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Dear GTMS Families,

February provides an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate Black History Month. This month, we honor the voices, achievements, and leadership of Black individuals whose contributions have shaped our nation and continue to inspire progress, equity, and service. Their legacy reinforces the values we emphasize at GTMS—kindness, respect, empathy, and the importance of standing together as a community.

At GTMS, our motto Respect the Paw guides everything we do. As we welcome and support the Arthur Rann students, staff, and families within our school community, we are committed to modeling and teaching our students the power of unity, compassion, and mutual respect. By respecting ourselves, others, our school, and our community, we continue to demonstrate what it means to come together with purpose and care for one another.

Warm regards,

Paula Junker

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February 6: GTMS-FSA Valentine's Day Dance

February 12: FSA Meeting- Virtual

February 16: No School- Presidents' Day

February 23: Student of the Month Luncheon

February 27: Role Model of the Month Luncheon

Happy Black History Month! ❤️🖤💚

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GTMS Activities & Clubs

Emma Abdrabouh

Jonathan Leichtnam

Euri De Leon

Erika Resmerowski

Juniper Sidwell

Jack Waller

Philip Barletto

Abigail Wolf

Jameson Shaffer

Zuraye Arthur-Harvey

Lucas Castro

Tori Hetzel

Gian Escalante

Eva Alicea

Kerrigan Hecht

Emma Steelman

Emma Abdrabouh Jonathan Leichtnam Euri De Leon Erika Resmerowski Juniper Sidwell Jack Waller Philip Barletto Abigail Wolf Zuraye Arthur-Harvey Lucas Castro Tori Hetzel Gian Escalante Eva Alicea Kerrigan Hecht Emma Steelman Jameson Shaffer

Isabella Caverow

Ryan Beckner

Maurice Ragland

Jadealiz Brown Geckeler

Mahrosh Ali

Vitoria Santos

Ryder Chiappisi

Melani Burnside

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

Michael Ong, Kaydan Adams, Sydney Baily

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 December we would like to recognize Angel Marrero, Arianna VonKessel, and Michelle Leathers

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

The GTMS Step Team visited Stockton University in Galloway to participate in a Day of Service alongside community members. Students worked together to support one another in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., making it a meaningful and impactful way to give back.

GTMS Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Contest 2026

🎟️🐾 The Attendance Ballot Box is OPEN! 🐾🎟️

🎉 GTMS Attendance Shout-Out! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate the 374 students who completed our 15-Day January 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! 🐾✨

February Attendance Streak Challenge 🔥 19 Days. One Goal. Strong attendance builds strong habits and helps every student reach their full potential.

Basketball Season Kicks off

The boys and girls basketball teams have kicked off their season and have made successful wins so far. Check out our schedules so that you can come out and support the Grizzlies.

GTMS Chorus/Drama

GTMS students had an incredible time singing along to female-empowering music from Wicked—joining 8,000 singers live at the O2 in London and more than 300,000 participants worldwide through the global stream! 🌍🎶 (We even tied in a Social Studies lesson on time zones and Greenwich Mean Time.)
Special thanks to Mr. Conover for organizing this exciting and meaningful experience for our students!

Escape the Vape

The Atlantic Prevention Resources group came to GTMS to educate 7th grade students on the health risks of vaping and the negative impact it could have on their life. Along with knowing the risks of vaping, the presenters taught students healthy coping skills to deal with stress and learn and practice refusal skills.

7th Grade Assembly

Ms.Turkessa Lee came to Galloway Twp. Middle School to present to the 7th graders, " Conflict Resolution." In this presentation Ms. Turkessa Lee focused on talking to students about how conflict resolution helps students learn how to express their feelings and needs in a respectful way. The presentation went on to teach students how to listen to others, understand different perspectives, and take responsibility for their actions. Ms. Lee pointed out how these skills reduce repeated conflicts and help students build stronger relationships with peers and teachers.

8th Grade Assembly

Dr. Alexis Jenkins addressed the 8th grade students on the topic, “The Future Starts Now: Healthy Decision-Making for Gen Z Leaders.” During this interactive presentation, Dr. Jenkins engaged students in meaningful discussions about how life choices shape who they become as leaders. She emphasized that making smart, healthy decisions is an essential life skill and encouraged students to begin applying these choices now as they navigate their future.

Jersey Day

Each month, students have the opportunity to meet their goals both individually and as a team. This month, students participated in Jersey Day to celebrate their positive behavior. Looking forward to the reset in the new marking period.

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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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

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

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