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12-8-2023

HELP #1 - ON TIME for School - This is a reminder that students must be on time for school.  

• The expectation is that students should be sitting in their seats by 8:20 am. 

• At 8:15, students go to their lockers and then head to 1st period so they can be prepared for the start of the day. If you are in the parking lot at 8:15 dropping off your student(s), they will most likey be late to 1st period. 

• It is recommended that students arrive by 8:10, so they have plenty of time to make sure they enter the building at 8:15 am. 

• We all know what it feels like to walk into a meeting or appointment late – We feel flustered, unsettled, and out of the loop.  All students must arrive at school on time so they get their day started in a positive way to be ready for learning.  Thank you for your assistance and support!

HELP #2 - Charging Chromebooks - Teachers across all grade levels are reporting that students are not coming to school with their Chromebooks charged. As you can imagine, so much of what is communicated is through Google Classroom and other educational apps. Students truly need to have this resource available to them throughout the day. If you could help your child set a routine for charging their Chromebook each night, so they can fully participate in their education, that would be incredibly helpful! 

HELP #3 - NEXT WEEK ALL School Field Trip to attend the Niles North Collage Concert on Wednesday, December 13th from 9:15-11:30 am.  Unfortunately, we still have permission slips that need to be completed and payments that need to come to the office. PLEASE click here for the electronic permission slip - Niles North Concert Permission Slip - Wednesday, December 13th, 2023.  You can fill out one form for multiple students at GMS!  Please send $4 to the office. If you know your child is going to be absent on this day, please call the office and let them know.

Graduation pictures were on Wednesday. It’s always fun to see the kids all dressed up!  We will let you know when the pictures come in (it will take about four weeks).  If your child missed the pictures or if he/she would like retakes, make-ups are Wednesday, January 24th.

Next week! 

• The HES and GMS Chorus concert will be on Wednesday, December 13th (6:30 pm at GMS)

• The HES and GMS Band Concert will be on Thursday, December 14th (6:30 pm at GMS)

Around the corner...

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

The GMS Orchestra concert will be on Tuesday, December 19th (6:30 pm at Niles North) 

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!

Tryouts for Boys’ Varsity and JV basketball as well as Cheerleading (7th and 8th grades) are also just around the corner. Students MUST have a current sports physical on file in the nurse’s office in order to tryout.  No sports physical = NO Tryout.

Parent Flyer Folder (click here)

• • • • PTA Fundraiser at Ganache Bakery - NEW

      • Winter Clothing Drive - Spread the Warmth - NEW

      • December Lunch Menu 

      • Niles North Tutoring - ongoing

      • Physical Form For Doctor - 6th grade, sports, new students

      • GoGuardian Parent Portal Letter - ongoing

Golf Electronic Backpack (Click here)

• • • • 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…

Wednesday, December 13 - Niles North Collage Concert Field Trip (Morning)

Wednesday, December 13 - Golf and Hynes CHORUS Concert (6:30 pm at GMS)

Thursday, December 14 - Half-day for students (Dismissal at 11:22 am)

Thursday, December 14 - Futures Unlimited Field Trip for 8th grade girls

Thursday, December 14 - PTA Fundraiser at Ganache Bakery (9328 Waukegan Rd) - Show this flyer

Thursday, December 14 - Golf and Hynes BAND Concert (6:30 pm at GMS)

Monday, December 18 - December 22 - Spread the Warmth Winter Clothing Drive

Monday, December 18 - Auditions for the GMS Musical - Annie! (6:00 - 8:00 pm)

Thursday, December 21 - Auditions for the GMS Musical - Annie! (6:00 - 8:00 pm)

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)

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Check out the latest PTA newsletter from 12-7-2023!

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