{"id":3292,"date":"2026-10-01T09:10:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/racano-j\/?p=3292"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:11:09","slug":"bridge-team-update-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/racano-j\/2026\/10\/01\/bridge-team-update-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Team Update: October"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome families and students!<\/b><\/span><\/h1>

Bridge Team Update: October<\/span><\/h3>
GMRS office hours will be 7:00 am – 2:50 pm, Monday thru Friday.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>
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Please take a minute to read below.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>
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October 9th \u2013<\/strong> First Quarter Ends<\/span>
October 12th \u2013<\/strong> Teacher Planning Day Student Holiday
<\/strong>October 21st \u2013<\/strong> Report Cards Issued<\/span>
November 11th \u2013<\/strong> Veteran\u2019s Day No School<\/strong>
November 23rd \u2013 27th <\/strong>Thanksgiving Break No School<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
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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.<\/strong><\/em>

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.
Mrs. Kimbrough<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

ACADEMICS<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Please check HAC<\/strong> (Home Access Center) grades are updated on Fridays<\/strong> for your child\u2019s classes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Social Perspectives<\/u><\/span><\/h2>

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.<\/p>

The goal of social-emotional learning is for students to develop affective skills in four core areas:\u00a0 <\/strong>Social Awareness<\/strong>
Self-Management<\/strong>
Relationship Skills<\/strong>
Responsible Decision-Making<\/strong><\/p>

When equipped with these competencies, children are better prepared to socialize productively, improve at resolving conflicts, and manage their emotions. Social-emotional skills carry through into adulthood. These skills are integrated through out your child\u2019s classes within the school day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Weekly Focus Topics: Emotions, Communication, Choices and Accountability!<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Station Rotations<\/u><\/span><\/h3>

The small group setting allows students to work with peers and adults to ensure they are getting the support they need. Students will rotate through a Learning Strategies Station, focusing on study skills, organizational and independent functioning skills, a Novel Study Station and for our Kinesthetic Learners, a Get Up and Move Station.<\/p>

We invite you to come and see your student in ACTION! We\u2019ve worked hard to create an environment where we can focus on social skills, communication, self-regulation and learning!<\/strong><\/p>

General News<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Please considering<\/span> donating to our classroom! You can scan the QR code on the homepage for our class wish list. Cold and flu season is upon us, we could you Lysol wipes and tissues! Thank you.<\/p>

We would love to have parents, family members, who ever would like to help support your child, be part of our learning day. Please contact me<\/strong> at<\/strong>:\u00a0jaclyn.kimbrough@stjohns.k12.fl.us\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Please explore the below tabs for more Resources.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! Looking forward to a great week! Kindly, The Bridge Team<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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GRMS TRADITIONS<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

\"\ud83d\ude36\"PHONE POLICY<\/u><\/strong>: Per\u00a0state statute<\/em>,\u00a0students are not allowed to use their cell phone during the school day, AT ALL!\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Students can\u00a0use the designated phone in guidance during lunch if a phone call home is needed. Please encourage your child to leave the phone at home or they must be in their backpacks, turned off.\u00a0<\/em>Having a phone out will result in immediate confiscation from administration.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

\"\ud83d\ude0e\"Dress Code Standards:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>