GMS Family,

As we reach the midpoint of this grading period, it’s a great time to reflect on our progress and set goals for the weeks ahead. The interim marks an opportunity to regroup, refocus, and push forward as we work together toward success. With just a few weeks left before winter break, let’s finish strong by staying motivated, supporting one another, and making the most of each day. Together, we can make this season a time of growth, achievement, and celebration!

Sincerely,

GMS Admin Team

#RiseAsOne

Hello Greene Devils!

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share with you that I will be taking a medical leave of absence beginning Wednesday, November 20, as I undergo a surgery on my neck. This procedure is necessary to address some ongoing health concerns and requires a lengthy recovery. While I will miss being at school daily with our school family, I’m grateful for the opportunity to take the time to heal and recover fully.

As always, our school will be in the excellent hands of our assistant principals, Mr. McCall and Mrs. Philbeck along with support from our district administration. I have every confidence in our GMS team to keep everything running smoothly to finish this semester strong.

I plan to return in January for the start of the new semester and am looking forward to being back with all of you in the new year. Thank you for your understanding, support, and kindness during this time.

I am very proud of our students and staff this year for your hard work and resilience through several unprecedented challenges. I wish each of you the very best for the remainder of the semester and during the upcoming holiday season! Please do not hesitate to reach out to our office if you have any questions or need assistance.

With much love,

Dr. Adams

The answer is yes, our classrooms do. If you are able, next time you are out please grab a box or two for your student's classes. We would greatly appreciate it! They can take them to Devil Time any morning!

Thank you to the families that were able to attend our session about Understanding Your Student's TCAP Report last week. If you weren't able to attend, you can access the information shared during the event in the attachment below. Reach out to Dr. Adams, Mr. McCall, or Mrs. Philbeck if you have any questions.

In September, Hurricane Helene devastated East TN and severely impacted the community. Hampton High School was forced to relocate as the flooding damaged the school's campus — both the grounds and the building. HHS is now displaced and conducting classes at Keenburg Elementary School. This is a challenge for both teachers & students. Teachers are doing their best to support students, many of whom have also faced significant losses, but they need our help to restore classroom resources and create a stable learning environment. Greeneville Middle School is collecting donations to help teachers at Hampton High School with supplies, materials, and other essentials to support our students' educational journey in these challenging times. Every bit helps—please consider contributing to help their school community rebuild and move forward stronger than ever

Look in next week's Family Newsletter for more information. During the day on Tuesday, we will let students place their canned food for their favorite team, Greene or White, as their voluntary admission for the Pep Rally. This is not required for students to enter the Pep Rally, but a fun way to help out our community this holiday season.

Mark your calendars for DECEMBER 2ND in the commons before the GMS vs T.A. Dugger Boys basketball game.

We will have our first Homecoming celebration including a chili cook-off, LIMITED EDITION TSHIRTS, ART SHOW, and MORE!!!!!

If you have anything to help us add to our celebration please email Mr. McCall mccalla@gcschools.net

Dress up days are some of the most fun times at GMS. Here is a look ahead for the days that our Student Leadership team has chosen.

Monday, Dec. 9th- Hawaiian Holiday

Tuesday, Dec. 10th- Holiday Rhyme without a Reason

Wednesday, Dec. 11th- Holiday Boggin Hat Day

Thursday, Dec. 12th- "Old Timer" Holiday- 100 yrs old and still Rockin'!

Friday, Dec. 13th- "Grinchy" Green Friday

Monday, Dec. 16th- Santa vs. Elf

Tuesday, Dec. 17th- Ugly Holiday Sweater

Wednesday, Dec 18th- Holiday PJ's Day

Our Student Leadership team has worked on a Kindness calendar that everyone can participate in during the month of November. If you and your family participate at home, please tag Greeneville Middle School on Facebook and we can spread the message of "Live Like Kaden" during his birthday month.

