GMS Weekly Newsletter

Good Afternoon Wolf Pack Families!

It was a great week at Geisler Middle School! On Thursday, we had all 3 of our High School's Vocal Music Programs visit for the annual "Name of Love" tour. The event was amazing and our 8th grade vocal music students joined in to sing along for one of the songs. I was so impressed by the excellent behavior displayed by all of our students throughout the entire program.

Marking Period 3 Progress Reports can now be found in Skyward Family Access. This is a great opportunity for you to sit down with your student. Praise them for their academic successes and set goals for improving in areas where they may be struggling. There are still 4 weeks left in MP3! We want all of our students to find optimal success while at GMS!

Wishing all of our Wolf Pack Families a fantastic weekend,

Stuart Riley

Principal, Geisler Middle School

Upcoming Events

3/3-Girls Basketball vs. White Lake MS-HOME

3/3-Wrestling vs. White Lake MS-AWAY

3/4-Girls Basketball vs. Smart MS-HOME

3/5-GMS Art Showcase-5:30-6:30pm

3/5-Orchestra Concert-6/7/8 @ GMS-6:30pm

3/8-Wrestling Tournament @ Kettering HS

3/10-Wrestling vs. Mason MS-HOME

3/11-PTSA Meeting-7pm

3/13-Band Concert-6/7/8 @ WLW-6:30pm

Extra, Extra, Read all about it! Our students have been working hard on the latest edition of our award winning Geisler Chronicles. In this edition, they share some information about Valentine’s Day, update the community about the repurposing of GMS, and share about the butterfly project down C hall. Hard copies are available by the attendance office for pick-up while supplies last. Happy reading!

The Geisler Chronicles: http://bit.ly/GeislerChronicles

The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan will likely be on March 1st or March 2nd depending on the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. During the holy month of Ramadan, observing Muslims fast from just before the sunrise prayer, Fajr, to the sunset prayer, Maghrib. Our GMS observing Muslim students may go to the media center during their lunch period if they would prefer. For those who celebrate, we wish you a meaningful month of Ramadan.

Please note that all Walled Lake 8th graders will be here for a full day and 6th and 7th graders will have a late start on April 15th. It is important that all 8th grade students who are feeling well on April 15, attend school for testing.

Morning Schedule

• 8:00 a.m.-8:05 a.m.-8th Graders arrive
• 8:20 a.m.-11:25 a.m.-Administer the 8th Grade PSAT
• 11:25 a.m.-11:58 a.m.-8th Grade Lunch
• 6th and 7th graders arrive at approximately 11:45 a.m.

Afternoon 1/2 Day Schedule

• 1st Hour 12:05 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
• 2nd Hour 12:35 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
• 3rd Hour 1:05 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
• 4th Hour 1:35 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
• 5th Hour 2:05 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
• 6th Hour 2:35 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Transportation will be provided to all students to and from school on April 15th. Please see the document below for pickup times.

Dine Out to support Geisler Middle School

**Save the Date - Geisler Middle School Fundraiser Update**

On Tuesday, March 4th the delicious and generous Buddy's Pizza (44225 W. 12 Mile Rd. Ste C-103) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Geisler Middle School!

On behalf of Geisler Middle School you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Novi restaurants some love too!

We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e299723 (even if you’re not completely sure) so Buddy's Pizza knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.

We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family.

Thanks in advance for your support!

HOWL-BACK DANCE - March 19, 2025

The Howl-Back Dance is happening Tuesday, March 19th, from 3:00-4:30 PM, and you DON’T want to miss it! 🎶

✅ FREE Admission – But You MUST Register by March 17th!
✅ DJ, Games & Prizes 🎟️
✅ Geisler Gear Theme – Show Your Wolfpack Pride! 🐾
✅ Raffle Tickets & Concessions Available for Purchase

📢 Parents & Guardians – We Need You! Can you help with set-up, chaperoning, or clean-up? We’re also accepting raffle prize donations (gift cards, baskets, fun items)! Let’s make this a dance to remember for our students! ❤️

Tell your friends and register now – let’s make this the best dance ever! 🕺💃

Register now: https://forms.gle/oMT8suFNDxJuQcWT6

📢 8th Grade Families – We Need Your Help! 🎉

The 8th Grade Celebration Breakfast & Dance are coming up on June 10th, and we need volunteers to make these events unforgettable for our students!

📅 Event Details:
🥯 Celebration Breakfast Set-Up and Clean-Up – June 10th, 7:30-8:30 AM
🕺 8th Grade Dance – June 10th, 6:30-8 PM

🙌 Ways You Can Help:
✅ Join the Planning Committee – Help choose a dance theme!
✅ Donate – Food, decorations, or raffle prizes are always welcome!
✅ Set Up & Clean Up – Many hands make light work!
✅ Chaperone the Dance – Ensure a fun and safe night for our 8th graders!

