GMS Falcon Update

Congratulations to our wrestlers who over the weekend were crowned champions of the very prestigious Best of the Midwest Tournament. This is the first time the team has won since 2014. Individual placers for GMS were: Gunner Perkins -1st, Gabe Krieger-1st, Jake Hoke -1st, Ryan Angel -2nd, Cooper Breslin - 3rd, Bazely Simison - 5th, JP Morris - 6th, Aden Snyder - 6th, Brookes Platfoot - 7th, and Brigg Rice - 8th. Congratulations to all individuals and the team on this big accomplishment.

Graham Middle School hosted the school-wide Spelling Bee on January 5th. This year, 7th grader Jozee Sloan came out on top of a record breaking 79 participants, far exceeding last year’s 46 students participating, in a spelling bee that took over 3 hours to complete! In order to participate, students must pass a qualifying exam in their language arts classes, but then also muster up the courage to stand in front of the entire student body for the event.

Our champion, Jozee Sloan, will now take a qualifying test at the end of the month/first part of February to see if she qualifies for the Regional Spelling Bee.

We had a group tie in second place (based on how the rules are established) which included Mason Burrall (8th), Mason Law (7th), and Chloe Wilson (8th).

Thanks go out to our staff for allowing flexibility in scheduling for qualification and for the event. Special thanks go out to our Spelling Bee coordinator Mrs. Black

6th grade participants: Nicole Algren, Talon Bird, Carly Birchfield, Liam Borders, Sawyer Breslin, Eli Channels, Mackenzie Crooks, Madilyn Donaghey, Miriam Dunn, Brynne Edwards, Michael Ehrle, Jacob Ekey, Lucy Ervin, Jackson Espich, Chase Gibbs, Adelyn Guidera, Kayde Harris, Victor Haro, Noah Hill, Jenna Johnston, Henry Kamper, Cece Mockbee, Lily Parke, Shane Pearson, Brantly Phillips, Alice Rogers, Nolan Rutherford, Sophia Snyder, Carolyn Taylor, Hayden Underwood, Myles Wilson

7th grade participants: Bailee Baker, Shayla Billheimer, Sam Bodey, Maria Boling, Aubrie Campbell, Carper Charley, Ryan Edwards, Tucker Fenton, Elizabeth Fries, Noah George, Ana Grove, Maritza Hernandez, Yandel Hernandez, Easton Kermode, Mason Key, Audrey Krieger, Mason Law , Kendall Nicholls, Jacob Pelfrey, Gunner Perkins, Jonah Rutherford, Zach Sells, Mariah Sizemore, Jozee Sloan, Beau Snapp, Aden Snyder, Ava Tudor, Evan York

8th grade participants: Leland Adams, Travis Beedy, Cooper Breslin, Mason Burrall, Hunter Dingus, Asher Fernander, Mia Haro, Bella Hernandez, Andon Hill, Jonas Mannier, Jay Miller, Prestyn Russell, Logan Souders, Morgan Spitler, Serenity Trapp, Avery Wolf, Chloe Wilson

Our next round of Conferences is scheduled for Thursday, January 11th from 3:00-6:30pm. Please contact any of your teachers or the office to set up a time.

Quarter 2 Report Cards will be sent home on Thursday, January 18th.

Also coming home this date will be the paper-based grade level newsletters.

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Graham Middle School National Junior Honor Society inductees!

New members: Abi Gentis, Alexia Martinez, Avah McLean, Kendall Nichols, Daniel Spence, Reagan Stillings, Isabel Tucker, Ava Tudor, Julia Wagner, Jayna Weinert, Matthew Vulgamore, and Gabe Woomer.

These new members will join our returning members: Rachel Birchfield, Elec Fryman, Jay Miller, and George Slone

Thank you also to our Faculty Council for the opportunity they provide these students. Faculty Council members are: Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Pence, Mrs. Wilson, and Mr. Perkins

Mrs. Smith shared information with 8th grade students this week about an amazing opportunity to secure future stability for first generation college students.

