Goodrich Middle School

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 6:30-7:15pm

WHERE: Goodrich High School - Raymond C. Green Performing Arts Center

ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate, is a safety response program that has been adopted by Goodrich Area Schools, along with the Genesee Intermediate School District and many of the districts in our county. In cooperation with the Genesee County Sheriff's Department and Deputy Ryan Ulshafer, we will host an ALICE Program Parent Information Night, on Wednesday, October 10, in the Raymond C. Green Performing Arts Center, from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., for parents of students in grades Kindergarten - 5th, and from 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. for parents of students in grades 6th - 12th. Deputy Ulshafer and school officials will present information that we are using to prepare our students and staff, in the event of an active intruder or other emergency situation.

What is Mix It Up at Lunch Day?

It’s a simple call to action for all grade levels: Take a new seat in the cafeteria. By taking a risk, students can cross the lines of division in a safe, supported environment, meet new people and help build an inclusive and welcoming school community.

Can Mix It Up at Lunch Day really help my school?

Research shows that Mix It Up programming works. According to a survey of Mix organizers, the program produces powerful results:

• 97% said students' interactions were positive during Mix It Up at Lunch Day.
• 95% said Mix It Up at Lunch Day prompted students to interact with people outside their normal social circles.
• 92% said Mix It Up at Lunch Day increased awareness about social boundaries and divisions within school.
• 83% said the event helped students make new friends.
• 79% said students have heightened sensitivity toward tolerance and social justice issues as a result of Mix It Up.
• 78% said students seem more comfortable interacting with different kinds of people as a result of Mix It Up. Source: Mix It Up Survey conducted by Quality Education Data, 2008

Encourage your child to be a willing participant on October 23rd!

For more information, check out: https://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up

Students are invited to stop by the Scholastic Fall Book Fair Monday, October 22nd - Friday, October 26th between the hours of 7:30am-1:30pm. The Book Fair will take place in the Media Center at the Middle School.

ONLINE shopping is open from October 13 - October 26th. Click here to start your holiday shopping early and give the gift of reading to a child in your life!

Where: Goodrich Middle School Cafe and Gym

When: Friday, October 26th from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Wrist band pre-sale now until October 26

$3 each or $10 for 4!

$5 each at the door.

Fun & Games!

Cider & Donuts!

https://www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/9464-PTO-Haunted-Trail.html#Resources

Where: GMS Cafe

When: Wednesday, October 31st

Time: 2:32pm-4:00pm

What: DJ, concessions, costume contests and a ghoulishly good time!

Tickets will be sold during lunches on Monday and Tuesday prior to the dance for $4.00 (exact change is VERY welcome!). Tickets will be $5.00 at the door.

Costumes: Please note the following rules regarding Halloween costumes:

• Costumes should be age appropriate
• No gore or excessively scary costumes
• No weapons
• All costumes must adhere to GMS dress code policy

Please note: Only GMS students and staff will be allowed at the dance (no parents or siblings).

Dates and times are subject to change.

Please check our school calendar at http://www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/Events/

for the most up-to-date information!

October:

10/10: PTO Meeting - GMS Media Center - 9:00am

10/11-10/15: Fall Break (NO SCHOOL 10/11, 10/12, 10/15)

10/22: Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - Board of Education Room - HS

10/23: Mix It Up At Lunch Day at GMS

10/24: 8th Grade Mixed Bag and Partylite Fundraiser Ends

10/22-10/26: GMS Scholastic Book Fair - 7:30am-1:30pm

10/26: PTO Sponsored Haunted Trail - GMS Cafe and Gym - 6pm-8pm

10/31: Halloween Dance - GMS Cafe' - 2:32-4:00pm

November:

11/2: End of 1st Marking Period

11/4: Daylight Savings Time Ends

11/7: 8th Grade DC Trip Chaperone Meeting - 6:30pm - Room 103

11/7: Picture Retake Day

11/9: Donkey Basketball Classic Fundraiser - 7:00pm - GMS Gym

11/14: PTO Meeting - GMS Media Center - 9:00am

11/21: 1/2 Day of School (dismissal at 11:00am)

11/22-11/23: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

11/26: Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - Board of Education Room - HS

11/28: 8th Grade Cookie Dough - Cedar Point Fundraiser - Orders Due

For DAILY updates on GMS events and announcements, please be sure to check www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/! Just click on "News and Announcements" on the left side of the page. You can also check the online calendar to see upcoming events and activities!

The Martian PTO is always looking for people that would like to get involved and volunteer their time. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 10th at 9:00am. The meeting location has changed from Oaktree Elementary to the middle school. Please check in at the office upon arrival.

Spirit wear can be purchased at any time through the K & C’s Special T’s website - https://kcspecialts.com/

Please email the Martian PTO at Martianptoinc@gmail.com or visit the Martian PTO Facebook page for more information.

Please familiarize yourself with Goodrich Middle School's complete Attendance & Tardy policies, which can be found in our handbook on the GMS website at www.goodrichschools.org/GMS .

Exceptional Education, Extraordinary People – We Are Goodrich!

Proud to be a Systems Accredited District.

The mission of Goodrich Area Schools is:

“Achievement for Every Learner”

Email: mdurant@goodrichschools.org
Website: http://www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/
Location: 7480 Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438, United States
Phone: 810-591-4210
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goodrich-Area-Schools-750600228283708/?fref=ts