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Re: GMS Weekly Newsletter 10/9/26

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (03:30 PM)
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent Teacher conferences are on Wednesday, October 14th.  Please call Lyndsey Nettleton to schedule a time to meet your students' teachers. Ext. 3013



PARENT SQUARE APP

Want to stay in the loop with what’s happening at school? Download the ParentSquare App to make school-to-home and home-to-school communication easier than ever!

With ParentSquare, families can:

  • Receive important school announcements and updates

  • Communicate directly with teachers and school staff

  • Stay informed about events, reminders, and activities

  • Respond to messages and important school communications right from the app

If you haven’t downloaded the ParentSquare App yet, now is a great time! Staying connected helps us work together to support your student and keep everyone informed. 

THE PRINCIPAL'S POST

One of the challenges we face in middle school is helping students understand the importance of effort, responsibility, and taking pride in their work. Sometimes it feels like students simply don't care about their grades, assignments, or the choices they make.

But I often wonder, do they really not care, or have they just not figured out why they should?

Middle school is a time of growth, and our students are still learning that their choices and effort matter. As educators, we can encourage, support, and hold students accountable, but we need our families working alongside us.

I encourage you to have conversations at home about effort, responsibility, and doing your best, even when something isn't easy or enjoyable. Check grades, ask questions, and remind your student that their education matters.

We don't expect perfection, but we do expect effort. Together, we can help our students understand that showing up, trying their best, and taking responsibility are habits that will carry them far beyond middle school.

-Mrs. Shutt



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GMS SCHOOL COUNSELOR CORNER

Growth Mindset: The Power of “Yet”

When students say “I'm bad at this,” encourage them to add one word: “yet.” This small shift reminds students that skills are built through effort and practice.

Try this at home: Model it yourself: “I don't know how to do this yet” normalizes struggle as part of learning.







7th & 8th GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL

We are starting to plan for the upcoming basketball season. Any 7/8 grade girls planning to play this year, please be sure you are signed up in Final Forms, or see Mrs. Shutt to express your interest or to make sure you are signed up. 

BIDDY BALL

It’s time to sign up for Biddy Ball!  6th grade boys that want to play Biddy basketball can grab a paper outside Mrs. Shutt’s office.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

10/12/26- Sacred Choir Concert

10/14/26- Parent Teacher Conferences- DC Parent Meeting @ 7:15pm

10/15/26- 2 Hour Early Release

10/16/26- NO SCHOOL

10/24/26- Thrill in the Ville/Fall Play

10/25-26/26- Fall Plays