For any GCMSF Wrestling fans that are NFHS subscribers - Braylen Kean is up next on Mat 1! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ihsa/gamcb60f4c6b9
GCMS Families,
Due to the snow, wind, drifting, cold temps, and travel concerns we will be using an E learning day on Friday, February 18th. Decisions for evening events and practices will be communicated tomorrow. Stay safe and warm and enjoy the long weekend.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Braylen Kean won his first match by pin and will compete again later tonight at the IHSA State Wrestling Meet!
Good morning,
The link below provides the Middle School Snow Day Schedule. The schedule has also been sent to every students' email. Please have your students reach out to their teachers or me if they have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uGO7ZuppoC9peWHhXbzj9m_fUnsyIEiMlNzziXp3YZ0/edit?usp=sharing
Stay safe and warm,
Mr. Bielfeldt
GCMS Families: Here is the schedule we will follow for our E-Learning day Thursday 2/17. Please note that the ES and MS will follow the same schedule for Friday if needed. These schedules have also been emailed to all MS and HS students. https://bit.ly/3sTg5v4
GCMS Families,
Due to the projected severe weather GCMS schools will be be using an e learning day on Thursday, February 17th. All in person classes and activities are cancelled. Please stay safe!
-Mr. Darnell
Due to potential weather issues on Thursday, the HS Boys Basketball game vs Lexington is being moved to Wednesday 2/15. This will be Senior Night so we invite you to come support our seniors and cheer for our Falcons!
Everyone is invited to check out our new multipurpose gym and weight room! Both rooms will be open for public walk through during the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Elementary School from 8am-2pm on Sunday, February 27.
Just a reminder to send your kiddos with water today. Thanks for your help!!
Mr. Kean
Due to the water issues around the Elementary School, Tuesday's MS Wrestling meet has been cancelled. There will be wrestling practice after school Tuesday at the regular time. Wrestlers are reminded to bring their own water to drink for practice, as the fountains in the Elem. School will not be accessible for drinking.
GCMS Families,
WOW! I am so thankful for a great staff and responsive families!!!
Today, between 8:15 and 9:00 am we had a major water main break at the intersection of 16th Street and Church Street. The result of this break shut down water to the Elementary School which meant we could not flush toilets, wash hands, clean, or cook forcing the early closure of our school facilities and school day. Amazing work by our staff, students, families, transportation department, and city crews to navigate a challenging circumstance.
At this time we plan to fully resume school on Tuesday, February 15th with both the Elementary and High Schools operating under a boil order. Normal drop off locations and routines will be followed. Please plan to send your students with ample drinking water to get through the day. A notification will be sent out if this situation changes.
Thanks for your support and understanding!
Falcon Proud,
Mr. Darnell
Due to the early shutdown today, all of Monday's lunch menus have been moved to Tuesday. Keep an eye on the Dining section of our app and website for the latest updates.
Families,
For clarifications ALL GCMS facilities will be closing at 11:30 due to transportation and supervision of students.
Middle and High School Students will be communicating with their families, and teachers from the Elementary are working to ensure all families are aware and children have supervised solutions for the dismissal.
Mr. Darnell
GCMS Families,
We have a major water main break on Church and 16th Street (u-drive) that has shut off water to the elementary school. We are forced to close school at 11:30 today and will be running our buses as if it were an 11:30 dismissal day. We will ensure communication with all elementary and Middle school families to ensure safe transition and proper supervision.
Families who wish to pick up there children may do so but must avoid Church and 16th Street entirely, and please leave 17th street clear from 11:10 - 11:45 to allow for bus pick up.
Please be on the lookout for communications from your child's school or teacher!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Middle School Families: Make sure to order your 2021-2022 yearbook before time runs out! You can download the order form or order online at https://bit.ly/3uGIEOP
Falcon Wrestling Fans: Here's another quick reminder that tickets for the Sectional Wrestling Meets are available online now at https://gofan.co/app/school/IL21467 Be sure to get your tickets in advance if you plan to attend. Go Falcons!
Attention Falcon Wrestling Fans! Tickets to the IHSA Wrestling Sectionals are being sold in advance online. You can purchase tickets at https://gofan.co/app/events/520854?schoolId=IL21467
Go Falcons!
GCMS Families: We have seen a number of comments appear on our posts that look like the screenshot below. We DO NOT stream any games through the website mentioned so DO NOT click on any of these links. We are working to remove and block these phishing attempts from our posts as quickly as possible. Always be careful on the Internet!
Elementary School lunch menus for the rest of this week have been updated due to the days missed last week. You can find current menus on our app or view the calendar at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1842715/ES_Menus_Calendar_-_Feb.pdf
We have had to make some changes to the Middle School lunch menus for this week. Updated menus are available on our app or the updated Februrary menu is available at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1841572/MS_Menus_Calendar_-_Feb.pdf