GMS NEWSLETTER

Gaylord Middle School students competed last week in our annual Winter Olympics. There were 11 events which included snow sculptures, ultimate smore making, egg toss and many more. We had a great time with our students and some friendly competition. Thank you to all of our parent help. Mr. Doederlein and Mrs. Falconer tied for the win in the 7th grade. We will be having a tug-off later this week as a tie breaker. Mr. Napont's class edged out Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Wojcik's classes by two points to win the 8th grade. Be sure to check out Gaylord Schools' Facebook page for some pictures of the Olympics.

Joe Somerville

somervillej@gaylord.k12.mi.us

Progress Reports along with the midwinter NWEA Growth Reports will be sent home with students on Friday, February 21st.

GHS counselors will be meeting with students on Thursday, February 20th to go over high school course selection for the 25-26 school year. Course selections will be made through an electronic form which will be sent to you later this month. The form must be completed by Friday, March 7th.

Both the 7th and 8th grade band students will be performing at Petoskey Middle School on Friday, February 21st, in the District Band Festival. The 7th grade will be performing at 5:20 p.m. and the 8th grade will perform at 7:55 p.m. Spectators are welcome to watch the performance in the auditorium and in the sight-reading room immediately following the performance.

Both the 7th and 8th grade choir students will be performing at Gaylord High School on Monday, February 24th. The 7th grade will be performing at 1:00 p.m. and the 8th grade will perform at 2:00 p.m. Spectators are welcome to watch the performances and are asked to arrive prior to the performance times as late arrivals will not be admitted to the auditorium.

Gaylord Middle School track and field will tentatively start April 1st right after school. The coaches are Mr. Berkshire, Mrs. Baril, and Mrs. Fitzgerald. Students must have a physical on file in the GMS office in order to participate.

Students arriving to school late must sign in at the office before reporting to class. Parents or guardians can excuse their child's tardiness by phone or by note. Students not excused by a parent or guardian will receive an unexcused tardy.

Students leaving before the end of the school day will only be released to a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must notify the office, in writing or by phone, whenever a student is to be released to someone other than themselves.

Parent Portal is a great way to keep up-to-date on your student's grades and attendance. To access parent portal use: Gaylord.powerschool.com. For login credentials, please contact the office.

• February 21st - Band Festival, 5:20 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. at Petoskey Middle School
• February 24th - Choir Festival, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. at GHS
• March 24th - March 28th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Spring Break
• May 15th - GMS Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. at GHS
• May 22nd - GMS Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. at GHS
• May 26th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Memorial Day
• June 6th (tentative) - Last day (half day)

Joe Somerville, Principal

Dave Smith, Assistant Principal

Address: 600 E Fifth Street, Gaylord, MI

Phone: 989.731.0848