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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
November 3, 2023
This Week at GMSS
From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Good afternoon!
We had a busy week at GMSS- finished out spirit week and had Halloween!!
7th grade fun night was a success! Thank you to our student leadership for hosting as well as our high school students for helping.
In addition, we are kicking off our winter sports! Please see the athletic link below for schedules.
We have KONA ICE this Wednesday during lunches. The cost is $4.00.
District News
Gifted Visual and Performing Arts Referral Process
Each year school districts in Ohio are required to offer an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to be identified as gifted in the area of Visual and Performing Arts. The identified areas of giftedness for Visual and Performing Arts include Visual Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama/Theater, and Dance. If you know of a student that may be gifted in an area of the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and would like for them to be screened for possible gifted identification in that particular area, please complete the Visual and Performing Arts Nomination Form.
Click here to learn more about the two-phase VPA gifted identification process.
Nominations will be accepted until noon on Monday, November 20, 2023, and will only be accepted using the Google link above.
If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Boyle at gjpsgifted@gjps.org.
HEART & PRIDE
The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
From the Desk of Mr. Bonath
Hello South Families
We are proud to welcome all Veterans and Active Military to our annual Veterans Day ceremony. Previously, we sent out our survey to judge attendance and are beyond honored to host all who indicated that they will take part. If you filled out the survey, please work with your student[s] on creating a short snippet of information to share with our GMSS Family. I will be working with students on this too -- items to include:
- student name and relation to veteran
- veteran name and military experience [branch, years served, deployments, honors, etc.]
--- Example: "Hello, I am Andy Bonath, son of Glen Bonath who is a United States Air Force Veteran having served from 1968-1972 for four years during the conflict in Vietnam. Glen is a ____ award winner, etc."
Every student will have the opportunity to introduce their veteran to us all, live! We are hosting our annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at 9:00 at GMSS on Friday 10/10; a small donut social will open in our library at 8:00, prior to the ceremony for any veterans and their student[s]. Students can remain with their veteran in the library until we escort everyone into the gym for the ceremony.
We look forward to seeing all veterans and truly honoring their sacrifice. Thank you!
ATHLETICS
It is time for winter sports!! Please see our website for all information and tryout dates!
Departments
Athletics
Learn more about Middle school athletics
Middle School South
Questions can be directed to Mr. Sendelbach
From the Guidance Office
Please find our November Newsletter- Mental Health Matters;
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsOK9Dea5VRp1Sc_BOUhBRFAF8lbEj86On-n_UCpUIo/edit?usp=sharing
Do not hesitate to reach out to our counseling team with any questions or concern.
Mrs. Artis (students with last names A-K) artisa@gjps.org
Miss Lubinski (students with last names L-Z) lubinskij@gjps.org
Mrs. Johnson - Mental Health Specialist johnsona@gjps.org
GRIN FOOD DRIVE
A reminder that our C3 is hosting the annual GRIN food drive! Please see the link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9Ib2X790Y24d-2_pXH19K7OhhWmc9Q6QVTnDptQZfM/edit
We will extend our drive to November 9th- Please help us help our Gahanna residents!
Include Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
November 5th - Turn Back Clocks
November 7th- PTO Meeting 7:00 pm meet.google.com/uyf-duag-hbg
November 13th - Teacher PD Day NO School for Students
November 22nd- 24th Thanksgiving Break
November 29th- 8th grade Career Field Trip
December 21st- January 2nd- Winter Break
February 16th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
March 11th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
April 8th -12th - Spring Break
May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
May 24th - Last Day of School
349 Shady Spring Dr
Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
614-337-3730