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Principal's Message

Dear GTMS Families,

As we close out the month of February and welcome March, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued support and understanding as we adjusted our schedules to welcome the Arthur Rann students and staff into our GTMS community. Your flexibility and encouragement have helped make this transition a positive experience for everyone.

This past month has truly reflected what it means to Respect the Paw — respecting ourselves, others, our school, and our community. Our students and staff have shown kindness, patience, and leadership as they helped our K–3 visitors feel safe, supported, and welcomed. It has been wonderful to see our school community come together in such a meaningful way.

We are truly enjoying having the Arthur Rann Dragons at GTMS and watching them become part of our school family. They may be Dragons now, but they are future Grizzlies at heart.

"Strong communities are built when people care for and support one another." This experience has shown the strength and pride of the GTMS community, and I am grateful for the role our families have played in making it successful.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Warm regards,

Paula Junker

#Connect with GTMS

March 2- 6: Scholastic Book Fair

March 9: Student Council hosts the traveling African American Museum

March 19, 20, 21: Musical: Winne-the-Pooh and the Really Big Machine

March 27: Role Model of the Month Luncheon

March 30: Student of the Month Luncheon

*Step Team: A-Z Black History Performance goes on Tour

Save the Date!

Sports Physical Packet 2025-26

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GTMS Activities & Clubs

LOVE THE BUS MONTH

Student of the Month

Naveah Auguste

Aahan Patel

Travis Schieferstein

Jezmine Jade Mendoza

Elena Lugo

Araf Hossain

Ilir Rama

Samantha Pryce

Matteo Oseguera Serra

Olivia Wild

Athenna Bantaya

Angelina Marenco

Neriyah Torres

River Kemp

Vincent Branciforti

Abir Paul

Role Model of the Month

Marlaina Caucci

Ashley Lemoine

Riley Warriner

CiAnni Shiggs

Khyala Clinton

Emilee Hamon

Ava Hall

Miraslava Dubinchyk

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

PAWsome Students

Lilliana Genovese and Aarya Bhatt

Respect the Bus

Students are recognized by their bus drivers each week who are doing the right things on the bus as well as being a student leader. At the end of the month students names go on the wheel for a chance to win a limited edition GTMS T-shirt and all the blue post cards are mailed home to the parents. For February we would like to recognize Vincent Carchidi, Cassidy Malouf, & Alyssa Crane

Math Counts!

We are incredibly proud of our GTMS Math Counts team who competed this weekend!

Congratulations to Vaanika Shah, Tirtha Patel, Rasesh Bhakta, Ben Mannel, Ishan Patel, and Saahil Shah for representing our school with determination, focus, and PRIDE. 👏

A special thank you to Ms. Nevoso and Ms. Kupp, our Math Counts advisors, for their dedication, guidance, and support in preparing our students for this competition. Your hard work and commitment to our students truly make a difference!

Four 7th graders and four 8th graders will be selected at the end of the year—so keep your streaks going! You could be one of the lucky winners of these amazing grand prizes!

🍀 Don’t Press Your Luck! 🍀

March has 22 school days — one of our longest months, but one of our BEST! Show up every day to earn your Attendance Streak coupon and wristband. Stay in the game all month long for a chance to win our Lucky Streak prizes!

February Attendance Streak Winners!

🎟️🐾 The Attendance Ballot Box is OPEN! 🐾🎟️

🎉 GTMS Attendance Shout-Out! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate the 350 students who completed our 17-Day February 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! 🐾✨

January Attendance Streak Winners!

374 students earned perfect attendance and were treated to Philly Pretzels for their commitment to being in school every day. A special thank you to Officer Bennett from COPS in Schools for helping us hand them out and celebrating our students’ dedication to showing up and staying engaged!

Trip to ACCC

Our 8th grade students recently visited the Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing campus for an engaging Career Exploration Day. During their visit, students participated in hands-on workshops connected to a variety of degree programs and career pathways offered at the college.

This experience provided valuable insight into future educational opportunities and encouraged our students to begin thinking about their goals beyond middle school. We are proud to provide opportunities that support college and career readiness while expanding our students’ vision for their future.

💙Perfect example of what it means to Respect the Paw 💙

GTMS CORE VALUES

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?

FSA 2025-2026

President - Katherine Mutschler Pauro

Vice President - Christine Boland

Treasurer - Nelie Yee

Corresponding Secretary - Jennifer Alvardo

Recording Secretary - Jennifer Keeney

Meeting Dates

January 7, 2026 (in-person)

February 12, 2026 (virtual)

March 10, 2026 (in-person)

April 14, 2026 (virtual)

May 19, 2026 (in-person)

June 9, 2026 (virtual)

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Resources for Parents/Guardians

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.

Available Workshops

Harassments, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB)

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.

Learn More:

GTMS Second Step Program

Antibullying Site

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