Grant Middle School

Good morning General families and athletic supporters today's girls game versus Washington will be an eighth grade only game due to the other team not having enough seventh graders that game will start at 3:30. We look forward to seeing you then – Mr. Goss.

Hi Grant Middle School Families! We are so excited about our upcoming parent meeting for our Washington, DC and New York City Trip next summer! This is for current 8th grade students only! Here are some important details about the meeting: Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 Meeting Time: 6:00PM Meeting Location: Grant Middle School Before the meeting please visit our custom webpage at: https://worldstrides.com/custom/2025-ulysses-grant-ms-dcny-217643/ where you can find a lot of helpful information! Please don't hesitate to send me an email if you have any questions (kgibbs@sps186.org)! I look forward to seeing you at the meeting! Sincerely, Katie Gibbs P.S. We want as many families at the meeting as possible so please share this message with other parents of students in the 8th Grade!

As of now the XC meet at Lincoln Park today is still scheduled to run! The bus will leave GMS at 2:30 if anything changes we will let you know! -Mr. Goss

Hello GMS families, Are you interested in supporting the GMS Cross Country team? Check out the PDF to buy some awesome GMS Cross Country Spirit Wear! Part of the proceeds will go back to GMS as well. The store will be open until 9/27/24.We thank BSN Sports for designing such great gear for our school community! Also linked here : https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/27ucpctnZp

Tomorrow is picture day! All students will have their pictures taken today if you are ordering pictures or not- this is how they get their school ID card. Retakes will be next week 1/24.

Cross country will have their first meet today at Jacksonville 1309 S Main Street. Jacksonville, IL Go Generals!

🌟 Join Us for the 2024 Springfield Public Schools Empower All Abilities (EAA) Conference! Saturday, November 16th Registration 8:00 a.m. Program runs 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For over 16 years, the EAA Conference has supported families, educators, and professionals to empower students with exceptionalities. This year, we're back in person on Saturday, November 16th at Lanphier High School! We’re excited to welcome social media influencer Jordan Toma, author of I’m Just a Kid with an IEP, as our keynote speaker! 🙌 His inspiring journey will set the tone for a day filled with practical insights and strategies to support our students. 💡 Breakout sessions cover key topics like Autism, ADHD, transition services, and long-term planning. Plus, check out our exhibitor hall with amazing resources from local and national vendors! 📅 Don’t miss out! This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive community. BONUS: Childcare is available for kids ages 3+! 👉 Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdiPlvLcELfv.../viewform

GMS will start our MAP Testing next week! English will be testing the week of 9/16- 9/20 and Math will test the following week 9/23-9/27. Please make sure that your students get a good night's rest and are on time each and every day. These assessments provide teachers with the needed information to best guide their instruction while it also shows your students academic progress throughout the year.

Hello Parents, ELA MAP testing will take place the week of September 16 and Math MAP testing will take place the week of September 23. If possible, we would like students to be present everyday of MAP testing. Students need to eat breakfast each day before testing and bring their charged Chromebook. Please read the attached letter. If you have any questions, please contact the guidance office. Thank you.

GMS will start our MAP Testing next week! English will be testing the week of 9/16- 9/20 and Math will test the following week 9/23-9/27. Please make sure that your students get a good night's rest and are on time each and every day. These assessments provide teachers with the needed information to best guide their instruction while it also shows your students academic progress throughout the year.

GMS & FMS celebrated 8th grade night for baseball tonight. It was great night honoring our Generals!

Cross Country Parent Meeting will be Wednesday 9/11 at 6:00PM in the GMS Library. We will see you then!

Hello 6th Grade GMS families, 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts will take place Monday 9/9 and Tuesday 9/10 from 2:30 to 4:00. Students must have gym shoes to participate!

Please sign the read and sign the GMS Compact Please copy the link into your browser and complete. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fC5RIYV5glmu4raeLYYiHsm6xRt4XCzyIagvfzEGxps/edit

Please do not forget to come meet your student's teachers and check out the 20+ community partners that will be joining us at our first ever Back to School Bash! We will start at 4pm with teachers in rooms from 5-6pm and will end the evening at 7pm. Please come and enjoy food and fun for the whole family! Here is a list of some of the community partners coming: County Market, CACC, SMTD, sign up for your voter registration card, Safe Families for Children, Springfield Urban League, Motherland Gardens, Toasty Subs, B's Creative Studio, She Got the Nerve Coaching and Consulting, Memorial Health, IECU, and Sojourn Shelter just to name a few!

Update! The correct address for any spectators for cross country today (9/3) at Chatham is 711 South Park Avenue. Good luck Generals!

GMS Cheerleading Popcorn Fundraiser! Please consider supporting GMS Cheerleading by purchasing popcorn using the link below. Thanks in advance for your consideration! The fundraisers runs through September 5th! https://s.dgpopup.com/65rdac36

9/5 from 4-7 Meet the Teacher Night & Grant's FIRST ever Back to School Bash (classrooms will be open to meet your student's teachers from 5-6pm). 9/10 Jazz band will start meeting after school from 2:45-4 on Tuesdays . 9/12 Show Choir will start meeting after school from 2:45-4 on Thursdays (all are welcome). 9/18 Progress Reports will be sent home 9/19 Fall Picture Day 9/14 Picture Retake Day 9/10 Jazz band will start meeting after school from 2:45-4 on Tuesdays. 10/1-10/9 Miles of Smiles will be at GMS during this time. 10/17 End of Quarter 1 10/17 and 10/18 Parent Teacher Conferences (more information to come).

Reminder today and tomorrow are the last two nights of our Texas Road House Dine fundraiser for GMS Poms! 10% of all receipts turned go to PMS. Drop your reciept in the red mailbox to the front door for all orders. Thanks in advance for your support!

Please join us for an evening of fun at our GMS meet the Teacher/Back to school Bash You will get to meet your students Teacher's Get welcomed by the GMS Cheer Team Live DJ Food Vendors GMS Pom's Team performance Date: September 5, 2024 Time: 4pm-7pm Location: 1800 West Monroe Springfield, il 62703 Please use the QR code on the flyer to RSVP or the link below. This event is open to the community. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGkcedvn8xb-a7xz-FsXfNDxkQpjwAmjdcVlJJT8pKdD6DEQ/viewform?usp=pp_url