Goodrich Middle School

Students at Goodrich Middle School will be benefiting this year from the implementation of a new initiative called “The Positivity Project." This project is dedicated to helping America’s youth build strong relationships. These relationships can be accomplished by recognizing the character strengths in themselves and others. This ability will enhance:

• students’ self-awareness and self-confidence,
• the understanding and appreciation of others, and
• interpersonal relationships.

The Positivity Project focuses on 24 character traits, which are being taught by classroom teachers. Students will be rewarded for displaying these traits with weekly prize drawings and a school-wide party at the end of each semester.

Mrs. Vauter (L) and Mrs. Doyle (R) work together to decorate our Positivity Project hall showcase

If you were unable to attend last Thursday's Parent-Teacher conferences, please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st from 3:30-7:00! No appointments are necessary, but we recommend arriving no later than 6:30pm to allow ample time for meetings. Students are welcome to attend with their parent(s).

Please make EVERY effort to ensure that your child is at school on time and remains at school ALL DAY on Student Count Day!

Every student counts!

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by their teachers to be our GMS Students of the Month for October! Students are nominated based on many factors, including but not limited to: work ethic, grades, positive attitude, helpfulness and other PRIDE qualities. Congratulations to: Caden Doherty- 6th (left), Vann Schojan - 7th (center), and Laila Kyle-Niemenski (8th)!

Please check your cupboards and pantries for any Box Tops and send them in with your kids to support our school! The grade with the most Box Tops will win an electronic lunch!

Spirit Week Themes

Monday – Pajama Day - Monday's are HARD! Roll out of bed in your school-appropriate PJ's and come to school!

Tuesday – College Day - Get to College! Show your spirit with your favorite college gear!

Wednesday – Movie Character Day - Got a favorite movie character? Show us your star power and dress like him or her.

Thursday – Decades Day - Throwback Thursday to the decade of your choice!

Friday - Goodrich Gear Day - Dress like the ultimate Martian fan!

A big thank you to our Martian PTO for redesigning our office bulletin board!

Where: GMS Cafe

When: Tuesday, October 29th

Time: 2:32pm-4:00pm

What: DJ, concessions, costume contests and a ghoulishly good time!

Cost: Tickets will be sold during lunches on Monday and Tuesday prior to the dance for $5.00 (please send your child with exact change!). Tickets will be $6.00 at the door.

Costumes: Please note the following rules regarding Halloween costumes:

• Costumes should be age appropriate
• All makeup and hair coloring needs to be applied before arriving to school
• No gore or excessively scary costumes
• No weapons, or anything that could be used as a weapon (wands, brooms, etc.)
• All costumes must adhere to GMS dress code policy

Please note: Only GMS students and staff will be allowed at the dance (no parents or siblings).

Note to parents: Where you pick your child up after the dance will be determined by the first letter of their last name - see map below.

Please click here to log in to ParentVue to ensure your children's information has been updated for this school year!

Go to: https://parentvue.geneseeisd.org/good/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Durant @ mdurant@goodrichschools.org

Parents, did you know you can see the daily announcements that our students hear each day online at https://gms.goodrichschools.org? Important updates, news and information will be listed under "Student Announcements."

For a brief summary of important GMS rules and procedures, including our policy on cell phones, tardies, attendance, etc., please click HERE.

For information on our Dress Code and Technology policies, please click HERE.

2019-2020 yearbooks are available for purchase online only. Make sure your child's middle school memories last forever, order yours today!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064340/Goodrich-Middle-School/

Please note that yearbooks can ONLY be ordered online,

cash and checks will not be accepted in the office.

Please click HERE for a letter from the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives on the list of most in-demand occupations in our state and region. This information may prove useful when discussing your child's interests and "what they want to be when they grow up."

Dates and times are subject to change.

Please check our school calendar at https://gms.goodrichschools.org/calendar

for additional information!

October:

9/30-10/4: Box Top Challenge!

10/1: Parent Teacher Conferences - 3:30-7:00pm

10/2: STUDENT COUNT DAY

10/7-10/11: Homecoming Spirit Week

10/9: PTO Meeting - GMS Media Center - 9:00am

10/11: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal at 11:00am

10/11: Goodrich Homecoming Football Game - 7:00pm - vs. Clio

10/21: Board of Education Meeting - GHS Community Room - 6:30pm

10/21-10/25: GMS Scholastic Book Fair

10/25: PTO Sponsored Haunted Trail - GMS Cafe and Gym - 6pm-8pm

10/29: Halloween Dance - GMS Cafe' - 2:32-4:00pm

10/30: 1st Marking Period Ends

10/31: NO SCHOOL

The Martian PTO is always looking for parents who would like to get involved and volunteer their time. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 9th at 9:00am. All meetings take place in the middle school media center/library. Everyone is welcome!

Spirit wear can be purchased at any time through the K & C’s Special T’s website - https://kcspecialts.com/

For more information, please contact PTO President Sandy Cooper @ 810-444-7849, email the Martian PTO at Martianptoinc@gmail.com or visit the Martian PTO Facebook page.

Students are permitted to enter the building starting at 7:00am. Please do not leave your child unattended outside of the building before that time.

Upon entering the building, students should report directly to the cafeteria until 7:20am. Parents should use the circle drive at the front of school to drop children off. The south end parking lot (by the gym) is for bus drop off only. DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILDREN BY THE BUS DROP OFF/GYM ENTRANCE!

Please note the following important safety rules for after-school pick-up and sports practices:

• After-School pick-up is at the north end parking lot ONLY.
• When picking up your student(s), please pull ALL the way forward. Your child(ren) will meet you along the sidewalk. They will be exiting from doors at the north end of the building.

• For safety reasons, students not picked up by 2:45pm will be sent back into the building to wait near the main entrance.

• The circle drive near the flag pole/main entrance is for emergency vehicles ONLY.

• The circle drive AT OAKTREE is NOT an authorized pick-up area for middle school students.
• The parking lot AT OAKTREE is NOT an authorized pick up pick-up area for middle school students.

Unless your child(ren) rides the bus, is signed out for early release in the office by an authorized individual, they should be picked up in the parent pick-up/caravan line at the designated location at the north end of the middle school. Please share this information with anyone who may be picking up your child/children as well.

Student athletes should ride Shuttle Bus #5, which will transport athletes to the High School for practices.

We have implemented some new security measures that all of us need to understand. Some of these may change the way we have done business in the past but are measures that needed to be put in place for the safety of our children. When you reflect on these measures, I believe you will agree that they are truly in the best interest of all of our students.

First: When you enter any building you will learn that buzzer access is necessary. If you have business beyond the office we will need to buzz you for further access in the building. If you are here to pick-up your child, we are going to have you remain in the office until your child comes to the office.

Second: Any adult in the building for a length of time, parent-volunteer, chaperone, etc., must fill out an I-Chat form. This provides us with the ability to do a background check on any adult that frequents our building or is near our students. These forms are available online at the link below. Please fill out in advance of an anticipated visit. The I-Chat form will only need to be filled out once per school year.

Third: Parents are no longer allowed in the lunchroom with their children. If you want to have lunch with your child, we will find an alternate location for you to enjoy your time with your child.

Again all of these measures are done with one goal in mind, The Safety of Your Children. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Please contact your child's Building Administrator if you have questions or concerns.

Please click HERE for the volunteer I-Chat Form.

Exceptional Education, Extraordinary People – We Are Goodrich!

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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
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