GMS Weekly Newsletter
Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 3:18 p.m., a solar eclipse will be visible in our area. This celestial event provides a unique opportunity for learning and exploration.
In preparation for the eclipse, the school district has taken steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. I am pleased to inform you that the school district has purchased eclipse-safe glasses for all students and staff. These glasses will allow for a safe viewing experience for those who wish to participate in observing this extraordinary event.
It's important to emphasize the significance of using proper eye protection when viewing a solar eclipse. While eclipses are awe-inspiring, looking directly at the sun without approved eye protection can cause serious damage to your eyes. Many of our students will be on their way home from school during the eclipse. Please speak to your student about how to view the eclipse safely.
Geisler Chronicles-Student Newspaper
The March issue of The Geisler Chronicles is here! In this issue, hear from 2 students on what they are doing in the robotics team, learn about the Persian New Year, learn more about some popular (and up and coming) K-pop groups, and more!
The online issue can be found here: http://bit.ly/GeislerChronicles
or the print issue here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gP_Soiovmm6N9fCnM4EvDoqjXqr24lrY/view?usp=sharing
PTSA Update
PTSA Meeting & Board Elections: 4/8 @ 7pm - Learning Commons
Don’t miss this meeting - here’s what we’ll be covering:
- The 2024 Bond
- GMS PTSA Board Elections
- 8th Grade Dance
- Ice Cream Social
- Mental Health Event(s)
- Staff Appreciation Week
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK INFO
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up (May 6-10) and we need your help! Learn how you can get involved: https://www.geislerptsa.com/staff-appreciation
UPCOMING EVENTS
4/8/24: GMS PTSA Meeting & Board Elections at 7pm
5/7/24: GMS PTSA Meeting at 7pm
5/9/24: Ice Cream Social from 6:30-7:30pm
5/9/24: Mental Health Event
Super Star Staff Award
Hello Walled Lake Families,
Support your favorite WLCSD Staff member with a nomination for a Super Star Staff Award from the Foundation For Excellence! Each $10 nomination gives the staff member a chance at one of two $500 cash prizes from the FFE and the Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union. The funds raised from the nominations will help the Foundation For Excellence give more money back to our teachers and students.
The Foundation For Excellence (FFE) is a non-profit organization that works with Walled Lake Schools to provide grants for classrooms throughout the district. These funds support extra literacy tools like decodable phonics books, STEM equipment for classrooms, additional instruments for music rooms, social emotional support tools, and many other things.
Nominations cost $10 and the staff member (teacher, administrator, custodian, parapro, bus driver, etc) will be given a certificate with a personal message from you as to why they are so special. They will also be added to a drawing for one of two $500 gifts that will be presented during Staff Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10).
To nominate a staff member follow this link:
https://forms.gle/mWb9N21SQRwCr9ST8 (Once you hit "submit" on your form, a link to our Paypal page will come up on the confirmation response page. Please make sure you make your payment!)
Reach out to Jackie Gurwin, FFE Executive Director, at 248-956-2116 or JackieGurwin@wlcsd.org with any questions.
Ramadan
The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan will likely be Monday, March 11 or Tuesday, March 12, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. During the holy month of Ramadan, observing Muslims fast from just before the sunrise prayer, Fajr, to the sunset prayer, Maghrib. Our GMS observing Muslim students may go to the media center during their lunch period if they would prefer. For those who celebrate, we wish you a meaningful month of Ramadan.
DC Trip Update
Students who needs to take medication (prescribed and over-the-counter) must have a district medication form completed. These forms were distributed this week in social studies classes and can be found here (overview information & form). Except in extenuating circumstances, the completed forms with a physician signature are due back to Mr. Yu by Monday, April 1st.
The DC Trip Spring Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm in the GMS Cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to go over trip expectations, packing information, review the itinerary, meet chaperones, and ask final questions. More information to come. Students will have a pre-departure meeting the day prior to the trip during school.
Please contact Mr. Yu (TorryYu@wlcsd.org) with any additional questions you may have.
FREE Before and After School Tutoring
Free before and after school tutoring is back again for the 23/24 school year! If your student is struggling in Math or Reading (ELA), please consider signing them up for some additional support. All of our tutors are certified teachers from Geisler MS. Families must be able to commit to dropping off or picking up their student on time. This is a fantastic opportunity to help your student find success while at GMS! Tutoring sessions begin on October 25. Your student's tutor will reach out to you with further details once you have completed the Tutor Request Form .