The Gator Gazette
November 11 - 15
Hello Gators!
Gators have a busy week ahead. We start the week off with a Veterans Day Assembly honoring the service of all those that have served and are serving our nation. We would also like to recognize our own GMS Gators that have served - We Thank You!
- Joel Bjork - Army
- Connie Brackney - Army
- Michael Carton - Army
- Carol Hightower - Air Force
- Chuck Kalar - Marines
It is School Psychologist Week and GMS has two of the BEST!
A big SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Beechum and Mrs. Efflandt our GMS School Psychologists. Thank you for supporting students each and everyday. You are appreciated!
Students in Grades 6-8 will be sharing their student voice on Tuesday with the United Way to discuss their community and school. Students were selected by staff and their peers for being leaders at GMS. We are looking forward to a great summit.
Have a GATOR Week!
Mrs. Hawley
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Activities and Athletics THIS WEEK...
- SPIRIT WEEK Monday, November 11 - Friday, November 15 -Themes ALL Week - See picture above
- Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly Grades 6 and 8
- THEME: Red-White-Blue
- Tuesday, November 12 United Way Student Voices - Grades 6-8 in the GMS Library and Room 333
- Tuesday, November 12 at 4pm - Boys Basketball v Jordan
- THEME: Camo OR Army - Navy - Air Force - Marines - Coast Guard - Space Force
- Thursday, November 14 at 4pm - Boys Basketball v Seton
- Theme: Blackout
- Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 - Career Expo for Grade 8 students
ACTIVITIES and ATHLETIC PICK-UP: Families picking up athletes after practice, please be at GMS by 4pm to ensure prompt supervision and safety of your student. Thank you!
See you in the SWAMP!
Grade 8 Washington DC Trip
Are you an 8th grader interested in attending the DC trip next Summer 2025 - Check out the following link using Tour Code TTSPCS5 or contact Ms. Shimmel at eschimmel@emsd37.org, if you have any questions.
Earbuds are available in the GMS Library - 50 cents - get yours today!
- Students in Ms. Grace’s 5th grade science smashing their pumpkins in preparation for their pumpkin decomposition experiment!
Mark your Calendars
- Monday, November 18 at 4pm - Boys Basketball v John Deere
- Tuesday, November 19 at 4pm - Boys Basketball @ Wilson
- Wednesday, November 20 - EMSD37 1/2 Day - School Improvement - GMS Dismissal at 10:55am
- Thursday, November 21 at 4pm - Boys Basketball v Geneseo
- Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
- Tuesday, December 3 - Boys Basketball @ Washington
- Thursday, December 5 - Boys Basketball @ Edison
The Glenview Band - Mariachi - Choir - Gator Guild
- REMINDER: Winter Concert Date has changed... It is now Thursday, December 19.
Select this link for the updated Mariachi Calendar Glenview Mariachi 2024-25 Calendar
The Glenview Band
Congratulations to the 16 members of the Glenview Symphonic Band who participated in the Illinois Music Educators Association Fall Festival at Augustana College. These students joined 100 students from across the state to rehearse and perform a concert at Augustana’s Centennial hall. (See photo below)
Select this link for the complete Bands Calendar Glenview Bands 2024-25 Calendar
Glenview Choir
Our combined Winter Concert with Mariachi has changed to Thursday, Dec. 19th
Glenview Gator Guild
From the Nurses Clinic
Attention 6th grade families: Physicals and Vaccinations are due by Tuesday, October 15, 2024. If they are not received by that date, your student will be excluded from school effective Wednesday, October 16, 2024. If you need assistance finding a provider, please contact the BMS Clinic at 309.755.1919 x220 or 221.
Gator Athletics and Activities
ATTENTION PARENTS - The YEARBOOK NEEDS YOU! Calling all Photographers! Please share pictures of GMS events with Mrs. Hawley - khawley@emsd37.org AND Mrs. Roselieb - jroselieb@emsd37.org - We Appreciate YOU!
Let’s cheer on our Gators and make this week unforgettable!
GMS Counselor's Corner
- Mrs. Debaene - 5th Grade - 309.755.1919 x232
- Mrs. Gallagher - 6th Grade - 309.755.1919 x231
- Mr. Palmer - 7th Grade - 309.755.1919 x214
- Mrs. Wieland - 8th Grade - 309.755.1919 x213
Congratulations to the Grade 5 Quarter 1 Great Gators: Gerardo Chavarria Maritinez, Ed-Yummy Debrune, Andres Garcia, Osiris Vickerman, Joy Dawchiniang, Penelope Stockwell, Afnan Sherif
Congratulations to the Grade 6 Quarter 1 Great Gators: Cisse Diarra, Jesus Velasquez, Balsam Nhar, Leah Barrigah, Tyler Long, Isaac Marceleno-Perez, Maci Wright, and Damien Flores
Congratulations to the Grade 8 Quarter 1 Great Gators: Evander Ramirez, Kayla Roman, Trynity Davis, Hannah Frank, Mylia Cavazos, Jean (Lucas) Delgado, Myles Robertson & Mozdalifa Ali
GMS Menus
Scan the QR Code for Glenview Breakfast and Lunch Menus!
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GMS Main Office...
- Mrs. Hawley, GMS Principal - 309.755.1919 x207
- Mr. Ryan, Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction - 309.755.1919 x208
- Mrs. Christensen, Associate Principal - Grade 5/6 - 309.755.1919 x209
- Mr. Evans, Associate Principal Grade 7/8 - 309.755.1919 x210
- Mrs. Keim, Attendance Secretary - 309.755.1919 x201
- Mrs. Gryp, Registrar - 309.755.1919 x222
- Ms. Carson, Nurse - 309.755.1919 x220
- Mrs. Martinez, Nurse - 309.755.1919 x221
- Tracy Greer, Special Education Facilitator - 309.755.1919 x216
- Mr. Singleton, Athletic Director - 309.755.1919 x160
Counseling...
- Mrs. Debaene - 5th Grade - 309.755.1919 x232
- Mrs. Gallagher - 6th Grade - 309.755.1919 x231
- Mr. Palmer - 7th Grade - 309.755.1919 x214
- Mrs. Wieland - 8th Grade - 309.755.1919 x213