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4-5-2024

Thank you to the D67 Foundation for hosting the annual D67 Trivia Night tomorrow evening at the Moose Lodge! See below for more information. I look forward to seeing many of you there!  

We are very excited about the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon!  Today in advisory, we discussed what we will be doing on Monday. It will be an exciting afternoon at GMS and we look forward to sharing this experience! 

• Here is a great 7-minute video about the Solar Eclipse and why it is so cool! - 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Video

• Click here to see what the coverage will look like in Morton Grove - here. 

• We will be outside for a while, if students would like to bring a towel to sit on the ground they can do that.

• Can students take their cell phones outside to take pictures or videos during the eclipse?

NO.  This is still school and phones need to be turned off and in their locker. Students will be taking data and noting observations throughout our time outside. This is an academic opportunity and we are maximizing this rare opportunity.  In addition, students should focus on wearing their safety glasses to protect their eyes and not look at this event through a lens.

• Are you watching the Eclipse?  

Make sure you wear your Solar Eclipse Safety glasses!  Watch this video - Safely Viewing the Eclipse - to learn more. 

Report cards will be available in Infinite Campus on Wednesday, April 10th.

Grab and Go Lunches on Half-Days - We have a half-day coming up on Thursday, April 18th. Please complete this form (Grab and Go Lunch Form) for every child you would like to have a sack lunch made for that day.

• This form will close on Friday, April 12th at noon.  

• The cost of the sack lunch is the same as the regular school day lunch ($4.00, reduced $0.40) and includes a vegetarian (soy/sunbutter and jelly) sandwich, a vegetable, a fruit and drink.

8th-grade parents - End-of-year information - It is hard to believe that we are in the home stretch of your son or daughter’s middle school career!  Next week, all 8th-grade students will receive information about the end-of-year activities!  Also, please see this important request from the PTA -  SUBJECT: IMPORTANT: 8th Grade Graduation Party Donation Request

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for families of returning Golf School District 67 students.

To get started, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Portal account, select “More” from the bottom left corner, and click “Online Registration.”

2. Choose “Existing Student Registration” and click “Begin Registration” to review and update your household and contact information.

For registration information on the website - Click here.  If you need help with your application, please email the Golf 67 Help Desk at help@golf67.net.

Reminder - ORDER your YEARBOOK for the 2023-2024 school year!  Parents have the option to purchase a yearbook for $20.  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)

• • • • April Menu

      • Summer STEM Camps (Skokie)

      • 2024-2025 Calendar- ongoing FYI

      • 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…

Saturday, April 6 - D67 Foundation Trivia Night - 6:00-8:00 pm at the Moose Lodge (adults only).  SAVE THE DATE!

Monday, April 8 - School-wide Solar Eclipse Activity

Wednesday, April 10 - Report Cards Available in IC for parents

Wednesday, April 10 - No School

Tuesday, April 16 - ISA session 1 (8:30-10:30) - 5th and 8th grade students

Tuesday, April 16 - D67 Foundation Meeting (6:00-7:00 pm @ GMS)

Thursday, April 18 - ISA session 2 and 3 (8:30-11:22) - 5th and 8th grade students

Thursday, April 18 - Half Day (Student Dismissal @ 11:22 am)

Thursday, April 18 - Board Meeting (6:30 pm @ GMS)

Wednesday, April 24 - Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day!

Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Tuesday, May 7 - "Official" Teacher Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, May 8 - School Nurse Appreciation Day!

Thursday, May 9 - Eighth graders go to Camp MacLean

Friday, May 10 - Eighth graders return from Camp MacLean

Tuesday, May 14 - GMS and Hynes Spring BAND concert (6:30 pm)

Wednesday, May 15 - Last Orchestra Rehearsal

Thursday, May 16 - Half Day (Student Dismissal @ 11:22 am)

Thursday, May 16 - Board Meeting (6:30 pm @ GMS)

Monday, May 20 - Orchestra Concert (7:00 pm at Niles North)

Tuesday, May 21 - Drama Club Showcase (6:00 pm at GMS)

Wednesday, May 22 - GMS Spring CHORUS concert (6:30 pm)

Thursday, May 23 - Last day for 4:30pm bus (late activity bus)

Friday, May 24 - Eighth Grade Dance (6:00 - 9:00 pm)!

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)