Goodrich Middle School

In an effort to improve system practices, Goodrich Middle School is conducting a School Climate Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take a few moments to complete this survey. Click on the following link to access the survey: https://fieldtest.pbisassessment.org/Anon/5oC203MzX80

Your responses to this survey will be anonymous and your honest opinion is appreciated.

Goodrich Middle School is committed to creating a positive learning environment that inspires all students to achieve excellence. The GMS staff has created a program called PRIDE that supports students’ efforts to manage their behaviors and achieve academic successes. Positive behavior support offers an approach whereby students are recognized for demonstrating PRIDE values. At the same time, positive behavior support is offered for problem behaviors by teaching a student new skills.

Students who follow our school-wide academic and behavioral expectations and criteria throughout the quarter are invited to attend a PRIDE reward party. Students who do not meet behavioral requirements---as outlined on our referral form---and/or are failing two or more classes, will have an opportunity to revisit and relearn our PRIDE expectations. The essential components of a student-centered support plan are rebuilding strategies, the instruction of new skills, and goal-setting. Building on a student’s strengths, goal-setting will include a shared vision for the student with the belief that goals can and will be accomplished. With the development, implementation, and monitoring of a student’s support plan, it is our hope that required changes are made so that students will feel a sense of achievement and be able to attend future PRIDE events. Thank you for supporting our mission of preparing students to be our next successful, productive citizens.

GMS students will celebrate the end of the 1st Marking Period with a PRIDE party on Friday, November 4th! Here are just a few of the fun activities for the students to choose on the day of the party:

• Karaoke, Cell Phones, iPads and iPods

• Basketball & Dodge Ball

• Just Dance 2016 Video Games

• Board Games, Puzzles, Cards, Cell Phones, Food, & Drinks

• Scrapbooking and Card-Making

• Marshmallow Skyscrapers—Who can build the tallest?

• Card Stacking Competition

• Computer Games

• Bingo with PRIZES!

• Charades /Pictionary/Four Corners/Skunk

• Concessions and Kona Ice Sales

Please note that PRIDE Day IS a regularly scheduled school day and all absences must be excused as per GMS Attendance Policy.

Now in its 48th year, the annual America & Me Essay Contest encourages Michigan eighth grade students to write about their American heroes, especially the people who have made a big difference in the students’ personal lives. Hundreds of thousands of Michigan students have participated in the contest since its inception in 1968.

Prizes include certificates, plaques, medallions, and ten cash awards of $1,000. Top ten finalists also earn a trip to the State Capitol to visit with State Government leaders, be honored at Lugnuts Stadium as special guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball game, and enjoy a luncheon cruise aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat on the Grand River.

Goodrich Middle School's winners of the America and Me, My Personal Michigan Hero Essay Contest are:

• Delanie Carpenter

• Morrigan Fifield

• Donovan Howard

• Luke Kowalczyk

• Jessica Lawrence

• Ella Locey

• McKenzie Melosh
• Miaya Tait
• Taylor Thomas
• Ben Williamson

The winners will celebrate with a pizza party and their essays will move on to the next level of judging where first, second, and third place winners will be named. The first place essay will move on to the state level of judging. Congratulations to all!

GMS Student Council has organized a holiday food drive to benefit those who are less fortunate in our community. Sponsored by the Lion's Club, all non-perishable food donations made at GMS up until Thanksgiving Break will be used to fill holiday baskets for those in need. GMS Student Council and the Lion's Club thanks you in advance for your contributions and generosity. Items can be dropped off in the boxes outside of the Tech Lab by the front entrance.

Goodrich Middle School is looking for a Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional to join our team. Click here for more information!

6th Grade – Cole May as the Chick Magnet

7th Grade – William Westra as the Mad Scientist

8th Grade – Aiden Koester as Donald Trump

Group Costume – Anabelle Cronander as Flo & Natalie Eashoo as Jake from State Farm

Five GMS 8th graders auditioned for the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Associations All-State Band this past Saturday, October 29. After weeks of preparation of etudes and scales, they submitted a blind audition where they will be evaluated. If selected, they will be asked to participate in the All-State Band or Orchestra during the 2017 Michigan Music Educator’s Conference where they will rehearse with the best students in the entire State of Michigan for a performance that wraps up the conference.

A Huge Congratulations goes out to:

• Jolie Brochu
• Jadyn Deering
• McKenzie Melosh
• Lauren Ricketts
• Laura Senish

• Please remember that students are permitted to enter the building starting at 7:00am. Do not leave your child unattended outside of the building before that time.
  
• The south end parking lot (by the gym) is for bus drop off only. DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILDREN BY THE BUS DROP OFF/GYM ENTRANCE
• After-School pick-up is at the north end parking lot ONLY.
• When picking up your student(s), please pull ALL the way forward. Your child(ren) will meet you along the sidewalk.
• For safety reasons, students not picked up by 2:45pm will be sent back into the building to wait near the main entrance.
• Student athletes should ride Shuttle Bus #5 which will transport athletes to the High School for practices.

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 under "Student Handbook and Policies.

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!

November:

11/2: MS Picture Retake Day

11/3: Genesee County Immunization Clinic @ GMS for students and staff - 2:30-6:30

To schedule an appointment, please call 810-237-4588

11/4: 1st MP Ends

11/8: PTO Meeting - Oaktree Elementary - 9:15am

11/9: LATE START - classes begin at 9:30am - GMS doors open at 9:00am

11/11: Veteran's Day

11/16: 8th Grade DC Chaperone Meeting - GMS Room 103 - 6:30pm

11/24 - 11/25: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess

Yearbooks can still be ordered online. Click here to order!

Rachel’s Closet, located in the office at GMS, is a closet full of clothes, supplies and personal care items that middle school age students may need, but maybe cannot afford. Students are able to visit the closet for items they need confidentially. Please talk to your child about Rachel's Closet and encourage them to see Mrs. Durant, Mrs. Lauinger, Ms. von Keltz or Mrs. Batterbee if they need anything.

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!

For Parent Teacher Organization news, updates and important information, please visit the PTO website here!

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