Greetings, GMS Families -
Wow, it was a beautiful, but windy, weekend. I hope everyone was able to step outside some. This week marks the start of state testing for GMS. Here is the testing bell schedule again (for all testing dates). Please note the schedule for next week. Most 7th graders may report late, and we have an assembly NEXT Thursday (4/25) - more to come on that. Here are the most recent student shout outs: Lukas Weaver, Skyler Zingraf, Isaiah Cunningham, Celine Crompton, Avery Stewart, Liam Berry, Ethan Holtzapple, Jackson Smith, Emory Coffey, Marshall Blackstone, Mike Evans, Espen Reed, Charlie Cholewa, Luke Mautz, Beckett Sawyer, Nick Mallory, Hanna Wagner, Jeorgia Johnston, Baylor Forbes, Franne Dodd, Claire Cottrell, Kenzie Hadley, Everett Heckman, Hayden Thompson, Brian Camp, Eris Heavilin, Allison Goudy, Eleanor Saulsberry, Campbell Redding, Leyah Cook, Chase Shepherd, Reagan Smith, Eleanor Saulsberry, Conley King, Jesse Thorton, Calie Aquilina, Bailie Prystash, Olivia Finney, Emma Lisk, Maya Stevenson, Raiden Morris.
The Bi-Weekly Shout Out Winners: Thomas Dirks, Ethan Holtzapple, Henry Geiger, Sam Furgiuele, Charlie Brower
Here's to a strong 4th quarter, and as always, we welcome your questions, concerns, and positive thoughts.
Respectfully,
Lisa Ormond
Principal, GMS
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MAGAZINES NEEDED
If you have any magazines you can donate for an upcoming project in Mrs. Yeager’s science classes, please send them to school with your child. Mrs. Yeager and Mrs. Bice will be collecting them.
GENETIC PANEL
The science department is still looking for people with a genetic condition who would be willing to participate in a panel on May 7. Please contact Mrs. Bice at [email protected] for more details.
**CHROMEBOOKS NOT CHARGED**
Please help us! More and more students are coming to school with zero battery life on their chromebooks. Each classroom only has one charger. Students should always have their chargers in the backpacks just in case. Please encourage your child to charge their devices every night (near their backpack is ideal so they don't forget them). Their cell phones always seem charged.....hmmmm....
?STATE TESTING DATES
April 16-17: ELA grades 7-8
April 23-24: Science 8 (some 7th graders) and Biology (some 8th graders)
April 30/May 1: All Math 7-8 (Math 7, Pre-Alg, Algebra, Geometry)
WELL NOTE
Energy drinks actually increase sleepiness. The short-lived boost from the caffeine and sugar ends with a huge crash. Avoid energy boosters altogether. There is no magic drink on the market that will allow students to safely skimp on sleep.
GRANVILLE SCHOOLS ART SHOW
The Aces of Art Show will be on display from April 20-28. The grand opening will be Saturday, April 20 from 4-6pm at 119 W. Broadway I will share the days/times of the other dates soon.
FALL GMS FOOTBALL CHEER TEAM
Current 6th grade students interested in trying out for 7th grade cheerleading should plan to attend the parent/athlete meeting on April 30th at 7pm in the GHS Commons and scan the QR code on this flyer to fill out the tryout interest form.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEWS
Student Orientation Leader Application 2024
If you are interested in being an orientation leader for the upcoming 7th graders and new 8th graders in August, please submit this application by Friday, April 19.
Orientation sessions will take place during the mornings of August 13 and 14. (You might check with your parents to make sure you'll be available on those dates!)
There will be a required meeting/training session on May 10 during ACE for chosen student leaders. Once all applications have been received, Ms. Frazier will follow up with more information.
Best,
Sydney Frazier
GMS, School Counselor
REMINDERS
NEW BUS APP
As I have been announcing, there is a new transportation app. Click here to learn more.
