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GCMS Kindergarten will be hosting an assessment screening for our incoming kindergarteners on Wednesday May 4th from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Please call the elementary office (217) 784-4278 to schedule your child’s 30 minute screening session.
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GCMS Elementary School is looking for a highly qualified 5th grade teacher. Learn what it means to be #Falconproud and apply online at https://www.gcmsk12.org/page/job-opportunities
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GCMS Title 1 is hosting "May the 4th Be With You" Bingo! Complete and cross off 5 activities in a row (or do more!) and turn your completed Bingo cart to your school office by May 4 to earn a free book. Open to all GCMS families!
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Good afternoon Middle School Parents,
Teacher Appreciation week is May 2-6. I am providing a link that will allow middle school parents to sign up to provide treats for the middle school staff. We have a few slots let open.
Any type of treat would be greatly appreciated! Here is the link you can use to sign-up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAC2CA5F8C16-teacher
We appreciate your support and the continued collaboration between teachers and parents.
Sincerely, Mr. Bielfeldt
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Interact is hosting their Spring blood drive on Thursday, May 5th from 9-2 in the HS gym. If you’re able to donate, please make an appt in the Red Cross app or by emailing the student coordinator, Leonard.Peyton@gcmsk12.org. #GiveBloodSaveLives
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Good evening 8th grade,
All 8th graders will take the Illinois Science Assement tomorrow morning. Please be sure to have your Chromenooks charged and ready to go in the morning.
Have a great night,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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Congratulations to Prom royalty, King Keegan Sutton and Queen Kenley Andreae! They’ll preside at prom tonight at the Pueblo Lindo Event Center.
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Some of 8th grade students participated in the Trade Up day at Parkland College on Friday, April 22. The students participated in numerous demonstrations and interactive stations organized by representatives from the building trades and Parkland College’s Agriculture and Engineering Science and Technology department. Thank you go GCMS Alumni Nick Elder (Class of 1999) for coordinating this for our area 8th grade students!
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On Wednesday, May 11, GCMS will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness by wearing our blue shirts. Please join us by donning your blue and sending the message that addressing mental health issues is everyone's concern. #BeingKindCostsNothing
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37 soon-to-be-kindergarten families have already completed the Kindergarten Pre-Registration form---are you one of them?
Tag anyone you know with a kiddo starting Kindergarten to help us get the word out!
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It’s starting to get real… #ClassOf22
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Due to poor field conditions, today's (4/21) makeup softball game vs Eureka has been cancelled.
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Softball and Baseball games scheduled for today (4/20) have been cancelled due to weather.
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Kindergarten Pre-Registration is open for next year! If you will have a kindergarten student starting this fall please fill out the form by April 27 and share with any other parents you know. https://forms.gle/GW9gJGnrfPb821Nq7
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We have multiple coaching opportunities at both the Middle and High School for next year! Learn more about our opportunities for community involvement at https://www.gcmsk12.org/page/job-opportunities
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Kindergarten Pre-Registration is open for next year!
If you will have a kindergarten student starting this fall please fill out the form and share with any other parents you know.
https://forms.gle/GW9gJGnrfPb821Nq7
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5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Parents,
Your student has been given a form to select their elective classes for next year. Please make sure to ask your child about this, along with signing and returning the form as soon as possible. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Jamison jamison.jennifer@gcmsk12.org or phone 217--784-8731.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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The 2022 Prom Court has been announced! King candidates are (from left), Jack Schultz, Keegan Sutton and Awstace Grauer. Queen candidates are Lucy Keigher, Ashley Hyatt and Kenley Andreae. Coronation is set for Saturday evening.
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Today's (4/18)Track Meet in Paxton has been cancelled due to weather.
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Mrs. Young's "PEEPS" in Intro to FCS class have been busy! Each group was given a pack of peeps to make a creation. We want to know which one is your favorite - cast your vote at https://bit.ly/3MaXRNh
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