MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

Hello GMSS families,

Students have returned from Thanksgiving break with some great energy! We are certainly seeing some growth in our students, but also some behaviors that continue to work on. It is the time of year that everyone is ready for the holiday break, however we have time before this happens and need all of our students to continue to work on kindness, less drama :) and being accountable.

We have 2 weeks left of this second quarter. It is very important for students to finish strong and have everything turned in before December 20th.

WINTER has arrived and students are outside sometimes. Please make sure to dress warmly and if anyone needs support with winter coats, gloves, hats etc. PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out so we can support our children.

LOST and FOUND is quite out of control quickly! We will donate these items at the end of this quarter, December 20th. Please encourage your child to swing by and gather their things.

Have a great weekend

Robin Murdock

We are pleased to announce our clubs and activities available to students - if you have any questions about a club, please reach out to Ms. Bonath [bonatha@gjps.org] or the advisor for each club. See the chart for available times and dates of meetings!

CLUBS

Our PTO meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. We run our meetings virtually and hope to have many attend!

Our next meeting is January 7th!

Join with Google Meet

meet.google.com/uyf-duag-hbg

Questions can be directed to:

President Sarah Narloch sarahnarloch@me.com

Vice President Angelia Holliday ahollidayrealty@gmail.com

Treasurer Christine Warrick christine.warrick@sbcglobal.net

Secretary Nimrah Clark Nimrah.Clark@nationwidechildrens.org

Athletics: 8th grade girls interested in playing soccer for Lincoln next year, please complete the 2025 New Player Survey. If you have Questions, please contact Coach Merrick at merrickd@gjps.org

Gahanna Lincoln High School will be virtually hosting their annual College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Student and Parent meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:30-8:30pm. The two seperate links below will connect you with the different portions of the informational meeting.

• 6:30-7:30pm - Central Ohio College and Universities General CCP Information
• 7:30-8:30pm - GJPS Specific CCP Information

As the weather changes and the days get colder, we do have resources for our families in need of winter essentials. Please reach out to your counselor for further information.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Artis (students with last names A-K) artisa@gjps.org

Miss Lubinski (students with last names L-Z) lubinskij@gjps.org

Mrs. Johnson - Mental Health Specialist johnsona@gjps.org

Please reach out to our athletic director with an questions! AND come root on our boys and girls basketball, wrestling and cheerleaders this winter!

Phil Dorn: dornp@gjps.org

Final Forms:

Gahanna-oh.finalforms.com

Please find a full schedule of events on our home page

https://southms.gahannaschools.org/school-info/calendar

Dec. 11, 2024: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00

Dec. 20, 2024: End of 2nd quarter
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School

Jan 15, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School

Feb. 12, 2025: Parent/Teacher Conferences- INVITE ONLY

Feb. 12, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School

Mar. 7, 2025: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School

Mar. 12, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $4.00
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School

April 9, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School

April 22, 2025: 7th FUN Night 4:00-5:30 pm
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School

May 6-9: 8th Grade DC Trip

May 14, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1712669846/gahannaschoolsorg/lbvgeo4nawje77ydwm0n/NEW-2024-2025SchoolCalendar.pdf