GVMS February Newsletter

Dear Families and Students

This year, our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the “Nation’s Report Card.” On February 24, a random sample of 50 eighth-grade students will take part in either the ELA or Math portion of the assessment.

NAEP is different from our state assessments. Individual student scores are not reported, and results do not impact grades, promotion, or teacher evaluations. Instead, NAEP provides valuable information about how students across the country are performing and helps educators and policymakers better understand trends in learning.

Students selected to participate will complete the assessment during the school day in a supportive, low-pressure environment. We encourage families to help by ensuring students get a good night’s rest and arrive at school on time that day. We are proud of our students for representing our school and appreciate your support.

The assessment will last about an hour and families and students will be notified of who has been assigned later in the month.

Sincerely,
Kim Davis
Principal

Girls basketball has a few more weeks of competition. Our girls are growing each week and showing our PEG league competition that we are here to do battle! https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

Wrestling for boys and girls begins on February 10th. If you are interested, please remember that registration is online at https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics You will need a physical and to pay your fee. Sign up soon, so that you can be ready to go on day 1!

Our clubs continue to thrive and create places of belonging and purpose at GVMS. We currently have several clubs and student organizations meeting during lunch. They all have a different focus and help make our school amazing. Thank you to the kids and sponsors who keep these going. If you are interested in joining any of the clubs, see the sponsor to inquire.

StuCo: Mr. James (Entry by election)

NJHS: Mrs. Hoyt and Mr. Amborn

Builders Club (Kiwanis): Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Vargas

Yearbook: Ms. Blair

6th Grade Leadership: Mr. Steckel and Mr. Atkinson

Chess Club: Mr. Amborn

All quarterly and semester grade reports will be available through Infinite Campus approximately one week after the quarter ends.

In an effort to conserve our resources, we will issue paper report cards upon request.

Final grades should be posted by the end of the week.

February 2:

• Girls BB

• School Counselor Appreciation Week

• Girls BB

• Girls BB

• NAEP Assessment

March 4:

• Music Concert

March 23-27:

• Spring Break

April 6:

• Conferences

April 7-24:

• CMAS Testing

• Colorado West Music - Band

• Teacher Appreciation Week

May 14:

• Band Concert @ Highs School

May 15:

• GVMS Theater Performance

May 21:

• Choir/Uke Concert

May 23:

• GVHS Graduation

May 28:

• 8th Grade Continuation @ 10:00 am
• Last day of school

Canvas is the platform that teachers use to post assignments, resources, and grades. This is also where students can access these things, and sometimes even turn in assignments. Canvas support for parents can be found here. Follow the links for informational videos below.