Snow Day Report

This Week at GCMS:

I hope that everyone is enjoying our first snow day of the school year today.  It is very quiet around GCMS today, as I wonder about whether we might get to have school tomorrow or not.  I was pleased that we did not come to school and then have an early dismissal.  We have all been through those days where we have the students here, it’s snowing outside, and everyone wants to know if we are leaving early (and the kids want to know too!).  Those days don’t make for very good learning environments, so I think it was a great call to cancel.  I also got to have an extra cup of coffee and come to work at 8:00 instead of 6:00.  That was pretty sweet too!  I have just a few notes to share this week, since we have only been back from Christmas break for a couple of days.

GCMS Yearbooks:

Our GCMS yearbook ordering is now available online.  Students, parents, staff and others may go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use the order number 13799 to place an order.  Our yearbooks are $30 again this year or $35 with the student’s name imprinted on the yearbook.  The online orders will be available through February 28.  If you have questions, please contact one of our yearbook sponsors, Stephanie Horn or Laura Goff.

Monday Faculty Meeting:

Our January faculty meeting will be after school on Monday, January 9.  Mrs. Dee Dee Webb, our new district technology integration specialist, will be here to share with us about a potential new program.  Dee Dee stopped by GCMS and met with Mrs. Miller and me this morning about the program.  Also, Becky Miller and Becki Pearl are going to share with you the plan for making up the PLC day that we missed earlier this school year because of the Election Day conflict. 

Anti-Bullying Program:

Major Robert Carter, of the Madisonville Police Department, will be at GCMS on Wednesday, January 11 to present assemblies to each grade level during the school day and then a public session at 5:00 pm that evening.  The programs will focus on digital citizenship, cyber-bullying, and other bullying issues.  Everyone is welcome to the public program. 

School Board Appreciation Month:

January is School Board Appreciation Month.  I want take this opportunity to thank our board members for their hard work and dedication in support of teaching and learning in Grayson County.  The work and decisions of a school board really can make a difference in the future of a community.

 

Quote of the Day:

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” ~Vince Lombardi

Coming Attractions:

Jan. 6….Report Cards go home (if we are in school)

Jan. 7…GCMS Cheerleaders at Snow Ball Classic, Bowling Green

Jan. 9…GCMS faculty meeting, 3:00

Jan. 11…Anti-Bully Programs (during school and at 5:00 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