This Week at GCMS:
I have to
say that this has been one of the toughest weeks that I remember at GCMS. The passing of Stacy Pierce has been
difficult for us all. I do appreciate
everyone pulling together and supporting each other as well as supporting Stacy’s
family through this difficult time. The
family passed on their appreciation as well.
Thank you to everyone who visited the funeral home, helped with the
services, helped with the meal, sent flowers, said prayers, or helped them in
any way.
The Circle of Life:
Someone
commented to me that this week was certainly an example of the circle of life
at GCMS. We celebrated the birth of not
one, but two new babies to GCMS staff members this week. Congratulations to Hannah Embry and her
family on the birth of baby Elynn and to Jeremy Meredith and his family on the
birth of baby Jackson. I believe that’s
the most GCMS babies at once since the Blain/Webb/Decker babies all came in
April of 2008.
New GCMS SBDMC:
Congratulations
to the newly elected 2017-2018 GCMS site based council! Parent representatives elected last week were
Kari Ray and Jackie Stanton. Teacher
representatives elected after a marathon 7 days of balloting are Tracie
Johnston, Ellen Thomas, and Shannon Loughran.
I would like to thank parent member Jenny Cummings, as well as teacher
members Ashley Johnson and Don Logsdon for their service on the council. The old council will be in effect through the
end of June, with the new council starting in July.
Cougar Pride Week:
Thanks for
encouraging students to participate in Cougar Pride Week as we get geared up
for the start of state testing. We have
had a good level of participation around the building, and it seems like
everyone has enjoyed the dress-up themes. I've heard imitation is the highest form of flattery!
Double Take Thursday!
State Testing:
State KPREP
testing will be held at GCMS from May 10-16.
Our counselors have trained everyone and gone over all procedures. Our teachers have prepared students very well
throughout the year. Please encourage
your students to do their very best. Let
us know if you have any further questions.
Quote of the Day:
“It’s the
circle of life, and it moves us all through despair and hope, through faith and
love, till we find our place, on the path unwinding.” ~Elton John
Coming Attractions:
May 4….Future Cougar Night (Wilkey
and Caneyville), 5:00
May 7…GCMS band concert, 2:30
May 10-16…State Testing at GCMS
May 11…GCMS home baseball at GCHS,
5:30
May 18…8th Grade Awards,
6:00
May 24…Students’ Last Day of School
May 25-30…Staff Days and Closing Day
August 1…Opening Day at GCMS
August 1…Back to School Night at GCMS
August 3…Kagan Workshop for all GCMS
teachers
August 4…District-wide Day
August 7….Not a required workday for
GCMS teachers
August 8….Students’ first day of
school in Grayson Co.
