MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
March 20, 2024
This Week at GMSS
From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Hello GMSS families,
This week students will be taking the ELA part of the Ohio State Testing (OST'). All students will test at 9 am on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Attendance is important so that students do not miss more class time for make ups. It is also imperative that students come prepared with charged chrome books, a writing utensil, rested and eat breakfast!
Mr. Bonath and I met with students last week for our quarterly community meetings by grade level. This is a time to set goals and reflect on areas of concerns. This is the final quarter to work on grades and study strategies. In addition, we discussed character. Being a "middle school" student is not an excuse for unkind or mean behavior. We have amazing and kind students at GMSS and sadly, while we see a lot of growth, we are seeing an increase in some behaviors. At this time of the year, expectations are well known and consequences increase. A large consequence is around the end of the year celebrations of the pool party for 8th grade and field day for 6th & 7th grade. It is my hope that every student will be able to participate. Let's be good humans!
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.
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
Athletics
Date. Day. Time. Team. Location. Opponent
March 25. Monday. 6:30. PM. Boys Lacrosse. Away@ Hilliard Heritage
March 27. Wednesday. 5:30. PM. South Track. Away@ Canal Tri- G. South & G. West
March 27. Wednesday. 6:00 PM. Girls Lacrosse. Away@ Hilliard Memorial
March 28. Thursday. 5:15 PM. 8th Softball. Away@ Dublin Davis
March 28. Thursday. 5:30 PM. 8th Baseball. Away@ Dublin Davis
Current 6th & 7th Graders - Cheerleading next year
2024/2025 Middle School Cheerleading
Cheerleading tryouts for the 24/25 school year are quickly approaching! Current 6th and 7th graders interested in cheering for either football or basketball season are invited to attend our information meeting.
When: Monday April 1, 2024
Current 6th graders- 5:00pm
Current 7th graders- 6:30pm
Where: Middle School East Cafeteria
*Parent/guardian should be in attendance
Other important dates to know...
Interest clinic: April 4
Tryout clinics: April 15 & 16
Tryouts: April 17 or 18
Questions? Email chapmank@gjps.org
From the Guidance Office
Mental Health Matters March
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LDT1mkOB1SZjmxPmrsWKvLogUVUflPGXqnU2fiHYxg4/edit?usp=sharing
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
March 26th - ELA State Testing 9:00 am
March 27th - ELA State Testing 9:00 am
March 29th - No School
April 2nd- 6th grade Fun Night 3:30-5:00 pm
April 8th -12th - Spring Break
April 16th - 7th Grade Fun Night 3:30-5:00 pm
April 18th- MATH State Testing 9:00 am
April 19th-MATH State Testing 9:00 am
April 23rd- SCIENCE State Testing (8th grade only) 9:00 am
April 25th- 8th Grade Shadow/Move up Day
April 26th - 8th Grade Dance 7:00-9:00 pm
May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
May 14th- 17th- DC trips/Local FT's
May 16th & 17th - 6th Grade Caverns FT
May 24th - Last Day of School
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