GMS Parent Portal

January 2020

Thank You to The Energy Well!

GMS sends a big THANK YOU to The Energy Well of Goshen for partnering with us in our food drive to help families in need. Many of our GMS students and families benefited from your support!

Communicators

The GIMS learner profile attribute for January is Communicators. We understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. New Tech students practice communication when working collaboratively with others. Learners present a clear perspective based on evidence and sound reasoning.

Talk with your child about what s/he can do to become a stronger communicator!

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Weather Delays/Cancellations

Cancellations and school delays will be announced on social media and local TV and radio stations. If school is delayed, we will start at 10:30 any day of the week. If school is cancelled, the announcement will include information about whether the day will be an eLearning Day. Students have 5 school days to complete eLearning assignments.

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Staff Spotlight: Mr. Leaman

Mr. Leaman has taught at GMS for 11 years. He currently teaches 6th grade English, but he has taught at least 5 years of social studies as well. He has always enjoyed the staff and student relationships at GMS, where we all work hard and have fun at the same time.

Mr. Leaman grew up in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area, where he was homeschooled until 8th grade and then attended Eastern Mennonite High School. He received a two-year degree from Hesston College, a Bachelor's Degree at Eastern Mennonite University, and a Master’s degree at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Mr. Leaman is married and has 3 children who attend Model Elementary School. He is a huge baseball and college football fan, following the Atlanta Braves and Virginia Tech Hokies very closely. Some of his hobbies include bicycling, chess, birdwatching, reading, cooking and helping his children with their activities.

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Girls on the Run: Heart and Sole

Any GMS 6th or 7th grade girl can apply to be a part of an after school program called Girls on the Run: Heart and Sole. Coaches will teach foundational lessons through dynamic discussions, activities, and running games. Over the course of ten weeks, girls will develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish an appreciation for health and fitness. At the end of the program, the girls will complete a celebratory 5K in South Bend on May 9th. After school practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00. (Feb 25-May 12). Snacks and drinks will be provided for practices. The Heart and Sole program comes with a sliding scale fee, and payment assistance is available. There is space for 15 girls, and a second team will be added if needed!

Use the following link to apply:

https://www.girlsontherunmichiana.org

Please direct questions to Katherine Christoffersen: kchristoffersen@goshenschools.org.

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GMS Yearbooks for Sale!

GMS Yearbooks are currently at the lowest price of the year for $27. If you purchase your 2019-2020 yearbook this month, you may purchase last year's book for only $5. If you didn’t get a GMS yearbook last year, you have a final opportunity to do so!

Starting February 1, the price for this year’s yearbook will increase from $27 to $30.

There will be a limited number of yearbooks ordered so it will be very important to pre-order. To order, drop off your payment to Mrs. Gingerich, GMS bookkeeper, in the main office.

Supplies for Science

Students in 8th grade IB science classes will be using their interactive notebooks on a more regular basis as we move into our unit on genetics, the study of heredity. As a result, 8th grade science teachers are in need of glue sticks and tape.

If you would be willing to send a few glue sticks with your 8th grade IB Science student; that would be appreciated!

8th Grade Colorado Trip 2020

The PE in the Rockies backpacking trip is an elective summer course/trip offered to 8th grade students who complete the school year in good standing. Students meet for a classroom session in April & May and then participate in a fifteen-day sightseeing and backpacking trip to Colorado in early July. Those who complete the classroom experience are able to earn one high school Physical Education credit.

The trip portion of the course includes visits to Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods), Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride, the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, the Ouray Hot Springs, whitewater rafting and horseback riding. Students tent camp along the way, sharing a tent and camping equipment with a partner they have selected from the group. The trip culminates in a five-day wilderness experience during which students hike (both with and without packs), explore, and put into practice the wilderness skills they have learned in the classroom.

There will be an informational meeting about the trip for students and parents on Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the GMS Media Center.

Event Information

E-Sports Club Fundraiser

The GHS eSports club is hosting a Culver’s Fundraiser Night. A percentage of sales that night will go to both the GHS and GMS program for equipment. Please help support this growing program! You will also have a chance to meet the amazing students and teachers helping to grow this program.

When?

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020, 05:00 PM

Where?

Culver's

Parents of 8th Grade Students:

Freshmen Transition Meetings will be on the following dates. Please plan to attend ONE of these meetings to learn more about GHS and graduation requirements. All of the meetings will be held in the Goshen High School cafeteria.

Monday, Feb. 3 (6-7 p.m.)

Tuesday, Feb. 11 (6-7 p.m.)

Wed, Feb. 12 (6-7 p.m.)

Saturday, March 7 (9-10 a.m.)

Thursday, March 19 (6-7 p.m.)

Saturday, March 21 (9-10 a.m.)

Event Information

GCS Night School Open House

GCS Night School is currently accepting any students over 19 years old. Students can work at their own pace with support from certified teachers to earn a high school diploma. Come to an open house at Merit Learning Center to learn more about the program! Pizza and drinks will be served, and you will be able to speak with teachers and current students.

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