The Gator Gazette

I hope you were able to enjoy the long weekend and take some time to relax and enjoy time with your family and friends. September is a busy month at GMS with school and athletics in full swing and activities and clubs beginning this week. Please remember to take the time to rejuvenate and take care of what you need for your mind and body.

Please take a fews moments and look through the entire Gator Gazette as there are numerous additions each week. Highlights this week:

• 8th Grade Washington DC informational meeting
• Announcements
• Sporting event dates and times
• Athletic Photos: Dates and order details
• Great student moments throughout GMS - Captured in photos!
• Spirit Week September 18-22 - Check-out the dress up days
• ...and MORE!

Enjoy Every Moment and Have a GATOR Day!

Mrs. Hawley, Principal

Washington DC Trip Informational Meeting

Attend an informational meeting on Thursday, September 7th

at 6:30pm in the Glenview Library

The meeting will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend. Please email Ms. Schimmel eschimmel@emsd37.org with any questions.

The QR Code to the right is additional information from World Strides.

Register for the trip at spark.worldstrides.com using the code:T2GKXH8

• NWEA MAP Math Assessments will begin next Tuesday, September 5th and continue on Wednesday, September 6th.

• Students not in attendance for the NWEA MAP Reading and Math assessments will be scheduled for a make-up day.

Remember:

• Arrive to school on time
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Get a good night’s rest

NWEA MAP assessments provide a clear picture of what students know and how they are growing academically. This is one of the many tools that we use to provide your student with the best possible education.

Teachers will share your student’s math and reading scores with you during conferences. We use this data to make decisions about our instructional practices, set goals with students, and to celebrate our students’ achievement and overall growth. Below is a link that you might find helpful to better understanding the MAP assessment.

• https://www.nwea.org/family-toolkit/

Please remember 6th grade student physicals and immunizations must be completed by Sunday, October 15th. Please see the flyer below as CHC has numerous dates to schedule an appointment.

• If you're a 7th or 8th grader looking for a positive circle of hermanas, then Latinx Workshop is for you! We center the voice, culture, and history of Latinas and Latinx while empowering our members to give back to their community. All are welcome. Pick up a registration form in Student Services or speak with Mrs. Mojica for more details.

• One By One invites 7th & 8th graders interested in learning about higher education to apply for its program. We meet monthly and offer opportunities to better understand the high school and university system in the U.S. Applications may be picked up in student services, from Mrs. Newton in the library or from Mrs. Mojica in room 123. Deadline to apply is Friday, September 8!

• Latinx Workshop and One By One are scheduled for their 1st university campus visit during fall break. Permission slips are due no later than September 15th to Mrs. Newton in the library. Don't miss out on touring the University of Wisconsin-Platteville during homecoming week!

• 8th graders interested in attending the DC Trip next summer are invited to attend an informational meeting with their family on Thursday, September 7 at 6:30pm in the Glenview Library. Any questions please email Ms. Schimmel or stop by Room 279.

• The Quad Cities own Madison Keys from Rock Island just qualified for the quarter finals of the US Open - We wish her good luck! Maybe you are the next big tennis star, begin your Tennis journey at Glenview. Get a registration form from the front office. Practice begins this Thursday, September 7. Spots are limited - Join Today!

• Attention 7th and 8th grade girls! Do you want to help empower other girls, talk about common issues girls face, and build friendships? If so, sign up for Tik Talk- Girl Up. This club will meet every other Thursday after school. See Mrs. Burns with questions.

Athletic pictures will be taken:

• Monday, September 11 for Football
• Tuesday, September 12 for Volleyball and Cross Country

Attention Families: The GMS Yearbook committee relies on your picture contributions to fill the yearbook with memories from throughout the school year. Please send pictures from games and meets to Ms. Roselieb at jroselieb@emsd37.org with the subject “Yearbook.” We appreciate your help!