
The Paw Print
Week of April 14, 2025
What's Happening at GMS This Week?
Monday, April 14 (ODD):
Tuesday, April 15 (EVEN):
SBAC MATH
DEN DAY SCHEDULE
4PM: Soccer Game at Guinn MS
4:30PM: Volleyball Game at Sawyer MS
Wednesday, April 16 (ODD):
SBAC MATH
DEN DAY SCHEDULE
Kona Ice After School
Thursday, April 17 (EVEN):
Desert Oasis Football Visit (during 8th grade lunch)
Quarter 4 Progress Reports in IC (after 4PM)
4PM: Soccer Game at Fertitta MS
4:30PM: Volleyball at Gunderson (vs Lawrence MS)
Friday, April 18 (ODD):
No School - CCSD Contingency Day
Mark Your Calendars:
April 21: Online Registration (OLR) Opens for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
April 21 - 25: School Student Leadership Week
April 22: SBAC/CRT Science 8th Grade ONLY
April 22: School Bus Driver Day
April 23: Administrative Professionals' Day
April 23: Parent Informational/Interest Meeting for Cheer 5PM in the GMS Gym
April 24: Food Truck Frenzy 2:30PM
April 25: GMS Staff vs Students Volleyball Game
April 26: 8th Grade Knott's Berry Farm Trip
April 27: Best Buddies Walk
April 28: No School for Students (CCSD Staff Development Day)
April 28 - April 30: Cheer Tryouts
April 28 - May 2: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week at Gunderson MS
April 29: Spring MAP Testing ELA Begins
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 3: Mother/Daughter Tea Event Sponsored by BSU (see flyer below)
May 5: Spring MAP Testing Math Begins
May 6: P.I.E. Parent Meeting in the Library at 3:45PM
May 6: Orchestra Spring Concert 7PM
May 6-7: 25-26 Dance Tryouts (after school)
May 7: Band Spring Concert 7PM
May 8: Choir Spring Concert 7PM
May 9: Last Day to Turn in Quarter 4 Summative Assessments/Complete Retakes
May 12: 8th Grade Dance 5-7PM (see flyer below)
May 12: CCSD Nurse's Day
May 12: Dance Showcase 5PM
May 15: Yearbook Distribution During Den Class
May 15: Yearbook Party 2:30PM (must have a GMS yearbook to attend)
May 16: Last Day for After School Clubs/Activities
May 21: 8th Grade Awards (by invitation only)
May 21-22: Algebra and Geometry Finals
May 21-23: No Backpacks at School
May 23: Last Day of School for Students (Dismissal at 11:40AM)
April, May, June, July, & August Birthdays
Important Quarter 4 Events
Our important quarter 4 events are listed here. To celebrate our 8th graders, we have an 8th grade dance, 8th grade field trip to Knott's Berry Farm, a special 8th grade activity on the last day of school, and an 8th grade awards ceremony. The awards ceremony is by invitation only and will honor any/all 8th graders with outstanding academics, attendance, and/or classroom performance.
SBAC Testing
SBAC testing takes place in April. Please schedule medical appointments and other activities around these dates. It is important that students are present at school these dates!
24-25 Yearbook
GMS Cheer Fundraiser
Interested? Fill out the form using the QR code and pay in our GMS front office.
Buy your school supplies for next year and pick them up the Friday before school starts at our Meet & Greet!
Our G.L.U.E. Club (Grizzlies Leading to Unite Everyone), an inclusive club for all students at Gunderson, has partnered with Box Tops for Education, and we would love your support!
By participating, you can help the G.L.U.E. Club raise funds for dances, field trips, and exciting club activities.
Supporting us is easy:
Download the Box Tops app on your phone.
Select Barry and June Gunderson Middle School or enter our school ID: 9684457.
Start scanning your grocery receipts to earn money for our school!
Every little bit helps, and your support will directly benefit our students and their experiences.
Thank you for helping us create memorable opportunities for everyone!
Our late bus started on Monday, August 19. Students may only ride the late bus if they qualify for CCSD transportation. Please note that late bus routes may be different from regular routes, so please discuss the closest route for your child. The late bus picks up from GMS between 3:45 and 4:15, Monday through Friday.
Every student at GMS has a school issued Chromebook. PLEASE make sure your child brings their Chromebook to school EVERY DAY and that they are charging their Chromebook NIGHTLY.
Quick Links
Please remind your child(ren) to wear their lanyard and GMS school IDs everyday. This is one of several safety measures at GMS.
GMS Family Calendar & Odd/Even Schedule
Infinite Campus
Check your child's grades, attendance, missing assignments, and more.