MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
April 29, 2024
This Week at GMSS
From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Hello GMSS families,
The weather outside is just amazing and I hope you are finding ways to enjoy it! With only 19 days left, we are trying to remain focused and finish strong!
The 8th grade dance was a success and our students looked amazing! I am not ready for them to be this grown!
Thank you in advance for anyone that has signed up to support our teachers during Teacher Appreciation week! Here is the link if needed:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044BAEA72EAA8-49302825-staff
The last day of school for students is Friday, May 24th. We kick off the day with our annual Talent Show and traditional clap out of our 8th grade students. This is around 10:30.
~8th graders will walk to Hunters Ridge pool for their day
~6th & 7th grade students will remain at GMSS for a field day! Field Day help is also needed! Join the fun:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AB22ABFA7-49168028-mssfield#/
Have a fabulous week!
Robin Murdock
From the desk of Mr. Bonath
Awards Nigh! GMSS hosts an awards night for students that have an average of a 3.5 through the first 3 quarters. This night is Tuesday, May 21st at the Lincoln High School Auditorium. In addition, students earn the right to be taken out by family members for a celebration on Thursday, May 23rd. Students will be posted this week and you will receive an invitation to the awards festivities.
Great work to all of our winners.
TRAFFIC: As the weather is warmer, we have more students riding bikes and walking to and from school. Please be cautious and follow the loop as you are picking up and dropping off students.
End of year Parent Survey: Your feedback is invaluable to us- please take a moment to complete
District News
BUSES
As a reminder, please know the time of your student's bus stop. We are happy to offer Here Comes the Bus as an aide for parents tracking their student's bus, but there may be some times when the app is not exact. We certainly do not want students to miss the bus, so please be sure your student is at their stop at the scheduled time. To remind yourself of your pickup time, visit our Transfinder page.
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 PTO
Our next PTO Meeting is next Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 pm! PLEASE join us virtually as we wrap up the year and plan for next year!
Athletics
Gahanna Athletics Box Office Link:
Tickets only for Boys & Girls Lacrosse
Online Tickets- $5+ fee
https://gahannaschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Cash Tickets:
Adult tickets- $10 (Standard OCC HS pricing)
Student tickets- $5
Gahanna South Events Week of 4/29-5/4
Date Day Time Team Location Opponent
April 29 Monday 5:30:00 PM 7th Baseball Home Olentangy Berlin
April 29 Monday 5:30:00 PM Boys Tennis Home Big Walnut
April 29 Monday 5:30:00 PM 8th Softball Home Pickerington Ridgeview
April 29 Monday 6:00:00 PM Girls Lacrosse Home Dublin Sells
April 29 Monday 5:30:00 PM 8th Baseball Away@ Olentangy Berlin
April 29 Monday 6:00:00 PM Boys Lacrosse Away@ Olentangy Orange
April 30 Tuesday 5:30:00 PM 7th Softball Home Westerville Minerva Park
April 30 Tuesday 5:30:00 PM 8th Softball Away @ Westerville Minerva Park
April 30 Tuesday 5:30:00 PM 7th Baseball Away @ Olentangy Liberty
May 1 Wednesday 5:30:00 PM 8th Baseball Home New Albany
May 1 Wednesday 6:00:00 PM Boys Lacrosse Away @ Dublin Davis
May 1 Wednesday 5:30:00 PM South Track Home Gahanna East/Gahanna West/Newark Liberty
May 1 Wednesday 5:30:00 PM Boys Tennis Away @ Dublin Karrer
May 2 Thursday 5:30:00 PM 8th Baseball Home Olentangy Orange
May 2 Thursday 5:30:00 PM Boys Tennis Home Pickerington Lakeview
May 2 Thursday 6:00:00 PM Girls Lacrosse Home Worthington Wolves (McCord)
May 2 Thursday 5:30:00 PM 8th Softball Home Westerville Heritage
May 2 Thursday 5:30:00 PM 7th Baseball Away @ Olentangy Orange
May 4 Saturday 10:00:00 AM 7th Softball Away @ Pickerington Ridgeview
May 4 Saturday 11:00:00 AM 7th Baseball Away@ Teays Valley East
May 4 Saturday 9:00:00 AM South Track Awa y@ Worthington Invite
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks & Go Lions!
From the Guidance Office
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
Include Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, April 30th - 8th Grade ELL Field Trip to High School 9 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday, April 30th - 5th Grade Open House 6:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday, April 30th - 6th & 7th Grade Panorama
Friday, May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
May 6-10- Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
Friday, May 10th - 8th Grade Panorama
May 14th- 17th- DC trips/DC experiences
May 16th & 17th - 6th Grade Cavern/Highbanks FT
Tuesday, May 21st - Awards Night @GLHS
Thursday, May 23rd- Honors Luncheon
Friday, May 24th - Last Day of School/Field Day/Pool/Talent
Tuesday, May 28th- Teacher Work day -- OUT by 12:00
349 Shady Spring Dr
Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
614-337-3730