students.  The hard work paid off this year with a high percentage of students demonstrating strong growth through their iReady scores. Also, high praise for 7th grade for their best-of-school attendance last week!  The best prep for next year is to continue showing up, working hard, and making each day count.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight -  May 9th, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2070419</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[How about the 8th Grade Math Team and their 2nd place finish at the So. Maine Math League meet? Lincoln Welles also earned a 2nd place, individually.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal' Spotlight - May 5th]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2067031</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Full House!  This week concluded with a huge group of 6th and 7th graders attending the Spring Fling Step-Up Dance.  Back from spring break, attendance improved each day, with 97% of all 6-8 students at school on Friday.  Let’s keep that momentum going for these last 6 weeks of school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 14:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight - April 17th]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2063720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grade 6 social studies classes were honored to welcome Mr. Barry Dana back to GMS on April 14th. Mr. Dana, a member of the Penobscot Nation and a former chief of this nation, shared his insights and experiences regarding Penobscot culture.  This was an incredibly valuable opportunity to hear from a primary source, someone who lives and breathes the history and traditions we've been learning about in our social studies classes. We all gained a deeper appreciation for the rich history and vibrant presence of the Penobscot Nation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Spotlight -  April 11, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2059420</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A 6th grade advisory practices their paper airplane skills in preparation for an upcoming schoolwide assembly contest!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  April 4, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2056200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Special guest chef and educator Chris Toy comes to GMS 7th Grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technology Use Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2054817</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This workshop will empower parents to open up a conversation around home tech-use, and will provide tips ofr educating children and teens on the importatnce of setting screen time boundaries.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely PTO Spring Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2054098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don't Wait!! Store Closes April 7th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  March 28, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2053400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS Students in Action: Eight graders practiced their rhetoric with speed debating in ELA.  Ask them how they used ethos, pathos, or logos to support their claims!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents Night Out]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2052794</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drop off your kids (ages 5+) for a fun-filled Parents Night Out while you enjoy a well deserved break!  Call or Scan to sign-up!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  March 21, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2050520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[<< Hey Parents! Thanks for making the staff P/T Conference dinner break extra special >>]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GHS Drama Presents "You Can't Take it With You"]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2048909</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GHS Drama Presents -- Friday, March 21st at 7pm/Saturday, March 22 at 7pm/Sunday, March 23rd at 2pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ultimate Frisbee - Preseason]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2047881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 19 at GHS.  6p- 7p: Skills and drills, for new players and all 6th Graders.  7p-8p: Open to all players.  Register with Rec.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  March 14, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2047337</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thrilling games, plus an impressive crowd of enthusiastic students and adults made for some unforgettable moments last week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  March 7, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2044547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS Outing Club traveled to Black Mountain last weekend. Teens to Trails and Winter Kids provided free tickets, rentals, and tubing.   Ms. Brox and Mr. Cooke taught students how to ski and snowboard - a great winter adventure!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th and 8th Grade Dance]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2041780</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday - 3/7
6:00-8:00 PM
8:00 PROMPT PICKUP TIME- NO LATER
7th and 8th Grade 
 $5 / NO CELL PHONES]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  March 1, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2040671</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MSAD 51 Band Concert - Tuesday, March 4th - GMS Gym 6:30pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  February 23, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2037812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th graders in Social Studies have finished their units studying the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. That prompted a big binder and backpack clean out. Fresh start after break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  January 31, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2027332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[6th graders wrote water cycle stories in science class. Friday, they welcomed 3rd grade visitors. Students got to read to their siblings, cousins and even former teachers. The hot cocoa and popcorn really sweetened the deal!!  Ask a 6th grader to explain the two ways water can leave the earth and head up to the clouds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  January 24, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2023871</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[.5?  Yes, we’re half way through the school year, and it’s time to check and see if students still have headphones or earbuds that work.  Thanks for checking!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely's Got Talent!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2022390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[𝄞 Friends of Greely Music and the MSAD 51 Music Department are pleased to present this year's GREELY'S GOT TALENT!  Open to Dancers, Singers, performers of Magic or Comedy, Musicians, Bands, Jugglers, or any other Unique Talent! Where? April 11th at the GCA]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  January 17, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2021072</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th grade science students have been investigating motion using "computer connected" PocketLab G-Force cars]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Principal Spotlight - January 10, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2016921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask a GMS middle schooler how many items in the house they can name in Spanish or French.  How do you keep score in pickleball? What’s the current most popular lunch item?  How many steps are there in the lobby staircase?  Will Dr. Selby really give away a custom guitar pick if you can name an iconic 80’s band?  Only one way to find out….]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Spotlight -  January 3, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2013225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to GMS students for listening and following directions during our first day of composting in the cafeteria. Want to come during lunch for a few days to help direct students as they learn the composting routine?  Let Monte (monteselby@msad51.org) know if you're interested.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely's Got Talent!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2012546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 11th in the GCA  
HURRY! Audition videos must be submitted by February 24th!
