MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

Hello GMSS families,

The weather outside is just amazing and I hope you are finding ways to enjoy it! With only 19 days left, we are trying to remain focused and finish strong!

The 8th grade dance was a success and our students looked amazing! I am not ready for them to be this grown!

Thank you in advance for anyone that has signed up to support our teachers during Teacher Appreciation week! Here is the link if needed:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044BAEA72EAA8-49302825-staff

The last day of school for students is Friday, May 24th. We kick off the day with our annual Talent Show and traditional clap out of our 8th grade students. This is around 10:30.

~8th graders will walk to Hunters Ridge pool for their day

~6th & 7th grade students will remain at GMSS for a field day! Field Day help is also needed! Join the fun:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AB22ABFA7-49168028-mssfield#/

Have a fabulous week!

Robin Murdock

Awards Nigh! GMSS hosts an awards night for students that have an average of a 3.5 through the first 3 quarters. This night is Tuesday, May 21st at the Lincoln High School Auditorium. In addition, students earn the right to be taken out by family members for a celebration on Thursday, May 23rd. Students will be posted this week and you will receive an invitation to the awards festivities.

Great work to all of our winners.

TRAFFIC: As the weather is warmer, we have more students riding bikes and walking to and from school. Please be cautious and follow the loop as you are picking up and dropping off students.

End of year Parent Survey: Your feedback is invaluable to us- please take a moment to complete

https://forms.gle/nCCtq8KwqQKCRPgB8

BUSES

As a reminder, please know the time of your student's bus stop. We are happy to offer Here Comes the Bus as an aide for parents tracking their student's bus, but there may be some times when the app is not exact. We certainly do not want students to miss the bus, so please be sure your student is at their stop at the scheduled time. To remind yourself of your pickup time, visit our Transfinder page.

HEART & PRIDE

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Our next PTO Meeting is next Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 pm! PLEASE join us virtually as we wrap up the year and plan for next year!

meet.google.com/uyf-duag-hbg

Gahanna Athletics Box Office Link:

Tickets only for Boys & Girls Lacrosse

Online Tickets- $5+ fee

https://gahannaschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

Cash Tickets:

Adult tickets- $10 (Standard OCC HS pricing)

Student tickets- $5

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks & Go Lions!

Do not hesitate to reach out to our counseling team with any questions or concern.

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

Tuesday, April 30th - 8th Grade ELL Field Trip to High School 9 AM - 2 PM

Tuesday, April 30th - 5th Grade Open House 6:30-7:30 pm

Tuesday, April 30th - 6th & 7th Grade Panorama

Friday, May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

May 6-10- Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday, May 10th - 8th Grade Panorama

May 14th- 17th- DC trips/DC experiences

May 16th & 17th - 6th Grade Cavern/Highbanks FT

Tuesday, May 21st - Awards Night @GLHS

Thursday, May 23rd- Honors Luncheon

Friday, May 24th - Last Day of School/Field Day/Pool/Talent

Tuesday, May 28th- Teacher Work day -- OUT by 12:00

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)