We are still collecting additions and updates for the slideshow of veterans from our community that will be featured at our Veterans Day ceremony. Our current slideshow is linked below. If you have any updates, additions, or corrections please contact willis.walker@gcmsk12.org https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MMeSRDeNIzzBx9qrIeOPTb0jQE1F0rUrbCSC2e8x1CI/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our Falcons With Character for the month of October. Our focus for this month is CARING!
K= Kelani Young, Isaac Day, Kaidan McElhaney, Journey Beebe
1st= Wesley Reinagle, Joalina Rebollo, Jaxon Young, Elliott Walter
2nd= Sirica Goodman, Ivy Cole, Raelynn Schultz, Harper Schertz
3rd= Kamree Friday, Millie Fields, Rylee Hilligoss, Emi Denault
4th= Avery Carley, Felix Pollard, Carter Brandon, Beau Fields
5th= Jo Kinnaird, Emmylou Kraft, Cati Domingo Andres, Cooper Hull
Congratulations to Will Mussman for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! After years of dedication, service, and leadership, he’s joined the top 2% of scouts to earn this prestigious rank. You make us #Falconproud!
Ryan Donaldson of Twin Lakes Fire Service made a generous donation of tools to our shop department. We are incredibly thankful for the community support for our students exploring future careers in the trades!
Middle School Sports Schedule this Week:
Monday, 10/28: 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Clifton Nash (TCC Tournament) in Forrest @ 5:15.
Wednesday, 10/30: 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. TBA (TCC Tournament) in Forest @ TBA.
GCMS will host Salt Fork in round 1 of the IHSA Football Playoffs! Game time is 1:00pm on Saturday, Nov 2. GO FALCONS!
Our Veterans Day Ceremony will once again feature a slideshow of veterans from our community. Our current slideshow is linked below. If you have any updates, additions, or corrections please contact willis.walker@gcmsk12.org https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MMeSRDeNIzzBx9qrIeOPTb0jQE1F0rUrbCSC2e8x1CI/edit?usp=sharing
GCMS will host our 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov 11 at 9:00am. You can find the full details for the event at https://drive.google.com/file/d/16w0BpreWecrYg8hJYxZVhIqpO9H7PGiA/view?usp=sharing
GCMS wants your feedback! Please complete the Fall Parent/Family Survey: https://forms.gle/Zh8xM7RqsNUNndP1A
INFORMATIONAL POST:
There was discussion at the Middle School Boys Basketball Parent meeting regarding Middle School Boy's Basketball Intramurals taking place during November and December. Unfortunately, this will NOT take place this school year due to various circumstances. As such, Middle School Boy's Basketball Intramurals will take place in the spring. Please be on the lookout for more information as the time nears. We will revisit this topic next school year.
Thank you.
Good morning,
We will have our Parent/Teacher conferences tonight (10/23) and tomorrow night (10/24) from 3:30-7 PM each night. You still have time to schedule an appointment with your student's teachers. Please contact the office at 217-784-4292 to set up an appointment.
Appointments can be either in person, on the phone, or through Google Meet.
Please reach out with any questions. We hope to see you tonight or tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Mr. Bielfeldt
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT/CHANGE:
The location of Middle School Boys Basketball Practice has changed. Practice will now be at the Middle School Gym after school.
Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you, and GO FALCONS!
The Ford County CHAOS team is partnering with the Paxton Police Department for a "Protecting our Children" night on 11/13 at PBL Jr. High. This event is open to all families in the Ford County area. If interested please fill out the form at
https://forms.gle/SCj84szNsA2nQTww8
GCMS will have 2:20 dismissal on Wednesday 10/23 and Thursday 10/24 for parent teacher conferences. There will be no school on Friday 10/25.
GCMS Elementary School will be holding a coin/money drive with all proceeds being donated to Gibson Area Food Pantry at Gibson Area Hospital (GAFP). Each classroom will be collecting monetary donations starting Monday OCTOBER 28, 2024 through Wednesday NOVEMBER 13, 2024. This is a great opportunity for our students and staff to support a valuable resource in our community.
The winning classroom will be recognized and invited to ride in a decorated school bus (“float”) during the Gibson City Lighted Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
The winning grade level will be treated to a pizza party by our local bus drivers. We appreciate their support!
If you are interested in participating, please send your coin/monetary donations to the school for collection in the classroom starting Monday OCTOBER 28, 2024 and ending Wednesday NOVEMBER 13, 2024.
*Checks can be made out to GAFP (which is a 501c3 non-profit organization).
*For online donations: Scan this QR Code or go to the website listed below.
Click “DONATE”
Choose the classroom that you would like your donation to count for in the competition.
Follow the prompts/instructions.
https://donate.gibsonhospital.org/campaigns/35255-gcms-elementary-school-coin-drive-for-the-food-pantry
As we approach the Holidays, there are a number of local resources available for families. You can view a current list at https://drive.google.com/file/d/16XXoBSJjoJ35moQAz8wprJXccUKbRliH/view?usp=sharing
GCMS Families,
Parent / Teacher Conferences are tomorrow and Thursday!!! We do this just one time per year and it is so important to connect on a very personal level during this opportunity. If you have not already done so please contact your kids schools and get on the schedule. If you have a 3 year old or an 18 year old we still want to see you in person. Please take the time to connect with us!
GCMS Elementary School 217-784-4278
GCMS Middle School 217-784-8731
GCMS High School 217-784-4292
See you soon!
- Mr. Darnell
GCMS High School is proud to present our 2024 Variety Show! Please note that this year's show begins at 6:00pm on Friday, November 1! We hope to see you there!
All parents and families are invited to complete our Fall Survey on GCMS Communication: https://forms.gle/FRiSFPv3qbHWd7ND6
The GCMS Middle School Book Fair is here! It will be open for your students to shop through out the school day this week. There will also be two FAMILY/COMMUNITY EVENTS during parent/teacher conferences on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd & Thursday, Oct. 24th from 3:30pm-7pm. Come shop the fair and support our school! All proceeds are used to purchase new books for the library. Can't wait to see you!
