Volleyball season has begun.  All four GMS volleyball teams had games this week.  I was able to watch the 7th grade games.  So much fun to see the new teams at work.  

 GMS even hosted a Bowie Volleyball tournament.  Most of this freshman team were previous Lady Tigers. 

The GMS Student Council, Faculty, and PTA needs your help.  Donations for the evacuees in Austin and volunteer teams at the coast are needed.  All types of perishable items are needed, especially gift cards for groceries, food, and supply centers.  Donation boxes are already set-up around the school and supplies will be distributed daily.  We know the Tiger Community will rally and donations will be plenty.  Thank you in advance.

Today was our first Popcorn Friday hosted by PTA.  It is our favorite day of the month.

Don't forget Tuesday is Back-to-School Night.  Please have copies of your student's schedule.  

Enjoy the beautiful long weekend.  

What an awesome first week!  It was great having students back on campus.  Here are some of the photos I took this week.

Cheerleaders helping 6th graders during lunch...

 Families preparing for the eclipse....

 Locker distribution....

 Safety in science classes.....

Orchestra students sharing their "why"...

Volleyball starts next week.  Come out and support our Lady Tigers starting at 6:00pm in the gym. 

There will also be a General PTA meeting August 30th at 6:00 in the library to discuss the upcoming bond. More information can be found at www.gmstigers.com

While you are there, sign-up for my tweets, the GMS newsgroup to receive school related information, the bus app - so you know where the bus is at all times, and finally subscribe to each of your child's teacher website.  

Information is readily available.  All you need to do is subscribe for what you want to know.  

Enjoy your weekend and try to keep dry.  

GMS is so excited to have students back on campus Monday.  With the support of our awesome PTA, the staff will all be wearing new shirts.  Students will now be able to recognize all the teachers.

If able, please print, copy, or take a picture of your child's schedule.  If you are unable to do this, first period teachers will help.

As you know Monday Austin will experience a partial eclipse.  The eclipse will begin at 11:41 and continue through 2:39.  While this is a unique experience, it is the decision of individual teachers whether or not to teach about the eclipse based on their curriculum.  Viewing of the eclipse will be determined if teachers have sets of approved eye wear.    Please remind your students that is it NOT safe to look at the eclipse, even with sunglasses.

Enjoy your last weekend of summer vacation and we will see you when the doors open at 8:00 on Monday!

Hope you are having a great time this summer and enjoying your last few weeks.  There is so much happening on campus this week I thought I would share..

Band Camp...

 Math Camp...

Can't wait to have all the students back.  See you August 21st!!!

GMS ended the week with lots of fun.  It began with our first Bike to school day.  

 It was also our annual faculty versus students games. They were so much fun to watch, and they even had great MCs.

The evening ended with a Dinner Theater performance.

Next week is locker clean out.  Help your child by reminding him/her to start bringing items home.  Backpacks are not allowed once lockers are cleaned.  

Please turn in all library books.

Please make sure you register.  If you received an email, that means you haven't and need to.   We are at 71%.

GMS has made it through another round of STAAR testing.  A huge thank you goes out to the GMS testing coordinators and team for organizing such a huge important event.

Mrs. Don De'Ville doing whatever she can to encourage students for the Science STAAR.


Last week several of our GMS students received awards at the Latino Academic Achievement awards Ceremony.

 Mr. Heckler's Talent Show was a huge success.  There is lots of talent on this campus.

The Spring Dance Performance was great.
Here is the 8th graders farewell dance.

GMS supplies for next year will be online Monday.  The link will be on the school website.    

GMS is at 62% registration.  We still have a ways to go.  Please remind your friends this must be done.  

Have a great weekend. 

Next week is STAAR testing.  Please remember that visitors are not allowed on campus during those days.

The library is closed to checkouts for the rear.  Please make sure you have returned all your library books.

Did you know that our tennis teams won district yesterday.

We are up to 60% registration.  Don't forget to registration.