Mr. Carter introduces his new video series on the 5 pillars that make a GCMS graduate. https://youtu.be/PhOztrsdJfg
One of our 3rd Grade classes is joining in on making sure that they make a regular practice to Wipe it Down! https://youtu.be/cwKsUCKdjrs
Ms Rubarts was our MS Celebrity to shine on the Functional Life Skills class this week. Ms Rubarts loves to be active in her spare time. She shared that love of movement with the class by setting up an obstacle course. The students had a great time learning to be active!
Middle school students that eat breakfast or lunch provided by the school are asked to bring their student ID badges with them to school. We will use the student ID badge to scan into our Lumen system for payment from their lunch accounts.
We love being in school and that means keeping things sterilized. GCMS WFAL reminds you to wipe it down before you leave! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AdkXT0Lxy4
Congratulations to the baseball team on their 4-1 victory over PBL last night. The win gave the team their 2nd straight Twin County Conference Championship. Way to go Falcons!
Please remember to self-certify: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep63JynTY8OwTNXLX7z6RyTWx59Y6gOUnkJTD2KNpdxwqreQ/viewform?embedded=true
Congratulations to Nathan Kallal for being named September Student of the Month for GCMS High School. Nathan is a three sport athlete and was recently named a captain of our football team. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Interact, FBLA, Spanish Club, Student Council, FCA and has served as a freshmen mentor and football reader. Over the summer, Nathan was also a steady presence at the food pantry, unloading the food bank truck. Although he is still searching for a college, he intends to study engineering. Nathan is the son of Bruce and Stephanie Kallal and was nominated by Miss Riley. Also pictured is Tracy Epps of the Bank of Gibson City who presented the award.
Middle School Parents: please see below for the updated link concerning remote learning plans: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xo7_ijfDLjX0C1gj1amU3gg-fcXUD39jUctkE4rgOSg/edit?usp=sharing
Please click the link below for the Parent Letter regarding the Middle School's full remote plan and expectations. A schedule for the stduetns will also be made available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rGf-uAszdvz5b3skUHaTw16h9pK87iab/view?usp=sharing
Families, please take a moment to read a letter from Mr. Darnell concerning positive COVID-19 cases within our district: https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/303383?org=gcms
Families,
Thanks again for the great cooperation. Please keep up with the self certification.
Stay tuned early next week for the full Remote Learning schedule to be released should we need to use it!
Please be aware that our community does have active cases of Covid-19 and we must continue to be vigilant in our safety practices. IDPH requires 14 days of quarantine for close contact, which could occur with our students or staff.
Please use good judgement over the holiday weekend to ensure your safety and the longevity of in person learning for GCMS!
-Mr. Darnell
Mr B was our first guest for GCMS Middle School Celebrities, who will be making appearances in the life skills class to share talents, and special interests with the students to help them explore potential interests of their own in the future https://youtu.be/vLOTYmwJcow
Middle School Spirit Day on Friday, September 4. Come decked out in your best red and black!
One last reminder that today is PICTURE DAY at the elementary school. Thanks!
Just a reminder that today (and all Wednesdays) is a remote learning day. Also, we have school pictures at the elementary school on Thursday and for some Pre K students on Friday. Please send picture forms or go online to www.vsi.co/schools to order. Thanks!
The following events are cancelled or postponed:
MS Baseball - Today's game has been moved to Thurs. No practice today or tomorrow
MS Softball - Today's practice is cancelled. Practice tomorrow at 3:30
Tennis - Today's game cancelled. No Practice
The MS baseball game for today is postponed and will be made up Thursday at 4:15 at the MS field. No practice today or tomorrow. The players are reminded to have all of their necessary gear for Thursday's game ready to go when they return to school Thursday.
MS Softball practice is cancelled for today- next practice is tomorrow at 3:30.
Todays middle school baseball game has been cancelled. It will be made up on Thursday @ 4:15. There is no baseball practice today or tomorrow. Softball practice for tonight is also cancelled. There will be softball practice tomorrow at 3:30.