Clark State Scholarship opportunity for current 8th graders!

• FREE Tuition: for up to 3 years if selected. Can be degree or certification programs.

• Income Eligibility: Eligible applicants include anyone who qualifies for free or reduced lunch

• GPA Requirement: MUST have at least a 2.75 GPA (this is increased from prior years)

• Online Application: All applications must be completed online. This will help us track the student’s application and their progress throughout the program.

• Application Link: https://bit.ly/3k0MwTQ

• Essay: The essay must be typed in Word/Google Docs. The document can then be copied and pasted in the designated box on the application.

• Recommendation Letters: There is a section to upload your ONE required recommendation letter. The letter can also be emailed to Mrs. Smith.

• Electronic Signature: The parent/Guardian must complete the electronic signature to process the application.

• Deadline: The NEW application deadline is Friday, January 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Attention all softball players: MS softball open gyms are available on Sundays from 2-3:30 at Graham High School. The open gyms are for all middle school softball players in grades 6-8. Please check the "Graham Falcons Softball" Facebook page for a complete calendar and for weather related updates each week.

There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00pm to discuss planning for the 8th grade trip in the fall of 2024.

Here you will hear from a representative from K&K Tours and be able to also ask questions or check current fundraising account status.

Frontline Education has released the ProgressBook Parent and Student Mobile App (aka ParentAccess app) to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This app is available for your parents/students to download and use now. For those that choose to download, the app takes the place of the mobile web version of ParentAccess that parents and students have long used. In addition, Frontline has produced an overview video that can be shared with your users (video link is also in the attached instructional sheet).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8WtHQKAe4w

January

Thursday, January 11 - P/T Conferences #3 3:00-6:30

Thursday, January 11 - End Q2 / Semester 1

Thursday, January 11 - Girls BB vs Northwestern 5:30

Thursday, January 11 - Boys BB @ Northwestern 5:30

Friday, January 12 - No School (Staff Professional Development)

Saturday, January 13 - Heart of Ohio Wrestling Invite @ Mechanicsburg HS 8:00 am

Monday, January 15 - No School, MLK Jr Day

Tuesday, January 16 - Begin Q3 / Semester 2

Tuesday, January 16 - NO Falcon Fly Mentoring

Wednesday, January 17 - PBIS Assembly

Wednesday, January 17 - NO Falcon Fly Mentoring

Wednesday, January 17- DC Meeting 7pm in auditeria

Thursday. January 18 - Q2 Report Card send home in HR

Thursday. January 18 - GMS FFA (AFNR) @ preschool

Thursday, January 18- STEAM Club 2:30-3:30

Thursday, January 18 - Girls BB vs London 5:30

Thursday, January 18 - Boys BB @ London 5:30

Friday, January 19 - St Paris Library visit w/ Grade 7

Friday, January 19 - Power of the Pen practice 2:35-4:15

Saturday, January 20 - Urbana Wrestling Invite 8:00 am

Monday, January 22 - Girls BB @ Tecumseh 5:30

Monday, January 22 - Boys BB vs Tecumseh 5:30

Tuesday, January 23 - Kona Ice

Wednesday, January 24 - OHP Presentation(s) with 8th Grade

Thursday, January 25 - Girls BB @ Shawnee 5:30

Thursday, January 25 - Boys BB vs Shawnee 5:30

Thursday, January 25 - NO Falcon Fly Mentoring

Saturday, January 27 - McBurg Wrestling Duals 8:00 AM

Monday, January 29 - Girls BB vs Northridge 5:30

Monday, January 29 - Boys BB @ Northridge 5:30

Wednesday, January 31 - Mobile Dentist at GMS (8:00-10:30)

Vicki Packard-Cooper - Assistant Principal

Megan Smith - School Counselor

Holly Neves - Secretary

Grades 6-8

Email: guideran@grahamlocalschools.org
Website: www.grahamlocalschools.org
Location: 9644 W US HWY 36 Saint Paris, Ohio 43072
Phone: 937-663-5339
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmsfalcons/
Twitter: @grahammidschool