GMS Newsletter

2024-25 Issue 29

Friday, March 14 is a Modified Day. Dismissal at 12:10

Parent/Teacher Conferences

This Thursday, 3/13 we will be holding parent/teacher conferences from 3-5pm. The purpose of the conferences is to allow families and teachers to connect for students that are struggling academically. While everyone is welcome, we encourage families of students who are struggling academically in a class or two.

Teachers will be set up in the MPR for these meetings. If you have any questions about a particular class, feel free to email the specific teacher.

ASB & Events

March 12: PLUS Movie: The Sandlot at 3:00 PM

**Spirit Week** March 17 - March 21

March 17: Wear green for St. Patrick's Day

March 19: Support and wear your favorite college team

March 21: Colors of Spring (wear pastel colors)

Lost and Found

If your child is missing a jacket, water bottle or other items, please have them stop by the lost and found to look for their items. The lost and found will be donated to Goodwill on March 20.

TVHS Course Selection for Incoming Freshman

TVHS counselors will be at GMS on Thursday, March 20th. 8th grade students who are tagged to go to TVHS next school year will receive a pass to go to the library to meet with a TVHS counselor. Click on this link for more information regarding TVHS' Course Selection for incoming Freshman.

https://tvhs.tvusd.k12.ca.us/school-directory/counseling/course-selection-2024-2025

TVHS ASB Application

If any students are attending TVHS and would like to apply for ASB, please fill out the application below.

TVHS ASB Application Link

To be eligible, they must complete the Google Form app and attend one of our two audition/interview sessions.

March 18th | 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
March 19th | 2:45 PM – 4:30 PM

It's always a fun afternoon. They'll work in a small group to plan an event, and then we'll have a selection of questions for them.

Cal Kids

CalKIDS is a new program from the State of California that provides eligible families with free money for college. CalKIDS was created to help families kickstart their college savings plan and increase access to higher education.

In May 2024, GMS had 284 students eligible for CalKids. Out of the 284 students, only 10% had claimed their accounts. A goal is to increase the number of students/parents who claim these accounts so it can start earning interest.

As of September 10, 2024, GMS had 296 students eligible with a 16.55% registration rate.
As of November 14, 2024 GMS had a registration rate of 20.95%.
As of today, GMS has a registration rate of 28.98%

Out of six middle schools, GMS is leading in registration rates and is making good progress on getting students accounts registered. We still have about 200 students who have not registered their accounts yet. The sooner an account is registered, the sooner it can start accruing interest. Please check your email for information on how to register your student's account if eligible.