GMS FAMILY NEWSLETTER

As February gives way to March, anticipation fills the air at GMS as we welcome spring sports. For our middle schoolers, this season signifies a time for exploration and personal growth, with sports serving as catalysts for new experiences. Stepping onto the vibrant greens of the golf course, the bustling lanes of the track, or the manicured diamond of the baseball and softball fields, our students embark on a journey of self-discovery and development.

At GMS, we believe all students can learn and grow as athletes. Regardless of prior experience or natural ability, every student can find a welcoming environment to thrive, whether they've never swung a golf club or aren't the fastest sprinter in the school. It's a season where students step out of their comfort zones, try new things, and forge new friendships while honing their athletic skills and building confidence. Through this journey, they also learn to balance high academic and behavioral standards, discovering what it means to be a GMS Greene Devil.

So, as we embark on this thrilling season, let's unite in unwavering support, rallying behind our student-athletes with cheers and encouragement at every turn, because, at GMS, we know, success is measured by more than wins and losses. Here's to a season ripe with growth, camaraderie, memorable moments, and the electrifying thrill of the game. Go Greene Devils!

-Mrs. Philbeck

#RISEasONE

March 4-8- Dance Tryouts (see below for more information)

March 6-8- Cheer Tryouts (see below for more information)

March 5- NO SCHOOL

March 8- End of Q3

March 9-17- Spring Break

End of Year information:

May 7-10- 8th Grade DC Trip

May 14- GHS Senior Walk Through & GSIA Fun Day

May 20- 8th Grade Awards @ 10 @ NPAC, 8th Grade Dance

May 21- 7th Grade Awards @ 8:15 & 6th Grade Awards @ 9:30

Please remind your students of dress code as we enter spring.

All shorts must be visible below oversized shirts and hoodies as well as no underwear showing from wearing them lower or sagging.

Dear 8th Grade Students:

· Do you enjoy hands-on learning?

· Would you like smaller classes geared towards your interests?

· Are you interested in a high-tech, high-pay job after high school?

Greene Technology Center might be the right fit for YOU!

GTC students learn real world skills. These skills are the real ‘work’ in any job: Using tools, taking measurements, handling materials. Reading how to do these things in a book is good preparation, but it takes practicing it in a lab or workshop to master.

GTC has 11 career programs focuses on career and technical education.

Check out GTC and our classrooms on March 7th for a one-on-one experiential tour. Bring your family and your curiosity for an evening full of fun.

Check out the great things the GMS staff does every day to make GMS a special place!

Aynnie Miller

Being Proactive

Adjusting to math this year has been a struggle because my way and the way my daughter has been taught since she started school are vastly different. Mrs. Miller is always there to help and give resources to aide us both. She’s hands down one of the best teachers my daughter has ever had!

Starla Angel

Synergizing

Starla is Awesome! Starla helped out with dismissal for my kids on a day that I had to be out. Starla is always willing to help anytime she knows someone is out in our classroom she is asking what she can do to help us.

Alex Standridge

Synergizing

Alex help with dismissal for my kids this week because I was out at a training. Alex is always willing to help out. If she knows that someone in our classroom is out she will always come and check and see what she can do to help us out.

Do You Have A GMS Shout-Out to Share?

GMS is full of amazing people and we would love to hear your stories of how a GMS staff member is making a difference for your student! Did your student talk about a cool lesson or activity? Does your student come home talking about a favorite coach or teacher? If so, click the link above to share some love and fill out the GMS Staff Shout-Out Form!

• ALL missing assignments will be entered as a "0," so the missing assignment is accurately reflected in the students' overall grade. This includes missing assignments from absences.
• This does not mean they will not be able to make up their work, but simplifies the process of knowing what is missing and what is not from any absence or lack of completing an assignment.
• It is your student's responsibility to check Canvas and talk with their teacher about missing work when absent.
• All teachers will update grades weekly for on time assignments with late assignments updated within the next week.
• If you do not see grades for your student on a weekly basis, please let a GMS Administrator know.
• If you need help with PowerSchool, email Danielle Stephens, stephensd@gcschools.net and she will assist you.

