Better Together

Our GMAzing family was having a ROCKIN' good time at the Sock Hop!

Thanks, PTO!

We appreciate all that you do!

A special thank you to the creative and dedicated calendar committee!

The 2020-2021 Calendar was approved by the board on 2/19. Please make note that all snow days will be eLearning Days on the day of the occurrence. As such, all of the typical FLEX Days are now DAYS OFF. The committee was also mindful to put Professional Days/eLearning Days next to already scheduled breaks to keep the learning more fluid and to aide parents in scheduling.

In addition, start and end times will remain the same, Pre-K and Kindergarten: 8:30-3:00 and 1st-8th grades: 8:30-3:30. We hope you enjoy that your input was heard and the majority vote on both surveys was used to build the calendar. Again, we are so appreciative of your feedback on the surveys and the dedicated team who created the calendar.

Upper Elementary students explore angles with Ms. Leslie and the Montessori geometry stick box. Are all complementary angles adjacent angles? Are all adjacent angles complementary angles?

GMA is WILD about books!

Escape into the wilds of reading with the Scholastic Book Fairs® spring 2020 elementary school theme, Book Fair Jungle: Elephants, Tigers, and Books, OH MY!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to GMA March 9-13!

Students will get to make a wish list on Monday, March 9. Please refer to the attachment below. They will be able to purchase items during their class' scheduled time slot March 10-11. The Fair will also be conveniently open during the Student-Led Conferences.

Wednesday, March 12, the Fair will be open until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 13, the Book Fair will be open until 6:00 p.m.

Give your student a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create a free account, pre-authorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately. Check out some of the books that will be showcased by reading the book blurbs attachment below!

Scholastic Book Fair eWallet

Do you love to read and have some time to volunteer with kindergarten through second graders? Parent volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3- April 30.

If this interests you, please sign up in the parent volunteer Book Buddy Link:

Book Buddy Parent Volunteer Sign-Up

An informational meeting will be held, Wednesday, February 26, from 10-11 in the conference room for more details. If you are unable to attend, please contact Cindy Schuler, 317-813-4626.

Hope to see you there!

Lower elementary students decide to take the globe to worldly heights. Students are collaboratively creating a wall mural of the world out in the hallway for all to learn from and enjoy.

Help create the memories!

Would you like to positively impact GMA in concrete ways? Join the PTO!

We are an organization of parents and teachers giving our time and talents to make GMA a great community for our children. Board members for next year will be elected at our April 14 meeting. Contact Anne Tordai annetordai1@gmail.com for details on the following roles:

President

VP of Teacher Appreciation

VP of Fundraising

Treasurer

Secretary

Event Chairs

We are eager to have you join our PTO!

STEM Club - Mechanical Engineering

STEM Club with Engineering for Kids starts March 3 for students in grades 3-8 ( K-2 begin April 14). This session's topic is Mechanical Engineering. They will learn the basics of energy , traction, aerodynamics, and trajectory all while constructing roller coasters, catapults, and more.

Please refer to the attached registration form due Feb 28.

Limit 20 students

Come get the Schuler Scoop

Wednesday, March 4, from 1- 2 p.m.

Enjoy some ice cream and learn about GMA events.

Please sign up here: Schuler Scoop Sign-Up

February 26: Parent Volunteer Meeting, conference Room, 10-11 a.m.

March 3: Engineering for Kids

March 4: Schuler Scoop

March 7: Come cheer on the Robotics Team at the State Championship!

March 9-13: Scholastic Book Fair: WILD About Books will be open Wednesday, March 11, until 8 p.m., and it will be open Thursday, March 12, until 6 p.m.

March 11: End of Third Quarter, Student-Led Conferences

March 12: Early Release at noon, Student-Led Conferences

March 13: Early Release at noon, Student-Led Conferences

April 2: International Festival

April 3: Flex Day (or eLearning)

April 6-10: Spring Break/No School

April 16: Enrollment and Parent Montessori Education Night

April 20-May 15: iLearn State Testing

Let the word out, it's spring enrollment time! We are currently accepting new students for the 2020-2021 School Year. Tours are Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:15; sign-up on our website.

Additionally, current GMA families, it is that time of year to let us know if your current student has a sibling not currently enrolled in GMA that wishes to enroll for the 2020-2021 school year. Per our charter regulations, siblings of current students have priority. If you have a student that will be joining us for the 2020-2021 school year, please complete this form:

Enrollment Form, Sibling 2020-2021

Please contact Ms. Jane with any questions or concerns, 317-813-4626.

Learning labs are going well and will continue until the end of the month. Parents will be notified by February 28 if their child will be invited to join a learning lab or if their child will be be invited to continue in the lab for another 5 week session. The second round of FREE tutoring will run from 3/9-4/24 ( Spring Break is in that time frame.) We are so excited to be able to provide this extra layer of support for our students and look forward to further enhancing their achievement and learning development.

Please use precaution, courtesy, and grace when in car line.

Please take note; our new school family has a

NEW PHONE NUMBER:

(317) 813-4626

NEW ADDRESS:

6058 W. 900 N.

McCordsville, IN 46055

Email: Cschuler@gma.k12.in.us
Website: gmacademy.org
Phone: (317)813-4626
Twitter: @GeistAcademy