Hello from the Bridge Team!
Important upcoming dates/events:
October 11 – First Quarter Ends
October 14 – Teacher Planning Day STUDENT HOLIDAY
Picture Retakes
November 4th
November 25 – 29 Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL
Bridge Connect: Volume 5
GMRS office hours will be 7:00 am – 2:50 pm, Monday thru Friday.
General Announcements
October 11 – First Quarter Ends
October 14 – Teacher Planning Day STUDENT HOLIDAY
October 24 – Report Cards Issued
Picture Retakes
November 4th
Bridge Program Updates:
ACADEMICS
- Please check HAC (Home Access Center) grades are updated on Fridays for your child’s classes-QUARTER ONE ENDS THIS COMING FRIDAY: OCTOBER 11th
As a reminder, Fridays have been designated for summative assessments and for the chance for students to show what they know!
- This week’s summative activities will focus on core content material in the form of FOLDER PORTFOLIO work. Students will have the chance to make up anything they are missing from their folders. Folders will be turned in Friday for Quarter 1 FINAL SUMMATIVE GRADE!
Social Perspectives
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.
Our social perspectives focus this week will be EMOTIONS: Big, Little, Overwhelming! We all have them, we will focus on what to do with them and how to work through them when they are overwhelming.
Station Rotations
In Learning Strategies, we have implemented Station Rotations, which the students really seem to enjoy. This small group setting allows students to work with peers and adults to ensure they are getting the support they need. Students rotate through an IR station, a Learning Strats Station, a Novel Study Station and for our Kinesthetic Learners, a Get Up and Move Station.
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)
