Short Week News

This Week at GCMS:

It has been a short week but a very productive week at GCMS.  With students out Monday and Tuesday, we were able to have a beneficial PLC Day on Tuesday at GCMS.  Steph Jenson from Boys’ Town shared with us a presentation on relational aggression, bullying, and strategies to help our students be more successful.  I feel that we can work the social skills lessons into our current structure for teaching expectations.  Thanks for a great day of professional learning!

New Personnel:

I would like to welcome some new staff members to GCMS!  I am recommending Ms. Dana Drane for our new special education unit teacher position.  The board of education has created this position due to our units being over caps this year.  I would also like to welcome Halee Johnston, who is subbing in the 6^th grade special education co-teacher position created with Nell Elmore’s retirement.  I know that you will join me in welcoming Ms. Drane and Ms. Johnston!

GCMS Boys Basketball:

Our GCMS boys basketball teams kicked off the new season with victories on the road last week and will have their first home game of the season Thursday night starting at 5:30.  Girls’ basketball season is also in full swing, so I encourage everyone to get out and support our teams.  The kids love it when there are big crowds, and they love to see teachers and classmates along with their parents at the games. 

Morning Announcements:

It is important that all teachers show the morning announcements power-point.  I know that first period is short, but there are announcements on the power-point that the students need to be aware of.  When teachers fail to show the announcements slides, students are missing out.  We can move quickly through the slides, and most days the announcements can be completed in 5 minutes or less.  Thanks.

Supervision:

As always, it is very important for teachers and staff to be very visible in supervising students during the school day.  Steph Jenson spent some time discussing this on PLC day.  One time that is especially important is during the class changes.  Students are much less likely to engage in inappropriate behavior if they know that teachers are watching.  Thanks for your efforts in this area.

Quote of the Day:

“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” ~Thumper from “Bambi”

Coming Attractions:

Nov. 5…GCMS Boys Basketball hosts Owensboro, 5:30

Nov. 6…6^th graders from Clarkson go to CES, 12:15-2:00

Nov. 11…Veterans Day program, 7:45 am

Nov. 12…GC BOE meeting at GCMS, 6:00

Nov . 13…”Juggling Up the Ladder” assembly 1^st period

Nov. 16…Faculty Meeting, 3:00

Nov. 18…Dress for Success Day

Nov. 18…SBDMC Meeting, 3:15

Nov. 25-27…No School, Thanksgiving Break