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Mission and Vision!
Mission:
- To provide a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education for students to grow, lead, and thrive by empowering staff, collaborating with families, and embracing our diverse community.
Vision:
- Gompers will be a collaborative community that provides a sense of belonging and high levels of achievement for all students, staff, and families.
Events this week
Monday, 11/11
- Veteran's Day - No school
Tuesday, 11/12
Literacy Family Night, 4p
Girl's Basketball @ Washington (Quad), 4:15p
Wednesday, 11/13
- Picture Re-Takes, 8a
- Girl's Basketball @ D86 Quad Tournament, 4:15p
Thursday, 11/14
Boys Basketball vs. Fairmont, 4:15p
End First Trimester
Safety K-9 Visit
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 7, 2024, Gompers was placed in a "Hold & Teach" status. At that time, the Joliet Police Department's special K-9 Unit, in conjunction with the School Administration, conducted a visit. Ensuring safety is our top priority, and occasional K-9 visits help us assess the safety climate within our school community. After walking through and inspecting our hallways, locker areas, and public spaces, the drill concluded without any issues or concerns to report. All families can feel assured that students at Gompers are safe from harmful substances and drugs on campus. We will continue to conduct additional K-9 visits throughout the year to monitor and enhance safety for all students at Gompers.
Veteran's Day
Due to the Veteran's Day Holiday, all Joliet School District 86 schools are closed on Monday, 11.11.24. If you or a family member is a veteran, we want to express our sincere appreciation to you and your family. We thank you and your family for your investment in our country and the freedoms we enjoy. Happy Veteran's Day!
Great Teachers Nominations
Consider nominating one of our teachers for a Joliet Chamber of Commerce 2025 Great Teacher Award. Applications are due November 11, 2024, by 4:00 pm.
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QJNFVDS (English)
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WZBKZBC (Español)
Spelling Bee Participants:
On Tuesday, 11.12.24, our Spelling Bee Contest will take place in the auditorium starting at 11:00 AM. This year we have 40 students competing to earn a spot at the district contest. Parents are welcome to attend the Spelling Bee, but must arrive by 10:30 AM to the main office with a valid state issued ID to enter the building. We are proud of all of our Spelling Bee competitors.
6th Grade:- Julian Aguilar, Joseph Chavez, Donovan Diaz, Marius Edwards, Jose Garcia, Lucas Garcia, Adamaris Guzman, Clarence Harris, Jesse Leon Hernandez, Sarai Navarro, Adrian Nunez, Kataleyha Padilla, Dilan Perez, Allison Ponce Martinez, Amy Salazar, Alex Reyes Pintor, JaZarie Thomas, Emmanuel Vallejo, Jaden Zarate
7th Grade:
- Liam Casillas, Leonardo Choncoa, Evan Leon, Evaeh Lindsey, Elias Marbeth, Leonardo Ruiz, Julio Sandoval, Yexenia Vigil, Jaelyn Whitfield, Andres Zavala
8th Grade:
- Victoria Cerpa Sanchez, Malia Childs, Angel Fuentes, Daniel Gonzalez, Jazleen Gonzalez, Willow Hardy, Malcolm Jackson, Nathan Ruiz, Patricio Salcido, Isaac Santiago
COMING NEXT:
- December 4, 2024 - Will County Spelling Bee
- March 13, 2025 - District Spelling Bee at Pershing Elementary School
Gompers Family Literacy Night
Join us for a fun-filled evening of reading and activities at the Gompers Literacy Night on Tuesday November 12th from 4:00-5:30 p.m
- Literacy Passport: Visit stations to enter a drawing for prizes!
- Activities: Book Bingo, Bookmark Making, Trivia, Thankfulness Tree, Book Walk, and more!
- Photo Booth & Snacks: Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa!
- Scholastic Book Fair: Students and families can shop for books!
- Family Resources: Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Joliet Public Library
For more information or details, contact Mrs. Aguirre at aaguirre@joliet86.org
Picture Retakes
Picture re-takes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Students not present for last month's picture day and new students are invited to attend. Additionally, parents who purchased a picture packet may also do a re-take by returning the packet purchased to the photographer during retakes. Bring a smile and dress your best for picture retakes.
All Assignments Due Soon
Register for Grade Notifications
Do you want to get automatic notices from Aspen When your student's grade is below your expectations? Aspen allows you to set automatic notifications when your student's grade is below a specific grade or percentage you choose. This is a great way to keep in touch with how your student is doing academically and contact teachers to help your student succeed. See below for instructions on how to set automatic notifications for your student. Please call our office at 815.727.5276
Attending After-School Activities
All parents and students are welcome to attend our afterschool activities at Gompers. We want everyone to enjoy our events, but all students wishing to attend after-school events must have been at school that day in order to attend after-school events, practices, games, fieldtrips, or activities. If your student is absent from school, they will not be allowed to attend the after-school activity. Thank you for helping all students make attending school a priority before extracurricular participation.