Open to Dancers, Singers, performers of Magic or Comedy, Musicians, Bands, Jugglers, or any other Unique Talent!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Principals Spotlight: December 20th]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2011872</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spirit Week brought a wave of positive energy, hands-on learning, and enthusiastic participation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 12.13.2024]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2009680</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask a GMS student which subject Santa's helper teaches!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 12.6.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2006390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Linda Price, our guest speaker, shared information and strategies regarding stress management.  Ask your student about a few new ideas they learned. One way to reduce student stress is to help them get organized.  Not all students have found their best way to organize academics, sports, clubs, and social activities.  Have you heard of executive function skills?  A quote from the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child is, “No one is born with executive function skills, but nearly everyone can learn them.”  Check it out, and share ideas with your middle schooler!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 11.22.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/2003013</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The GMS choirs sounded so impressive on Tuesday, Nov 19th at the GCA. Ask a choir member which movie was referenced!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 11.15.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1998435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The GMS 6th grade band and 7th/8th Band took the big stage last week.  Impressive performances at the GCA!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - November 8]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1995245</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask one of Mr. Emery’s 7th grade science students about the collaboration with Mrs. Harrington’s 5th graders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Spotlight - November 1]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1991235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Katie Cassesse: Every year my social studies groups participate in National History Day. Last year, David Gilbert's documentary came in THIRD IN THE NATION! He had the opportunity to receive feedback from Ken Burns and was interviewed by the Press Herald.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight: October 28, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1987559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[40?  What’s better than recess on a beautiful day?  For some GMS 7th & 8th graders, it’ll be our first dance coming up on November 8th. To make it great, Mr. Libby and Student Council are looking for about 40 parents to volunteer time, donations of pizza, snacks or drinks for the concessions. If you are able to contribute, please drop off your items between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at the school. A sign up sheet has been created by the GMS PTO. 

Your support is greatly appreciated, and it helps make this event special for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight 10.18.2024]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1984112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With major league baseball playoffs this month, Mr. Caswell’s class has been participating in “Diamond Games.” Cooperation is the focus through baseball, softball, and kickball games.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 10.4.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1977383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bourekas, Chocolate Cake, and more…
7th-grade students recently completed a project which involved researching a food item that is culturally important in Judaism. Students were asked to create a one-minute slideshow presentation and either make or purchase their food item to share with the other seventh grade team. Osprey and Katahdin students worked really hard to learn about the history of their chosen foods and many challenging recipes were shared.  Presentations were impressive!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - 9.27.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1973568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's egg-citing times in 6th grade science! It's the EGG DROP!

