GMS's second annual Service Fair was another huge success!  There were over 24 service organizations and students made thousands of donated items.  Thank you, PTA!

 The Winter Assembly is one of my favorite traditions at GMS.  It was started by Diane Gorzycki herself as a way of thanking the staff for all their support.  We saw performances from the dance team...

 Choir...

 Guitar...

 Orchestra...

 Theater...

 and Band.

 Plus the art classes created all the decorations for the amazing luncheon...

 And were the best servers ever!  My tea was never empty.

Wishing our GMS Families a relaxing and safe holiday season!  

Next week is the last week of reduced prices for the yearbook.  Order yours now.

8th Grade US History students presented their puppet shows on the Constitutional Convention.  Students were very creative.

No Place for Hate Coalition door decorating contest.  There are some very elaborate doors!

Monday 8th graders will be participating in a Service Fair here at GMS.  The entire school has been making projects for over 10 service organizations this week.  Thank you for donating all the items.  

Wednesday is the GMS PTA Cookie Exchange.  Again thanks in advance for all the cookies.  

Thursday is the Winter Fine Arts Assembly.  Hopefully, I remember to take pictures.  

Enjoy the beautiful weekend. 

The GMS Choir had another outstanding performance...

Thank you for all the Service Project donations.  Classes have already begun making donations...

I visited the art classes when they were beginning this project.  Awesome to see them finished...

NPFH is organizing a door decorating contest with the theme of acceptance...

The next 9 days are super busy.  There are lots of projects happening from the Service Projects to Super Bowl for Caring to Fine Arts performances.  Please check the calendar for a list of events and dates.

PAL students collecting all the items for the Coats for Kids campaign...

Students finishing projects for woodshop.  I just love how the baby was included....

The library helped students with the annual Hour of Coding...

New six weeks, new bookshelf ideas...

New artwork on the walls...

The first week of December is MOY testing.  Schedules will be different.  Please review the website for specifics each day.  

Happy Thanksgiving. 

Students take on the roles of Americans and British negotiators ironing out details for the Treaty of Paris.

Art students at the Umlauf Sculpture garden.

 Students in Ms. Prepster's class learning about espionage during the American Revolution while Ms. Brinkso teaches. 

It looks like some nice weather.  Have a great weekend.

NJHS students purchased $800 worth of books to be donated to Dell Children's Hospital Library.  
    

Attending the Renaissance Festival with theater students.  

Keyboarding students explore the meaning of gratitude while learning how to type letters.

GMS French students attending the opera.

If you are looking for something to do, girls basketball is full stride.  There is a spirit night at Torchy's Taco Monday night. 

Have a great weekend.

GMS had lots of fun celebrating Red Ribbon Week.  I think crazy sock day was my favorite...

Band students this week practiced by completing the BINGO sheet.  There were two different places for them to play for the principal!

This was definitely my favorite costume of the day, especially when looking from a side view.  

As teachers walked by, I had a hard time knowing who they were.  I had to do several double-takes to recognize Mr. Sindt.  And if it wasn't for Mr. Howard's voice, I wouldn't have recognized him either!  

Only One Gorzycki is on Monday.  This is an event for incoming students.  GMS will showcase all of the electives offered.  Teachers will be available to answer any questions.  This event is for both students and parents. 

Basketball has started and I know the girls would love to have more fans in the stands.  Check out our website for specific dates and times.

Have a great weekend and stay warm and don't forget to set your clocks back.

This week students in Robotics created cars and then raced to see which one was the fastest.  This group had an issue about halfway down the hall...

GMS World Cultures Spanish classes are preparing for Dia de los Muertos...

Art created sugar skulls for the occasion...

 Can you guess this character?  Pumpkin character contest happening now in the library...

Next week is Red Ribbon Week.  Check out our website for themes each day.

Thank you PTA for our Fall Luncheon yesterday and Principal lunch last week.  Y'all are the best.

Stay warm and have a great weekend.

Do you know what BLEND is?  This is the platform used in AISD for student learning.  Most students would say it is where they find their assignments.  Parents have access to BLEND as well.  In BLEND there is a course title Gorzycki Middle Campus Community Course.  It's another way to receive information.  If you aren't clear on how to use this, ask your child.  They have the course as well.  If you are an 8th-grade parent, I have sent you a message.

Fall Choir Concert...

Caterpillars in the Green Ag pollinator garden....

Look how big Remy is getting...

Shoe Drawings from Art I...

Mrs. Ryan, the 7th-grade counselor, is starting a book club for parents.  Check out the counselor's webpage for specifics.  

Next week is Bus Appreciation Week.  With about 1000 GMS students riding the bus daily, please show our drivers your appreciation.  

There are several events happening next week.  Please checkout the GMS website for the calendar.  Have a great weekend. 

GMS celebrated Pride Week with clothing specific days.  Today was wear a color of the rainbow.  

Yesterday was "Don't be tacky and discriminate.   Mr. Mahoney is always in the spirit to dress up.

In keyboarding this week, students created presentations on Digital safety.  

Speaking of technology... 8th-grade parents here are some reminders from the GMS tech team:

1. Please make sure that your student is using the district issued carry case or a protective sleeve for their device. We have already had several screens damaged due to improper handling. 
2. Beginning Tuesday 10/15, if students are not using their district-issued carry case or a protective sleeve, students will receive lunch detention.
3. Students should restart their Chromebooks at least once per day. 
4. Please remind your student to charge his/her Chromebook each night so it's ready to use at school the next day. 

Don't forget the next two weeks are short.  Students are off tomorrow and Monday.

There was lots of school spirit this week at GMS with Homecoming.  I wish I would remember to take pictures!  

First Pep Rally of the year...

Lots of us had twins on campus... Mrs. Black and me...

 Mrs. Reedy and Mrs. Embree...

 Mrs. Christensen and Mrs. Sindt...

Even the library has some spirit...Halloween...

GMS ended the week with our annual Homecoming Dance...

Remember that the next two weeks are short.  Students are off the 11th and 14th.  

Have a great weekend.