"Pick 2" Calendar
As we approach the upcoming holiday breaks, we are implementing a "Pick 2" Daily Curriculum Activities Calendar to increase student achievement. This calendar has been distributed to our school, and we encourage students to complete 2 activities each day alongside any assigned homework.
To make this initiative even more engaging, students will receive a Smencil when they turn in their signed calendar, confirming that they have completed the two activities daily for the entire month.
Thank you for your partnership.
Who do you call if your student has a conflict with another student?
Please call our office at 815.727.5276, and ask to speak with your student's Academic Advisor. At Gompers, the Academic Advisors work with all the students at the grade level and travel with them from year to year. This is done so they get to know the students well and can support them through the three years they are at Gompers. Like a dean at the high school, Academic Advisors manage 90% of the disciplinary issues, and are a great resource to parents on problem-solving most conflicts that arise. Call or email your Academic Advisor for help right away. They are here for you to help your student succeed!
- Sixth Grade - Academic Advisor: Laura Arias - larias@joliet86.org
- Seventh Grade - Academic Advisor: Courtney Miller - camiller@joliet86.org
- Eighth Grade - Academic Advisor: Dan Wikert - dwikert@joliet86.org
Attendance Strategies
Parent involvement is important for school attendance because it can help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, and it can also improve our school's culture. Below are strategies that you can use to develop healthy attendance habits with your children:
- Create a routine: Set a regular bedtime and wake-up schedule and give yourself and your child enough time to get ready in the morning.
- Plan ahead: Have your child pick out their clothes and shoes the night before, and pack their backpack with snacks, water, and completed homework.
- Support our school: Praise our school and support our staff.
- If you are having trouble getting your child to school, please contact the office for more strategies and/or resources.
Food Drive
District 86 Support Staff Union Food Drive, October 16th - December 5th. Please consider donating a non-perishable food item for Morningstar Mission Homeless Shelter in Joliet. Cans and boxes of nonperishable food can be brought to school and donated. Students can drop off items in their EC or in the bins in the hallway.
We can't wait to see you soon!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming soon. Save the date so you can attend conferences and meet with your student's teachers. We want to see every family come in and meet with teachers to help them grow and learn. Parents are a key to the student's success, and we value the critical role you take in your student's growth and development. Please plan to join us on Monday, 11.25.24 3p-7p OR Tuesday, 11.26.24, 8a-10a. No appointments necessary. More details coming in the next few weeks. See you there!
Sock Drive
District 86 Support Staff Union Sock Drive, October 16th - December 5th. Warm their feet! Your donation and support make a difference and will go to Sunny Hill Nursing Home. If you’d like to participate, donate a new pair of socks by bringing a pair of socks to school to donate. Students can drop off items in their EC or in the bins in the hallway
Do you want to tryout for a sport?
Your student needs a sports physical to try out for an athletic team at Gompers. Sports physicals are valid for an entire year. The athletic season for each sport is as follows:
- Cross Country August - October (currently in session)
- Girls Basketball September - November (currently in session)
- Boys Basketball October - February
- Cheer October - February
- Wrestling December - March
- Scholastic Bowl January - May
- Boys & Girls Soccer March-May
For more details, contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Blaeser, at eblaeser@joliet86.org. For information regarding Sports Physicals, please contact our School Nurse, Mrs. Quitman, at mquitman@joliet86.org.
Gompers Contacts
Sixth Grade
- Academic Advisor: Laura Arias - larias@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Robert Pollard - rpollard@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Brooke Hagadus - bhagadus@joliet86.org
Seventh Grade
- Academic Advisor: Courtney Miller - camiller@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Jeremy Poch - jerpoch@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Maria Arroyo - mgarroyo@joliet86.org
Eighth Grade
- Academic Advisor: Dan Wikert - dwikert@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Jessica Pasquale - jpasquale@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Therese Skwarczynski - tskwarczynski@joliet86.org
PE & Fine Arts Team Leader: Theresa Curry - tcurry@joliet86.org
Athletic Director: Eric Blaeser - eblaeser@joliet86.org
Nurse: Melissa Quitman - mquitman@joliet86.org
Assistant Principal: Mia Suarez - msuarez@joliet86.org
Principal: Raul Gaston - rgaston@joliet86.org
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