The GCSEF 10th Annual Turkey Trot 5K is set for Thanksgiving morning at 8am at GHS. We need your help sharing information about the event and encouraging participation! I have attached a flyer, registration form, and course map for the event. I have also included links to online registration, the Facebook event page, and a recent tweet.

Early registration ends on 11.12.24 and you must be registered by then to be guaranteed a race day shirt. The school with the highest percentage of participants will receive a $500 cash prize. If you have families that would like to volunteer for the event rather than run/walk, we would love to have them, and your school will receive participation credit for volunteers as well.

If you would like me to deliver printed flyers, forms, or yard signs to your school, please let me know. I will be happy to do so!

We are truly appreciative of anything you can do to help encourage participation.

RunSignUp Registration Link: GCS Education Foundation 5K Turkey Trot (runsignup.com)

GCSEF 5K Turkey Trot Facebook Event Page: 10th Annual GCS Education Foundation 5K Turkey Trot | Facebook

Reminder students are dismissed to their classrooms by 7:34. All students must be in their classrooms prior to the tardy bell at 7:40 to be counted present for the day.

Trevor Mannis

Thinking Win-Win

Trevor is a total team player and is always going the extra mile!

Jill Farmer

Kindness

She is the best math teacher I have ever had she i so kind when you need help, she posts videos on canvas for when you miss class, she won’t hesitate if you need something, she is very understanding, over all I think she is the best teacher in the whole school system for being kind. Also, if she thinks you are struggling, she will ask you if you need help, she will ask if you need help, she will do anything to help.

Do You Have A GMS Shout-Out to Share?

GMS is full of amazing people and we would love to hear your stories of how a GMS staff member is making a difference for your student! Did your student talk about a cool lesson or activity? Does your student come home talking about a favorite coach or teacher? If so, click the link below to share some love and fill out the GMS Staff Shout-Out Form.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STUDENT HANDBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/2s6jtty3

CLICK HERE FOR THE GMS DISCIPLINE POLICY: https://tinyurl.com/3t7fvzzu

Any student-athlete needing to drop off items in the locker room during arrival will be allowed to do so during the last 5 minutes of morning bus duty. The doors will open at 7:30 and close at 7:35. This will be the only time student athletes are allowed in the locker room areas in the mornings.

Dropping off equipment is not an excuse for a tardy to Devil Time.

If your student requires any daily medications, As-Needed Meds, or a diagnosis that requires any medical needs please reach out to Nurse Megan as soon as possible.

Any further questions please call GMS or email Nurse Megan at venerablem@gcschools.net

Families please remember that students should not carry medication with them in their backpack. This includes prescriptions and OTC medications. Everything should go through our nurse. If you have not filled out the medication release form with our nurse and need your student to have access to those during school hours, please email the GMS nurse

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications right from your pocket.

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For any and all counseling information, please use this link to find out more about our AMAZING counseling office: https://www.smore.com/78b2j-counselor-corner?ref=email

The Food City School Bucks Challenge is open! Here is the link to register https://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks/

Once you have an account you just need to select GMS as your school, please see below. (You have to sign up and select your school each year, it doesn’t roll over!

We appreciate everyone's efforts in our new cell phone policy to not only create a SAFE environment for all our students, but protect our instructional time from distractions as well.

-If your student does not follow the GMS Cell Phone policy and has their phone taken to the office, Parents and Guardians may pick those up that afternoon directly after school or the next morning during school hours.

Click below to learn how to set up MPP, which lets you add $ to accounts on the go as well as pay fees and more.

No outside food is allowed any time at GMS. We understand stopping for breakfast, but please have them finish any food or drinks before they come into the building. Our cafeteria is open at 6:55am every morning and also helps us with any food allergies at the tables.

Click HERE for pre-season updates on our GMS athletic site.

• Arrive before 2:00 for all early dismissals.

Email: Adamsr2@gcschools.net
Website: Gms.gcschools.net
Location: Greeneville Middle School, East Vann Road, Greeneville, TN, USA
Phone: (423)-639-7841
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Twitter: @GMS_TN