As we begin to start our spring sport seasons, information will be updated on our website, social media, and here each week. Sign-ups are currently posted on the bulletin board in the 8th grade locker area.

Anyone interested in trying out for field day this year they will be held in the gym after school Monday and Wednesday. There is bus transportation if needed:

Field Day Tryouts

3:00-4:30

Monday, March 4, 2024

Meet in GYM

Tug-of-war

Crab Walk

Sack Race

3-Legged Race

Basketball Free Throw

Sit-ups

Shuttle Run

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Meet in GYM

Events not finished on Monday

Football Throw/Catch

Softball Distance Throw

100’ Dash

Standing Broad Jump

Running Broad Jump

In order to streamline and ensure the safety of our afternoon car rider pick-up process, we kindly remind all parents that every car rider must possess a CarRiderPro tag. This tag is crucial as it is automatically scanned upon entry into the car line, allowing the names of students to populate on a list visible within classrooms. Please be informed that students are not dismissed from their classrooms until their name appears on the CarRiderPro list. Additionally, to prioritize the safety of our students and staff and to comply with state law, we remind drivers that cell phone use is not permitted in the carline; therefore, please refrain from texting students while in the carline.

In addition, we've made acquiring replacement or additional CarRiderPro tags convenient for all families. These tags can be purchased for $5 through our school website. Simply click on the "Parents" tab and select the online store option. Once purchased, tags can be picked up by a parent or guardian at the school office the following day. Thank you for your cooperation in utilizing these tags to streamline our car pick-up process and uphold safety standards for our school.

Click this link to order a car tag: https://osp.osmsinc.com/GreenevilleCityTN/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=HP025

Greeneville Middle School yearbooks are now available for purchase. Yearbooks can be purchased online only by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com . The online code for GMS is 19989. Yearbooks are $35. They will be on sale on the website until mid-April.

For any and all counseling information, please use this link to find out more about our AMAZING counseling office: https://www.smore.com/78b2j-counselor-corner?ref=email

Parents, a reminder to talk with your students about installing extensions, firewalls, or other prohibited files on their school laptops is a direct violation of the GCS RUP and a Level II Extended School Day (After-School Detention). This is in the student handbook and has been mentioned multiple times to all students.

The Food City School Bucks Challenge is open! Here is the link to register https://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks/

Once you have an account you just need to select GMS as your school, please see below. (You have to sign up and select your school each year, it doesn’t roll over!

We appreciate everyone's efforts in our new cell phone policy to not only create a SAFE environment for all our students, but protect our instructional time from distractions as well.

-If your student does not follow the GMS Cell Phone policy and has their phone taken to the office, Parents and Guardians may pick those up that afternoon directly after school or the next morning during school hours.

Please follow this link to the GMS Student Handbook for the 2023-24 School Year

https://gms.gcschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1146166&type=d&pREC_ID=1408168

Click below to learn how to set up MPP, which lets you add $ to accounts on the go as well as pay fees and more.

Please remember to come by school starting 8/2 in order to speak with our nurse and set up your student's medicine plan. Please email jardinezs@gcschools.net or come by starting tomorrow to get your student's medication set up.

Families please remember that students should not carry medication with them in their backpack. This includes prescriptions and OTC medications. Everything should go through our nurse. If you have not filled out the medication release form with our nurse and need your student to have access to those during school hours, please email the GMS nurse: jardinezs@gcschools.net

No outside food is allowed any time at GMS. We understand stopping for breakfast, but please have them finish any food or drinks before they come into the building. Our cafeteria is open at 6:55am every morning and also helps us with any food allergies at the tables.

Click HERE for pre-season updates on our GMS athletic site.

• Arrive before 2:00 for all early dismissals.

Email: Adamsr2@gcschools.net
Website: Gms.gcschools.net
Location: Greeneville Middle School, East Vann Road, Greeneville, TN, USA
Phone: (423)-639-7841
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