Month: June 2020

Tonno Gloucester plans to reopen next Wednesday June 24 for indoor and patio dining as part of Phase 2.2 in the COVID plan. This is very exciting news not just for Tonno but for all of us who think al fresco dining can be a little bit too fresco sometimes. You can use Resy.com to make the online reservation.

From their Facebook page:

We are Very Excited to announce that we will be reopening Wednesday next week for indoor and patio dining. For the last few months we have been preparing to host our customers and friends for a dining experience that is safe, fun and inviting. We will be offering our new menu with the same service that you always expect from us. You can make reservations online for now as our phones are not answered during the day. We hope to see you, your family and friends when you are ready.

New menu! Indoor dining! Summer’s starting to look up. Image borrowed from Facebook page.

I am sure owners Chuck Newman and his sister Joanna Newman are saying “Finally!” to themselves now that their new shop at 184 Washington Street, Crystal Cottage Candies, has opened. They had planned to be open for Valentine’s Day but circumstances, including coronavirus stalled the debut until this week. They are billing themselves as Crystal Cottage Candies & More. In addition to candies, donuts, muffins and cakes; the “More” includes things like turkey legs, chicken wings, and a ham/potato dinner they plan to feature tonight. They are expecting to include florist services as well as a produce market, so keep your eye on that! They can be found on Facebook for updates etc.

Vera Lynn, known as the sweetheart of the British armed forces, has died at age 103. Perhaps best known for We’ll Meet Again (1939), Vera ‘s music inspired not only the armed forces during WWII, but all those who face great challenges and uncertain futures. Her music is as timely now as it was during the Nazi’s war on Europe. As we face a viral pandemic, a suddenly unstable economy and a great civic awakening, Vera’s voice, her constructive sentimentality and her passion can help us all through this difficult time.

Listen to this and tell me if it doesn’t bring a tear to your eyes and hope to your heart.

Lovely to see that Pauline’s will be open this weekend in time to celebrate Father’s Day! Pauline’s Gifts is located at 512 Essex Ave Gloucester. 978-281-5558 with questions or for curbside service. See you soon Pauline!

Dear GHS Families,

I hope summer in Gloucester has begun well for your family as we transition into a new phase as a community. Below you will find information about (1) tomorrow’s previously announced collection and distribution event for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and (2) when final grades will be posted in the SchoolBrains Community portal.

Tomorrow (Friday, June 19): Grades 9 through 11: Collection of Obligations and Distribution of Locker Items

Prior to Arrival

In the trunk of your car, please place any textbooks (from this year or previous years) any other school-issued equipment (from this year or previous years) in a bag labeled with your student’s first and last name. Chromebooks will not be collected from students who are returning to Gloucester High School in the fall.

In the front window of your car, please place a sign with your student’s last name and first name printed so that it is visible from a distance.

At Gloucester High School

Please make sure to arrive at the GHS front circle at the designated time.

When you arrive please stay in your car and follow the guidance of our staff.

You will open your trunk from inside your car; or, if you need to get out of the vehicle to open the trunk, you will open the truck while wearing a mask. 

School staff will remove the labeled bag(s) containing the textbooks and any other loaned items, and any previous obligations. (Chromebooks will not be collected for returning students.)

School staff will place bag(s) with any personal items from the student’s locker into your trunk.

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Report Cards

Final (term four) report cards will be available to view on Friday, June 19 at 3:00 pm in the SchoolBrains Community portal. On report cards, credit for term four is indicated with the code “CR” and no credit is indicated with the code “NC”. Here you will find information about how final grades have been determined. Report cards also contain comments and an evaluation of conduct and effort from each teacher.

To access the term three report card

• Visit the SchoolBrains Community Portal Link and log in. (See below* for help logging in if needed.)

• Follow these directions for Viewing Report Cards on SchoolBrains.

• Follow these directions for Viewing Report Cards and Other Information on SchoolBrains.

*SchoolBrains Portal Login Help

If you or your child have forgotten your login credentials for the SchoolBrains Community Portal: 

• Usernames for parents are typically in the following formats:

  • Parents: first initial, last name (ex. jcook)

  • Students: full school email address (ex. samjones@gloucesterschools.com )

  • If you think you are an exception send an email to jcook@gloucesterschools.com 

• For a password reset, go to the SchoolBrains Community Portal, click on “Log in,” and then click on “Forgot your password?” to have a link sent to you. You will need your username.

Please note that information about summer school for credit recovery will be sent very soon.

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As ever, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

All the best to the GHS community,

James Cook

Principal

Gloucester High School

We’re using square to take credit card payments.  We’re open at 5AM.  You can call to place an order at 978-283-1454.  It literally couldn’t be easier.

Captain Joe and Sons Lobster 95 East Main Street, Gloucester MA Directions Click Here

Listen, even if you are a brutally narcissistic jerk of a kid.  In that case get your pops some nice lobster to avoid the inevitable guilt you’d feel for blowing off Father’s Day.  Do it selfishly for yourself in that case to avoid feeling like an ass.  Just don’t be the worst kid ever and blow it off.  (That’s your feel good Father’s Day speech).

Get a pile of culls for $4.50 per lb.  That’s a GREAT DEAL, and a deal we’ve put out to inspire people to support our local fishermen and EAT MORE DELICIOUS LOBSTER!

I was delighted to see Fireflies thrift and consignment shop at 100 Main Open this week as I strolled downtown. We have new babies coming into our lives and I’ve been waiting on tenterhooks to get back in there! Mary nicely assisted me with my purchase and a Stacey agreed to let me share some pictures. I got a snowsuit on clearance and a sparkling onesie for less than $20. All protocols in place without feeling overwhelming. Win win.

The Studio announced on its Facebook page that they will be reopening Friday June 19 at 4 PM with HALF OFF FOOD all week. Limited seating so reservations highly recommended. 978-879-4896. Look out Rocky Neck, here we come!

They are also looking for help front of house and back of house. Check out the Facebook link for application information.

Image borrowed from Facebook page.