Before construction, students gave 3 solid reasons why their device would work. Then, during construction, they made multiple observations using fake eggs and adjusted their devices accordingly. The 6-foot drop happened today (Friday) in the classroom. You could feel the excitement and smell the results from miles away. All survivors will participate in the much anticipated Lobby Drop on Monday! Ask a 6th grader about their device and today's results!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight: 9.20.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1970346</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th graders launched into their astronomy unit this week by building and launching paper rockets. After investigating the forces that act on rockets, they modified their designs and built a second rocket which were launched on Thursday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Greely Middle School Parent / Guardian Info Night]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1968117</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:11:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Principal Spotlight - September 13, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1967011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Skyscraper Challenge: 8th grade students in Mr. Ross's math class began the year collaborating on a variety of challenging math puzzles including the skyscraper puzzle.  Ask an 8th grader to explain the requirements for a perfect skyscraper…]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:09:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back GMS 6-8!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1963139</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS had a great first week back to school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:05:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Spanish Class]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spanish students in Mrs. BW’s warm up on Fridays by dancing to Spanish-language music. Recently they chose “Mambo 23” from the Dominican Republic, one of their favorite songs from our Manía Musical de Mayo song bracket!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:02:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 6.14.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1937743</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 6.7.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1935859</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Social Studies Welcomed Former Penobscot Chief Barry Dana]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1929626</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Monday the 6th grade Social Studies Teams welcomed former Penobscot chief Barry Dana to interact with 6th grade students.  Having recently completed our Wabanaki Unit, his visit was timely because students had familiarity with the history and cultural information that he discussed with them. Barry was able to give insight into accurate terminology and provide answers to questions our secondary sources do not provide. We are grateful for Barry’s willingness to provide an indigenous voice that helped enhance our understanding of indigenous culture and history.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 13:58:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Trout Release]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1929114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All 6th grade science students said "bon voyage" to their trout earlier this month. The trout arrived as eggs back in February and now, as Fry, they find themselves out in the real world. On their field trip, the students did water quality testing, a streamside assessment hike and a bioassessment of macroinvertebrates to determine if the Collyer Brook was a healthy environment for their trout babies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 15:06:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 5.31.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1933716</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:38:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 5.24.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1931125</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Drama Performance - May 17, 18, 19 - Reserve Tickets Today!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1927128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The GMS Drama club is proud to present The Alibis.
When eccentric billionaire J. Leslie Arlington is murdered, a clueless detective finds the suspects are all reluctant to admit their alibis…because they were all committing other ridiculous crimes at the time. Please join us for the Greely Middle School Drama Club’s production of The Alibis May 17, 18, and 19 at the Greely Center for the Arts. Admission is free but we ask that you reserve tickets ahead of time to ensure there is seating for all. Donations accepted at the door. Please come support the 41 students who have been working hard this year to make this a spectacular event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alibis-tickets-894316553887]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 15:26:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 5.17.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1928329</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Special Olympics]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1926485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS 5th and 6th graders welcome Special Olympians back to school after they competed in track and field events last Friday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 13:35:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you PTO and Foundation 51!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1925863</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Huge Thank You to the Greely PTO and Foundation 51 who teamed up to bring Cheese the Day food truck to GMS for Staff Appreciation again this year. THANK YOU!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 13:36:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1925137</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th/7th Grade Step-Up Dance - Friday, May 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1924530</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 6th and 7th Grade Step-Up Dance - Starry Night will be taking place this Friday night from 6 - 8.  Cost is $5 at the door.  Concessions will be available for purchase.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:18:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th/7th Grade Step-Up Dance - Friday, May 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1922904</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 6th/7th Grade Step-Up Dance - Starry Night - will be this Friday, May 10th from 6pm - 8pm.  Admission is $5 at the door.  Concessions will be available for purchase.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Drama Performance - May 17, 18, 19]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1923472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The GMS Drama club is proud to present The Alibis.
When eccentric billionaire J. Leslie Arlington is murdered, a clueless detective finds the suspects are all reluctant to admit their alibis…because they were all committing other ridiculous crimes at the time.  Please join us for the Greely Middle School Drama Club’s production of The Alibis May 17, 18, and 19 at the Greely Center for the Arts.  Admission is free but we ask that you reserve tickets ahead of time to ensure there is seating for all.  Donations accepted at the door.  Please come support the 41 students who have been working hard this year to make this a spectacular event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alibis-tickets-894316553887]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 15:51:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Space Day was a Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1922701</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Space Day was fantastic! It was an incredibly busy day with all sorts of activity. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of how the day went, but rather than telling you all about it here, I encourage you to ask your middle schoolers to share about the day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:31:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 5.3.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1921961</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 17:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Math Team attended Southern Maine Math League Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1921414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 2, the Southern Maine Math League held its first in-person meet since 2019. Teams from Gardiner to York gathered at the Portland Expo for the fourth and final meet of the year. Our GMS 6-8 Math Teams were in attendance.  For the third time this year, Greely Middle School's Seventh Grade Math Team, coached by GMS teacher Mark McDonough, secured a first place finish. Three members of the team also took home individual awards. These are given to the top five scorers from each grade. They are: William Sandifer - Fourth place, Peter Colianni - Third place, and Lincoln Welles - Second place. Congratulations to the whole team on their tremendous success this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 09:19:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lost and Found]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1916367</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS Lost and Found is overflowing! Items will be donated to a local Maine charity after April 26th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:08:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 4.25.