Goodrich Middle School

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by their teachers to be our GMS Students of the Month for January! Students are nominated based on many factors, including but not limited to: work ethic, grades, positive attitude, helpfulness and other PRIDE qualities. Congratulations to: Daniela Kovatch- 6th (left), Chase Richardson- 7th (center), and Lainey Madill (8th).

Fleece & Thank You offers a variety of programs to benefit children in the hospital as well as the disabled population. Our GMS Student Council met in January to make blankets (see below) to donate to the campaign. For more information about the program, or to see how you can donate to make a difference in the life of a sick or disabled child, please click here:

https://fleeceandthankyou.org/?v=7516fd43adaa

Mrs. DeRossett put her snow/cold days to good use by conducting a fun experiment to see how quickly a wet t-shirt would freeze during the "artic blast." The answer? Really fast!

Below is a flyer about a new Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) Program. Girls Solve IT – Powered by Ford - is a virtual state-wide robotics competition for girls in grades 4-8 where teams of 3-5 girls complete three engaging technology quests using Wonder robot programming to qualify for the final round. If your child has interest in this event, please have them see Mr. Wozniak or Ms. von Keltz for more information.

News Release - November 28, 2018 - by Lucy Ciaramitaro

https://www.mibluesperspectives.com/news/158-michigan-k-12-schools-receive-wellness-program-to-improve-health-and-prevent-childhood-obesity/

Goodrich Middle School and Goodrich High School are excited to announce that they have been chosen to participate in the wellness program mentioned in the article linked above! While this program is new beginning this year, and therefore will take time to implement, the positive impact it could have on our students' lives is exciting!

As a reminder, please note the following important safety rules for after school pick-up.

• After school pick-up is at the north end parking lot ONLY.
• When picking up your student, please pull ALL the way forward. Your child will meet you along the sidewalk. They will be exiting from doors at the north end of the building.

• For safety reasons, students not picked up by 2:45pm will be sent back into the building to wait near the main entrance.

• The circle drive near the flag pole/main entrance is NOT an authorized pick-up area for middle school students. It is for emergency vehicles ONLY.

• The south middle school parking lot and driveway (by the gym entrance) is for staff parking and buses ONLY. This area is is NOT an authorized pick-up area for middle school students.

• The circle drive AT OAKTREE is NOT an authorized pick-up area for middle school students.
• The parking lot AT OAKTREE is NOT an authorized pick up pick-up area for middle school students.

Unless your child rides the bus or is signed out for early release in the office by an authorized individual, they should be picked up in the parent pick-up/caravan line at the designated location at the north end of the middle school. Please share this information with anyone who may be picking up your child as well.

Student athletes should ride Shuttle Bus #5, which will transport athletes to the High School for practices.

Our next GMS Credit Union deposit days are on February 14 and February 28. Representatives from ELGA Credit Union will be here to assist our student leaders in taking student deposits. All students that opened an ELGA Credit Union savings account should plan on bringing their money to school if they plan to make a deposit.

Ashley Herriman, ELGA Credit Union Branch Manager, is available at 810-600-2518 for any student account related questions.

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!

February:

2/6: 8th Grade Holocaust Museum Field Trip - Group A

2/7: Parent Teacher Conferences (by invite only) - 3:30-6:30

2/8: 8th Grade Holocaust Museum Field Trip - Group B

2/11: Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - HS Community Education Room - *This is the rescheduled date from the January meeting that was canceled due to weather*

2/12: GMS Spelling Bee - 8:00am - GMS Media Center

2/12: GMS Band Concert - 6:30pm - HS Auditorium

2/13: SPRING STUDENT COUNT DAY

2/13: PTO Meeting - 9:00am - Middle School Media Center

2/15: Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

2/18: Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

2/25-3/1: GMS Scholastic Book Fair

2/25: Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - HS Community Education Room

March:

3/10: Daylight Savings Time Begins (set clocks forward one hour)

3/13: PTO Meeting - 9:00am - Middle School Media Center

3/18: Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm - HS Community Education Room

3/22: Half Day of School (classes end at 11:00am)

3/25-3/29: SPRING BREAK

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!

The Martian PTO is always looking for people that would like to get involved and volunteer their time. The next meeting is Wednesday, February 13th at 9:00am in the middle school Media Center.

Spirit wear can be purchased at any time through the K & C’s Special T’s website - https://kcspecialts.com/

Please email the Martian PTO at Martianptoinc@gmail.com or visit the Martian PTO Facebook page for more information.

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 .

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