The Wheels Keep Spinning!

This Week at GCMS:

It’s been a long, busy week at GCMS and still more to come!  With three home ballgames, 2 assemblies, a board meeting, etc., I know that everyone will be glad to get to the weekend.  I want to thank everyone for their efforts this week and throughout the school year.  I have just a few notes to share as our week draws to a close.

Veterans Day:

I would like to thank everyone for a great Veterans Day program on Wednesday.  We had about 35 veterans in attendance, and our students did a wonderful job of being respectful and appreciative.  I would like to specifically thank our GCMS staff members who are veterans:  Ellen Thomas, Mike Blair, and Eddie Dennison.  I would like to thank our GCMS chorus, band trumpet players, and Boy Scouts for an outstanding job as well.  Our students do not get many opportunities to participate in patriotic programs, so it is good for them to have the opportunity.  Thanks to all.

Friday Assembly:

Just a reminder, motivational speaker and juggler, Paul Kelly will be putting on an assembly in the gym during 1^st period tomorrow (Friday).  Come on down to the gym and help supervise the students.  It is fine for related arts to go ahead and have your PLC meeting.  We will go straight to 2^nd period when we dismiss from the gym.

Faculty Meeting:

We will be having a faculty meeting after school on Monday, November 16.  I want to spend some time going over the instructional rounds process and upcoming December visit by district administrators.  I will share the “problem of practice” and guiding questions that the observers will be focusing on that day.  Also, Mr. Parker will share information about the importance of formative assessment.  All teachers should plan to stay that afternoon.

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

We are offering an additional parent/teacher conference opportunity next week on a “by appointment” basis.  We have set a three day window for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for conferences during planning periods and/or right after school.  I hope that we have several parents to take advantage of this additional opportunity.  I appreciate our teachers being flexible with scheduling these conferences.

Quote of the Day:

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others.  It is the only thing.”  ~Albert Schweitzer

Coming Attractions:

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