MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
September 1, 2023
This Week at GMSS
From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Happy Friday! As we are in full swing at GMSS, we are very excited to keep working with your students and helping them grow. Students are navigating new schedules, using lockers and being middle schoolers! We are working on celebrating differences and using kind words. We are thrilled with the start of school.
Upon return next week, we will begin our first round of MAP testing. MAP testing allows us to meet your students where they are and continue to help them grow. Please come to school daily with charged chrome books:
Tuesday, September 5th- MAP Testing Groups: 6th Grade ELA, 7th Grade ELA, 8th Grade Math
Wednesday, September 6th- MAP Testing Groups: 8th Grade Math
September 11th-14th - MAP Testing 8th Grade ELA
Monday September 11th -MAP Testing 6th Grade Math
Tuesday, September 12th - MAP Testing 7th Grade Math
A reminder that we do not have school on Monday, September 4th in honor of Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the extra day and the warm weather!
We will not meet in DENS on Tuesday and report to homerooms next week.
Lost and Found is quickly filling up. Please make sure to grab your items off of the Lost & Found.
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
From the Guidance Office
September's theme at GMSS is Kindness! We will be working with students through lessons and activities to promote kindness!
Reminder -GMSS works closely with GRIN to support our families. GRIN offers weekend food for families. Please fill out the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUU0BbbmjXUJ0aqb9iKAanXp_YIjYquJvbvaAZRX68CJldlQ/viewform
Reminder- Signs of Suicide (SOS)
SOS is an informative and supportive curriculum given to all 7th grade students by our mental health team. Please read the information below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XS1MDfGGiC1PnWy9q8tc9uSH1QPJWhXgCI1pRIzsziE/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
CLUBS
DRAMA CLUB will start Thursday, September 8th! Drama Club will meet every Thursday, 3:30-4:30
The Dungeons & Dragons club starts Tuesday, September 12th- after school until 5:00 PM.
Please listen to additional announcements on South Live regarding all Clubs
PTO
Reminder our first PTO meeting will be held virtually on September 5th at 7PM
Blood Drive: Thursday, October 12th - 2Pm - 7 Pm in the Library. Please see flyer
This week in Athletics
Gahanna Home Admission- NO CASH SALES
- Online sales only (Presale & at the Gate)
- $5.00
Gahanna Athletics Box Office Link:
https://gahannalincolnathletics.com/buy-tickets/
Gahanna South Events Week of 9/4-9/9
Date Day Time Team Location Opponent
September 5th Tuesday 5:30:00 PM Girls Tennis Away Hilliard Heritage
September 5th Tuesday 5:30:00 PM Volleyball Away Westerville Minerva Park
September 6th Tuesday 5:30:00 PM Girls Tennis Away Dublin Davis
September 6th Wednesday 5:30:00 PM Volleyball Home Newark Liberty
September 6th Wednesday 5:30:00 PM 7th Grade Football Away Marysville Bunsold
September 7th Thursday 4:45:00 PM Girls Golf Home Pickerington Ridgeview
September 7th Thursday 5:30:00 PM 8th Grade Football Home Marysville Bunsold
September 7thThursday 5:30:00 PM Girls Tennis Home Delaware Dempsey
September 9th Saturday 9:00:00 AM Cross Country Away Watkins Memorial Invite
Include Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
September 4 Labor Day No School
September 5 PTO meeting 7:00 pm (The 1st Tuesday of the month)
September 20 Parent Teacher Conferences
September 21 6th Grade Fun Day @ Hannah Park
September 25 Teacher PD Day No School for Students
September 26 Parent Teacher Conferences
September 28 Parent Teacher Conferences
October 13 Final Picture Make up Date
October 10th - 21st - Color Battle
October 24th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
November 13th - Teacher PD Day NO School for Students
November 22nd- 24th Thanksgiving Break
December 21st- January 2nd- Winter Break
February 16th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
March 11th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
April 8th -12th - Spring Break
May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
May 24th - Last Day of School
349 Shady Spring Dr
Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
614-337-3730