This is just a friendly reminder that it is a 1:30 dismissal this Friday. Students are expected to leave their Chromebooks at school over break. We will resume school on January, Wednesday the 4th, 2023!! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
Boys basketball tonight vs WMS! 8th grade night has been moved from tonight to our January 4th game!
GMS Chill Hour: Students will be invited to watch a movie, eat popcorn and soda during 6th hour Friday December 16th if they are at 93% attendance and tardy free from December 1st - December 15th!
Good luck today to our 8th grade Girls Basketball team as they head to regionals in Rochester!
If any of these players would like to tryout for volleyball, you will have an opportunity to do so- you do not need to attend the tryouts today. More info coming from coach Worthy.
Volleyball tryouts will be held, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29 from 2:30-4pm. The first round of cuts will be posted by 4:15 as well. Please wear shorts, t-shirt, gym shoes, knee pads and a water bottle. Students may ride the activity bus home at 4:15 if needed (if they are normally a bus rider). Best of luck ladies!
All students are able to be out of dress code ( no rips or holes in jeans and still in district appropriate clothing) for $2 today. Also those who were referral free this week can attend the staff vs student basketball game / teacher pie in the face today for $1!! All money raised will go towards the girls basketball team! Thank you in advance.
Mark your calendars! Our gift card Fundraiser with Texas Roadhouse starts on Tuesday, November 15th! Packets will be sent home with students on Monday, November 14th. Students will have 2 weeks to sell. Packets and money are due back on Tuesday, November 29th. There is a $5 minimum purchase. Gift cards will be delivered to students no later than December 14th. Great idea for a stocking stuffer!
The top selling advisory class will get a free lunch in 2023! The teacher with the top selling students will get a $30 dinner voucher. There are also prizes for the top 3 sellers overall!
This is a reminder that if your family would like to attend our mystery "Who Done It" Reading Night on Tuesday November 15th to RSVP by this Wednesday November 9th! Bring the whole family and come find out who "poisoned" Neil! A light meal will be served. To RSVP, please fill out this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVxpngMs9eYndHwP2jc4RQs2ml2nMrVOaGX_BTF1YCfsq0gg/viewform?usp=sf_link
This is a reminder that the PTO/FACE meeting is tonight at 5:30pm via Zoom. Zoom information: https://sps186-org.zoom.us/j/97409845395?pwd=TkdVc1d3dCttVXpiQWNJWFkzZ1JWdz09
Meeting ID: 974 0984 5395
Passcode: PTOFACE22
Join us for a "Who Done It" mystery Reading Night! Teachers will be playing roles in our "Who Done It" event. Come investigate and find out who "poisoned" Neil on Tuesday November 15th from 6:00 - 7:30pm. A light meal will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday November 9th through the google form below or email Ms. Tally or Ms. Gibbs. All students must be accompanied by an adult.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVxpngMs9eYndHwP2jc4RQs2ml2nMrVOaGX_BTF1YCfsq0gg/viewform?usp=sf_link
GMS is partnering with United Way! See how you can participate daily to help meet our school goal!
GMS Halloween Dance!
S’mores, hot dogs, pizza, candy and costumes! What fun!!!
The next PTO/FACE meeting will be held Tuesday November 1st at 5:30pm via Zoom. Zoom information: https://sps186-org.zoom.us/j/97409845395?pwd=TkdVc1d3dCttVXpiQWNJWFkzZ1JWdz09
Meeting ID: 974 0984 5395
Passcode: PTOFACE22
Tomorrow starts our United Way campaign.
For $1 for students to wear a hat!! Hat must be school appropriate and worn correctly- facing forward.
STUDENTS ARE STILL IN DRESS CODE!!!
Students will give this donation to their advisory teacher. Thank you in advance.
Congrats to the 22-23 Scholastic Bowl Team:
Cayley, Reid, Brighton, Mason H, Ne’Ontae, Morgan S., CJ, Josephine, Martin, Patrick, Cady, Elizabeth S., and Carter M.!!!!
7 & 8 grade BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS will be this Friday, 10/21 from 5-7pm AND Saturday 10/22 from 9-11 am. You MUST attend BOTH days to tryout for the team!
We can’t wait to see you either tonight from 5-7pm or tomorrow 8-3pm for conferences! If parents come and see all teachers, your student will receive a dress down day or free popcorn!
Students enjoy an Out of the Blue day with Springfield’s Fire Department last Friday!
GMS Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse starts tonight and runs until Thursday! Show this flyer or tell your server you are there for the Dine to Donate fundraiser and 10% of your total will come back to GMS. Valid for dine in and carry out!
Boys open gym is CANCELLED for tonight, Thursday 10/13.