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The Frontier
9/6/24
Important Dates
September 10 - Curriculum Night (Details Below)
September 12 - PTA Meeting (12:00 - 1:30 PM)
September 19 - Smashburger Restaurant Night (details below)
September 24 - Parent University (Details Below)
October 15 - Must have 6th grade physicals and immunizations on file in the health office
A Note from Mrs. Mitchell...
My husband and I have decided to participate in a fun movement called "No Spend September." This means that we are committing to spending zero dollars on anything that is not considered a need. Gas, groceries, and bills are the only things that fall into the "need" category. Chipotle, Starbucks, Uber Eats, Door Dash, and random purchases at Target and Amazon are off limits this month. Currently, our kids aren't speaking to us. That's because those free loaders are the reason this movement is necessary. I'm looking forward to a break from their obnoxious text messages and extra money in the bank. :)
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Parent Information
Restaurant Night!
Please join us on September 19th at Smashburger in South Naperville! The Gregory staff will be there from 5-7 PM, some of us in costume, ready to serve you! If you can't make it from 5-7, you can still support Gregory because 20% of all sales will go directly to our building from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
iReady Fall Benchmark
Next week we will conduct our Fall benchmark assessment through iReady. All students will assess in ELA on Monday the 9th and in math on the 10th. As a reminder, iReady is designed a bit differently than a traditional test, and it serves a different purpose. Please see the attached flyer for some of the specific ways in which they are different. As a reminder, this test is not based on a percentage and students will purposefully be asked some questions about content they have not yet learned. This is OK! Please remind your children of this and encourage them to do their best and not get hung up by questions they don't know. The aim of this is growth of the course of the year!
Parent University
Gregory Middle School Students Services and Teachers, in partnership with the Naperville Police Department and Good Therapy Counseling, invites you to our Parent University on Tuesday, September 24th. The event will focus on navigating the middle school years with a variety of topics to choose from.
Event Details:
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Format: Three half-hour sessions with multiple topics to choose from. Attend all sessions or select the ones that fit your schedule.
Next Steps:
Review the available topics HERE and register by selecting your top three choices.
Select your top three choices and register HERE.
A confirmation email with session details will be sent before the event.
Curriculum Night
Our Curriculum Night is quickly approaching! Please join us for an engaging evening in which you'll be able to follow a shortened version of your child's schedule and get a taste of their school day. We will begin promptly at 6:30. Please see the schedule below. Parents should plan on bringing a copy of their child's schedule. We recommend printing the schedule template and filling in your child's classes and room numbers.
Building Access
No entry during the times outlined below unless you have an appointment
M/T/TH/F - 7:50-8:05 AM
Wednesdays - 8:10-8:25 AM
Following the above times, visitors are welcome to ring the doorbell and follow established procedures for entering the building and checking in.
NOTICE DURING DISMISSAL
No entry during the times outlined below unless you have an appointment.
M/T/W/TH/F -2:55-3:10 PM
NOTICE REGARDING DROP OFF ITEMS
Gregory Middle School has established procedures for dropping off forgotten items such as Chromebooks, lunches, and assignments. However, these procedures are not intended to be used daily. For example, parents should not plan on dropping off lunch for their child multiple times per week. Our procedures are put in place for rare occasions when items are forgotten. This is in an effort to reduce unnecessary traffic through our main entrance for safety purposes. The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority, and Gregory is moving to align with other district buildings by reducing the amount of unnecessary traffic through our main entrance.
6th Grade Physicals
All 6th grade students are required to have a school physical and immunizations on file in the health office by October 15, 2024. If we do not have the proper documentation on file by this date, students will be excluded from school until the documentation is received.
Lost and Found Snapshot!
Our Lost and Found continues to grow! I spy a really cute jean jacket and a couple of comfy fall sweatshirts. I'd hate for our students to miss out on these items. If you recognize anything on this table, please visit the main office.