I have enjoyed seeing some of the Woodshop projects for the six weeks.  

GMS Teachers have found creative ways for students on-campus to collaborate.  These are French students practicing new vocabulary words

February 9th will be Choice Sheet Night at GMS.  This will obviously be our first time conducting Choice Sheet Night virtually so please bear with us if there are kinks.  You will log into whichever zoom session you feel is important or have questions.

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 Two really great announcements today.

Mrs. Robyn Christensen, 6th-grade math teacher, will represent GMS as Teacher of the Year.  I can't think of a more deserving teacher.   For those that haven't seen her Math Jams Youtube channel, here is the link.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HxpOLyBO2NGpseIPHpidg

Also proud of our GMS Orchestra students.  GMS had 6 students selected to be part of the TMEA All-Region Middle School Orchestra:  Riya T., Gabriela Catalina M., Grace C., Medha A., Jonathon L., and Jack C.

GMS will resume rotating classes Monday.  We are excited to have students back with us.  Have a great weekend.  

 

One of the SEL activities this week was for students to share who they received Empathy, Flexibility, and Grace from this semester.  Here are just a few samples. 

Even the staff got in on the exercise...

This week was spirit week on campus.  

Hat day was Monday...

PJ Day on Tuesday...

Socks and Sparkles on Wednesday....

Plaid Day was Thursday....

And crazy sweater day on Friday.  Ok, maybe Coach Houser took it to another level...

And just a little bit of cheer for the staff...Hot chocolate, Coffee, breakfast delivered by some wonderful helpers (Counselors and Front Office)...

                                                

GMS wasn't able to host our traditional Service week, but a few of our student organizations were able to provide support.

NJHS created hundreds of greeting cards and delivered them to:

The Central Austin Food Bank

Brookdale Beckett Meadows Assisted Living Facility

Legacy Oaks South Austin Assisted Living Facility

Silverado Barton Springs Memory Care Facility

The GMS Student Council raised...

Super proud of our Tigers supporting these organizations this year.  

Another thank you to our parents, this time the Band parents.  We appreciated ending the semester with our traditional Fine Arts luncheon, even if the students couldn't be our waiters.  

Make sure that you have your contacts updated over the break.  There is talk that the first week back in January might not be in person.  

Have a great winter break and see you in January.  

Proud of the GMS Tigerettes.  Considering they learned this dance through remote learning and then had a few practices to learn formations, they did an excellent job.  

It is with sadness that I announce our 7th Grade Assistant Principal, Mrs. Ortiz, will be leaving GMS.  She has accepted a position at Ann Richards High School.  Friday will be her last day at GMS.  To replace Mrs. Ortiz, GMS has hired Kaylin Brett as our new 7th Grade AP.  Mrs. Brett comes to us as a US History Teacher and Student Council Sponsor from Bowie High School.  I know you will help me say good-bye to Mrs. Ortiz and welcome Mrs. Brett.  

Tonight on Facebook is the Middle School Fair, Part 3 and Gorzycki will be featured.  It starts at 6:30.  Hope to see you there. 

All assignments are due Monday!  Assignments submitted after Monday will not be reflected on this report card. 

Adding some holiday excitement next week...

Monday - Holiday Headwear

Tuesday - Holiday PJs

Wednesday - Socks and Sparkle

Thursday - Plaid and Scarves

Friday - Ugly Sweater 

One more week, have a great weekend.

With January 5th added as a DOI PD day, the schedule for that week will be ABB.

GMS is so appreciative of our PTA.  Not only did they step up and help provide our Thanksgiving lunch from Circle C Cafe, but they also provided gift cards.  Having the support of our families makes these strange times more manageable.  

It was such a beautiful day that the 8th-grade team had their Thanksgiving lunch outside.  

We all had concerns about how Woodshop would happen remotely, but I think it has allowed for more creativity from students.  

 Hopefully, you received the email from our Superintendent stating that there is a possibility that AISD will move to remote learning the week after Thanksgiving.  A decision is supposed to be made by the 25th of November.  If this happens, GMS will send word as well.  

Thank you all for your support, and have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Each year for Veteran's Day, Mr. Heckler has one of his choir students sing during the morning announcement.  Please listen to Medha A. sing the Star-Spangled Banner.  If you would like to hear more, the Fall Virtual Concert was great.

I know I say this each week, but it is great to have some normalcy back at GMS.  Below are the Tigerettes practicing after school. 

    

There is even some art work being posted around the building.  

 One week left before Thanksgiving break, enjoy your weekend. 

GMS loves Popcorn Fridays.  Thank you, PTA!!!!!

Having some fun at lunch.  Students are able to select songs to be played.  Every time a student would get up and dance I didn't have my camera out fast enough.

Teachers are finding creative ways for students to complete verbal projects.  This student was in the hallway alone, using the partitions, so he could remove his mask.  

There will be a Principal's Coffee next Thursday.  Hope to you see then.