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Principal's Message

GTMS Families!

Welcome back, Grizzlies! We are LOCKED IN and ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year! Our staff has been working hard to prepare for our students, and we are excited about all that this year has in store. We are locked in because we are committed to building strong relationships, creating a positive and supportive school culture, challenging every student to grow, and making sure every Grizzly knows that they belong, they are valued, and they are capable of success.

Attendance Counts!

One of our continued priorities is getting students to school every day and on time. Last year, we made meaningful progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, and we are proud of the strides our students and families made. This year, we will continue to support our students and families while encouraging every Grizzly to make attendance a priority. Every day counts, every class counts, and every student counts!

What’s Happening at GTMS?

Each month, we will share this newsletter with our families to keep you connected to all things GTMS. Look for:

📅 Important dates and upcoming events
⭐ Student and staff highlights
🐻 Amazing Grizzly accomplishments
📣 Important school information and reminders
💙 Opportunities to connect with our GTMS community

We have an amazing staff, incredible students, and a school community that makes GTMS such a special place. We can't wait to celebrate the many ways our Grizzlies will LOCK IN, CONNECT, GROW, and SUCCEED this year!

A Leadership Update

We are both sad to see and incredibly happy for Dr. Hollisha Bridgers as she continues her leadership journey as a principal in the Atlantic City School District. Dr. Bridgers has made a tremendous impact on GTMS, and while we will certainly miss her, we are excited to watch her take this next step in her career. We wish her nothing but continued success!

At the same time, we are excited to welcome Mr. John Ragan, who will serve as our Interim Assistant Principal while we work through the process of selecting our next permanent GTMS assistant principal. We are grateful to have Mr. Ragan joining our team and look forward to the experience and leadership he will bring to our school community.

Communication Matters!

As we begin a new school year, please remember that communication is key. If you have a question, concern, or simply need some support, please reach out to us. We are here for you and your child, and we want to work together to make this a successful year for every Grizzly.

We are LOCKED IN and ready to make this an amazing year at GTMS!

Respect the Paw!

Paula Junker
Principal

WELCOME BACK!

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Back to School Night

September 16th @ 5:45pm

Sports Physicals for ALL 7th & 8th graders

September 8, 10, 11

9AM - 1PM

Fall Sport Deadlines

Fall Photos

September 25th

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GTMS Activities & Clubs

Our GTMS Spirit Wear Store is open! 🎉 From hoodies to tees, there’s something for everyone to show off their Grizzly pride.

Let’s start the 2026–2027 school year in style—Respect the Paw & Wear It Proud! 💙🤍🐾

#GTMS #RespectThePaw #GrizzlyPride #SpiritWear

🌟 “Showing up is half the battle—students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically and socially.” 🌟 At GTMS, we know attendance matters, which is why we’re kicking off our Attendance Campaign this year! Each month, we’ll be celebrating and rewarding our Grizzlies who keep their attendance streaks going strong. Let’s make every day count, Grizzlies! 💙🤍🐻

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?

Cell Phone Reminder!

District Guidelines

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 22nd 2026 at 7pm In Person GTMS Library

November 17th 2026at 7pm In Person GTMS Library

January 20th 2027at 7pm In Person GTMS Library

March 17th 2027at 7pm In Person GTMS Library

May 21st 2027at 7pm In Person GTMS Library

October 14th 2026 at 7pm Virtual – Google Meet

December 15th 2026 at 7pm Virtual – Google Meet

February 17th 2027at 7pm Virtual – Google Meet

April 13th 2027at 7pm Virtual – Google Meet

June 2nd 2027at 7pm Virtual – Google Meet

FSA Facebook

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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