Warrior Newsletter
March, 2024
GMS Newsletter
APRIL 2024
PSAT and M-Step Testing
All 8th grade students will take the state-required PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). There will be a reading, writing and two math portions on this test. The M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) will begin in April as well. 8th graders will test in Social Studies and Science.
7th graders will test in ELA and Math. Student attendance on these days is incredibly important! Please make every effort to have your student at school on time on testing days. Students are able to concentrate best when they've had sufficient sleep and eaten breakfast. Below is the testing schedule.
Kirtland 8th Grade Exploration Day
8th grade students will be traveling to Kirtland (in Grayling) on April 19th. Students will get to pick three sessions and will be assigned to two. Every effort will be made to get the student their top choices. Students will be bringing home permission slips next week.
Student Reception April 16th 4:30pm - 7pm
Art work will be on display in the Board Office from April 17th until May 13th during normal business hours.
PARENT PORTAL
Parent Portal is a great way to keep up-to-date on your student's grades and attendance. Please contact the office for your sign-in credentials. Please note that Powerschool is no longer updating the Parent Portal phone app. The best way to access Parent Portal is through the Gaylord Schools website. Staff email addresses are attached to this newsletter.
Immunizations
If you have an incoming 7th grader, please review the following attached immunization form for information.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 12th - Report cards sent home
April 17th - May 13th GCS Art Show
April 19th - Kirkland 8th Grade Field Trip
May 14th - Band Concert at High School 7:00pm
May 23rd - Choir Concert at High School 7:00pm
May 27th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Memorial Day
June 5th (tentative) - Last day (half day)
Gaylord Middle School
Joe Somerville, Principal
Dave Smith, Assistant Principal
660 E. Fifth Street, Gaylord, MI
989-731-0848