Guillermo González Camarena
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, he was able to apply and get a patent for “a chromoscopic adapter for television equipment” in 1942. In other words, his invention helped introduce the world to colored television.
Luis von Ahn
Guatemalan-born, he is the founder of reCAPTCHA and the co-founder of Duolingo. It’s those “I am not a robot” checkboxes and distorted text images that you have to complete before accessing certain pages. ReCAPTCHA helps computers differentiate between robots and human beings, keeping internet users safe from malware and spam. Duolingo is a free app for language education covering 33 languages and serving about 300 million users.
Hello Gators!
I apologize for The Gazette being late and thank you for your patience as technology issues are never fun.
As we go into the final week before Fall Break we have a few reminders:
- GMS is a Cell Phone Free Community - Student cell phones are to be off and in their locker at all times
- All GMS students have been assigned a personal locker - Need assistance please stop by the Main Office for support
- Please remind your student to leave blankets, stuffed animals, and toys at home - these items will be taken to the Main Office for pick-up at the end of the school day
The GMS first school dance will be Wednesday, October 25
- 5th and 6th grade from 3pm - 4pm - Family pick-up promptly at 4pm
- 7th and 8th grade from 4:45pm - 6pm - Family pick-up promptly at 6pm
- The cost is $3.00 or 3 can goods for the Student Hunger Drive
- Snacks and drinks will be sold starting at $1.00
Please take a fews moments and look through the entire Gator Gazette as there are numerous additions each week. Highlights this week:
- Fall Break - No School - October 1 - October 9 - Enjoy!
- Theme at the volleyball game this week is NEON
- Skyward Parent Portal - How do I check grades?
- GMS Activities and Athletic events dates and times
- ...and MORE!
Enjoy Every Moment and Have a GATOR Day!
Mrs. Hawley, Principal
