Time to get up and get moving with the GCMS Dance Team as they present their #gcmsvariety2020 dance to Midnight Sky by Miley Cyrus. Special thanks to Choose 2 Change Fitness in Gibson City for letting us use their facility! https://youtu.be/iCPiO8SrDcU
It appears google is having issues this morning making self certification, email, and our text/call network inaccessible. Please check back and spread the word! We will continue with school today and take attendance the old fashioned way!
Thank you for your understanding.
It's that time of year, for some holiday baking!
Check out what Mrs. Young's Intro to FCS class has been working on.
Vote for your favorite Christmas Cookie here:
https://bit.ly/3gEifrP
Our next #gcmsvariety2020 entry features Alex Killian singing a Frank Sinatra classic! https://youtu.be/8GzWdnHpSn4
See the full playlist at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnsSeC3bBFW0YNtD23MEVmKjBpOWzO1rQ
Next up in our #gcmsvariety2020 Kalynn Little is joined by family and friends for a rendition of the 2018 Senior Medley! https://youtu.be/ricH7IidVkI
See the full playlist of acts at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnsSeC3bBFW0YNtD23MEVmKjBpOWzO1rQ
Our GCMS Concert Choir is proud to open our Virtual Variety Show with Happy Together! Check out our channel for more Variety Show videos or follow the hashtag #gcmsvariety2020!
https://youtu.be/SQWd5-Nqyuk
The 2020 GCMS High School Variety Show has gone virtual! Keep your eye on our feeds over the next week and follow the hashtag #gcmsvariety2020 as we showcase our student talent!
GCMS High School is joining in on dressing up for the holidays Dec 14-18! Check the pictures for details on all 3 buildings:
The latest edition of the GCMS PTA newsletter is now online! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1038732/Eyas_Quarter_2_2020.pdf
Families,
I wanted to share with you our most recent COVID-19 data, a change to reporting, and a change to our quarantine requirements. Please take a couple of minutes to read this letter so you are aware and informed.
GCMS has had 5 positive cases of COVID-19 in the last week, of those cases only one case was present at school or required close contact tracing. The one case that required close contact tracing occurred at the elementary school and all affected parties have been notified.
As a practice moving forward I will give updates and notifications on Wednesdays to minimize the communications but still allow for consistent and transparent communication of our school COVID-19 impacts. Please note that anyone affected by positive case contact will be notified individually as soon as possible.
The CDC and IDPH have recently changed the quarantine requirement from 14 days for close contact down to 10 days, assuming no symptoms. GCMS will adjust to that practice immediately. Our nursing and office staff have been communicating return dates when quarantines are required and will continue to do so, but the duration will be shorter. Those who are currently on quarantine will receive new return dates if you haven't already. Also, if an individual is contacted by public health and given either longer or shorter timelines we will default to their expectations should families present written confirmation.
Thank you for your continued support and vigilance as we navigate this challenging school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
GCMS Elementary and Middle Schools are having spirit dress up days Dec 14-18! Let's celebrate the last week before break in style!
The IDPH has launched a new web link where people can register prior to going to the community based testing sites to help with the lines and makes the process more streamlined. https://bit.ly/2K0f2ql
Quick reminder that there is a Facebook Live PTA meeting tonight at 6:30! https://www.facebook.com/GCMS-PTA-1334293216602785/
The latest BUG video is now online! A group of students set out to capture Mr. Willis, but things don't go as planned... https://youtu.be/Cud8AWlkBb4
Congratulations to our Middle School November Students of the Month!
6th Grade - Londyn Roderick
7th Grade - Hadley Doman
8th Grade - Desiree Welchel
#gcmsms
If you have a child in school and qualify for free or reduced lunch, Mediacom has a “Connect to Compete” program that offers its internet service for $9.95/mo. If you’re interested, check it out:
https://mediacomc2c.com
The minutes of the Oct 19 PTA meeting are now available on our website. The next meeting will be this Monday, Dec 7th at 7pm on Facebook Live. More details coming soon! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1026977/10.19.2020_PTA_meeting_minutes.pdf
If you have a child in school and qualify for free or reduced lunch, Mediacom has a “Connect to Compete” program that offers its internet service for $9.95/mo. If you’re interested, check it out:
https://mediacomc2c.com
Gift card orders are due tomorrow! Funds will help pay for buses for future All School Trips. Please contact Cathy Steidinger 784-4278 for more information. Download the flyer at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1009883/2020_SCRIP.pdf
High school students may pick up breakfast and lunch Tuesday and Thursday from 11-11:30 at the west Commons door. Please email Mr. Allen or call the high school office by 9am tomorrow morning to insure a sufficient supply. Allen.Mike@gcmsk12.org
