GMS Weekly Newsletter

Good Evening Wolf Pack Families,

The school year is officially half over today. Our students and staff have worked really hard during the first semester and I am so proud of all of their efforts. Report card grades will be available to families on January 22, 2024 beginning at 5 pm. The 2nd semester will begin next Tuesday. Families can access their students schedule in Skyward Family Access as well. I am confident that the 2nd semester will be just as great as the first and I look forward to seeing our students learn and grow.

We have 2 new after school opportunities that will begin in the month of February. I am so excited that GMS will be creating a Robotics Team and competing in May at the FIRST in MI competition! If your child is interested in engineering, building, computer science and competition, this is a great opportunity for them. We also have a Computer Science Discovery Class that will be offered this spring. Last year, many students participated in this activity and they were hopeful that we would be able to offer it again this year. A "Hack-a-thon" competition is held at the end of the year. Students were able to win cash prizes for their computer design skills.

Wishing all of our families a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Stuart Riley

Principal, Geisler Middle School

1/15-MLK Day-No School

1/15-MLK Celebration @ WL Northern 5:00-7:30pm (Free Event)

1/24-Girls BB @ Millennium MS

We are so excited that GMS will have a Robotics Team this year!!!! Join the GMS Robotics team which will compete in a FIRST in Michigan competition in May. The competition date is not released, but we expect that information in February. You must be able to provide your own transportation to attend. Team meetings will be held on Thursdays from 3:05-4:45 pm whenever school is in session, beginning on Thursday, February 1st. Meetings will be held in room 121 (Design Tech classroom). As the competition approaches, meeting times may be added. Interested students should see Mrs. Frost to complete a short application form due by January 23rd.

Maya Prep is hosting a FREE after school enrichment for students who are interested in computer science, coding and web design. At the end of the sessions, students compete for CASH PRIZES in a "Hack-a-thon" for the best "technology project." These classes are taught by community members who work in the technology field. This was a huge hit with our students last year. Please see the attached flyer for more information and course dates. It is important that students have reliable transportation when the class ends.

GMS has a great opportunity for our girls to become involved in an after school Technology Club! The Girls Get IT teaches students coding, website design and other technology skills. The program is run by WL Western students. May of these students were former GMS students and we are grateful for them volunteering their time and expertise. The next meeting is on Tuesday January 23 from 3:10-4:10 PM. New members are more than welcome to join. Thank you Mrs. Frost for sponsoring this club. See the attachments for more details.

Congratulations to our Students of the Month! These students have been nominated by one of their teachers for being an outstanding student in their classroom. We are very proud of your accomplishment!

Lara Bethoon 6

Chris Moss 7

Emma Tokai 7

Lamarr Charles- Small 8

Harper Klautky 8

Alaena Najem 8

Alexis Torman 8

The Geisler PTSA is excited to announce that district level judging for the Reflections program is completed and the following Wolves are having their entries move on to the state level of the competition, representing Walled Lake amongst other students in schools/districts across the state. Congratulations!

• Jacob Aronov – Film Production

• Jacob Aronov – Music Composition

• Arya Godase – Film Production

• Arya Godase – Music Composition

• Addison Jensen – Photography

• Ava Lengel – Dance Choreography

• Medha Vuyyuru – Dance Choreography

Congratulations to Arya Godase for being selected as a winner in the MLK Celebration Day “Express Yourself” contest. Arya’s artwork will be displayed on January 15 at the annual MLK Celebration held at WL Northern from 5-7:30 pm. Great job to all of our GMS students who submitted work for the contest.

MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS Thanks to a grant from National PTA, Geisler Middle School PTSA is in the process of planning mental health workshops to benefit our families and students! These workshops will be held after school for families who are interested. We need your help!! Please fill out the survey to help give us direction on planning: https://forms.gle/9ej1CmBL7eu2HNfv9

SUPER SMASH BROS. GAMING TOURNAMENT

Walled Lake Western Gaming Club is hosting a Super Smash Bros. gaming tournament for all Geisler Middle School students on January 18, 2024 from 3:05PM to 5PM*.

(*Parent/Guardian MUST pick up from Geisler promptly at 5pm)

COST: $5 - cash/check due to the front office by 1/17/24 with a completed permission slip.

Concessions and snacks will be available during the tournament.

Student attendee & Parent volunteer sign-up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D49A5AA2CA6F85-47070074-gmsgaming

BUY TUITION EXPEDITION TICKETS FROM GMS PTSA

Looking to get your FFE 50/50 Tuition Expedition raffle tickets? Email the PTSA (geislerptsa1@gmail.com) - we have 7 tickets left to sell! Tickets are on sale for $50 or 3 for $100!

✋Become a PTSA Member and learn about events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved before everyone else! Membership Options:

Individual Member - $11

Staff Member - $6

Student Member - $5.50

Helpful Links:

Website | Facebook | Email | Become a PTSA Member

Girls Basketball and Wrestling will begin January 8th. Permission slips and flyers are available for students to pick up in the counseling office.

Students must have physical on file dated after April 15th 2023 in order to try out and participate. These forms can also be picked up in the counseling office.

Go Wolves!

Free before and after school tutoring is back again for the 23/24 school year! If your student is struggling in Math or Reading (ELA), please consider signing them up for some additional support. All of our tutors are certified teachers from Geisler MS. Families must be able to commit to dropping off or picking up their student on time. This is a fantastic opportunity to help your student find success while at GMS! Tutoring sessions begin on October 25. Your student's tutor will reach out to you with further details once you have completed the Tutor Request Form .

Supporting and caring for our students in any way possible is our mission at GMS. Geisler MS recently partnered with Hospitality House Food Pantry in Walled Lake to bring the Weekend Food Program to our students. If you are a family that could use a little extra help with meals on the weekends, please let your child’s counselor know. Your child’s name will be held confidential. The Weekend Food Program would provide approximately 6 meals and snacks for your student on the weekend. The food would be distributed to your student in a discreet bag or backpack for them to take home each Friday. There is no cost to participate in the program. To optimize a student’s success at school starts with students having enough to eat. Please see the attached flyer for more information about the Weekend Food Program. If you are interested in having your student participate, please contact your student’s counselor Ann Marie Rutherford (Counselor for 6th Grade Students (A-L) and ALL 8th Grade Students) annmarierutherford@wlcsd.org or 248-956-2917 or Amanda Hart (6th Grade Students (M-Z) and ALL 7th Grade Students) amandahart@wlcsd.org or 248-956-2916.