MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

Hello GMSS families,

It is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are certainly feeling the appreciation from our families. Thank you so much. I am personally very grateful to our staff and care they give students.

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#/

I cannot believe we are down to just a few weeks of the year. As we are in the home stretch, and the weather is nice, we are full of energy and ready for summer break. This is the time to dig deep and continue to ROAR. We do not want any students to lose the opportunity for the last day of school fun. This can be a consequence for behavior. Finish strong!

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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Chromebooks will not be collected from students in grades 6-11 at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Students may keep their Chromebook over the summer. Students will be expected to bring their charged Chromebook with them on the first day of the 2024-25 school year.

By default, Chromebooks will be disabled for the summer. If you would like to have your student’s Chromebook enabled so that it can be used for summer school or other activities, please complete the form in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

The video below explains how to complete the form.

VIDEO

If you have any questions, please contact technology@gjps.org

Thank you,

GJPS Technology Department

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 our SEPTEMBER 27th fundraiser!

meet.google.com/uyf-duag-hbg

Please see the Mental Health Matters for May

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cG2W98r3FH3kX6o1xz253ijsB0LZyUt8bFl0M2Z-sd4/edit?usp=sharing

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

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)