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Middle School Parents,
We have discussed our ALICE (active intruder information) Drill with all of students. This can be a sensitive subject for our students so please know that your student may have questions. If you have any questions about our ALICE process, please reach out to the middle school office.
We will have our Active Intruder Drill on Tuesday, September 21. This drill will also involve our local police department.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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GCMS Middle School still has some 2020-2021 yearbooks for sale.
They are $15 each. 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 217-784-8731 or ferguson.torri@gcmsk12.org.
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GCMS Families,
Gibson City has sustained some significant wind damage. Please use extreme caution when picking kids up from activities this evening and transporting kids to school in the morning. We will be in session but obstructions around town could still be present. Please be safe.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
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Fisher-GCMS Soccer will be playing their only game in Gibson City on Monday, Sept 13 at 4:30. Join us at the Youth Soccer fields east of County Market to cheer on the team!
Photo Credit Ryan Minion
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Parents,
Girls basketball practice begins tonight at 6 pm in the middle school gym. Softball players that are planning on playing basketball need go attend practice. More information about practices and softball player expectations will be shared at practice.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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Lumen is our online platform for student grades, schedules and lunch balances. Here is a quick walkthrough from Mr. Willis: https://youtu.be/CC98ceMVoTw
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Don’t forget today is an 11:30 dismissal. Please make arrangement accordingly!
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Attention GCMS Families: School lunch is provided FREE of Charge this year, but... Money is needed for the purchase of milks, for Sack lunches. Also for EXTRAS when purchased Ala Carte from the HS Lunch line Balances are posted on LUMEN where you can pay online or drop off payments in the offices.
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GCMS is looking for a Spanish speaking paraprofessional. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/roe9/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=17809
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Attention 5th Grade Families: 5th Graders are eligible to join Band beginning this Fall. Please view the attached letter from Mr. Renchen regarding 5th Grade Band. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Renchen at renchen.kyle@gcmsk12.org https://bit.ly/38sTmfo
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Middle School Parents/Guardians,
Wednesday, September 1 is Middle School picture day. Picture forms will be sent home with your students tomorrow. We will begin pictures right after morning announcements.
Please contact the Middle School office with any questions.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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We are excited to release our Tech Basics Library! This one stop resource for all the basics you need to know to use GCMS tech has tutorials for our different apps and how they are used in various classrooms. Check it out at https://bit.ly/GCMStech
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A resource for those affected by the floods of August 12: https://bit.ly/3t4Fhyp
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Dear Middle School Parents/Guardians,
The Gibson Area Food Pantry has developed a backpack program which will be providing nutritional food items to supplement weekend meals for qualifying GCMS students. The program's goal is to provide children with nutritious food items that can be prepared and served throughout the weekend.
Food items will be placed in your child’s locker on the selected dates (which will be the weeks that the Gibson Area Food Pantry @ 619 E. 1st Street is not open for distribution). We are inviting your family to participate in the program if you are interested. One bag of food will be distributed per family not per child. If you are interested in participating in this program, please have your child pick up a sign up packet in the office or contact the middle school office for details.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
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If you have a student in grades 4-12, they are going to be using Google Classroom this year. Here's a walkthrough video to go over the basics!
https://youtu.be/XIdI6naHFWs
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Just a reminder to Middle School Softball families that today's game at Tri-Point will be played in Cabery. Game time is 4:00PM.
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We're back! We will be utilizing technology throughout the year, so take a moment to review some of our important Chromebook and technology policies. Have a great year! https://youtu.be/e0QGdLVxINQ
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Please remember to send water with your kiddos tomorrow! We can't wait to see them!
Mr. Kean
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Members of the First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City stopped by the opening teacher inservice to provide a generous cash gift to all of the GCMS faculty and staff. We are part of a community that truly supports our school, one of the many reasons we are so #Falconproud!
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GCMS Families,
Set your alarms, pack your bags, and send them our way!!! School starts tomorrow at 8:15 in all buildings and dismissal is at 2:20! We can't wait to get everyone here to kick off 2021-2022!
Falcons Proud! --- Mr. Darnell