Greeting GCMS,
December 30th, and I am confident that we are all looking forward to the calendar turning to 2021.
This is a reminder that GCMS Schools will be returning to in person learning on Tuesday, January 5th. We will be following the same schedule as first semester to start 2021. Please remember that buildings open at 8:00 am and classes start at 8:20.
Please remember to self certify each day, and error on the side of caution if you or your children have had any exposure to Covid. The most challenging thing we faced in first semester was managing quarantines, and we can all do our parts to minimize that risk.
Finally, please stay actively engaged when absences occur, it is essential for students do complete assigned curriculum and seek out help when challenges occur.
We will be hosting a Facebook live update on January 4th with information and opportunity to ask questions.
Stay safe and healthy!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Winter break would be a great time to checkout a new book from our digital library! Directions can be found in the Resources section of our website in "Digital Library Instructions". https://www.gcmsk12.org/
We very proudly present the conclusion to #gcmsvariety2020 as the GCMS Concert Choir sings Found/Tonight. Thank you to everyone in our community for your constant support of our students, especially during this very unique year. #falconproud! https://youtu.be/6xO46-KlSEY
Alex Killian, Ethan Garard, Haley Brown, and Ashlynn Allemond team up for #gcmsvariety2020 to bring you Hey There Delilah! https://youtu.be/OILOf5NQxTw
GCMS High School received a special visit from Santa and his elves! https://youtu.be/RjLFNA_EZIY
Liam Killian brings his rendition of Ain't No Sunshine to #gcmsvariety2020 https://youtu.be/8TjMK4_OqFo
WFAL is proud to present their Winter Broadcast for 2020! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELj_JMOaj9Y&feature=youtu.be
Sierra Ward continues #gcmsvariety2020 with her rendition of Still Hurting from the play The Last Five Years. https://youtu.be/Fsag14GoImM
Alex Killian and Haley Brown team up for a duet performance of I See the Light for #gcmsvariety2020 https://youtu.be/5cy0wYf-y4o
Our #gcmsvariety2020 continues with the GCMS Chamber Choir singing Stand by Me! https://youtu.be/zqrrFDUWsOU
Please take a moment to read the latest updates from our Ford County Public Health Department: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1046482/12-15-20_Quarantine_Guidance_PR.pdf
Attention all students, parents and staff that use LUMEN - the next time you log in LUMEN will be asking for you to update your password. This is a legitimate update so please take a moment to create a new secure password.
Congratulations to Bella Amburgey on her selection as December Student of the Month. Bella is a member of Student Council, the Mental Health club and the Red Army. She has been a cheerleader all 4 years of high school, is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as the student representative on the board for the Gibson Area Food Pantry. Bella recently was named a Silver Award winner in storytelling by W3 and the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for her blog, Thriving Thursdays. She will attend UNLV next fall, majoring in journalism and media studies. Bella is the daughter of Robin Rose and the late Rick Amburgey; she was nominated by Mr. Ertel.
2020 has been a unique year, but GCMS teachers still find a way to celebrate! GCMS Elementary proudly presents their 12 days of Christmas! https://youtu.be/A_sif9kKvKs
Senior Haley Brown shows off her dancing ability for #gcmsvariety2020 as she performs a modern dance to Hostage by Billie Eilish. https://youtu.be/-RsMi__lpvA
Hailey Wahl and Aiden Phillips join up for a #gcmsvariety2020 duet as they sing All of Me! https://youtu.be/xAYs6ldCy9I
Celebrating with our Middle School celebrities has continued with Mrs. Emily Chase, our hearing itinerant teacher. She demonstrated cake decorating to the students in life skills class and they loved making their own creations to enjoy!
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.
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'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
