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Just a reminder to wear orange tomorrow in support of #RyderStrong. Thanks!
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GCMS Families, we have had a student at GCMS High School test positive for COVID-19. Please read this letter from Mr. Darnell for more details. https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/316005?org=gcms&fbclid=IwAR3XIQmJxJFP2FRgx71LLKKXOL5NtJ-KzBVwqv1fBu9uf0sYNUELH7WIDlQ
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Throughout the day tomorrow, GCMS Students and Staff will be collecting coins around the schools and in town to support our friend Ryder who was diagnosed with Leukemia in April. Ryder is currently receiving treatment through the St Jude's affiliate in Peoria. Everything collected from our coin drive will go to Ryder's family. Please keep an eye out for cheerleaders and staff in their orange shirts around town!
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Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! This year conferences will be conducted digitally, teachers will be reaching out to families to set up appointments. You can find contacts for all of our staff members on our app and at https://www.gcmsk12.org/o/gcms/staff
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Middle School rocking their baseball attire, along with celebrating the birthday girl, Mrs Warren!
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We would like to recognize one of our students for going above and beyond for our community. Chloe Tjarks organized a fundraiser for the Gibson Area Food Pantry and was able to raise over $6000 through her efforts. Chloe makes us all Falcon Proud!
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Please take a moment to read this announcement concerning school lunches
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Just a reminder to students and parents, please have your student charge their Chromebook every night. An overnight charge will get your student through the day!
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The latest MS celebrities to shimmer at the MS Life Skills class were Ms. Ferguson and Mrs. Doman! They provided an opportunity for the students to make their own tie dye face masks with personalized vinyl appliqués. Now the students have additional masks to wear to school.
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IF the GCMS Schools go to "Full Remote Instruction" at some point in the future then these are the schedules students would follow. We share these schedules now so that families can be prepared; however, there are no immediate plans to move to fully remote learning.
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We want all of our students to be at their best and a big part of that is hydration. Just a quick reminder that your student can carry a water bottle with them to class. Stay smart, stay hydrated!
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Congratulations to our GCMS High School class officers for 2020-2021!
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BUG Videos are back! A group of students finds someone unexpected in the Computer Lab. Can they learn to respect him as much as their old teacher? https://youtu.be/jj_baCYG828
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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!
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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.
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Newest addition to the Middle School hallway- anyone who earns a Fantastic Falcon gets to sign the chalk wall! #gcmsms
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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
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If you missed last night's Driver Ed Parent Meeting with Mr. Leake you can watch the recording on our YouTube Channel
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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.
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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
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