MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

December 6, 2024

This Week at GMSS

From the Desk of Ms. Murdock

Hello GMSS families,

Students have returned from Thanksgiving break with some great energy! We are certainly seeing some growth in our students, but also some behaviors that continue to work on. It is the time of year that everyone is ready for the holiday break, however we have time before this happens and need all of our students to continue to work on kindness, less drama :) and being accountable.

We have 2 weeks left of this second quarter. It is very important for students to finish strong and have everything turned in before December 20th.

WINTER has arrived and students are outside sometimes. Please make sure to dress warmly and if anyone needs support with winter coats, gloves, hats etc. PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out so we can support our children.

LOST and FOUND is quite out of control quickly! We will donate these items at the end of this quarter, December 20th. Please encourage your child to swing by and gather their things.

Have a great weekend

Robin Murdock

From the desk of Mr. Bonath

We are pleased to announce our clubs and activities available to students - if you have any questions about a club, please reach out to Ms. Bonath [bonatha@gjps.org] or the advisor for each club. See the chart for available times and dates of meetings!

CLUBS

From the PTO

Our PTO meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. We run our meetings virtually and hope to have many attend!

Our next meeting is January 7th!

Join with Google Meet

meet.google.com/uyf-duag-hbg

Questions can be directed to:

President Sarah Narloch sarahnarloch@me.com

Vice President Angelia Holliday ahollidayrealty@gmail.com

Treasurer Christine Warrick christine.warrick@sbcglobal.net

Secretary Nimrah Clark Nimrah.Clark@nationwidechildrens.org

Actionable Items

Athletics: 8th grade girls interested in playing soccer for Lincoln next year, please complete the 2025 New Player Survey. If you have Questions, please contact Coach Merrick at merrickd@gjps.org

Gahanna Lincoln High School will be virtually hosting their annual College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Student and Parent meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:30-8:30pm. The two seperate links below will connect you with the different portions of the informational meeting.

6:30-7:30pm - Central Ohio College and Universities General CCP Information
7:30-8:30pm - GJPS Specific CCP Information

As shared on the Ohio Department of Higher Education's website, "College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options to college-ready students, at no or limited costs to students and families." More information about the program can be found on the Ohio Department of Higher Education's website.

From the Guidance Office

As the weather changes and the days get colder, we do have resources for our families in need of winter essentials. Please reach out to your counselor for further information.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

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

Athletics

Please reach out to our athletic director with an questions! AND come root on our boys and girls basketball, wrestling and cheerleaders this winter!

Phil Dorn: dornp@gjps.org

Final Forms:

Gahanna-oh.finalforms.com

Please find a full schedule of events on our home page

https://southms.gahannaschools.org/school-info/calendar