Please join us at GMS for our 1st Family and Community Engagement meeting. 10/30 from
6pm-7pm in our school library.
Our First Dance of the Year is This Wednesday! Dance tickets will be sold for $5 during lunches Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6 the evening of the dance. All students are welcome to attend if they have had no (0) referrals from October 14-26. Students are encouraged to dress up for the dance in costume (6-7:30); no weapons or masks are allowed to be worn.
Our First Dance of the Year is This Wednesday! Dance tickets will be sold for $5 during lunches Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6 the evening of the dance. All students are welcome to attend if they have had no (0) referrals from October 14-26. Students are encouraged to dress up for the dance in costume (6-7:30); no weapons or masks are allowed to be worn.
Dear GMS Families,
We are excited to offer our families and friends the opportunity to purchase the 2024/2025 Coupon Books. Everyone can save a lot of money, and help us raise much needed funds for our school. These coupon books make great Christmas gifts. This money will be used for school celebrations and for needy families.
Purchase 5 books, you get 1 book FREE!
EASY WAY TO PURCHASE BOOKS...FREE SHIPPING!
TO PURCHASE BOOKS ONLINE with a CREDIT/DEBIT card:
Go to SAPayNow.com/181118
Fill in the information and the book will be shipped to you.
We also have these coupon books available in the building. please have a $25 Money Order ready when you purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Castro at castroto@sps186.org or Mrs.Briscoe at lbriscoe@sps186.org
(217)525-3170
Here's a link to the current 2024/2025 book:
https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/springfield_il
Many THANKS for supporting GMS !!!
Attention GMS Families,
Learning lab has been canceled for today. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Reminder the GMS Girls & Boys Basketball team store through BSN is available for the next 12 days. Please consider purchasing basketball spirit wear to support our girls and boys programs!
Link to the store
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/TVMWNkoLpa
Upcoming Important GMS Dates:
Monday 10/28: Reading Night with Families! Come see if you can be a detective and soleve the Murder Mystery! 6-7:30pm at GMS
Wednesday 10/30: Halloween (and 1st School Dance) : No Referrals from October 14-26th to be able to attend. 6-7:30; $5 tickets for purchase Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at lunch the week of the dance. Costumes are encouraged, however no weapons or masks are to be worn at the dance. S'mores and fire pit in the back yard! Costume contests, food and items for purchase!
Just a reminder as well that students will not be able to attend home athletic games if they receive tardies or referrals on the day of a game.
Reminder: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts will be Monday 10/21 and Tuesday 10/22 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Students will need to go home after school and report back for tryouts. You must have gym shoes to tryout. -Mr. Goss
As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day.
We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey.
Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your support and collaboration!
There will be no after school activities including learning lab and boys and girls club tomorrow, Thursday, October 17 in preparation for parent -teacher conferences that will start at 5pm on Thursday. It is also a 1:30 dismissal tomorrow - Thursday. No school on Friday for PTC as well from 8am-3pm.
There will be no after school activities including learning lab and boys and girls club this Thursday, October 17 in preparation for parent -teacher conferences that will start at 5pm on Thursday. It is also a 1:30 dismissal both tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday this week! No school on Friday for PTC as well from 8am-3pm.
Just a friendly reminder that all Avanti's orders are due this Wednesday and will be available for pick up during parent conferences this Thursday from 5-8pm at GMS.
Just a friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, October 14 in honor of Columbus/Indigenous People Day. We also have parent Teacher Conferences next week on Thursday (5-8pm) and all day Friday (8am-3pm).
Just a friendly reminder that there is no school this upcoming Monday, October 14 in honor of Columbus/Indigenous People Day. We also have parent Teacher Conferences next week on Thursday (5-8pm) and all day Friday (8am-3pm).
Any 8th grade student interested in the Washington DC/NY trip, please attend an informational meeting tonight from 6-7pm at GMS. Come hear about exciting opportunities to cut costs and make the trip affordable for your family!
Any questions, please contact Miss Gibbs at kgibbs@sps186.org.
Hope to see you there!
Reminder!
There will be girls volleyball open gym from 6PM to 8PM tomorrow 10/10/24. Coach Jenna will let athletes in the 1900 side doors close to 6PM. See you then!
Reminder today's girls game is at Rochester starting at 4:30. Good luck Generals
Good afternoon GMS Families,
Our food program has started. We have several of food bags located in the front of the school. You are more than welcome to take as many as you need.
Thanks to The Central Illinois food bank
Parent teacher conferences will be held Thursday, October 17 from 5:00-8:00pm and Friday, October 18 from 8:00am-3:00pm. Please use the following link to sign up to meet with your student's teachers.
https://www.myconferencetime.com/gmsgenerals/
Good evening Generals. Tomorrow 10/3 there will be the 1st volleyball open gym from 6PM to 8PM and every Thursday. Coach will let you in at the doors by 1900. This is for all 6-8 girls interested in participating in volleyball!