Weekly Update 2023-2024
Be Kind * Be Respectful * Be Your Personal Best
12-15-2023
Yesterday, Mr. So took eight 8th-grade girls to the annual Future’s Unlimited STEM conference for girls hosted by Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. FUTURES Unlimited is an educational program that provides eighth-grade girls with exciting opportunities to explore diverse careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
This was a week filled with music!
On Wednesday morning, as you know, we took the whole school to Niles North High School for a music concert! In addition to getting to see their future high school, students and staff were treated to a collage of pieces from ALL of the different musical ensembles. It was a glimpse for our students of the many opportunities they have in their future, and we had several Golf Alum perform, which was wonderful!
On Wednesday evening, we hosted a lovely chorus concert with ALL of our choir students in grades 3-8! It was wonderful to see them all on stage and to see their hard work pay off. Mr. Kohring did an awesome job in his inaugural concert with all of our choral groups!
On Thursday evening, it was time for ALL of our D67 bands to showcase their talents! We have 4th Grade Band, Cadet Band (grades 5 & 6), Concert Band (grades 7 & 8), and Jazz Band! Mrs. Bowering and our students always put on a great show and it is wonderful to see the progression of what the ensembles can play!
We have ONE more concert! On Tuesday, December 19th, the GMS Orchestra will perform at Niles North High School at 6:30 pm. They will perform with the orchestras at the other Niles North sender schools (East Prairie, McCracken and Old Orchard).
IMPT - PTA GMS Musical - Registration for the 2023-24 GMS Musical, Annie Kids!
Registration deadline EXTENDED TO THIS SUNDAY, December 17 at 8:00 pm!
Click HERE to get all of the details about registration, placements next week, the rehearsal schedule, and more!
Annie Kids is open to ALL GMS students, grades 5-8
Students can sign up for Cast OR Crew, all registered students will receive a part (there are no "cuts")
There are roles for ALL genders (There has been a lot of feedback from students about Annie being too female-centered, but that is not the case!)
The show will NOT be performed for GMS students this year.
Both Cast and Crew opportunities are available!
Click HERE to view a video of Annie Kids from a previous show!
If your student isn't sure, come to placements next week and meet the new Director and then decide!
Monday, December 18th (6:00-8:00 pm)
Thursday, December 21st (6:00-8:00 pm)
Tryouts for Boys’ Varsity and JV basketball as well as Cheerleading (7th and 8th grades) will be during the week of January 8th - the week we return from winter break. Students MUST have a current sports physical on file in the nurse’s office to tryout. No sports physical = NO Tryout.
Winter Clothing Drive - Spread the Warmth (December 18-December 22). Drop off your donations in the boxes throughout the school! you for helping the Hynes and GMS Volunteer Service Clubs support needy families in our community!
The Hynes and GMS Volunteer Service Clubs will be collecting the following items: (New or gently used and clean)
Coats
Hats
Mittens/Gloves
Scarves
Gearing up for winter break, we will have a GMS Spirit Week sponsored by the GMS Student Council! ...Check out a festive flyer created by one of our student council members!
Monday, December 18 - Fuzzy Sock Day
Tuesday, December 19 - Holiday Color Day
5th grade wears red
6th grade wears black
7th grade wears white
8th grade wears green
Teachers wear blue and gold
Wednesday, December 20 - Holiday Hat Day
Thursday, December 21 - Ugly Sweater Day
Friday, December 22 - Pajama Day!
Ongoing reminders... Thank you for helping your middle schooler remember these three things EVERY DAY:
Bring a fully CHARGED Chromebook to school.
Wear their school lanyard and student ID to school.
Arrive ON TIME to school. Students should be sitting in their seats by 8:20 am (best to drop off by 8:10 am).
Winter Clothing Drive - Spread the Warmth - NEXT WEEK
Niles North Tutoring - ongoing
Physical Form For Doctor - 6th grade, sports, new students
GoGuardian Parent Portal Letter - ongoing
Homework Hub - if you ever have trouble viewing this, please let me know!
Sports information - directions to conference schools and the Little Nine Sports Quick Scores page
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at kchvojka@golf67.net or call me at 847-965-3740 ext. 223.
Important Dates Coming up…
Sunday, December 17 - Annie Jr. Musical Registration DUE - click here
Monday, December 18 - December 22 - Spread the Warmth Winter Clothing Drive
Monday, December 18 - Placement for the GMS Musical - Annie! (6:00 - 8:00 pm at GMS)
Tuesday, December 19 - Orchestra Concert (6:30 pm at Niles North)
Thursday, December 21 - Placement for the GMS Musical - Annie! (6:00 - 8:00 pm at GMS)
Thursday, December 21 - Board Meeting (6:30 pm at GMS)
Saturday, December 23 - Sunday, January 7 - Winter Break
Monday, January 8 - School Resumes
Wednesday, January 10th - NWEA Reading MAP Testing (AM)
Thursday, January 11th - NWEA Math MAP Testing (AM)
PTA information...
Join the PTA!
GMS needs the PTA too! The GMS musical, end-of-year parties, GMS Night Out, GMS Pool Party and many more events and activities are made possible at GMS because of the PTA!
Only $15 per family for the school year. Join here!
Check out the latest PTA newsletter from 12-7-2023!
Stay Connected
PTA Email - ptagolf67@gmail.com
D67 Foundation information...
Questions? Email info@golf67foundation.org
Visit https://www.golf67foundation.org for more information.
Being involved with the foundation is very low-key, and is not a big time commitment at all! Email above for more information.
♥️🎉♥️ Do you like TRIVIA or do you like EVENT PLANNING? ♥️🎉♥️
The D67 Foundation needs someone to organize Trivia Night,
which typically takes place in late winter/early spring.
This has been an incredibly FUN and well-attended event, AND has raised a lot of money for the D67 Foundation. If you are interested or would like more information, please email info@golf67foundation.org.
🏀 ♥️ ⚽️ ♥️ 🏐 GMS Sports Section 🏐 ♥️ ⚽️ ♥️ 🏀
Most sports are for students in 7th (JV) and 8th (Varsity) grades. For some sports, we offer opportunities to the 6th graders. That depends on the interest at the 7th and 8th-grade levels.
IF you have a child who is planning on trying out for one of the seasons below next year, he/she
MUST have a current sports physical on file in the nurse's office.
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT. A student cannot try out without a current physical on file.
FALL sports
Girls Volleyball (Sept-Oct) - Varsity and JV
Boys Soccer (Sept-Oct) - Varsity and JV
WINTER sports
Girls Basketball (Nov-Dec) - Varsity and JV
Boys Basketball (Jan-Mar) - Varsity and JV
Cheerleading (Jan-Mar) - Varsity only
SPRING sports
Girls Soccer - Varsity and JV
Boys Volleyball - Varsity and JV
Parents here links a few important link/documents: