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Greetings, GMS Families -
A big shout out to the cast and crew of Mean Girls, Jr., along with the Directors: Mr. Felder, Ms. Nachbin, Mrs. Zelenack, and Mr. Casto. They performed FIVES times, the dress rehearsal for many staff and some family on Wednesday afternoon, and then paid shows from Thursday to Saturday (two shows on Saturday). It is enjoyable to see the talents of our students, as well as a side of them we rarely see. Kudos to all for a wonderful show!
This week also marks the last week of the 3rd quarter. Grades earned will be used for the remainder of spring sports eligibility. Let's finish strong before we head off to Spring Break. The last day of classes are Friday (3/22), and then classes resume on Tuesday (4/2). Wherever the break takes you, enjoy and be safe!
Here's to another good week, and as always, we welcome your questions, concerns, and positive thoughts.
Respectfully,
Lisa Ormond
Principal, GMS
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8th GRADE COURSE REQUESTS
ALL 7th graders will enter their course requests for 8th grade tomorrow/Monday (3/18) during ACE period. The rising 7th graders entered their requests this past Friday (3/15).
SPIRIT WEEK - THIS WEEK
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad
Wednesday: Construction Day
Thursday: Country Western vs Country Club
Friday: Blue & White Day
LAST WEEK to ORDER YEARBOOKS
Have you ordered your 2023-24 GMS Yearbook? If not, there is still time to place your order. The on-line store will remain open until March 22. After this date, yearbooks will be available for purchase at school, and sales will be based on the remaining number of books. The easiest way to secure a copy of the GMS yearbook is to order ahead by visiting the Walsworth on-line store: GMS Yearbook Store.
If you would like to verify that you have already placed an order, please reach out to Michelle Bain, [email protected]
GMS Yearbook Staff
NEW BUS APP
As I have been announcing, there is a new transportation app. Click here to learn more.
LATE ARRIVAL DATES FOR MARCH
March 20
?STATE TESTING DATES
April 16-17: ELA grades 7-8
April 23-24: Science 8 (some 7th graders) and Biology (some 8th graders)
April 30/May 1: All Math 7-8 (Math 7, Pre-Alg, Algebra, Geometry)
TECH TIPS from Mr. QUIRE Strategies to try at home
It’s likely that your teen is a bit obsessed with their device, and may even be head down looking at a screen right now. But to be fair, so are you. Screen time gets a bad rap but isn’t bad if it’s balanced with other activities, such as reading, clubs at school, and physical activity. Here are different ways to help encourage them to take a break from technology.
Help your child find face-to-face activities that suit their interests. Are you worried that your child isn’t getting enough offline social time? Show an interest in what they do online, their interests and hobbies, and look out for ways they can pursue these interests offline – such as gaming groups at school or in the community, reading and writing clubs, etc.
Have technology-free zones. There’s a time and a place for technology, and it’s not during family time (like at the dinner table) or in the bedroom (especially at night when we need to be winding down for sleep). Also, turn the TV off when you’re not actively watching something, to cut down on distractions.
Give good reasons. For example, reinforce to your child that it’s important to be engaged when spending time with family, and that having a break from our devices helps our body wind down for sleep.
Put a limit on recreational screen time. When they’re doing homework, ask that they don’t use social networking, phones or games until they’re done. This will help them learn to stay focused and not procrastinate.
Global Travel Opportunity – Iceland Last Call
There are two Iceland spots for June 2025 remaining for the graduating classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Please contact Misti Baker [email protected] for more information.
ATTENTION FAMILIES OF 7th GRADE GIRLS & 8th GRADE BOYS
Please click here to learn more about a free scoliosis screening.
REMINDERS
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS - NEW POLICY
With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these three convenient methods:
1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.com). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
2. Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.com. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
3. Call the toll-free number (866) 294-5982 to report an absence using the automated phone system.
These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.
PLEASE NOTE: If your child is going to arrive late you will still need to select the option absent even though they will be in school sometime during the day. The office will reconcile the time the student arrives.
ALE POLICY (aka vacation days)
Families taking vacations during the year can now apply to have up to five days a year counted as excused absences. Vacations are now referred to as Alternative Learning Experiences, or ALE, as the District values and recognizes the learning that can take place with travel. A family can include as many as five students on the form. The excused days can be used together in one ALE or at different times in multiple ALE’s. ALE forms can be rejected if the student(s) has attendance issues or academic concerns that do not warrant excusal by Granville Schools. https://forms.office.com/r/F4iNHH1F32
SPORTS & CLUBS
ARCHERY
The Granville Archery teams had a great showing at the State Tournament two weeks ago. All three teams, GES, GIS and GMS Archery Teams qualified for Nationals to be held in Louisville, KY, in May.
Individual archers placing in top 10 will automatically qualify for Nationals;
Skyler Race - EIGHTH - with 280 and 14 tens - 8th out of 399 MS male archers.
Sophie Price - NINTH - with 281 - 17 tens - 9th out of 340 MS female archers.
This weekend at Bullseye Tournament: Jackson Smith - MS - took 4th place with a 278 with 11 tens.
3D Tournament: Jocelyn Julian - MS - Second - 278 with 13 tens
WRESTLING
All six of the GMS state qualifiers moved on to day two, which was today/Sunday 3/17. I am excited to learn the results.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
The Granville Middle School Science Olympiad team are Central Ohio Regional Champions!
Winning medals were:
Tim Johnson and Juli Johnson-3rd in Air Trajectory
Sarah McAllister and Polly Lee-2nd in Anatomy and Physiology
Sarah McAllister and Polly Lee-2nd in Can't Judge a Powder
Olivia Katona, Alina McKinney, and Rosalie Katona-1st in Codebusters
Nathan Fox and Isla Stewart-3rd in Codebusters
Olivia Katona and Sadie Tritico-1st in Crime Busters
Polly Lee and Phoenix Boyce-2nd in Disease Detectives
Chyler Katona and Tim Johnson-1st in Dynamic Planet
Chyler Katona and Olivia Katona-2nd in Ecology
Olivia Katona, Cole Reid, and Rosalie Katona-1st in Experimental Design
Chyler Katona and Rosalie Katona-1st in Fast Facts
James Browder and Cole Reid-1st in Flight
Jack Cook-2nd in Flight
Chyler Katona and Sadie Tritico-1st in Forestry
Sarah McAllister and Ella Schall-1st in Fossils
Olivia Katona and Alina McKinney-2nd in Meteorology
Chyler Katona and Danny Huffman-2nd in Microbe Mission
Jack Cook and Nathan Fox-3rd in Microbe Mission
Sarah McAllister and Tim Johnson-2nd in Reach for the Stars
Sarah McAllister and Cole Reid-1st in Road Scholar
Polly Lee and Phoenix Boyce-1st in Roller Coaster
Sarah McAllister and Cole Reid-1st in Tower
Jack Cook and Nathan Fox-2nd in Tower
Liam Warblow and Nathan Fox-2nd in Wheeled Vehicle
James Browder and Tim Johnson-3rd in Wheeled Vehicle
Olivia Katona and Ian Davis-2nd in Wind Power
Phoenix Boyce and Rosalie Katona-1st in Write It Do It
Isla Stewart and Nathan Fox-4th in Write It Do It
The team is next in action on April 27th at the Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament.
CALENDAR
March 18: 7th gr entering their 8th gr course requests during ACE
March 20: LATE arrival
March 22: Last day of the 3rd qtr
Spring Break: March 23 - April 1
April 2: Classes resume
REVISED GMS/GHS Bell Schedules
Lunch Info