A few reminders for the elementary school as we get ready to start school:
1) The doors open and breakfast starts at 7:45 daily.
2) The school day begins at 8:15.
3) Please let students out in the drop-off lane and do not get out of the car with them.
4) Utilize the whole drop-off lane and don't wait until the front to let kids out.
5) To avoid separation issues, parents are not allowed in the building at the beginning of the day (drop-off is at the doors, not in the building).
6) The first week, Mon.-Thurs.= 2:20 dismissal and Friday= 11:30 dismissal.
7) Cell phones and electronics should be put away at the door.
8) We can't wait to see your kiddos!!!
Mr. Kean
GCMS Middle School is excited to host a family book club this fall! We will be reading Learning How To Learn, the district will provide one free book to each family that participates. Sign up by August 23 at https://forms.gle/vtvgkaXBr9dSV15w6
Are you still trying to figure out what to do with your kids after school this year? The CAPS After School Program still has a few openings for students enrolled at GCMS Elementary School!
Register online at the link below or email capsteachers@yahoo.com for more info!
https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/d53c6c6c-eb62-43aa-8075-d64d759e8c06/self-service
CAPS After School Program is looking for a High School Helper to work as a chid care helper at the GCMS Elementary school.
Hours are after school until 6pm.
Candidates must be at least 15 years of age, be able to follow instructions, and love to work with kids.
Email capsteachers@yahoo.com for more info or download an application here. Completed applications can be returned to the GCMS Elementary school or emailed to capsteachers@yahoo.com. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18CXrR-FkYio7QKakkx6T7l2fDykHYI_6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117131147500170251946&rtpof=true&sd=true
GCMS Families: If you have not already done so please complete online registration through Infinte Campus ASAP. Contact registration@gcmsk12.org if you have any questions. More details available at https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/1680471
On August 2nd, 2024, Brigadier General Shane Upton received his first star at an event hosted by Army Futures Command Commanding General, General James Rainey. Brig. Gen. Upton, Director for the Contested Logistics Cross-Functional Team, is the first GCMS School District Alumnus to reach this rank. Congratulations, Brig. Gen. Upton!
SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 19th!!!
Greetings Falcon Families,
It is hard to believe that we are just a little over a week away from the start of school. I wanted to encourage you to get active in all the steps needed to make the start of school smooth and successful.
REGISTER! If you have not already done so please do!
COMMUNICATE! If you have questions ask, we would rather answer them then have folks surprised or wondering.
PARTNERSHIP! We are in this together to serve and provide for our kids.
SCHEDULE:
Monday, August 19-Thursday, August 22 are 2:20 dismissals
Friday, August 23 11:30 dismissal
DROP OFF and PICK UP - Please be patient it is always a little crazy at the start. Have a plan with your children ! We always encourage a test run if you have time.
ATTENDANCE! We get 175 days together please make them a priority!
We are getting really excited to get everyone back. Enjoy this last week and we will see you soon!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Good morning! Our annual school supply drop off for 1st-5th grades will be on Monday, August 12th from 4:30-6:00 (K will drop off supplies on their Zoo Night). It is not required, but you are welcome to come in and drop off school supplies so bookbags are not too full on day 1. See you then!
Mr. Kean
We had a great turnout for ESL night at GCMS Elementary! A huge shoutout to Maria Rodriguez and all the volunteers that made this night possible!
I want to make you aware of a policy change at the elementary school. We will no longer allow kids to use phones or outside electronics (including smart watches) once they enter the elementary building. We have always asked that phones be turned off/on silent and be put in lockers, but we had many issues before school in the cafeteria or right at the end of school, so they are no longer permitted to be used in the building. We expect that devices will be put away before entering the building and stay there until exiting the building. Thanks for preparing your students for this!
Mr. Kean
Falcon First Day for all incoming freshmen and new students to GCMS High School will take place on Friday, August 9 from 9-11am at the high school. Students will receive a hard copy of their schedule, hear from staff members and students, do a schedule run through, and have an opportunity to access their lockers. Please contact the GCMS High School office (217-784-4292) or email Mr. Carter with questions carter.josh@gcmsk12.org
GCMS Middle School will host our 6th grade transition night on Thursday, August 8th starting at 5:45 PM. All incoming 6th graders and their families are invited to attend!
The first day of school is coming up soon! The high school will have our individual school pictures on Monday, August 19. If you need a picture form, you can get one in the high school office or online at https://vsi.co/
We look forward to a great 2024-2025 school year!
Class assignments for GCMS Elementary students are now viewable in Infinite Campus! If you have not done so already get logged into Infinite Campus and complete online registration by August 9. Contact registration@gcmsk12.org with any questions.
GCMS offices will be open for New Student Registration on Tuesday, Aug 6. Please contact the school offices for an appointment. We will also have staff available at the Middle School and High School to help anyone having difficulty with registration that would like to stop by in person. Remember to have online registration completed by Aug 9.
Reminder that any students wanting to participate in fall sports need to have an updated sports physical completed prior to the first day of try-outs/practice (August 12). Sports physicals are good for 13 months. If a student does not have an up to date physical, they cannot participate in practices until a sports physical is completed and turned into the office.
GCMS Families: A friendly reminder that 0nline registration for 2024-25 is now open in Infinite Campus. Contact registration@gcmsk12.org if you have any trouble accessing your Infinite Campus account. Please have your registration complete by August 9. More details available at https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/1680471
GCMS will host ESL night on Wednesday, August 7 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Food will be provided, we encourage all ESL families in our district to attend!
GCMS Families: Please take a moment to read this overview of the digital communications we will be using in the upcoming school year: https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/1693437
Attention all Parents/Guardians whose child is interested in trying out for Middle School Baseball:
This is a reminder that the Middle School Baseball Parent Meeting will be held this Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 pm at the Middle School Baseball Field. If your child plans on trying out, it is HIGHLY recommended that you attend this meeting. If you cannot make this meeting, please contact the Middle School Athletic Director at richard.aj@gcmsk12.org AND the Middle School Baseball Coach at white.dustin@gcmsk12.org. We will need to set up a separate time to provide you with the information discussed at this meeting.
Thank you and have a wonderful day,
AJ Richard
Athletic Director
GCMS Middle School