BOYS BASKETBALL SPRING SKILLS SESSIONS
Starting this Tuesday, April 9, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Chris Powell, will hold skill sessions before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15-7am. He is inviting all current 7th-11th graders, regardless of whether they were on a team or not last year, anyone interested in basketball may attend the skill workouts this spring. He wants to create a space where all who are interested in basketball can grow their game. Any middle schooler who elects to attend, MUST stay in the cafe/commons after the skill sessions ends until school opens at 7:35am.
CURRENT 8TH GRADERS - GHS CHEER TRYOUT INFO
Granville High School Cheer Tryout Information
Information Meeting for upcoming freshmen through seniors and a parent: Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm in the GMS Little Theater.
Mandatory Clinics April 23-25
6-8pm Commons
Tryouts April 26
Results meeting on April 27 by appointment
You MUST have a current physical on file at GHS to tryout! Questions? [email protected]
SPOKES KIDS 2024
This is for students ages 8-14. What a great way to be part of a HUGE event - Pelotonia. Click here for more details.
LMH ANNUAL FREE PHYSICALS
Click here for more information on how to schedule a free physical for school sports. The scheduling window opened today, April 1.
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS - NEW POLICY
With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these three convenient methods:
1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.com). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence. 2. Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.com. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence. 3. Call the toll-free number (866) 294-5982 to report an absence using the automated phone system.
These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.
PLEASE NOTE: If your child is going to arrive late you will still need to select the option absent even though they will be in school sometime during the day. The office will reconcile the time the student arrives.
ALE POLICY (aka vacation days)
Families taking vacations during the year can now apply to have up to five days a year counted as excused absences. Vacations are now referred to as Alternative Learning Experiences, or ALE, as the District values and recognizes the learning that can take place with travel. A family can include as many as five students on the form. The excused days can be used together in one ALE or at different times in multiple ALE’s. ALE forms can be rejected if the student(s) has attendance issues or academic concerns that do not warrant excusal by Granville Schools. https://forms.office.com/r/F4iNHH1F32
SPORTS & CLUBS
SOFTBALL
8th grade softball won two games over the weekend. Josie Opfer pitched a complete game 2-hitter in a 2-1 extra inning win over Philo. Charlie Cholewa had a hit and 2 walks in the win. In the second game, they won 10-1 against Buckeye Trail. Shannon Houser pitched a complete game 2-hitter, and Taylor Garlinger had two hits and drove in four runs.
The 8th grade softball team beat Johnstown, 5-4.
Josie Opfer struck out 11 in a complete-game win. Aubrey Lackey had two hits and a walk, and Caitlin Orr walked twice and scored the winning run.
TRACK
Great showing by both the girls and boys at the Heath MS Invitational. With 16 girls teams and 15 boys teams this was another very competitive meet.
The girls brought home another first place trophy, beating out second place Worthington 121.5 to 94.
Our small boys’ team finished an amazing fourth.
The top eight placers scored in this meet. We had several personal records and great performances all around. Our first place finishers:
Anna Ehrlich: 100m dash; 400m dash
Tory Reynolds: 200m dash
Cohen Fisher: 100m dash; 200m dash
Luke Largent: Discus
ARCHERY
Yesterday the Granville Archery Teams attended the Fairfield Christian Archery Tournament. The Middle School team placed SECOND. The MS had a score of 3267 with 136 tens.
Individuals placing within the top 10 are;
Sophie Price - FIRST with a 287 and 18 tens
Skyler Zingraf - 7th with 276 - 12 tens
CALENDAR
April 16: State testing for ELA, modified bell schedule
April 17: State testing for ELA, modified bell schedule
April 23: State testing for science 8 and biology, modified bell schedule
April 24: State testing for science 8 and biology, modified bell schedule
April 25: Student assembly on cell phone safety - more info to come soon
April 30: State testing for all math courses, modified bell schedule
May 1: State testing for all math courses, modified bell schedule