The Paw Print

Week of August 26, 2024

What's Happening at GMS This Week?

Monday, August 26 (Odd):

Tuesday, August 27 (Even):

Picture Day ALL Students (flyer below)

Club Fair After School - Learn About After School Clubs in the Gym

Fall Play Interest Meeting After School in Theatre

Wednesday, August 28 (Odd):

Kona Ice After School

Open House 4:55PM - 7PM (Doors Open at 4:45PM)

Thursday, August 29 (Even):

5-6PM: PaliCamp Parent Meeting in Commons/Cafeteria (7th Grade Only - see flyer below)

Friday, August 30 (Odd):

College Colors Day

Fill the Den Food Drive Sponsored by StuCo - Bring items to Den today! (flyer below)

Den Day

Mark Your Calendars:

September 2: No School - Labor Day

September 3: First Flag Football Game

September 3: First Day After School Clubs

September 3-4: Fall Play Auditions

September 6: Movie Night Sponsored by Student Council

September 9-13: Empathy Spirit Week

September 9: 6th Grade Panorama Assessment

September 11: 7th Grade Panorama Assessment

September 16: No School Staff Development Day

September 17-18: 8th Grade Panorama Assessment

September 17-20: Slime Fundraiser

September 21: GMS Night at The Aviators

September 23-27: Scholastic Book Fair

September 26: Grizzly Night 5 - 6:30PM

September 27: Picture Make-Up Day

September 27: Dodgeball Tournament

September 27: Last Day to Turn in Quarter One Summative Assessments

September 27: Rock Your School Spirit Day

September 28: Candlelighters 5K

GMS Online Calendar

GMS Family Fridge Calendar

Our annual Open House will be Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4:55pm to 7:00pm. Our doors will open at 4:45pm.

Please fill out the schedule linked below PRIOR to attending Open House. We highly recommend that your child attend Open House with you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SuwITNWsrZmI6Ytpe3C8b2MU81Cy90t82ukhuMsqOik/edit?usp=sharing

Open House is an opportunity for you to learn about your child's teachers, the procedures of each classroom, Gunderson policies, and more. If you need to conference with a teacher(s), please contact the individual teacher or your child's counselor for a separate meeting.

Our FILL THE DEN August donation drive is organized by our Student Council. All donated items stay at GMS and are given to GMS students/families in need. Please bring any non-perishable food items on Friday, August 30 to your DEN TEACHER during DEN CLASS.

Picture Day is August 27 - ALL students will have their picture taken for their 2024 - 2025 ID and yearbook photo. If you would like to order photos, you can order online today: https://mydorian.com/

Our late bus started on Monday, August 19. Students may only ride the late bus if they qualify for CCSD transportation. Please note that late bus routes may be different from regular routes, so please discuss the closest route for your child. The late bus picks up from GMS between 3:45 and 4:15, Monday through Friday.

Every student at GMS has a school issued Chromebook. PLEASE make sure your child bring their Chromebook to school EVERY DAY and that they are charging their Chromebook NIGHTLY.