Hello from the Bridge Team!
Hoping that everyone has had a wonderful first few weeks of school!
Important upcoming dates/events:
September 11 – Interims Issued
September 20 – Inservice Day STUDENT HOLIDAY
October 11 – First Quarter Ends
October 14 – Teacher Planning Day STUDENT HOLIDAY
November 11 – Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
November 25 – 29 Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL
Bridge Connect: Volume 3
GMRS office hours will be 7:00 am – 2:50 pm, Monday thru Friday.
GRMS 2024 School Wide Expectations
FAST TESTING this WEEK
8th Grade: Monday and Tuesday, September 9th and 10th
7th Grade: Thursday and Friday, September 12th and 13th
6th Grade: Monday and Tuesday, September 16th and 17th
Please check HAC (Home Access Center) grades have been updated for your child’s classes.
The focus of our program is to teach students alternative behaviors to replace challenging ones, helping students reach their academic and affective learning potential. The goal of the Bridge Program at GRMS is to gradually reintegrate students into the general education setting with minimal support. We follow the same standards and curriculum as general education students. Students have a chance on Wednesdays to make up or remediate any missing class assignments or redo any work they can improve on, for a better grade. Wednesdays have been designated for this purpose, please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity.
Fridays have been designated for summative assessments and for the chance for students to show what they know! This may come in the form of a traditional style “test or quiz” which we review vocabulary, goals and learning targets prior to taking assessments. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to remediate, if needed. Assessments include activities in the form of projects, one-pagers, exit tickets, polls, vocabulary challenges. To learn more about formative and summative assessments please take a minute to explore the below.
Summative Assessment vs Formative Assessments
The Bridge Program at GRMS supports students that have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that includes specific goals in the Social/Emotional Behavior, Independent Functioning and/or Communication domains. Many students also benefit from a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and counseling services.
The focus of our program is to teach students alternative behaviors to replace challenging ones, with data collected to monitor their progress. The ultimate aim of the Bridge Program at GRMS is to gradually reintegrate students into the general education setting with minimal support.
Hello! My name is Jaci Racano, and I am thrilled to be a part of your child’s educational journey. I am originally from Union, New Jersey, in 2004 my family and I moved to Saint Augustine and have considered it home ever since! I hold a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
This is my 28th year in education, with over 10 years of experience in Exceptional Student Education. I am a proud mother of three sons, in my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones at the beach, reading books, and playing with our adorable puppies, Frankie, Dino and their friend George.
Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me anytime. [email protected]
Please consider donating to our class wish list:
I am looking forward to another great year!
Jaci Racano
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is composed of parents, educators, administrators, business representatives, and other interested community members concerned with the education of students with disabilities.
The purpose of the committee is to provide information to parents and input to district staff regarding our ongoing effort to continuously improve services for students with disabilities.
A link to join these meetings will be emailed prior to meeting date and will be posted on district and school websites.
For more information: Parent Advisory Committee – Exceptional Student Education (ESE) (stjohns.k12.fl.us)