February 20, 2023
Greetings, GMS Families -
This warmer, unseasonable weather, has been nice. I hope everyone has been enjoying the long, extended weekend. As a reminder, 8th graders will get GHS 9th grade schedule information tomorrow/Tuesday during SS class. A special email with additional information and resources was sent out earlier today. Also, the track meeting is tomorrow/Tuesday evening too. Track normally involves a lot of students, so I wanted to remind everyone (see below in reminders as well).
As always, please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or positive thoughts to share.
Respectfully,
Lisa Sealover-Ormond
Principal, GMS
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT SPONSORED ASSEMBLY this WEDNESDAY during late arrival
My name is Campbell Reding (7th grader) and during late arrival this week (2/22), I plan show a documentary about the state of the biosphere and the environment. This will educate everyone about the biosphere, and what they can do to help. I also have several experts/professionals who will serve as a panel of people to answer questions about the topic. We plan to start around 7:35am (ish). I hope you can attend!
THANKS
A big thank you to everyone who donated items or helped with set-up/tear-down of the staff meal during conferences last Thursday evening. We really, really appreciated it!
CURRENT 8th GRADERS - GHS CHEER TRYOUTS
A meeting for GHS cheer tryouts will be head on 3/27 at 6pm in the GMS Little Theater. Click here for more details about tryouts.
GIRL DADS ROX – Experiential Workshop on March 11th
For the #girldads out there looking to better connect with their daughters and strengthen their relationship…ROX and the Ohio Division of Wildlife put together a fun and empowering morning for dads and their daughters, ages 10-14. Girls will get to connect with other girls and talk about what it means to “find their voice” with the guidance of a licensed ROX facilitator. Meanwhile, dads will hear from ROX experts to learn about simple strategies for empowering and communicating with their daughters. Afterward, girls and dads will shoot their shot together in a “safe archery” lesson and target practice with female trainers from the ODNR Division of Wildlife. To learn more and register, click here.
YEARBOOK - UPDATE
The Yearbook Club has been busy documenting events from all aspects of student life. Don’t miss out on the memories from this amazing school year. The on-line store will remain open through March 31. Don’t delay, purchase your yearbook today!
Thank you to all the families who have already purchased a book. If you need to verify your purchase to avoid a duplicate order, please contact Michelle Bain at [email protected]
LIVE WELL
University of Michigan researchers found that more meal time at home can be a strong predictor of academic success and fewer behavioral problems.
SCHOOL CHALLENGE
Our school-wide coin challenge was a big success. We raised $5,900 for Camp Kesem, a camp for children whose parents have cancer. Defelice Bros. donated poizza to the winning class - Mr. Felder's 5th period class. Way to go ACES!
SCHOOL COUNSELING
- This past week was Random Acts of Kindness Week! To celebrate, students and staff came together to build this wave! Each card representing random acts of kindness they will do and the ripple effect it can have!
- GMS girls have the opportunity to attend the Be Wise Camp STEM camp this summer! For more information see attachments.
- I Matter ROX event for girls in grades 6-12 and moms at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
- Shrink Your Stress small group, starting in March! If you would like your child to participate, please complete this Google Form.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Miss McClenathan
(740)587-8141
SCHOOL SPORTS & CLUBS
ARCHERY RESULTS
The Granville Archery teams participated in the Logan Archery tournament on 2/18. The GMS (6,7 & 8 grades) placed 5th with 3037 and 95 tens. Kudos to GMS - Barret Waggoner - 5th place with 284 - 20 tens.
MATHCOUNTS
GMS MathCounts placed 6th place on 2/11, which is very good. The top five teams move on to the state competition. They were SO close - points away. Kudos to Kevin Gu for qualifying for state competition as an individual.
REMINDERS
TRACK MEETING
The parent/guardian track meeting will be held 2/21 at 6pm in the GMS little theater.
BOOK CLUB
Granville Schools is offering a book study for parents of current K-12 students. We will be reading and discussing How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims. The kickoff session will be held March 6 at 6:30 PM at Granville Elementary School. Participants will meet regularly in cohorts to discuss sections of the book. Click here to register.
PLANNING AHEAD for STATE TESTING
For planning purposes (dr apts, etc.), here is the GMS state testing schedule:
March 28-29: ELA 7 and 8 state testing
April 18-19: Math 7, Math 8, Pre-Alg, Alg, and Geo state testing
April 25-26: Science 8 and Bio state testing
Testing takes place the first two hrs of school on each day listed above.
CALENDAR & SCHEDULES
2/21 ACE
2/21 GHS counselors speaking with 8th gr about scheduling during SS class
2/22 Late arrival
2/23 ACE
2/28 ACE - 8th gr student DC trip mtg during ACE (medical forms, roommates, etc.)