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GMS Newsletter
May 2024
Last Day of School
Thank you, Mr. Jim Cracraft
7th & 8th Grade Choirs
Good Luck to our 7th and 8th Grade Choirs. They will be performing at the State Festival next Tuesday, May 7th in Midland.
Media Center News
As the end of the year quickly approaches, here are some important things to remember:
- All books checked out from the Media Center are due back by Tuesday, May 28th (including any "lost" books or the fines to replace them).
- The Media Center will be closed for inventory starting Thursday, May 30 until the end of the school year.
- Students can begin returning their Chromebooks starting Thursday, May 30th.
CHROMEBOOK RETURNS
Student Chromebook returns will begin with 7th graders returning their devices on Thursday, May 30th during their scheduled ELA class times. 8th graders will return their devices on Friday, May 31st during their scheduled ELA class times. Please return ALL items - Chromebook, protective case and cords. We will be sending Chromebook receipts home with the students' final report cards at the end of the year.
Medication
Please pick up your child's unused medication from the office by Wednesday, June 12th. Any medicine left after this date will be discarded.
Lost & Found
We still have many unclaimed items in the lost and found (jewelry, clothing, etc.). Students, if you are missing anything, please stop in and check the lost and found in the cafeteria stage, table by bus doors AND the office. Please note: ANY UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITY. Thank you!
Parent Portal
Parent Portal is a great way to keep up-to-date on your student's grades and attendance. Please contact the office for your sign-in credentials. Please note that Powerschool is no longer updating the Parent Portal phone app. The best way to access Parent Portal is through the Gaylord Schools website. Staff email addresses are attached to this newsletter.
MiCareer Quest - May 16th
All of our 8th grade students will be going to MiCareer Quest on Thursday, May16th at the Ellison Place. Our students have really enjoyed this event in past years. We will be sending home permission slips next week. We have attached more information on the event.
Important Dates
May 10th - Q4 Progress Reports will be sent home
Now - May 13th GCS Art Show
May 14th - Band Concert at High School 7:00pm
May 16th - MICareer Quest for 8th Graders
May 23rd - Choir Concert at High School 7:00pm
May 27th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Memorial Day
June 5th (potentially the 4th) - Last day (half day)