Have you purchased a GMS yearbook? Check with your 1st hour teacher to see if your name is on the list. If not, don't wait. Order your yearbook on your Skyward account or pick up an order form at the main office. Prices will increase in January, and all sales will end soon after.
‘Tis the season to give and to shine! The GMS Toy Drive is in full swing, and every gift you donate brings a smile to a child’s face. There’s still time to drop off new, unwrapped toys in the donation bin by the west doors. Whether it’s a game, a book, or a toy, your generosity can make a holiday wish come true! Let’s wrap up the week with kindness, joy, and the magic of giving. Thank you for helping make this holiday season unforgettable for children in our community!
This year’s spelling bee will take place on Thursday, December 18th in the Large Group Room beginning at 8:30 a.m. for any 8th grade student interested in competing. 8th grade students who choose to participate in the spelling bee are required to see Mrs. Plant or Mrs. Francque by December 12th to sign up and receive a practice study list.
The GMS Scholastic Bowl team invites any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students to an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:40 a.m n room 812. If you are unable to attend but would like to be a part of the team, please see Mrs. Francque by December 12th. Whether you're a trivia master or just curious to learn, there's a spot for YOU. Join us and let’s win together!
Attention Hoops Fans: Our A teams traveled to take on the Jordan Jaguars last night and we had mixed results. Our 7As were never able to find a rhythm in Jaguar den and fell 31-33. Our 8As got off to a fast start and never looked back. We were slicing and dicing the Jaguars by playing great defense and getting a lot of transition buckets on our way to a double digit victory. Next up, our 8A and 8B played Saturday in the shootout and our As will be home Monday and Tuesday next week. Go Leafs!
This coming Saturday, December 6th, both our 8A and 8B basketball teams will be playing in the Eric Dietrich Memorial Shootout in GFAC. The shootout is named after our former GMS student, Eric Dietrich who was a boys basketball manager his 7th grade year. Tragically, in 2017, his life was taken from him during the summer between his 7th and 8th grade year. Since then, the shootout has been named after this wonderful, full of spirit, and supportive young man. Eric’s family honors him by raising money during the shootout and donating it to the Make a Wish Foundation on his behalf. On Saturday, they will be selling raffle tickets. You may buy however many tickets you wish, then place the tickets in one, or several baskets of your choice. Then around 1:00 they will draw one lucky winner for each basket. You do NOT have to be present to win. The baskets include gifts for all ages and all genders and are always very impressive. One of the big items this year is a Beats Solos 4 headphones! So this Saturday, head up to the GFAC to support our 8A and 8B basketball teams and also consider buying some raffle tickets to win some great prizes and honor a truly remarkable young man taken far too soon.
Attention 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing GMS basketball this upcoming season. The season will begin the Monday after Winter Break and last through the month of February. By Monday, this list of interested players will be posted in the girls locker room and it will also indicate whether you have an updated athletic physical on file with our school nurse. You MUST have a physical on file in order to practice or play in games. If you have any questions, or if you want to be added, or removed, from the list, please see Coach Monier in room #602. We will have a brief meeting before break to hand out the early season schedule, go over expectations, and answer any questions. We will share information about this meeting in the announcements when the date nears. Go Leafs!