Due to the weather, the 1st grade field trip to Radar Farms that was supposed to take place tomorrow has been rescheduled for this Friday, Oct. 8th. Tomorrow will be a normal day for 1st grade. Please bring a sack lunch, drink and jacket on FRIDAY. Thanks!
Tonight's (10/6) GCMS-Fisher vs Blue Ridge Soccer game has been cancelled.
GCMS Families,
Final reminder today is an 11:30 dismissal!
Also, I hope any, and all, who have questions about the why and how of school governance take the time to come to the open question and answer period tonight at the Middle School Starting at 6:30 p.m.
Falcon Proud!
Mr. Darnell
DATE CORRECTIONS:
I am chalking that up to a Monday mistake.
The two days that are 2:20 dismissals are Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, December 22. My apologies!
-Mr. Darnell
GCMS Family,
A couple of quick reminders on calendar dates, times, and events.
Wednesday, October 6th is an 11:30 dismissal!
We do NOT have Columbus Day off this year, October 11, because of construction delays to the start of the year.
October 29th there is NO SCHOOL
Both November 24th and December 18th are 2:20 dismissals.
REMINDER:
Open Q and A at GCMS Middle School starting at 6:30 pm this Wednesday, October 6th for anyone seeking School Management understanding.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Darnell
Superintendent
Our Middle School book fair is coming soon! Check out some highlights at https://bcove.video/2Uzgk0D and join us Oct 22-28 at the Middle School!
GCMS Junior Halie Heinz has just advanced from regionals in Golf placing 8th. Good luck at sectionals Halie!
The September 2021 issue of the Middle School newspaper The Falcon Flash is now available! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OhEcn3p578qLfRe-kwKqNzeUvY9bW6Rs/view?usp=sharing
Families and Community Members,
The constant change in rules, regulations, and management have created an environment that makes it hard to understand all things that are impacting schools and children. I would like to invite any interested parties to join me for an evening of question and answer to gain more clarity and understanding of where we are now, how we got here, and what comes next. If you have questions about construction, programs, COVID, curriculum, finance, board governance, or anything that is school related please come and share your questions.
What: Open Mic Question and Answer
When: Wednesday, October 6th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: GCMS Middle School Cafeteria
Who: Students, Family, Staff, Community all welcome
Why: Serving Children and Community together
Falcon Proud,
Mr. Darnell
The Media Club meeting scheduled for today (Sept. 27) after school has been cancelled. It will take place tomorrow (Sept. 28) from 3:30-4:30 in the Middle School Library.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
Middle School Parents,
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Oct. 27-28 from 3:30-7 PM. Please click the link below for a letter with information about our hybrid model for P/T Conferences this year. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your students' progress!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GH4UmQX910UswzhaecPYc9Co_StszgLy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101813212376078097766&rtpof=true&sd=true
Mr. Bielfeldt
Our football reader program has always created a special relationship between the Elementary and High school students. Today Mrs. Willis's 2nd grade class got some shirts to cheer on their favorite Falcon!
We have made some adjustments to our Middle School lunches for next week. Updated menus can be found on the Dining section of our website and App.
Fisher-GCMS soccer celebrates Senior Day this Saturday as they take on Watseka at 9:40 am at the Fisher Fairgrounds. Come out to celebrate these seniors and cheer on our undefeated team!
GCMS Families,
The GCMS Track will be closed from today, September 22 through Wednesday, September 29 for repairs and painting. Please refrain from using the track during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
GCMS Families,
The GCMS Track will be closed from Wednesday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 29th for repairs and painting. Please refrain from entering this area during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
5th Gr Parents: Reminder that Band Registration Night is tonight! 4p-8p in the Elem Music Room. Music Shoppe Representatives will be present to answer questions & assist w/ rentals.
Homecoming week is next week Sept 27-Oct 1! All three buildings will be doing dress up days, it's going to be a great week. GO FALCONS!
Please view the link below in regards to the Middle School's Indoor Event Guidelines.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wqK0DJdtm1bGJy_6PAAN8KPTA0l1NE3q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101813212376078097766&rtpof=true&sd=true
Good afternoon,
Please view the link below for the GCMS Middle School Indoor Event Guidelines.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ndd92a1Xl4IZ1f0i3PaggcUDmpNrEBK0WFTFYyMEMDM/edit?usp=sharing
Please contact the middle school office with any questions.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt