Monday, January 13
Please note the date change for this month. The Gemini PTO meeting has been moved to Monday, January 13, to accommodate the McTeacher night on Tuesday, January 14.
Location: Gemini Library or online via zoom. - Check the Gemini website the day of the meeting for the Zoom link.
Thursday, January 16th
Quarter 2 / Semester 1 will end on Thursday, January 16th. You will receive an email when report cards are ready to be viewed. You will need to log into Parent Portal to view the report cards.
This also means that most of our students will be starting new electives on Friday, January 17th. We encourage you to log into your Parent Portal to view what classes your child will be taking in Quarter 3 /Semester 2.
All identified Multilingual Learners (ML) will be taking the ACCESS test in late January through the end of February. The English language assessment assesses four areas: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Students need a 4.8 overall score in order to exit ML services. Please remind your child to get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and try their best!
Order yours today! Don't miss out on capturing the memories of this amazing school year! Yearbooks are now on sale for $30 - all orders are made on the Josten's website.
We only order a limited quantity, and we've sold out the last two years. Don't be disappointed – order yours now and secure your copy of this year's yearbook!
Gemini Middle School was selected to host the 2025 CSLMS Conference Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
The PTO will run a concession stand during the conference tournament, and we need your help. Please complete this form if you're available and interested in helping out. Your support is invaluable in ensuring the success of this event.
Congratulations to the Dance classes on a wonderful concert in December!
This year’s musical is The Lion King Jr.! If your student is interested in being part of the cast or crew, read through the parent guide. It’s a big help to understand the huge process of putting on a musical!
Here are some important dates:
Information Meeting- Monday, January 27th, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
- This is for any student who is interested in cast or crew.
Music Clinic
Monday, January 27th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
- This is for any student who is interested in auditioning. Learn the songs you will need to sing at auditions.
Auditions
Tuesday, January 28th or 29th, 3:30 - 6:00 PM
- If you want to be part of the cast, you must come to one of the audition days.
For detailed information, please refer to Ms. Martin’s web page!
Home Sports for January
If you are staying for an after-school sporting event, please report to the Cafe by 3:35 PM. You may not leave school grounds and come back without a parent accompanying you.
Basketball games normally end by 6:45 PM. Your ride must be here by 7:00 PM.
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball
Jan. 9 - Shepard - 4:30 PM - 7th then 8th
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Jan. 14 - Wood Oaks - 4:30 PM - 7th ONLY
Jan. 16 - Field - 4:30 PM - 7th then 8th
6th Grade Basketball
Jan. 7 - Maple - 4:30 PM - Girls then Boys
Jan. 10 - Field - 4:30 PM - Boys then Girls
Wrestling Meets
Jan. 9 - Wilmette - 4:30 PM - Mustang Gym
Jan. 22nd - Maple - 4:30 PM - Mustang Gym
Boys Volleyball
Informational Meeting
- Wednesday, Jan. 22nd - 3:35 - 4:00 PM - Learning Stairs
Tryouts - All Levels
- Monday, January 27th - 3:35 - 5:00 PM - Gold Gym
General Gemini Library Information
We hope that everyone had an enjoyable, literacy-filled break. Our book fair was very successful, and we have already used some of the proceeds to fill our shelves with exciting new titles. It’s research season in many ELA classes, and we have begun kicking off our introduction to research lessons, showing students how to access some of our online resources and how to cite sources. Please contact Kris Buican or Jillian Wahlers if you have any questions.
Famished for Fiction
We will host our winter Famished for Fiction this month. The theme is “Cold Characters” - books with characters who are evil to the core. We will be joined by the librarians from NMDL and MGPL. Students will be able to receive passes to this fun and educational event when we return from winter break.
Community Libraries
Our community libraries continue to provide wonderful programs for students. Please check out your local library’s teen page to see what is new!
Winter Club Registration
December 9th - January 12th
Free Activity Bus!
A free activity bus is available to all registered club members.
Club Offerings!
Crochet Club, Board Games, Chess Club, Double Dutch Jump Rope, Mustangs on the Mat - Yoga, Creative Writing Club, and Crafts
For more information, visit the After School Club page on the Gemini website.
Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 PM - ONLINE
January 28th 6:00 PM
Registration link: https://familyzone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nIgBEDhRTK22VTneMi36Dw
Personal electronic devices (including cellphones, headphones, earbuds) must be powered off and stored in the student’s locker during school hours. If you need to get in contact with your child, please call the school office directly.
We have two types of violations regarding cell phones and other electronic devices unintentional and intentional.
Unintentional
The student was found in possession of a personal electronic device and/or has the device on his or her body but was not using it.
- First violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. The student can pick up the item in the office at the end of the day.
- Second violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office and the adult who confiscated the item will contact a parent.
- Third violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office.
- Fourth violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office. Upon entering school each day the student will need to take the item directly to the office and check it in. They will then check it back out at the end of the school day.
The student was found in possession of a personal electronic device and/or has the device on his or her body and was actively using the device. Examples of intentional use may include but are not limited to the following: calling, texting, social media use, listening to music, camera, etc.
- First violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office.
- Second violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office. Upon entering school each day, the student must take the item directly to the office and check it in. They will then check it back out at the end of the school day.
Grades
Did you know you can use the Parent Portal to check your child's grades or assignments for each class? Parents can also elect to be notified when changes are made in the grade book; this can be set up in the parent portal.
If you have forgotten your username and password, please get in touch with our main office via email or phone for support.
- Students may choose to bring a lunch to school or purchase a lunch. Click here for more information on D63's food service program, paying for meals, and to see the food menu.
- This year we are going cashless, if you would like to put money on your child's meal account for breakfast, lunch, or snacks, you can do so through your PushCoin Account.
- Breakfast: Available from 8:00 - 8:20 a.m. each morning in our school cafeteria. Students who would like breakfast will enter through Door 2 and proceed to the cafeteria.
- We do not accept orders from food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc. If food is delivered from a delivery service, we will send them away with the order. A parent or family member is the only person from whom we will accept a lunch delivery for a student.
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Email: gemini411@emsd63.org
Website: https://gemini.emsd63.org/
Location: 8955 North Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 827-1181
Twitter: @D63Gemini
Instagram: @geminid63
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on days when students are in the building.