newsletter
January 2025
Dear GTMS Community,
March is a time to reflect on how lucky we are to be part of such a wonderful school community. At GTMS, we are grateful for our dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for their students, our supportive parents who partner with us in their child’s education, and, most importantly, our students who bring a love of learning into our classrooms each day.
This month, we have many exciting celebrations! March is Music in Our Schools Month, and we take pride in recognizing the impact that music education has on our students’ creativity and growth. We also celebrate Read Across America, encouraging students to embrace the joy of reading and the doors it opens for their futures. Additionally, March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history and inspire our students to dream big.
As we move through March, let’s continue to show our GTMS PRIDE by supporting one another, embracing learning, and celebrating all the wonderful things that make our school community special. Thank you for your continued partnership in making GTMS a place where students thrive!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Paula Junker
Principal, GTMS
Role Model of the Month: January
We’re thrilled to announce our Role Models of the Month ! These students have exemplified outstanding character, leadership, and dedication to our core values. Please join us in congratulating the following students:
Alliyana Rios-Ortiz
Aarya Patel
Keara Shea
Zahiyana Mullins
Patrick Dos Santos
Unais Ali
Kierstyn Muzyka
Daniel Paton
Jabria Witherspoon
Lucy Gaeckle
To celebrate their achievements, these students had the opportunity to make personalized Grizzly hats and enjoy some fun games together. We’re so proud of them for setting such a positive example for their peers. Keep up the great work, Grizzlies!
Student of the Month: January
We are proud to recognize our Students of the Month ! These remarkable students are excelling academically at GTMS and have shown a strong commitment to their studies. Congratulations to the following students:
Stella Galluccio
Marcello Corea
Harper Roesch
Jayden Nguyen
Adrianna Trexler
Timothy Janicki
Christopher Dieudonne
Averie Allen
Sophia Bui
Kelvyn Vicente-Camacho
Adn Wain
Fox Rockelman
Bhumi Jaiswal
Luna Pichardo
Ifra Bilal
Iqra Bilal
Elijah Hall-Gordon
Sean Keenan
Carmelo Brooks
Vitoria Santos
Miranda Benn
These students have demonstrated impressive academic achievements and dedication to learning. Keep up the great work, and thank you for making GTMS proud!
February "Paw"sitive Winners
Students were selected for being PAWSOME!
7th Grade- Ava Crockett, Maria Gonzalez, Nick Castro, Shelay Paul,
8th Grade- Ana DeSantis, Emree Rembert, Tessa D'Alessandris, Maya Famelio,
PAW Ticket Winners- Breakfast with School Counselors
Students received raffle tickets from staff members as recognition for making PAWsitive choices. The school counselors then held a raffle, and the winners enjoyed breakfast with a friend. This month a cart of prizes was delivered to the Paw Breakfast. Remember, always strive to do your best. You never know who's noticing!
Ahleem Winters
Owen Perez
Makenna Tansey
Viv Reese
Malia Parrish
TJ Janiski
Amelia Isom
Callie Yin
Kaylee McCallum
Lucas Vieira
Katheryn Kolos
Shreya Patel
7th Grade Assembly
The presenter, Ms. Lee, a licensed clinical social worker, delivered an engaging and eye-opening assembly on social media addiction to our 7th-grade students. With a mix of real-life examples, statistics, and interactive questions, Ms. Lee highlighted the impact of excessive screen time on mental health, sleep, and self-esteem. Using relatable scenarios, the she demonstrated how social media apps are designed to be addictive and encouraged students to be mindful of their usage. She also provided practical strategies for creating healthier digital habits, such as setting screen time limits, taking breaks, and engaging in offline activities. By the end of the session, students left with a deeper understanding of how social media affects their well-being and felt empowered to take control of their online habits. Ms. Lee came with tons of prizes to giveaway for to the students who answered questions correctly. Ms. Lee is pictured with one winner, Trinity Kilroy! Nice job Trinity!!!
8th Grade Assembly
This month, Atlantic Care came and visited our 8th graders to discuss the topic of "Mindfullness." Mrs. Connors highlighted how to ground the body, quiet the mind, and balance the soul. She also provided students the benefits and strategies to building mindfulness skills. It was an interactive presentation that was well-received by our students, and we truly appreciate AtlantiCare taking the time to speak with us at GTMS.
At GTMS, we love celebrating students who consistently demonstrate what it means to Respect Themselves, Others, the School, and the Community. Today, we did just that with a schoolwide basketball game!
Although teams were competing against each other, students displayed immense sportsmanship throughout the event. It was a great afternoon filled with music, prizes, and plenty of laughs.
We are so proud of our students for embodying the values of Respect the Paw!
Check out Instagram for more action photos!!
