Before I head out on vacation, thought I would let you know what has been happening here at GMS this summer.  Normally, my last post says something like things are really quiet on campus and not much is going on.  How wrong could that be here at GMS.  All summer the Strength and Conditioning Camp has been happening.  After watching a few lift some weights, I think we are on the right competitive path for next year.

We also hosted our first of two transition camps for our incoming 5th graders.  I think they enjoyed getting to know each other, especially since they come from some many schools.  I even saw a few from my previous elementary school.   Due to bad weather, we are rescheduling the Parent Night for the week of August 3rd.

Mr. Montemayor hosted his Summer Rock-n-Roll Camp.  I could hear those guitars all the way in my office!

Our Tiger cheerleaders headed off to camp this week.  Thanks to all the parents for carpooling their daughters there.

I will be out of the office the week of June 29th and July 20th.  I will check emails occasionally if you need to get hold of me for something.  Otherwise, I'll see you when I return.  

Have a great summer!

I realized that I didn't blog about all the events the last week of school and yet so many things happened.   Each grade level had their  end of year trip as well as on campus celebrations like the 6th grade ice cream social.  Have you ever tried to get almost 400 kids through an ice cream line!  So many choices blue, purple...and toppings!  Selection overload for sure.

Gorzycki hasn't been able to perform a formal "graduation" ceremony for our 8th graders. But after participating in the end of year 8th grade celebrations, I don't think the 8th graders felt shorted. Throughout the last day, different activities were created from photo booths to karaoke to yearbook signing.  Lunch was provided outside. I think all of 8th grade enjoyed this, even the teachers.

After lunch, students headed back to class for their awards ceremony.  Then came one of the best traditions here at Gorzycki, the Bowie Drumline  Parade.  The drumline performed for our 8th Grade Farewell Parade.  I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was truly an amazing experience.  The parade path literally toured the entire school and had students lined up on both sides of the hallways.  Check out my tweets for more pictures of the drumline.

The parade led them to the cafeteria for a slideshow of the year in review.  It was great to hear all the giggles and to see all the tears and hugs.  We wish them the best of luck in high school.