GMS FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Welcome Back, GMS Families!

We made it through the holidays! The decorations are packed away, the leftover cookies have finally disappeared (we’re not saying where), and now we’re all back to the exciting world of middle school.

This week, we’re dusting off those alarm clocks, finding where we left our backpacks, and trying to remember what a “routine” feels like. Middle school is hard enough without the extra challenge of convincing your brain that yes, 6 a.m. is a real time. But hey, we’re all in this together—students, parents, and teachers alike.

As we settle back in, a few reminders to keep us healthy and happy:

• Sleep is your friend. Nobody does their best work while half-asleep (except maybe your dog).
• Hand sanitizer and soap: Use it like it’s going out of style. Flu season doesn’t care about your New Year’s resolutions.
• Stay hydrated! Water > soda. Sorry, but science says so.

Middle school is a rollercoaster of emotions, awkward moments, and math homework. It’s tough, but it’s also where the magic happens. (Okay, maybe not magic, but definitely some cool learning and life skills.) Whether it’s a new friendship, a small victory in the classroom, or just figuring out your lunch number again, every step counts.

Let’s all remember to show up, work hard, and be there for each other. Together, we can make 2025 off to an incredible start! Let’s hit this week running—well, maybe walking briskly.

Here’s to routines, resilience, and making it through Week 1 with an, "I'm good bruh."

💚

Dear Greene Devils,

As we step into the new year, let’s carry forward the energy and commitment that make our school such an incredible place. This is the perfect time to reflect on the progress we’ve made, refocus on our goals, and recharge for a wonderful second semester.

My surgery and recovery provided me with the unique opportunity to know what it's like to not be able to do what you love. Not being able to walk into GMS each day left me missing our Greene Devil family something big! I am excited to be back at GMS this week and am feeling so MUCH better than before surgery. I truly appreciate everyone's support during my surgery and recovery. I can't thank our GMS staff and especially GMS assistant principals, Mr. McCall and Mrs. Philbeck, for everything extra they did while I was absent. We are truly blessed at GMS with an amazing team.

Here’s to a fantastic 2025—let’s make it count!

Dr. Rachel Adams
GMS Principal

Reminders for the upcoming week:

-Students only come Tuesday-Friday this week.

-Next week is normal schedule

GMS STUDENT CHECKLIST:

• Get back on a schedule, that alarm clock will be loud and early!
• Find your computer and charger. Plug it in an restart it a couple times.
• Check your schedule on Monday. We will ROTATE again. New Related Arts.
• LUNCH MONEY. Do you need it? Do you need to clean out your lunchbox from the last day at school?
• Where's your coat? You know that nice one you got? Wear it. It's going to be cold.
• Know your plan for early dismissal. Do you ride the bus? Is someone coming to get you?
• Don't forget about our CELL PHONE POLICY. Those new phones, AirPods, Watches, etc. don't need to be in the office.
• No Blankets. Wear that coat mentioned earlier.

CLICK HERE FOR THE GMS ATTENDANCE POLICY: https://tinyurl.com/3c52r2b2

• All students have 3 additional parent notes to excuse absences for the new semester
• All notes (parent or doctor) must be submitted within 2 days of the student returning to school
• Notes can be submitted in three ways:
• Online (GMS website>Menu>Parents>Online Absentee Reporting). This is the best method to ensure notes aren't 'forgotten' in backpacks.
• Dropped-off in the office
• Placed in the black mailbox in the commons (near the office windows/trophy case).
• Chronic Absenteeism (missing more than 10% of days total, even if all absences are excused with doctor's notes) is cumulative for the entire school year.
• All unexcused absences and unexcused morning tardy/early check-outs are cumulative for the entire school year and follow the GMS Attendance Policy Guidelines.

CLICK HERE FOR THE GMS ATTENDANCE POLICY: https://tinyurl.com/3c52r2b2

1/7- 1ST DAY BACK FOR STUDENTS

Mrs. Schroeck

Synergizing

She loaned hot glue guns to kids for their projects. Thank you!

Sarah Troy

Seeking First to Understand, then to be Understood

Sarah constantly builds and deepens relationships with students. She seeks to understand them and their circumstances while being kind and encouraging them to master their instruments.

Mr. Knight

Putting First Things First

Don’t even get me started about Mr.Knight. He always puts important things first while incorporating fun activities for review. He treats us as we are family and makes everyone leave the class with a smile!

• Arrive before 2:00 for all early dismissals.

Email: Adamsr2@gcschools.net
Website: Gms.gcschools.net
Location: Greeneville Middle School, East Vann Road, Greeneville, TN, USA
Phone: (423)-639-7841
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greeneville-Middle-School-339450069428950
Twitter: @GMS_TN