September GCHS Family Newsletter
From Karen Shannon, GCHS Principal
Off to a Great Start!
Students and staff are working hard to get settled into school routines. Routines at home and school make regular attendance more likely. Every Day Matters! We look forward to partnering with you in supporting your child’s success.
We have a busy month ahead and want you to be aware so please read fully and click on all necessary links.
As always, we invite you to connect with your child's teachers, Advisor, and the office with any questions.
Happy Fall,
Mrs. Shannon
New GC decals on entrances
These decals promote school spirit, increase safety and provide light filtration. Stay tuned - more decals to come!
We welcome these new staff members to GCHS!
- Ms. Sara Ostrander - Culinary
- Ms. Nicole Timmons - Child Development/Little Ram Preschool
- Ms. Maddie VanSickle - Agriculture Education
- Mr. Sam Vanderpool - Health & Physical Education
- Mrs. Abbey Gerzema - English Language Arts
- Mrs. Julie Silbaugh - Food Service
GCHS Mission
We are dedicated to bringing this mission into reality.
September 9th and 10th
- Only 9th and 10th graders will assess. Wed. 10th (Reading) and Thurs. 11th (Math)
- Will be taken during their regular English and Math classes
- 💻Send your student with their Chromebook fully CHARGED 🔌
- If your child has 🎧 headphones/air pods🎧, please send them to school!
- Encourage them to TRY! 🧠All we ask is for them to DO THEIR BEST! ⭐ This gives us a glimpse of each student's math and reading levels.
will be a week full of tradition and school spirit!
Please talk to your child about the following Homecoming To Do's and Not To Do's!
To Do:
✅Participate in the events of the week hosted by Student Council
✅Make memories
✅Be safe
✅Be respectful to all people and property
Not To Do:
❌Go on community members' property without their permission
❌Come on school property after school/event hours
❌Give our school and family a bad reputation by taking it too far
Watch social media for a full schedule and details of Homecoming Week Sept. 20-26
GO RAMS!
Reminder of the Policy and Legislation
- Phones are placed in Pocket Caddy at the beginning of every period
- Phones stay in the room if a student leaves during the period (ie: to restroom)
- Smart watch may be worn, but if used beyond telling the time, it will be a phone violation
- Air Pods or any headphones cannot be worn during instructional time. Students must request teacher permission to use them during independent work time.
Personal Computers, Tablets, iPads are not permitted
GCCSD provides every student with a device for school use. In accordance to board policy 605.7 students cannot use personal devices during the school day.
Important Dates
- 9th & 10th Reading and Math screeners for 9th and 10th graders
- 💛 Sept 10th Wear Yellow for Suicide Prevention
- Sept 14 School Picture Day (order forms in the office for students to pick up!)
- Sept 20-26 HOMECOMING (follow Ram Fanatic on social media for full schedule of events)
- Sept 25 (Friday of Homecoming) 2 hour early dismissal (1:23) for Parade
- Sept 28 No School (Teacher Professional Development)
