Goodrich Middle School

On Monday, May 15, 2017, Goodrich Area Schools will host a screening of the Sundance-selected documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed,” and become one of more than 1,500 communities working to re-imagine the purpose of education. This event will take place at the Goodrich High School Raymond C. Green Auditorium, starting at 6:30 p.m. and includes a pre and post film discussion. Students age 12+ are encouraged to attend with their families and friends as well!

The acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and AFI DOCS and has been featured at leading conferences on education. Audience members call it the most compelling film ever done on the topic of school. In the past year, more than 2,300 communities have booked a screening of Most Likely to Succeed.

The purpose of this event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents, and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level. Attendees are asked to RSVP online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/most-likely-to-succeed-screening-tickets-33698553280

For additional information, please contact Joy Moll at 810-591-2201. We look forward to seeing you there.

Our 8th grade class finished M-Step testing in April! Great job!

Please note the testing dates below for 6th and 7th grade students:

Grade 7: Math, ELA, and Science

May 2, 4, 11, & 12

Grade 6: Math and ELA

May 16, 18, & 23

It is important that students be in school on their testing dates. Missing any day will require a make-up session. Please refrain from making dentist and doctor appointments on testing days.

The M-Step tests are important to parents, teachers, students, and the school district. The results of these tests are analyzed to see if adjustments need to be made with curriculum objectives and alignment to the state standards. The results are used for the Michigan School Accountability ratings. Most importantly, individual student achievement is examined. The staff will be working with students to familiarize them with online tools that will be available during the tests, in addition to working through sample test items.

If you have any questions regarding M-Step, feel free to contact Ms. Batterbee at 810-591-4210.

Please encourage your child to:

• Get plenty of sleep for the tests.
• Eat a good, nutritious breakfast on the mornings of the tests.
• Be at school on testing days, and be prompt.
• Bring a pencil and fiction pleasure book to the testing.
• Wear glasses, if needed.
• Ask the test administrator if the testing directions are not clear.
• Focus on one question at a time.
• Put forth his/her best effort on the tests.

Copies of the order form below can be picked up from the middle school office.

Thank you for the generous donation of eggs for the MP3 PRIDE Celebration activity! GMS families are EGG-cellent!

If you drop off your child(ren) in the morning, please note:

• AT LEAST SIX VEHICLES SHOULD BE DROPPING OFF AT A TIME! When dropping off your child(ren), please pull up as far as you can along the sidewalk by the entrance. As long as your car is next to the sidewalk, please have your child exit the car.
• Students may only be dropped off at the east entrance driveway "loop" by the flagpole.
• The parking area by the flagpole, Oaktree's parking lot, the parking lots on the north and south ends of the building and the bus dropping area by the gym are NOT to be used for morning drop off.
• Before pulling away from the curb, please check in all directions to ensure that no pedestrians are near your vehicle.

• Open to this year’s 8th grade students or older

• Dates: June 19-June 28, 2018

• Requirement of at least one High School level French or Spanish class accomplished before summer 2018.

This will be an opportunity of a lifetime for students to travel and see all that Spain & France have to offer. Don’t miss out! Email kmaunder@goodrichschools.org for more information!

Dates and times are subject to change.

Please check our school calendar at http://www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/Events/

for the most up-to-date information!

MAY

5/3: LATE START - Building opens at 9:00am, classes begin at 9:30am

5/5 - 5/9: 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC

5/15: "Most Likely To Succeed" Documentary - 6:30pm - GHS Auditorium

5/17: MS & HS Choir Concert - 6:30pm - GHS Auditorium

5/29: NO SCHOOL

JUNE

6/2: 7th Grade Field Trip - CJ Barrymore's

6/2: 8th Grade Celebration - 5-8pm - GMS

6/6: 6th Grade Field Trip - Groveland Oaks (rain date 6/8)

6/6: GMS Band Concert - 6:30pm - GHS Auditorium

6/7: LATE START - Building opens at 9:00am, classes begin at 9:30am

6/9: 8th Grade Field Trip - Cedar Point

6/12: 7th Grade Awards Ceremony - 8:00am - GMS Cafe'

6/12: 6th Grade Awards Ceremony - 9:15am - GMS Cafe'

6/13: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony - 9:00am - GMS Cafe'

6/13: EARLY RELEASE

6/14: EARLY RELEASE - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Goodrich Middle School's complete Attendance & Tardy policies can be found in our handbook on the GMS website at www.goodrichschools.org/GMS under "Student Handbook and Policies.

Rachel’s Closet, located in the office at GMS, is a closet full of clothes, supplies and personal care items that middle school age students may need, but maybe cannot afford. Students are able to visit the closet for items they need confidentially. Please talk to your child about Rachel's Closet and encourage them to see Mrs. Durant, Mrs. Lauinger, Ms. von Keltz or Mrs. Batterbee if they need anything.

For daily updates on GMS events and announcements, please be sure to check www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/! Just click on "News and Announcements" on the left side of the page. You can also check the online calendar to see upcoming events and activities!

For Parent Teacher Organization news, updates and important information, please visit the PTO website here!

Exceptional Education, Extraordinary People – We Are Goodrich!

Proud to be a Systems Accredited District.

The mission of Goodrich Area Schools is:

“Achievement for Every Learner”

Email: mdurant@goodrichschools.org
Website: http://www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/
Location: 7480 Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438, United States
Phone: 810-591-4210
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goodrich-Area-Schools-750600228283708/?fref=ts