PRINCIPAL/PARENT CHAT

Our last chat will take place on Monday, April 14 at 6:30pm. We encourage you to attend to hear about the end of school events and activities.

GMS ACADEMIC WATCH

The 2nd and 3rd nine weeks showed a large number of students not completing assignments and not turning in assignments.  These missed assignments turn to 0% - which affects grades significantly.  We have developed a new policy for the 4th nine weeks in hopes to help students stay motivated to complete and turn-in assignments. A message was sent to families through ParentSquare.  If you did not see it, please reach out to Mrs. Shutt.  Thanks!

SMITHVILLE JR GOLF CLUB

The first meeting of the Smithville Jr Golf Club is April 4th at 4:00 at Riceland Golf Course.  Students should bring their own clubs.  Students will be learning the basic rules of the game, the different clubs and how and when to use them, as well as sportsmanship, teamwork and competition. 

PARENTING THOUGHTS ABOUT CELL PHONES

Discuss these rules before you give your kid a cellphone.

Texting

• Be respectful, both to the people you're texting with and those around you.

• Be careful. Assume that even private texts can become public.

Calling

• Verify the caller. Don't respond to numbers you don't know.

• Always answer the phone when it's a parent or caregiver!

Taking pictures and videos

• Ask permission before you snap someone's picture, take a video, or share anything.

• Don't publicly embarrass people. Don't post someone's photo or video—especially an unflattering one—without their permission.

Apps and downloads

• Apps, games, music, and in-app upgrades can cost real money. Follow your family's rules about what you can and can't buy, and whether you need permission to download.

• You may not be able to access everything if parental control settings are enabled. Depending on your family's rules, some content, downloads, and in-app purchases could be blocked.

Posting

• Think before you post. Be very choosy about what you post from your phone.

• Be safe. Sharing private information and using location services can be risky.

TESTING BREAKFAST SIGN UPS

If you haven’t signed up yet to help provide breakfast for middle school students on the testing days next week you can do so by clicking the links below. Thank you in advance for all your help!

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Students who are testing next week will arrive at normal time (7:30 AM).  Students that aren't testing - will be on a 2 1/2 hour delay and should arrive by 10:00 AM.  Buses will run on their normal schedules and students who can not make alternative arrangements for transportation can arrive at the normal time and work in the cafeteria until testing is over.

UPCOMING DATES

April 14- GMS Principal Chat

April 18-21- Easter Break