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1918175</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5th to 6th Grade Transition to Middle School Night]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1909855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 10, 6:00-7:00 pm. Please join the GMS 6-8 administration and members of the 6th grade faculty to learn about all things middle school. GMS 6-8 is structured differently than GMS 4-5. Come find out what a day in the life of a middle schooler looks like and how we support students during this stage of their development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:58:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 4/11/24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1911225</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Full Day Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1905948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the change in schedule for the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8 will now be an early release day for this reason.  As a result, the scheduled early release on Wednesday, April 3 has been rescheduled as a full day of school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:08:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 3.29.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1905614</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spread the Word: Inclusion]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1899261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Wednesday we ran a shortened schedule to allow for our celebration of inclusion in honor of Spread the Word: Inclusion. We watched films that focus on inclusion in the morning and then continued with an altered schedule for the rest of the school day. On Thursday during lunch, we invited students to sign a poster showing their support for and commitment to including everyone in our school community. This is just one example of how we promote belonging at GMS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:56:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 3.22.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1902811</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Band Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1894068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 29th the GMS Band had their Winter Concert.  Congratulations to all of the students, Mr. Thurston, and Ms. Cummings for an excellent show!

March 5th at 6pm will be the MSAD51 Chorus Concert at the GHS Gym.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:57:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 3.15.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1899686</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 3.8.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1896828</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Glow Dance]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1890211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS 7th and 8th Grade students and staff enjoyed a night out at the Glow Dance on February 9, hosted by GMS Student Council.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:12:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 3.1.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1892845</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 2.16.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1886197</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PE Snapshots]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1878765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Snapshots of some inventive games in Mr. Caswell's 8th Grade PE Classes. Four Square Badminton and Hungry Hungry Hippos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:13:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 2.9.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1882417</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Interview Somali Refugee Abdi Iftin]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1874659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th graders John Sprague and Fletcher Meyers interviewed author, columnist, and Somali refugee Abdi Iftin about his family's experience during the Battle of Mogadishu. The boys are doing a project for National History Day about how this event changed American policy in the Horn of Africa.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:56:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 2.2.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1878492</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 1.26.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1875067</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 1.19.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1871700</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Science]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1871077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th Grade Science Rube Goldberg Projects]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of 2023 Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1862555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[End of 2023 Candids!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:09:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 1.12.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1868038</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 1.5.24]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1862998</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 12.21.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1861248</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Library Volunteers Visit Cumberland Food Pantry]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1860449</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week, library volunteers delivered $250 worth of book donations to the Cumberland Food Pantry. The donation was an outcome of our recent book fair, which generated $2800 for the 4-8 school, as well. This is our only school based annual fundraiser for GMS, and we are grateful to all who purchased books through the fair this year. We use these funds for student programs throughout the year. Meanwhile, the Cumberland Food Pantry will have books to offer families in our community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:02:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Enjoyed The Snow While It Lasted]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1858114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GMS students enjoyed making gigantic snow balls after our last snow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:29:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 12.15.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1859080</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS Drama meets with CEO of Showtown]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week the GMS drama club was able to hold a video call with Nathan Gehan, owner and CEO of Showtown Theatricals in Broadway and Tony award winner, where he shared with the students what it is like to manage and produce Broadway shows, what casting shows looks like and what staging a big production is like.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:37:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 12.8.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS 6-8 Band & Chorus Concert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week GMS 6-8 students participated in this years first combined band and chorus concert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:17:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 12.1.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 11.17.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 11.9.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 11.3.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 10.20.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 10.13.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1829649</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 10.5.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 9.29.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1822145</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weekly OPEN Hours
Weeks of July 11th through August 12th
Tuesday & Thursdays only, 9AM - 12 PM

Full REOPEN Hours
Week of August 15: Monday - Friday 7AM - 4PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:24:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 9.15.23]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 9/8/23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1811041</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 is Hiring!  Come Join Our Team!]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1633358</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:03:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Admin Notes 6.16.23]]></title>
				<link>http://gms6-8.msad51.org/apps/news/article/1778119</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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