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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, 10/28
- Spirit Week: Monster University - Wear University/College gear
- Girls Basketball vs. Manhattan, 4:15p
Tuesday, 10/29
- Spirit Week: Twinning Tuesday - Dress the same as a friend
- Girls Basketball @ Fairmont, 4:15p
Wednesday, 10/30
- Spirit Week: Girls Basketball vs. Washington, 4:15p
Thursday, 10/31
Spirit Week: Wear a School Appropriate Halloween or Day of the Dead Costume to School
Jr. Achievements Program - 8th Grade
- Spirit Week: Pajama Day
Bring on the Halloween Costumes
On Thursday, 10.31.24, students are welcome to wear their costumes at school. There are just a few guidelines to follow:
- Masks are not allowed.
- All make-up must be applied at home.
- Hats, gloves, inflatables, wigs, and additional props are all allowed, but a teacher may request for students to remove them temporarily in class so students may see the board or adequately participate in the lesson.
- All costumes must not prevent students from fully participating in PE or any class.
- Costumes/make-up displaying blood, guts, gore, sexual, racially offensive displays, weapons (real or fake), or promoting the consumption of drugs or alcohol are strictly prohibited.
- The dress code, outside of the exceptions listed above, must still be met on this day.
We encourage all our students to have a wonderful time and enjoy this day in a joyous and fun celebration. If you have any questions, please call our office at 815.727.5276 during school hours.
Gompers 2024 Cheer Team
Congratulations to the Gompers 2024 Cheer Team
- Bella Alvarez, Yareli Arias, Keri Bryant, Rachel Guzman, Gianna Haleem, Daniela Isoldi, Athziry Jacobo, Abril Juarez, Alondra Rodriguez, Eliana Rodriguez, Abigail Rosas, Janeth Sanchez, Salome Sanchez, Daniela Soria, Yexenia Vigil, Melissa Villarruel, Tyreanna Ward, & Karyme Xicara
For more information regarding the 2024 Cheer Team, contact Mrs. Ruiz.
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.
Great Teachers Nominations
Consider nominating one of our teachers for a Joliet Chamber of Commerce 2025 Great Teacher Award. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on November 11, 2024.
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QJNFVDS (English)
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WZBKZBC (Español)
Community Events
New information is regularly updated on our Community Events page on our website, including information on FEMA Disaster Assistance, visit https://www.joliet86.org/students--parents/community-events/ for details.
The Spelling Bee is coming soon
Stay tuned for more details soon regarding the District 86 Spelling Bee Activities and Contest. Below is a quick timeline of upcoming events:
October 21, 2024 - November 13, 2024
- Conduct Classroom Spell-Down
- 1st & 2nd place winners from each school
November 12, 2024
- Spelling Bee at 10:30 - 12:30
December 4, 2024
- Will County Spelling Bee
March 13, 2025
- District Spelling Bee-Pershing Elementary School
Gompers Family Literacy Night
Join us for a fun-filled evening of reading and activities! Gompers Literacy Night . 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
One Book - One District
We are thrilled with all the great activities and conversations our students and staff are having around the book Wonder. It is our hope that you are having a great time discussing it at home as well. Join in on the trivia and family activities and enjoy the great book together.
Choose kindness!
https://sites.google.com/joliet86.org/wonder2024/welcomebienvenido
Art Contests for 2024-2025!
Students can stop by the Art room for a flyer if they are interested!
PEACE POSTER - theme this year is "Peace Without Limits"
- International contest with grand prize of $5,000. 23 winners will receive $500.
- Due to Mrs. Kanive by October 28, 2024
TRANSPORTATION POSTER - theme this year is "Safety First, Safety Always"
- NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK – October 21-25, 2024
- The goal of this poster contest is to increase student awareness of school bus safety issues. This contest not only allows for the students creativity, but provides for a learning tool via awareness of school bus safety. The contest is open to all students in grades kindergarten through 8 and has 6 divisions. Winners of the state contest will be awarded cash prizes in denominations of $75 for first place, $35 for second place and $25 for third place. The Illinois winners will be entered into the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest. The overall winning national poster is made into a printed poster, for distribution around the United States!
- Due to Mrs. Kanive by April 1, 2025
Students can stop by and visit with Mrs. Kanive to discuss further. She can help students with any questions or email her at akanive@joliet86.org
Why is 50% considered missing?
If you see an assignment on Aspen with a 50%, it likely means your student did not complete it. Teachers are not entering 0% because overcoming a 0 in the grade book makes it extremely difficult for students due to how averaging works. However, 50% is still an F, but it allows students to climb out of a failing grade. Check Aspen and review the percentages. If your student has anything marked as 50%, ask them to complete the missing assignment and turn it in. Click HERE for a great article on the No Zero concept and how it supports student achievement.
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.
End the Hate
At Gompers Jr. High, we take bullying very seriously. Bullying at school, in the community, or on social media is never acceptable or should be taken lightly. If your child is experiencing any form of bullying, the first step is to report the incident to an Academic Advisor, Counselor, or Social Worker. The Gompers staff is here to help and ask that you report bullying as soon as you know about it. Please contact the following individuals via email or call our office to speak with them at 815.727.5276 during school hours. Your partnership is essential in helping keep all our students safe from bullying.
6th Grade
- Laura Arias, Academic Advisor, larias@Joliet86.org
- Brooke Hagadus, Social Worker, bhagadus@Joliet86.org
7th Grade
- Courtney Miller, Academic Advisor, camiller@Joliet86.org
- Maria Arroyo, Counselor, mgarroyo@Joliet86.org
8th Grade
- Dan Wikert, Academic Advisor, dwikert@Joliet86.org
- Therese Skwarczynski, Social Worker, tskwarczynski@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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