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This Week at GCMS:

It has been another great week at GCMS!  After the short disruption of snow days last week, our students are settling back in to the routine of the new semester and good things are happening.  I have just a few notes to share as the week winds toward Friday.

Anti-Bully Program:

Our anti-bullying assemblies went very well yesterday.  The speaker, Major Robert Carter, of the Madisonville Police Department, was very complimentary of our students and staff.  I felt that our kids really responded well and took the message to heart yesterday.  My challenge to our students now is to remember and practice the things that were taught.  The area of digital citizenship and online behavior was the main focus of the presentations, and this is such an important area for students to take seriously and think before they post pictures, comments, and other information online.  The parent session was lightly attended but was also very informative.

Emergency Drills:

As you know, we conduct a variety of emergency drills throughout the school year.  There are legal requirements that every type of emergency drill be conducted in January.  With this in mind, we will be doing one of every drill this month.  We will watch the weather in choosing when to do the fire drill.  As always, please review emergency drill procedures and encourage students to always take the drills seriously.  We are always better prepared in the event of an actual emergency when we have practiced our drills effectively.  Thanks.

Observations:

I have enjoyed observing in lots of classrooms recently.  With observation window 2 closing this week, I would like for all teachers to be thinking about scheduling your remaining observations for the school year.  Non-tenured teachers will need a full observation by the end of March.  Tenured teachers in the summative year will need a full observation by the end of March if you have not already done so.  Tenured teachers not in the summative year will need a mini observation, also before the end of March if not already completed.  Please review your lesson plans and contact your administrator to schedule your observation.  Summative year teachers (tenured and non-tenured) should be working on Domain 1 and 4 documentation as well.

Living Well Promise:

If you have chosen a Living Well insurance plan, you will need to complete your Living Well Promise this spring.  Please review Sarah Crume’s email from this week regarding how to complete the Living Well Promise.

Quote of the Day:

“Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.” ~George Washington

Coming Attractions:

Jan. 12…GCMS Boys Basketball, 5:30 pm

Jan. 13…Window 2 observation deadline

Jan. 14….GCMS Archery at John Hardin HS

Jan. 16…No School, MLK Day

Jan. 17 & 21…Academic Team hosts District Governor’s Cup Competition

Jan. 18…GCMS SBDMC Meeting, 3:15
Jan. 19...Dee Dee Webb will meet with teams during planning times.

Jan. 21…Academic Team hosts District Governor’s Cup

Jan. 21…GCMS Boys Basketball hosts Edmonson Co., 12:00