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2-2-2024

Quarter 2 Report cards and the winter NWEA Map reports are available IN the CAMPUS PORTAL.  You can click here for the quick reference sheet on how to find all of your child's report cards and MAP reports.

School Nurse - Mrs. Shapiro retired this week and we are securing nurse subs for the next few weeks while we work to hire a new school nurse. If you have any medical notes (i.e. doctor's notes, physicals, eye exams, etc.) please send them to the school office or email them to Ms. Casto (lcasto@golf67.net).  Ms. Casto will temporarily receive all communications regarding health office matters. If you know anyone who is an RN or certified school nurse, please encourage them to apply - school nurse application page and job description.

8th Grade Band Day - On Wednesday, Mrs. Bowering took the 8th-grade band students to Niles North for 8th-grade Band Day! Students spent the morning playing music with their peers from the other Niles North Sender Schools, which was followed up with an evening concert at Niles North!  This is always a valuable experience for our band students!

Today during advisory, students in 5th grade started their LEAD the Way classes.  LEAD the Way is a 7-week program facilitated by our Morton Grove Police Department community officers - Officer Jurasz, Officer Lietz, and Officer Cima.  The program is designed to help students understand and learn how to deal with bullying situations, the dangerous effects of drugs and alcohol, staying safe on the Internet, and ways to build confidence.  The first class was a huge success.  Ask your 5th grader about it.

Parent-teacher Conferences - Parents received an email with the letter GMS Parent-Teacher Conferences Winter 2024, which contains specific details and instructions on how to sign up for conferences.

• Tuesday, February 6th - Sign-up OPENS @ 9:00am

• Tuesday, February 13th - Sign-up CLOSES at Noon

• Thursday, February 15th and Friday, February 16th - Parent-teacher conferences

Dropping off students on Waukegan Road - We have seen an increase of parents stopping on Waukegan Road during morning arrival to drop off their child(ren).  We understand the hustle and bustle of the morning, BUT we cannot express how dangerous this is. Even if the light at Emerson is red, dropping a child off on Waukegan Road is unsafe. In addition, our children are watching and learning from us. Some of our students are only a year or two away from driver's training. We are their first teachers and we appreciate your partnership in helping model what we expect or will expect from them someday (in the very near future!).

Reminder - 8th-grade parents - IMPORTANT dates!

• • • Monday, February 5 - MOST students and parents will meet with their high school guidance counselor at Niles North at some point throughout this day.  

      • • • • • IMPT - Required enrollment documents to bring with you to your appointment. 

    • Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 - Eight-grade Camp MacLean trip

    • Tuesday, May 28 - Eighth-grade Academic and Extracurricular Awards Assembly (9:00 am - parents welcome)

    • Wednesday, May 29 - Eighth-grade Graduation rehearsal and half day for 8th graders (dismissal at 11:30 am)

    • Wednesday, May 29 - Eighth-grade Graduation (6:45 pm at Niles North)

Winter Clothing Drive - Volunteer Service Club Share the Warmth is January 29th-February 9th. Drop off your donations into the boxes throughout the school. We are collecting the following items (new or gently used and clean): Coats, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, belts, hand warmers and backpacks. 

Reminder - ORDER your YEARBOOK for the 2023-2024 school year!  Parents have the option to purchase a yearbook for $20 AND add on additional options such as iTags (personalized metal stickers to put on the yearbook cover), autograph insert pages, and current event inserts pages. Order NOW online!  Our yearbook is a DISTRICT 67 yearbook which includes PK-8th grade!  https://yearbookforever.com/schools/golf_middle_school_buy_yearbook_7503/94srP2o5Bj4d5xHuCSF0AR98

Ongoing reminders... Thank you for helping your middle schooler remember these three things EVERY DAY:

1. 1. 1. Bring a fully CHARGED Chromebook to school.

      2. Wear their school lanyard and student ID to school.

      3. Arrive ON TIME to school. Students should be sitting in their seats by 8:20 am (best to drop off by 8:10 am). 

Parent Flyer Folder (click here)

• • • • February Lunch Menu - NEW

      • Volunteer Service Club Share the Warmth

      • JR. VIKETTES DANCE CLINIC! - MONEY DUE TODAY (2-2-24) if participating

      • 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…

Monday, February 5 - Niles North Class of 2028 High School Counselor Appointments (throughout the day)

Tuesday, February 6 - Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences OPENS at 9:00 am

Tuesday, February 6  - D67 Foundation Meeting (6:00 pm at GMS)

Thursday, February 8 - Half day for students (Dismissal at 11:22 am)

Monday, February 12 - Brandon White PTA Sponsored Assembly (AM for students)

Tuesday, February 13 - Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences CLOSES at Noon

Thursday, February 15 - Early Dismissal @ 1:20 pm

Thursday, February 15 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:20 pm - 8:00 pm)

Friday, February 16 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:30 am - 11:30 am)

Monday, February 19 - No School

Thursday, February 22 - Board Meeting (6:30pm at GMS)