Mountain Gap Middle School

Parents please adhere to the following school procedure reminders:

• Pull all the way up in the car line before letting your child out of the car. If each parents pulls all the way up, we maximize the number of students that can be let out of the car.
• If you are waiting for a child in the afternoon or your child takes a while to get out of the car in the morning, please pull up past the crosswalk to the end of the gym. This allows for traffic to flow around you while you wait.
• Student need to be let out along the curb. Do not let students out in the parking lot and expect them to dodge cars to get to the sidewalk. This is not safe.
• The area behind the elementary PE gym and the blacktop is a no parking zone for parents/visitors. Parking in this area creates problems for delivery drivers and dumpster pick-up.

Thursday, February 27th, we will have our Spring Picture Day. On this day students will also take a grade-level picture.

Congratulations to our newest Gold Bucket winners! These winners wer nominated by students, teachers and/or parents, for being kind, encouraging, and positive members of the MGMS team.

Officier Weber awards a challenge coin during Town Hall each month to a student that is nominated by their teacher for showing their Grizzly BEST each and every day throughout the school.

Last week we began course registration in Town Hall with our current 6th graders. Students should return forms to Mrs. Frank, their ELA teacher, as soon as possible. This coming week we will meet with our currenty 7th graders.

Information on all available electives, including the district requirements for enrollment in an Academic Elective, is included with your student's registration papers. Please look over these with your student so they can make the most informed choice about their classes for next year. If you have questions about honors classes for your student, please reach out to their teacher.

• A quick note about Accelerated Math (honors math): students must take Accelerated Math in BOTH 7th and 8th grade to receive the Algebra 1 credit in high school.
• Some electives have an application and recommendation process. If your student does not turn in applications and teacher recommendations for Student Aide, Green Power, or Peer Helper, they will not be chosen for that elective.

Please email at Erica.Formby@hsv-k12.org me if you have any questions or concerns!

Mr. Vasquez, Grissom's freshman counselor, will be at The Gap next week to talk registration with our 8th grade students. Students will visit with him Mon, Tues or Wendesday of next week. Mr. Mercieca, Grissom's freshman assistant principal, will also be by next week to visit with the students during their Town Hall on Wednesday.

Take What You Need Station Update

Thank you to all of you who have donated to our Take What You Need station. We are in need of some items to restock. If you are able to donate any of the following items we would be so grateful. Items can be purchased and sent directly to the school or dropped off at the school for Mrs. Formby.

Take What You Need Amazon Wish List

Chapstick

Unscented Lotion

Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

Feminine Hygiene Products

Deodorant (mens and womens)

Food (instant noodles, mac and cheese, crackers, chef boy r d, instant potatoes, etc.)

Water Bottles

Gloves/Hats

New or Gently Used sweats, leggings, joggers, jackets

New Underwear/ Sports Bras-all sizes

Do you know a bucket-filler? Someone who is positive, has affirming actions and words. Someone who spends time with helping to add good vibes to others? Click here to nominate a bucket-filler for the Golde Bucket Award.

This week we play Challenger on Wednesday. All games are free. We hope to see you there! Go ahead and mark your calendars for upcoming games so you don't miss any of them.

It may still be cold, but it is track season. Check the flyer below for information about the upcoming parent meeting. If you have questions, reach out to Coach Collins or Coach Person.

All students at Mountain Gap Elementary & Middle School will receive free breakfast and lunch this year. A la cart items like chips and ice cream will be sold.

You can add money to your child's lunch account on the EZ School Pay site if you would like for them to purchase a la cart items.

Each week teachers will compile the information for their class into one grade-level memo. You will know what your child is studying, when homework is due and when they have tests and projects. Please check the grade-level memo each week. It is the best way to stay informed.

If you need to email the teacher for a class, just click their name. It is hyperlinked to their email.

We are open Monday - Friday from 7:45 - 3:30. Feel free to call the office at 256-428-7720 or email us your questions. We are happy to assist you.

Heather Bardwell, Principal - heather.bardwell@hsv-k12.org

Shana Folk, Assistant Principal - shana.folk@hsv-k12.org

Dora Monroe, Admin Assistant - dora.monroe@hsv-k12.org

Erica Formby, Counselor - erica.formby@hsv-k12.org

Cafeteria Manager - Wynona.Beshears@hsv-k12.org

Nurse Casey- Grace.Casey@hsv-k12.org

Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/mountain-gap-middle
Location: 821 Mtn Gap Rd Huntsville AL 35803
Phone: 256-428-7720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountaingapp8