STINGRAY NEWS

Below are the students recognized this week by staff for demonstrating positive character. Great job students, we are proud of you!

Our Pre-Algebra teachers did a fun activity with their students this week. They used Cheez-Its to prove Pythagorean Theorem. Below are some pictures of the activity, as well as some info about the Pythagorean Theroem, which many of you likely learned, and some may even recall.

In the first diagram below, see if you can find the value of c, which is called the hypotenuse.

Link to a tutorial: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-geometry/cc-8th-pythagorean-theorem/v/the-pythagorean-theorem

Thank you to Bill Miller Realty for sponsoring GRMS PTO. If you would like to be a sponsor, contact Mrs. Devin Schneider at devin.lobo@gmail.com

You may learn more about Bill Miller realty here: https://www.billmillersellsstaugustine.com/

We wrapped up Literacy Week on Friday,. The calendar of activites was provided in previous newsletters. This week we wanted to share pictures from the first Literacy Pep Rally that took place at Pedro Menendez High School Wednesday morning. The ILC (Instructional Literacy Coach) at PMHS, Mrs. Lindsey, spearheaded the event, with support from many of course. Our ILC, Mrs. Romano, organized a group of 60 or so Stingrays to join in the fun. There were assorted games and spirit that created an exciting environment surrounding such an important topic, LITERACY. Below are some pictures from what may become an annual event. Great job everyone!

We had a great Tuesday as parents of our rising 6th graders attended an informational meeting. We appreciate the participation of so many of our teachers of 6th grade electives, as well as the4 many WEB students who made the night go so successfully for eveyone who attended. A ppt was shared with parents of rising 6th graders as well.

The SJCSD is requesting feedback from all stakeholders. We would greatly appreaciate it if you would take a few minutes to complete the surveys linked below. This feedback will help us make decisions as how to best utilize resources provided by the federal government. The surveys can be accessed at: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/federal/programs/2024-2025-stakeholder-surveys/

Survey Window: January 15, 2025 – February 12, 2025

GRMS is a Title 1 school. So when completing the Title 1 survey, be sure to choose our school.

You may also be able access these surveys using the QR code to the right.

Buy your GRMS Yearbook now! https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool Our school code is 381879 Yearbooks are $ 40 until we sell out. You may order using the form attached as well.

Attention 8th Grade Families, This is a reminder to order your 8th grade Ad before time is up! All Yearbook Ad’s are due February 14th or until we sell out! Use the link below. https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool and order your ad and yearbook now!

The St. Johns County School Board is asking for input from the community on the leadership qualities desired in our next Superintendent. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify the best leader to guide our district toward continued success. The Superintendent Search Public Survey, conducted by the Florida School Boards Association in collaboration with the St. Johns County School Board, is an essential part of this process. Your responses will help shape the application process and develop interview questions for candidates.

Complete the Superintendent Search Public Survey

Survey closes on February 14, 2025.

Please Note: Community Relations will be sending a memo and hard copies of the survey to schools for the families that do not have access to a computer. Paper surveys can be sent to the attention of Jill Sumner, Community Relations.

Beginning Monday, August 5th, office hours will be 7:00 am - 2:50 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Why was the calendar afraid? Its days were numbered.

Why is Peter Pan always flying? Because he Neverlands.

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