⏳ Deadline to Sign Up: March 31st! Don’t wait – we need YOU to make this a success!

🔗 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-0SsKGG-KlDN1HkC5FSVHUYUYq96sYxywAhOm0skIhYeLJw/viewform?usp=sharing

Thank you for helping us celebrate our amazing 8th graders! 🎓✨

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This week, both the 6th/7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams showcased their skills and determination against Banks and Centennial Middle Schools. The 6th/7th grade team gave it their all on the court but unfortunately couldn't secure a victory. The 8th grade team, however, managed to split their games, achieving a hard-fought win against Banks Middle School, while falling short against Centennial. Both teams displayed great effort and sportsmanship throughout their matches.

The Geisler Wrestling Team continues their winning ways with multiple victories this week beating Banks and Smart Middle Schools.

REMINDER - All students attending our middle school athletic events as spectators will need an adult chaperone who will be responsible for them. Those without a chaperone will not be allowed to attend. The expectation is that chaperones will also be the transportation home for all students they have elected to supervise during the event.

Gladiators Lacrosse is perfect for young athletes looking for an introduction to lacrosse. Teams available for students in 1st through 8th Grade. No experience required. Practice held in the evening at Clifford Smart Middle School. Registration Closes on March 5th! Click Here for more information.

Link to Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/rh1y0

WLCSD is hosting 3 days of Unifed Basketball for all four of our Middle Schools this year. Unified Sports partner with the Special Olympics and we are so excited to bring this program to the Middle Schools in Walled Lake! We are looking for athletes and partner-athletes to join this program. Please see the flyer and form below to register your student.

Families, please see the attached document regarding the WLCSD's Math Course Skipping procedure. Contact information is provided in the document should you have further questions.

Imagine receiving thousands of dollars to help with your student’s college tuition—just by purchasing a raffle ticket! With the FFE 50/50 Tuition Expedition Raffle, you have the chance to win big while supporting Walled Lake Schools.

Just ask Wendi Corteville, WLN parent and last year’s lucky winner, who took home over $11,000 to help with college expenses! Will you be next?

🎟 Tickets: $50 each or 3 for $100

🏆 Grand Prize: 50% of net proceeds for tuition OR a 40% lump sum payout
🥈 Second Prize: $1,000

Why Buy a Ticket?

✅ Tuition or Cash? – Choose between 50% toward tuition (paid directly to the university, tax-free!) or a 40% lump sum (taxable).
✅ No Rush! – Funds are available for up to 20 years, so your student doesn’t have to be a senior to benefit.
✅ Flexible Payouts – Split winnings between years, semesters, and even multiple students (within four years of the first payout).

📅 Drawing Date: March 31, 2025, at the district PTA Reflections Celebration (attendance not required to win!).

Even if you don’t win, your ticket supports the Foundation For Excellence (FFE), a 501(c)(3) organization that has donated over $1 million to Walled Lake Schools.

Don’t miss your chance—request your ticket today!

Tickets available ONLY through in-person sales. To purchase, contact GMS PTSA President Hillary Glaser at hillaryglaser@wlcsd.org

🔗 For more information go to: www.wlcsd.org/TuitionExpedition

Dear WLCSD Class of 2029 Families:

All current 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend 8th Grade Information Night (for incoming 9th graders) on Monday, March 3 at their future Walled Lake high school: Walled Lake Central, Walled Lake Northern, or Walled Lake Western. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditoriums at all three schools.

This event includes presentations from administration, counseling, and academic departments. Athletic teams, clubs, and activities will also be on-hand for students and families to learn more about extracurricular involvement in high school.

District attendance maps can be found at https://www.wlcsd.org/about-us/district-maps.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing next year’s 9th graders and their families on Monday, March 3!

-WLC, WLN, and WLW Administration

We are so excited that we will begin FREE before and after school tutoring for Math and ELA starting on Monday, November 11. If your student struggles in either/both of these subjects or iReady, this is a great opportunity for them to get additional support. Consider asking your student's math/ELA teacher if tutoring might be good for them when you meet at conferences on November 14. You may register for tutoring at anytime from now through the end of the November. Our tutoring sessions are led by GMS teachers!

Students MUST be registered in order to attend. They must also be dropped off and picked up on time in order to continue. See the QR code below to register or use this link: https://forms.gle/NL4iZKeouXhfht9F7

If you are a family that could use additional food over the weekends and are having difficulty finding the finances to do so, let us help! GMS and Hospitality House have partnered together to provide food to many of our students/families in need. Sometimes the need is temporary and others need it consistently throughout the year. Either is ok! Please contact your child's counselor, Mrs. Hart or Ms. Garvin if you have questions or would like to sign up for this program.