GMS NEWSLETTER
October 2023
Veterans Day Celebration
Our 27th annual Veterans Day celebration, is on Friday, November 10th.
An invitation to attend is extended to all Veterans, as we pay tribute to the sacrifices that all veterans have made. If you know any Veterans, please encourage them to contact us at 989-731-0848, by November 3rd, so we can add them to the guest list. We have attached a copy of the Veterans Day letter for more information.
Our students will have an active part in honoring our veterans. Parents are welcome to attend, keeping in mind we will make sure all of our veterans are seated first. If anyone has photos of family members who are serving or have served, we would be proud to acknowledge those individuals by putting their photos in our display case as you enter our building. We will take care of the photos and return them promptly. Please drop photos off or send in with your student.
Please take a moment to view the following short video clip which is one example of our student participation at past Veterans Day Celebrations.
Progress Reports were sent home with your student today!
Middle School Dance
GMS Parent Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, Nov 9th from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
PICTURE DAY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Athletics
Cheer practice will begin October 23rd. There will be two cheer clinics at GMS October 6th and 20th from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Girls' basketball & wrestling tryouts will begin the week after holiday break.
All student athletes must have a current physical on file in the GMS office in order to participate.
PARENT PORTAL
Parent Portal is a great way to keep up-to-date on your student's grades and attendance. To access parent portal use: Gaylord.powerschool.com. For login credentials please contact the Office.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 13th - Picture Day
November 1st - NO SCHOOL for students; PD for staff
November 3rd - End of First Quarter
November 9th - GMS Parent/Teacher Conferences; 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
November 14th - Picture Retakes
November 15th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff
November 23rd & 24th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Thanksgiving Break
December 22nd thru January 1st - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Holiday Break
January 15th - NO SCHOOL for students; PD for staff
January 19th - End of Second Quarter
March 25th - April 1st - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Spring Break
April 5th - End of 3rd Quarter
May 27th - NO SCHOOL for students & staff - Memorial Day
June 5th (tentative) - Last day (half day)
Gaylord Middle School
Joe Somerville, Principal
Dave Smith, Assistant Principal
Address: 600 E Fifth Street, Gaylord, MI
Phone: 989.731.0848