2024-09-13 Weekly Update

Go Cardinals!

Mr. Martin Hopkins and Dr. Nate Carter

Co-Interim Principal

Golf Middle School

Monday, September 16

• 4:15 p.m. | Varsity Boys Soccer: GMS at Lincoln Hall
• 4 p.m. | Varsity Girls Volleyball: Lincoln at GMS
• 5 p.m. | Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball: Lincoln at GMS

• 4:15 p.m. | Junior Varsity Boys Soccer: Fairview at GMS

• 4 p.m. | Varsity Girls Volleyball: GMS at McCracken

• 5 p.m. | J.V. Girls Volleyball: GMS at McCracken
  

• 4 p.m. | Varsity Girls Volleyball: GMS at Lincoln Hall
• 5 p.m. | J.V. Girls Volleyball: GMS at Lincoln Hall
• 4 p.m. | Junior Varsity Boys Soccer: Old Orchard at Golf

• Half Day (student dismissal at 11:22 a.m.)

Golf School District 67 is offering Grab-and-Go sack lunches for students on half days, when dismissal happens before regular lunch periods. If your student would like a sack lunch for Friday, September 20, please complete the Grab-and-Go Sack Lunch Google Form. A separate form must be submitted for each student. The deadline to submit is Monday, February 16 at noon.

Each sack lunch is priced the same as a regular school lunch ($4.25, reduced price $0.40) and includes a vegetarian sunbutter and jelly sandwich, a vegetable, fruit, and drink.

To kick off the Niles North Feeder Basketball Fall 2024 Season, the Niles North Feeder Junior Vikings is hosting an opportunity for middle school boys to tryout for their feeder program on Sunday, September 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the Niles North Field House (Door 21).

Encourage your student to join the GMS Drama Club! This engaging program helps students express themselves, build confidence, and develop leadership and teamwork skills, all through fun, interactive activities. The year will culminate in a special showcase for family members to enjoy, highlighting the talents and creativity of the students.

It’s a great opportunity for students to grow and have fun—don’t miss out!

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We want to remind you of some important information we’ve shared in previous newsletters. These notes are key to ensuring your family is up-to-date and ready for all the upcoming activities and events.

GOLF - A MIGHTY PLAYER IN THE LITTLE NINE! Go, Cardinals!!

Say Cheese! 😁 (Again) Picture retakes will occur on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Important Details:

• This is a PREPAY EVENT. Online ordering is available up to 24 hours after Picture Day.
• To order online, use the GMS password: 0110693IN.
• Please note that shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.

With their "gray screen," your student can wear ANY COLOR they like for their photos!

For more information, visit www.pictureswithclass.com.

The season has begun! This coming week marks our first week of volleyball and soccer competitions! We expect that we will have several students attending the games and wanted to review the spectator expectations we share with our students attending a game.

Spectator Expectations:

• Use kind and appropriate language. Use of profanity, insults, or negative language will not be tolerated.
• Treat peers, athletes, parents, coaches, and officials with respect.
• Be present and watch the game.
• Eat any food behind the chairs and clean up after yourself.
• Remain on school grounds at all times (e.g., do not leave to go home or go to Walgreens and come back).
• Remain in your designated space before and during the event.
• Use of phones is prohibited unless you are calling or messaging your parent/guardian.
  • This includes general use, taking pictures, or recording videos
• Listen to and follow all directions from the supervisor.

If a student was sent to the office at any point in the day due to negative behavior or received consequences on a day when an event is scheduled, they are not able to attend the event. Students are also reminded that failure to follow these expectations may result in a student being issued a consequence. It's important to understand that these rules are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. We hope that all students will make positive choices and cheer on our Cardinals!

We are pleased to offer a large variety of opportunities to participate in clubs, sports and music opportunities throughout the school year. In this section you will find answers to FAQs, schedules and fees.

After you review this information please contact the front office should you have additional questions.

Is your student excited about singing? We are thrilled to announce that registration is open for the 2024-2025 Golf Choirs! Students in 5th and 6th grades can join the Cadet Choir, while those in 7th and 8th grades can become part of the Concert Choir. If your student is interested, please fill out the Golf Choir Registration Form to sign them up.

Completing this form registers your student for choir. A choir fee of $65 will be assigned to the student's account and can be paid via Campus Portal. If you have any questions or concerns about the fee, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hopkins.

Rehearsals will be held before school, with an early bus available as part of the choir fee. Your student can ride the early bus even if they don’t typically use bus transportation. Please indicate on the registration form if your student will need to use the bus. At this time, there is a one week delay before the student is added to the early morning bus route.

Morning Rehearsal Schedule:

• Cadet Choir (5th and 6th grade): Monday and Wednesday, 7:30-8:15 a.m.
• Concert Choir (7th and 8th grade): Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-8:15 a.m.

If you have any questions about the choir program, please contact Mr. Kohring at ekohring@golf67.net. We look forward to a fantastic year of music!

All incoming 6th-grade students must provide proof they have received a health examination, including proof of the immunizations against and screenings for preventable communicable diseases, as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health unless an exemption or extension applies. For more details and to access the necessary forms, check out our Health Requirements webpage to learn more.

Numerous opportunities exist to get involved and support Golf 67 students and staff. We invite you to join the PTA and participate as much as you can. We will help find roles that match your availability and interests. To join, visit the Golf District 67 PTA website. For any questions, please email PTAGolf67@gmail.com.