From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Hello GMSS families,
Last week was certainly a challenging week for GMSS students, families and staff. We never enjoy navigating situations like we did, but we appreciate all the efforts of communications and sharing from our families and students. Trust that we cannot always share certain details, but we are always focused on our kids and safety of all.
After a rough week, our students were absolutely amazing at the color splash. It was very heart warming to see normal fun and smiles as our students were able to "play" and enjoy the beautiful event. A huge shout out to our PTO and families for allowing this tradition to continue.
This week we have KONA ICE tomorrow during lunches for $4.00 if interested. FRIDAY we have our last picture make up day. This day is for all new students and anyone wishing for a retake of pictures, from 9:00 am- 11:00AM.
Tomorrow is our final parent/teacher conference for the fall. Reminder if you cannot make your time, please call the office so we can allow others to come. If you could not get in, please reach out to teachers for communication.
As the weather is every changing, please know we will be outside for recess as long as possible and students need to bring jackets if needed.
Have a great rest of the week
Robin Murdock
From the desk of Mr. Bonath
Hello South Families! We are pleased to announce our clubs and activities available to students - if you have any questions about a club, please reach out to Ms. Bonath [bonatha@gjps.org] or the advisor for each club. See the chart for available times and dates of meetings!
Each week I will share about a way that we recognize students at GMSS - This week’s student recognition update: Academic/ROAR Award - Rise and Shine! Roughly every six weeks, the staff across all disciplines and grade levels are given the opportunity to nominate students for their ROAR in the classroom - students and their families are invited to come in to GMSS for a Rise and Shine celebration where we serve light refreshments and honor the students in an award ceremony. Students are given a certificate, can take pictures with the nominating teachers, receive a chromebook sticker, free Kona Ice, and have their name announced on the ROAR Report. Stay tuned for more, next week!
Mark Your Calendar
Oct. 9, 2024- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 9, 2024- KONA ICE at Lunch $4.00
Oct. 11, 2024- Picture Make up Day
Oct. 14th- 25th - Panorama Survey
Oct. 17, 2024-7th Grade Fun Night 4:00-5:50pm
Oct. 18, 2024- END of first quarter
Oct. 21, 2024: Comp Day - No School
Oct. 22, 2024: Staff Work Day - No School
Nov. 1, 2024: 8th grade Fun Night
Nov. 8, 2024: PD Day - No School
Nov. 13, 2024: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 11, 2024: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Dec. 20, 2024: End of 2nd quarter
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan 15, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 12, 2025: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Feb. 12, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 7, 2025: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 12, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 9, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
April 22, 2025: 7th FUN Night 4:00-5:30 pm
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 6-9: 8th Grade DC Trip
May 14, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $3.00
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement