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Dear GTMS Families,

As we enter December, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for our Galloway community. From the Color Run to the Thanksgiving Food Drive and Toys for Tots, our families continue to show what it means to come together in support of our school and one another. Galloway truly is a community that lifts each other up and invests in its youth. Thank you for your generosity, your spirit, and your unwavering commitment to our students.

I am also proud to congratulate our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Karen Miller, a dedicated special education teacher who provides exceptional individualized instruction to her students. She builds strong relationships with families, advocates daily for her students, and leads a calm, structured, supportive classroom grounded in evidence-based practices. Her kindness, patience, and unwavering commitment to her students make her an invaluable part of GTMS.

With Grizzly Pride,

Paula Junker
Principal, GTMS
Respect the Paw 🐾

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November 27-28: Thanksgiving Break

December 3: Early Dismissal: P/T Conferences 1:30-4:30pm

December 4: Early Dismissal: P/T Conferences 3-6pm

December 8-12: GTMS Book Fair

December 11: GTMS Winter Concert @ 6pm

December 12: FSA - GTMS Dance @ 6-8pm

December 18: Role Model of the Month Luncheon

December 22: Student of the Month Luncheon

December 23: Early Dismissal

December 23-January 4th: Winter Break

Sports Physical Packet 2025-26

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GTMS Activities & Clubs

Kaya Murray

Elijah Harvey

Maya Golla

David Wiggins

Lilliana Genovese

Jason Yarrow

Aliyah Choudhry

Ryan Iliev

Sophia Zamir

Nicholas Castro

Mackenna Schultz

Jaxon Jobes

Isabel Mendez

Princess Cham

Charles Shurig

Liam Jerome

Nathaniel Messam

Suhaylah Carrington

Michael Mateja

Bednard Real Calel

Cole Franzone

Jordan Holt-Grandy

Trinity Kilroy

Stephanie Carrelli

Natalia Nelson

Here at GTMS, we recognize students aligning with our character trait of the month. This month for November the trait was Kindness . Students names who displayed this character trait, were put on the wheel for a chance to win a prize.

PAWsome Students

Lexi Reichert, Briella Herman, Lily Nahas, Tirtha Patel

🎟️🐾 The Attendance Ballot Box is OPEN! 🐾🎟️

🎉 GTMS Attendance Shout-Out! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate the 417 students who completed our 13-Day November Attendance Streak! Your commitment to showing up, learning, and doing your best each day is what makes GTMS shine. Keep it up, Grizzlies—your next streak starts now! 🐾✨

December Attendance Challenge!
December may be a busy month, but every day in school counts — and we’re turning it into a challenge! With 17 school days this month, students have 17 chances to build their Winter Attendance Streak. Show up each day, stay engaged, and work toward exciting winter-themed recognition and festive surprises. Let’s make this month full of learning, school spirit, and amazing attendance!

📅 Stay on Track — Schedule Smart!

A quick checkup shouldn’t mean missing a whole day, Grizzlies! 🐾

Try to book your doctor, dentist, or orthodontist appointments early in the morning or later in the afternoon so you can still make it to school and keep your attendance streak strong! 💪

Appointments come and go, but your education sticks. 📘✨

Let’s keep showing up, staying involved, and respecting the paw every day! 💜🧡

STEAM NIGHT

STEAM Night was a tremendous success, bringing together our families for engaging hands-on activities, wonderful community support, and a night full of excitement and prizes. The energy in the building was outstanding, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s event such a memorable celebration of learning.

Do you know what it means to be a GTMS Grizzly?

At GTMS, being a Grizzly means more than just showing up to school—it’s about embodying our core values and “Respecting the Paw” in everything we do.

So, what does that look like?

Ms. Brower's Class in Action

Ms. Brower’s Social Studies class investigated a crime scene and examined primary source documents to determine whether the British soldiers were guilty of murder or acting in self-defense on March 5, 1770.

Ms. Palumbo, School Counselor, Making an Impact

Ms. Palumbo facilitated a small-group lesson focused on helping students recognize their strengths and understand their challenges in order to achieve success. She encouraged them to use everything they have to “Crush It.”

Boosterthon

BONUS WEEK!

Our Glow Run may be over, but we are just 60% to our $10,000 goal! Reaching our goal helps make our 7th-grade bash and the 8th-grade trip possible! We decided to keep donating open for one more week! Our mybooster.com donation site will officially close on 12/3. Every contribution makes a huge impact on the lives of our students at Galloway Township Middle School. Thank you for all of your support!

✨ Thanksgiving Challenge🦃

While you're passing the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, it’s the perfect time to say, “Hey, want to help support our 7th-grade bash and 8th-grade trip?” A quick ask and share of your mybooster.com donation page at the dinner table could help us take a BIG leap toward our goal! Even a small donation makes a huge impact for our GTMS students.

🛍️ BLACK FRIDAY BOOST! 🛍️

While you're scoring the best deals of the year, don’t forget we’re also chasing some AMAZING rewards at GTMS!

FSA 2025-2026

President - Katherine Mutschler Pauro

Vice President - Christine Boland

Treasurer - Nelie Yee

Corresponding Secretary - Jennifer Alvardo

Recording Secretary - Jennifer Keeney

Meeting Dates

September 9, 2025 - GTMS Library

October 8, 2025 @7pm (virtual)

November 13, 2025 - GTMS Library @ 7pm

December 9th @7pm (virtual)

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NJ4S: Acenda

Acenda Integrated Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services to ensure that every individual, family and community member, achieves their greatest potential. Acenda is at the forefront of community-based services, providing 100+ health and social service programs at 60+ locations throughout a 12-county region in New Jersey.

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It is imperative that we continue to teach our students the effects that bullying has on others and a community. Every student deserves a safe and supportive learning environment, free from fear and harassment. Any instance of bullying should be promptly reported to the administration or staff member, who will take immediate and appropriate action to address the situation. By fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, and respect, we can create a school community where all students feel valued and accepted.

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GTMS Second Step Program

Antibullying Site

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