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Families and Community Members,
The constant change in rules, regulations, and management have created an environment that makes it hard to understand all things that are impacting schools and children. I would like to invite any interested parties to join me for an evening of question and answer to gain more clarity and understanding of where we are now, how we got here, and what comes next. If you have questions about construction, programs, COVID, curriculum, finance, board governance, or anything that is school related please come and share your questions.
What: Open Mic Question and Answer
When: Wednesday, October 6th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: GCMS Middle School Cafeteria
Who: Students, Family, Staff, Community all welcome
Why: Serving Children and Community together
Falcon Proud,
Mr. Darnell
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The Media Club meeting scheduled for today (Sept. 27) after school has been cancelled. It will take place tomorrow (Sept. 28) from 3:30-4:30 in the Middle School Library.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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Middle School Parents,
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Oct. 27-28 from 3:30-7 PM. Please click the link below for a letter with information about our hybrid model for P/T Conferences this year. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your students' progress!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GH4UmQX910UswzhaecPYc9Co_StszgLy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101813212376078097766&rtpof=true&sd=true
Mr. Bielfeldt
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Our football reader program has always created a special relationship between the Elementary and High school students. Today Mrs. Willis's 2nd grade class got some shirts to cheer on their favorite Falcon!
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We have made some adjustments to our Middle School lunches for next week. Updated menus can be found on the Dining section of our website and App.
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Fisher-GCMS soccer celebrates Senior Day this Saturday as they take on Watseka at 9:40 am at the Fisher Fairgrounds. Come out to celebrate these seniors and cheer on our undefeated team!
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GCMS Families,
The GCMS Track will be closed from today, September 22 through Wednesday, September 29 for repairs and painting. Please refrain from using the track during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
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GCMS Families,
The GCMS Track will be closed from Wednesday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 29th for repairs and painting. Please refrain from entering this area during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
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5th Gr Parents: Reminder that Band Registration Night is tonight! 4p-8p in the Elem Music Room. Music Shoppe Representatives will be present to answer questions & assist w/ rentals.
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Homecoming week is next week Sept 27-Oct 1! All three buildings will be doing dress up days, it's going to be a great week. GO FALCONS!
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Please view the link below in regards to the Middle School's Indoor Event Guidelines.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wqK0DJdtm1bGJy_6PAAN8KPTA0l1NE3q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101813212376078097766&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Good afternoon,
Please view the link below for the GCMS Middle School Indoor Event Guidelines.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ndd92a1Xl4IZ1f0i3PaggcUDmpNrEBK0WFTFYyMEMDM/edit?usp=sharing
Please contact the middle school office with any questions.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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Good afternoon,
Below is a link with the permission form for our Erin's Law presentation. The form only needs to be returned if you DO NOT want your student to participate.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u06PcBjEebSwCZIODXJkIVC8iMcFX8cWxqoMLalAv8w/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Mr. Biefleldt
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Good afternoon,
We will be sending home permission forms with all of our middle school students today regarding Erin's Law. Information about the school's responsibilities are on the form sent home and will also be provided in a link in another message.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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It's not too late! GCMS Middle School still has about 15 more 2020-2021 yearbooks for sale. They are $15 each and can be purchased from Ms. Ferguson in the library. You may pay with cash or a check made payable to GCMS Middle School. It is first come first serve. For questions, please contact Torri Ferguson at 217-784-8731 or ferguson.torri@gcmsk12.org.
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One last reminder that elementary school picture day is tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 15th). To order pictures please send the order form and $ or order online at www.vsi.co/schools. Thanks!
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5th Gr Parents: Just another reminder about Band Registration Night coming up. Wed Sep 22 from 4p-8p in the Elem Music Room. This is the night you officially sign up for Band. I've met w/ each class to talk about instruments & answer students' questions. It's been going well! There are several benefits to studying music, the primary being your student will enjoy all aspects of music (and life) to a higher degree. I hope your student considers joining! Full details are in the intro letter (attached). Email is the best way to reach me (Renchen.Kyle@gcmsk12.org). I'm happy to answer questions & I look forward to meeting you! https://bit.ly/3A5lWQ7
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Reminder that volleyball intramurals begin TONIGHT (Sept. 13) at 5:30 PM at the middle school. Girls have to have all paperwork turned in in order to participate. Bring any remaning paperwork, tennis shoes, knee pads if you have them, water bottle, and a mask. Practice will end at 6:45 PM.
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In what has become a yearly tradition, GCMS Seniors took a trip to the U of I Memorial Camp in Monticello on Friday where they completed the obstacle course using teamwork and problem solving!
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Elementary picture day will be on next Wed. (Sept. 15th). Your child should have received a picture form earlier this week. Please send this form with $ on or before picture day or order online @ www.vsi.co/schools. Thanks!
Mr. Kean