Spring Comes Early at GCMS

This Week at GCMS:

We have been moving right along at GCMS this week.  The spring-like weather has made our GCMS Cougars very active this week! I appreciate everyone showing great patience with the students and staying on top of things.   I have just a few notes to share as the week winds to a close.

Staff Concerns:

Our GCMS staff has suffered some losses this week.  Former GCMS school resource officer, J.R. Oller passed away on Sunday.  J.R. served as SRO at GCMS during the 2007-2008 school year and was a great asset to our school. 

Vicki Staley’s father passed away this week, and also, former staff member, Charlene Noblett’s mother passed away this week.

Please keep all these in your thoughts and prayers.

Cougar Bucks:

Please remind all students about the proper use of Cougar Bucks.  Recently, we have seen an uptick with inappropriate uses such as name switching, trying to use someone else’s Cougar Bucks, use for other purposes such as buying gum, and some theft issues.  Remind students that the Bucks are supposed to be a reward for that student’s good work and not to reward someone else.  It is always best practice to write the student’s name on the Buck when it is received.  Also, please always keep your Bucks in a safe place where no one with sticky fingers will be tempted.  Thanks for using PBIS to promote positive student behavior at GCMS! 

Observations:

All formal classroom observations must be completed before the end of March.  Please contact your administrator to schedule your observation if you have not done so already.  Remember, non-tenured teachers need 2 minis, a peer, and a full.  Tenured summative year teachers need a peer and a full, and tenured non-summative year need a mini. 

Quote of the Day:

“O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ~Percy Shelley

Coming Attractions:

Feb. 15-17…State Beta Convention

Feb. 20…will be used as a student makeup day (not PLC)

Feb. 21..8th Grade Parent Night at GCHS

Feb. 22-24…8^th graders register for high school classes through teams

Feb. 28…Home Volleyball, 5:30

Feb. 28…Deadline for spending Classroom Funds