MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
December 1, 2023
This Week at GMSS
From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Good afternoon!
We are already in December! There are 2 and 1/2 weeks left of this very quick second quarter. That still leaves time to work hard and finish strong.
As the weather is becoming wintery... please wear appropriate winter wear to be safe and warm. We use the "feels like" temperature of 32 degrees to guage if students are outside for recess and to enter the building in the mornings.
Our lost and found is already piling up with coats and belongings! Please stop by and grab items as these will be donated after the quarter.
Have a wonderful weekend.
District News
HEART & PRIDE
The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
From the Desk of Mr. Bonath
Good afternoon parents and guardians,
Hello families! As we look ahead to the remaining few weeks of the second quarter, we have discussed with each grade level the importance of checking grades and solidifying what we already have and/or strengthening what we currently have. As teachers will be closing gradebooks as we approach Winter Break, I have discussed with each grade level the importance of getting in any missing/late items and finishing strong.
I also wanted to give a quick update for our current Survivor Team scores!
On behalf of the PTO- Please see the opportunity to attend a Blue Jackets Game!
https://bluejackets.spinzo.com/?group=gahanna-middle-school-south-pto--aaa3
ATHLETICS
Gahanna MS Athletic: Week of (11/13-11/17)
- Gahanna Home Admission-
- Online sales (Presale & at the Gate)- $5.00+ fees
- Cash Sales (at Gate)- LIMITED TICKETS
Adults- $10 (Standard OCC HS pricing)
Students- $5
Gahanna South Events Week of 12/4-12/9
Date Day Time Team Location Opponent
December 5th Tuesday 5:30:00 PM South Girls Basketball Away @ Olentangy Orange
December 5th Tuesday 5:30:00 PM South Boys Basketball Home Olentangy Orange
December 6th Wednesday 5:30:00 PM East/South Wrestling Away @ Westerville Blendon
December 7th Thursday 5:30:00 PM South Girls Basketball Home Olentangy Berkshire
December 7th Thursday 5:30:00 PM South Boys Basketball Away @ Olentangy Berkshire
Questions can be directed to Mr. Sendelbach
From the Guidance Office
The 8th graders attended a Field Trip to Eastland Career Center as a part of our goal to provide career education and information. We hope that our students enjoyed this trip.
8th grade students will be meeting with high school guidance counselors in January for high school scheduling! Mark your calendars for a high school parent meeting on Thursday, January 11th. More information to follow.
Do not hesitate to reach out to our counseling team with any questions or concern.
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
C3 (Character Counts Club)
POP TAB COLLECTION November 10 - January 9
Students and staff pop out and bring in your pop tabs. Collect the tabs during your family and friend gatherings over the Thanksgiving and winter break. Bring them into your homeroom from November to January. C3 will donate them to the Central Ohio chapter of the Ronald McDonald House. It’s an easy way to do something good and make a difference in the life of a seriously ill child. The winning homeroom of each grade level gets a popcorn party. The winner of each grade will get points toward survivors too.
Becky Leffler
GMSS 7th-grade language arts
email: lefflerr@gjps.org
Include Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
December 5th-PTO Meeting meet.google.com/uyf-duag-hbg
December 13th- KONA ICE
December 20th - End of 2nd Quarter
December 21st - January 2nd - Winter Break
January 11th - 8th Grade parent night for high school scheduling
February 16th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
February 19th - President's Day No School
March 7th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 11th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
April 8th -12th - Spring Break
May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
May 16th & 17th - 6th Grade Caverns FT
May 24th - Last Day of School
349 Shady Spring Dr
Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
614-337-3730