Friday, December 18, 2020

 

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.  


Friday, December 11, 2020

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.