Cougar Staff:
It is good to be back in school the past two days. Things are getting back to normal, with staff
members dressed in red and black throwing balls in the gym, a baby lamb running
around the office, and everyone looking forward to the last school dance of the
year.
Personnel:
Chris Drake is doing well after having back surgery on
Monday. Also, Jeremy Meredith has
returned to work after his recent gall bladder surgery. Stacy Pierce had another chemo treatment
yesterday, and we all wish her a full and speedy recovery. Please remember all those dealing with health
concerns right now.
Make Up Days:
Our weather interruptions have continued this week as our
snow day totals have reached 14 for this school year. Please be sure to take the survey for makeup
day options. Mr. Anderson emailed about
this yesterday. Basically, the options
are to either add all the days onto the end of the school year (which might get
some reduction if HB 410 passes) or take away three days of spring break and
possibly go on a Saturday or two. All
staff will work his or her respective contract days regardless of how days are
made up or whether HB 410 passes or not.
To voice your preference, go to www.graysoncountyschools.com and
choose option A or option B. It takes
about 30 seconds.
School Culture Assessment:
School culture surveys have been placed in your
mailboxes. This brief survey should take
about five minutes to complete, and we ask that you return them to Mrs. Viola
at the front desk by the end of the day on Friday. The survey consists of 13 questions on one
sheet front and back. This information
will be used by the team from Allen County that visits on Monday and Thursday
of next week. I sent out the interview
schedule earlier this week. For any
teacher whose name is not on the interview schedule, you may come to the
conference room on Monday during your planning time or Thursday at 8:00.
Pertussis:
We have been contacted by the health department that we have
a confirmed case of pertussis (whooping cough) with a student who attends
school here at GCMS. The health department will be drafting letters and telling
us who they need to be sent to. Cyndi
and Debbie will be glad to answer any questions and they are getting a master
list of immunizations given to staff (whether you have/have not had a Tdap
vaccination). The risk of pertussis to this age group/adults
is low. The real risk is someone having pertussis and passing it to a smaller
child/infant. Due to HIPPA regulations,
the identity of the case cannot be revealed. If you hear "through the
grapevine" who the case could be, please be very careful and do not repeat
that information.
Quote of the Day:
“Give the world the best you have and the best will come
back to you.” ~Madeline Bridges
Coming Attractions:
Mar. 10 and
13…School Culture Assessment (visitors from Allen County)
Mar. 10..8th
Grade Night, 6:00…all 8th grade teachers should attend
Mar.
11-13..Freshman Registration through teams
Mar.
13..Team 3 Showcase Lesson Day
Mar.
18-20..Reality Store and Operation Preparation
Mar. 19…GCMS
SBDMC meeting, 3:00
Mar. 21…WKU
History Contest
Mar. 24…GRVC
Volleyball Tournament at GCMS (24th, 25th, 27th)
Mar.
26..Reward Assembly for all students with no office referrals, 1:45
Mar.
28..Battle for Heart, AHA Event
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