Goodrich Middle School

On Friday, January 20th, GMS students were rewarded for displaying Martian PRIDE during the 2nd quarter of school. Students participated in a party hosted by the staff. Activities included gym time, karaoke, BINGO, and board games. New activities included balloon crafts, slime-making, and corn hole! The students and staff both had a great time! We are proud of the good behaviors displayed by our GMS students!

Congratulations to the 2017 Spelling Bee Award Winners! (L-R)

o 7th Grade -Sam Bradshaw

o 8th Grade - Ashley Madill

o 6th Grade - Hailee Hall

• Open to this year’s 8th grade students or older

• Dates: June 19-June 28, 2018

• Requirement of at least one High School level French or Spanish class accomplished before summer 2018.

This will be an opportunity of a lifetime for students to travel and see all that Spain & France have to offer. Don’t miss out! Email kmaunder@goodrichschools.org for more information!

Congratulations to Laura Senish, who was chosen by the Statewide Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association to perform with the Middle School All State Band at the 13th annual Michigan Music Conference on Saturday January 21. She spent 2 days in rehearsal and performed an amazing concert at Devos Hall.

Laura was the only middle school or high school student chosen from Genesee County and one of four students to represent MSBOA District 3, which consists of over 60 schools. Students from all over Michigan submitted recorded auditions and were selected by an independent judge in a blind audition. Laura said she had an “amazing time” and that "it was great to play with so many talented musicians."

District 3 Honors Band

We had 5 students picked to perform at the MSBOA District 3 Honors Band at Brandon HS on January 28. Their hard work, practice, success, and leadership at MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival in December opened this door of opportunity to perform in the District 3 Honors Band. With only one day of rehearsal, their dedication and skill will be optimized for a great performance. Congratulations to:

• Jolie Brochu
  
• MacKenzie Melosh
  
• Laura Senish
  
• Renee LeBlanc
  
• Molly Powers
  

GMS is proud of the great things happening in Goodrich Bands!

Mark Your Calendars!

• The GMS & GHS Pre-Festival Band Concert is February 7th at 6:30pm for 6-8th grade bands.
  

• 7th & 8th grade bands will perform at the Band Festival at Davison HS on Saturday March 4, 2017. 7th grade performs at 9:00am and 8th grade performs at 10:30am.

Goodrich Middle School is looking for a baseball coach for the 7th and 8th grade combined team. Interested applicants can apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=728

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

2/1: Late Start - Building opens at 9:00am, school begins at 9:30am

2/7: PTO Meeting - 9:15am - Oaktree Elementary

GMS & GHS Pre-Festival Band Concert - 6:30pm - GHS Auditorium

2/8: SPRING COUNT DAY!

2/15: GMS Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:30-6:30pm (invite only)

2/17-2/20: No School - Mid-Winter Break

MARCH

3/1: Late Start - Building opens at 9:00am, school begins at 9:30am

3/4: Band Festival (7th & 8th Grade Bands) - Davison HS - 7th grade 9:00 am; 8th grade 10:30 am

3/14: PTO Meeting - 9:15am - Oaktree Elementary

3/31: 3rd Marking Period Ends

APRIL

4/3 - 4/7: SPRING BREAK

4/14: NO SCHOOL

Goodrich Middle School's complete Attendance & Tardy policies can be found in our handbook on the GMS website at www.goodrichschools.org/GMS under "Student Handbook and Policies.

Yearbooks can be purchased online for $40.00 until February 24th! They will be $45.00 from February 24th-May 19th (the last day to order). Click here to order!

Rachel’s Closet, located in the office at GMS, is a closet full of clothes, supplies and personal care items that middle school age students may need, but maybe cannot afford. Students are able to visit the closet for items they need confidentially. Please talk to your child about Rachel's Closet and encourage them to see Mrs. Durant, Mrs. Lauinger, Ms. von Keltz or Mrs. Batterbee if they need anything.

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!

For Parent Teacher Organization news, updates and important information, please visit the PTO website here!

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