Picture retakes are on Tuesday at the Elementary School. Here is the link to pictures from Sept. 3rd and they are supposed to be sent home on Monday. Please let your child's teacher or the office know if you would like retakes. Thanks!
https://gallery.vsi.co/gcmselementaryportraits/
There is a limited number of last year’s 2019-2020 yearbooks leftover for sale. These will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in purchasing one please bring $15 to the middle school office. Once they are gone, they are gone.
Newest addition to the Middle School hallway- anyone who earns a Fantastic Falcon gets to sign the chalk wall! #gcmsms
Tuesday, Sept 29 is #RyderStrong Day and an "Orange Out" at GCMS. We're hoping to boost the spirits of one of our families and help them in a difficult time. Join us by sporting your orange and #KickLeukemiaToTheCurb
If you missed last night's Driver Ed Parent Meeting with Mr. Leake you can watch the recording on our YouTube Channel
https://youtu.be/ep6tcmVfS4A
Seniors and parents, if you were unable to attend the live virtual Financial Aid workshop, utilize the following video from Parkland and ISAC. Contact Mr. Carter with any questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djSdhlk1Wrc&feature=youtu.be
GCMS families please take a moment to read this letter from Mr. Darnell concerning a student that has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Elementary School https://drive.google.com/file/d/1osQy8OY_ipcm47zPsZKXQtPxLWaKojQZ/view?usp=sharing
Mr. Carter introduces his new video series on the 5 pillars that make a GCMS graduate. https://youtu.be/PhOztrsdJfg
One of our 3rd Grade classes is joining in on making sure that they make a regular practice to Wipe it Down! https://youtu.be/cwKsUCKdjrs
Ms Rubarts was our MS Celebrity to shine on the Functional Life Skills class this week. Ms Rubarts loves to be active in her spare time. She shared that love of movement with the class by setting up an obstacle course. The students had a great time learning to be active!
Middle school students that eat breakfast or lunch provided by the school are asked to bring their student ID badges with them to school. We will use the student ID badge to scan into our Lumen system for payment from their lunch accounts.
We love being in school and that means keeping things sterilized. GCMS WFAL reminds you to wipe it down before you leave! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AdkXT0Lxy4
Congratulations to the baseball team on their 4-1 victory over PBL last night. The win gave the team their 2nd straight Twin County Conference Championship. Way to go Falcons!
Please remember to self-certify: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep63JynTY8OwTNXLX7z6RyTWx59Y6gOUnkJTD2KNpdxwqreQ/viewform?embedded=true
Congratulations to Nathan Kallal for being named September Student of the Month for GCMS High School. Nathan is a three sport athlete and was recently named a captain of our football team. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Interact, FBLA, Spanish Club, Student Council, FCA and has served as a freshmen mentor and football reader. Over the summer, Nathan was also a steady presence at the food pantry, unloading the food bank truck. Although he is still searching for a college, he intends to study engineering. Nathan is the son of Bruce and Stephanie Kallal and was nominated by Miss Riley. Also pictured is Tracy Epps of the Bank of Gibson City who presented the award.
Middle School Parents: please see below for the updated link concerning remote learning plans: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xo7_ijfDLjX0C1gj1amU3gg-fcXUD39jUctkE4rgOSg/edit?usp=sharing
Please click the link below for the Parent Letter regarding the Middle School's full remote plan and expectations. A schedule for the stduetns will also be made available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rGf-uAszdvz5b3skUHaTw16h9pK87iab/view?usp=sharing
Families, please take a moment to read a letter from Mr. Darnell concerning positive COVID-19 cases within our district: https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/303383?org=gcms
Families,
Thanks again for the great cooperation. Please keep up with the self certification.
Stay tuned early next week for the full Remote Learning schedule to be released should we need to use it!
Please be aware that our community does have active cases of Covid-19 and we must continue to be vigilant in our safety practices. IDPH requires 14 days of quarantine for close contact, which could occur with our students or staff.
Please use good judgement over the holiday weekend to ensure your safety and the longevity of in person learning for GCMS!
-Mr. Darnell
Mr B was our first guest for GCMS Middle School Celebrities, who will be making appearances in the life skills class to share talents, and special interests with the students to help them explore potential interests of their own in the future https://youtu.be/vLOTYmwJcow