Panther Prowl
February 2, 2024
Hi Panther Families!
Happy February! It is my pleasure to share some important updates and highlight key information that will guide our journey through this month.
8th Grade Promotion Requirements:
As we approach the second half of the school year, I want to remind our 8th-grade Panthers and their families about the academic and behavioral requirements for the end of the year activities and promotion participation (see below). Achieving academic success is not only about grades but also about demonstrating positive behavior and leadership qualities. These requirements have been established to ensure a well-rounded and prepared transition to high school. We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations with your 8th-grade Panther.
Academic Support Opportunities:
Recognizing the importance of providing additional support to our Panthers, we offer numerous opportunities for academic assistance before and after school. Our dedicated educators are available to provide tutoring sessions to help our Panthers excel in their studies. We encourage Panthers to take advantage of these resources to enhance their understanding of various subjects and to seek assistance whenever needed. Please refer to the tutoring information below for details on times and locations.
ELA Growth in iReady Assessment:
I am thrilled to share that our recent iReady assessments have revealed significant growth in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across multiple grades:
6th Grade: 150 students
7th Grade: 117 students
8th Grade: 141 students
These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Panthers, teachers, and supportive parents. I commend each Panther for their commitment to academic success. We will be recognizing these Panthers during their PAW classes next week. Please be on the lookout for a special announcement on Monday with the names of those who grew in English Language Arts!
As we navigate through February, let us continue to foster a culture of learning, support, and achievement. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your ongoing partnership!
Panther Proud,
Ms. Castillo
January 23rd, 24th, and 25th Mrs. Castillo and I met with each grade level during PAW classes to review the school expectations and βthe Panther Wayβ. Emails were sent out to students and families after those presentations. Please be sure to review those with your students. Please pay close attention to the expectations for the last 7 weeks of school for students to participate in their grade level end of year events.
Missing Items- We have had a few students bringing personal items from home and they have gone missing. Please encourage your students to leave items that are not needed for school at home.
Locker Rooms- It is important that your student is locking their PE lockers and placing their items in the lockers during their designated PE time; this includes PE clothes, shoes, bags, and personal items.
Best regards,
Mrs. Fernandez
Assistant Principal
Association of Parents, Teachers & Students
Hi there Panther families!
WHO IS APTS?
For those of you who don't know us, check out our flyer here! This will tell you what we are all about and what we were able to accomplish last year. Be sure to follow us on Facebook @GemsApts
MEETINGS
Our APTS meetings are now IN PERSON in the Library. Parents AND students are welcome! Your participation is vital in shaping a vibrant school community. Our next meeting is on Tues, Feb 20th @4:15pm. We hope you can join us!
SUPPORT APTS
One way to support APTS is to participate in our Dine-Out events. We strive to hold them once a month. Our next dine out event is at Siinos on Tues, Feb 6th. Just be sure to mention GEMS before placing your order and we'll get a percentage of all sales back.
Another easy way to support GEMS APTS with very little effort is to assign Glen Edwards Middle School to your Box Tops account.
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
We still have Water Bottle stickers and bling hoodie strings for sale. Order anytime from our website gemsapts.square.site
TEACHER WISH LISTS
Reminder teachers will add/edit their lists throughout the year. Please be sure to support!
Agrippino Alonso Banderas Baracosa Butler Davena Gonzalez Hargis Harp Harrigan Law Luci Mahan McAdam Mullen Noonan Ransford Rayos Santos Saul Smith, Richard Smith, Ryan Stolesen Ward White
Any questions, please donβt hesitate to contact us via email at GemsAPTS@Gmail.com
Before your student enters the 7th grade in Fall 2024, documentation of Tdap- 1 dose (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis β whooping cough booster usually given at ages 11and up) and Varicella β 2 doses (VZV and/or MMRV -usually given at 12 months and 4-6 years) is required. In addition, please make sure that your student is current with all other immunizations.
If your student is up to date with all the required immunizations, please bring proof to the office for our health records. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office as soon as possible by calling 916 - 645- 6370.
Thank you!
GEMS Health Services
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPORTS:
Spring Sports are around the corner. IF your student wants to participate in any athletic capacity be sure you have an account created and physical clearance by a physician.
- Parent AND Student must create their own account, fill out and submit information via FINAL FORMS
- All students must have a current PHYSICAL on file with the school (current means within the past year).
- NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE OR PARTICIPATE WITHOUT THE PROPER FORMS. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED.
