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The high school recently held a coin war to benefit the Gibson Area Food Pantry and raised approximately $250 with the seniors winning the 'war.' Mrs. Curry, our social worker who coordinated the event, presented a check to Bella Amburgey, student representative on the Food Pantry board and Mr. Ertel, president of the board. Particularly in times as this, the food pantry is doing a vital service for our community and beyond.
The November issue of the Falcon Flash Middle School Newspaper is now online! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OWZIVds2r5tPusVkE3Rw58kxS0CTFj4g/view?usp=sharing
This week the MS Life Skills Class had 2 visitors! Mrs. Warren shared her embroidery skills and Mrs. Jamison taught the importance of deep breaths and focus.
Thank you to everyone that has donated to our coin drive! Tune in to our YouTube channel this afternoon at 2:15pm to see one or more of our ES admins get a pie in the face! https://youtu.be/HPf52mNe1Sk
IDPH has released new statewide resurgence mitigations that will take effect on Friday, Nov 20th. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2fQ59h1U7kqGcu6GHFvg-i8Pa465J5u/view?usp=sharing
Please take a moment to read the latest guidance from our Ford County Public Health Department https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WVETESddrdfilt-xtQfnxgGV4y_C4Bue/view?usp=sharing
GCMS will be utilizing "Remote Planning Days" on Nov 23-24. There will be no student attendance on these days. Please see the attached letter from Mr. Darnell for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WwlI9c4Ga6rJlqEcGjzKPoxp7FcQdrl1/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Doman showed our students in life skills class a new and
enjoyable option for a leisure skill called Pound they can do for physical
movement and fun! The students use drum sticks and movement to pound to the rhythm of upbeat music. The students and teachers had fun!
Congratulations to the newest (and current) members of the William M. Loy chapter of the National Honor Society. Induction was held this morning in the gym. We're #FalconProud of our students who represent us so well.
Families,
All three buildings are in the middle of a "coin drive" to raise money for Gibson Area Food Pantry. In a time that has presented so many challenges this is an amazing opportunity to teach our children the true meaning of giving, encourage a little friendly competition, and support the Gibson Area Food pantry that just last week served nearly 200 household and 500 people in our community!
The GCMS community always steps up to provide for those in need and this is an amazing opportunity to ensure that this community resource is well stocked to serve during the upcoming winter months! The food pantry has developed great supply chains and resources that stretch the dollars you donate to maximize the impact they have. A dime or a dollar will help. Checks written to Gibson Area Food Pantry are wonderful as well.
Many people have reached out to me in recent months asking what can they do to help and here is your chance! Make that donation, talk to your children about the spirit of giving, community, and the pride in supporting your neighbors in a time of need!
Thank you in advance and I have no doubt GCMS will amaze us as always.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Darnell
GCMS PACT is selling SCRIP gift cards. 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
Tuesday's National Honor Society induction ceremony at GCMS High School will be streamed live on YouTube this year! You can catch the stream beginning at 8:15am at https://youtu.be/Pn7VVFLL64U
It’s School Board Appreciation Day! Thank you to our board members for the hours and energy they devote to our district. We’re grateful to Josh Johnson, Phil Whitehouse, Miranda Leonard, Adam Elder, Emily Tucker-Davis, Tyler Young and Janna Friday for your service!
When the local food pantry said they were expecting lots of clients for their Thanksgiving pickup, our cheerleaders and Interact kids answered their call for helpers. Our students have such a great spirit of service! #FalconProud
The State of IL is sponsoring a community Drive-through test site in Paxton on Nov. 20 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K7phtqszD7DQkfTyBS6LXIm8i7UecQ5R/view?usp=sharing
We now have a team shop open for Middle School Girls Basketball. Get your gear at this link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/GCMSdqNeZU
We are collecting $ for the Gibson Area Food Pantry through Nov. 20. The class donating the most money will have a representative pie Mrs. Lindelof ($750 as a building), Mr. Kean ($1000), and George ($1500) in the face. Thank you in advance for your donations if you are able!
GCMS Families - Please remember that tomorrow, Friday Nov. 13 is an 11:30 dismissal. Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks to the generosity of the First Presbyterian Church and the GCMS Ed Foundation, every K-12 student will be coming home with books to keep (today or tomorrow)!
