GMS STEM News
Sept. 1 Vol. 3
Meet the Staff Night at GMS
Hi! We have really enjoyed meeting the kids, now we want to meet you! Please join us at GMS for Meet the Staff night from 6:30-8:00p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 2nd, 2014. This will be a time for you to meet all of your child's teachers. There is not a formal meeting, just come and go as you need. STEM teachers will have a chance for you to see the great work students completed in their first PBL, learn about Google Classroom and other technology questions, experience a design challenge and the ED8, and get information about the 25 Book challenge. We can't wait to see you!
Meet the Team- Part 2
Mrs. Monson
I am so excited to be your teacher this year as we discover this STEM adventure! I have been married for almost 20 years to my husband Erik. We met at my alma mater Texas Tech University where I earned a BA in English and Psychology. This is a picture of our three children and nephew from one of the snow storms a few years ago.
Mrs. Brenegan
I am the STEM Coach at GMS and Cannon Elementary: A GCISD STEM School. I received my BS degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and my MEd. from TCU. My experience in education spans 35 years with the past 19 years in GCISD as a science teacher, science curriculum specialist, and coach. I have two children, Mandy and Matt, and a son-in-law, Daniel. I am so excited to be working with the first middle school STEM campus in our district!
YOU!!
As parents you are an integral part of our team. We rely on you to support your kids in this new learning environment. Please keep us up to date on family changes and significant events in your child's life. This will help us understand how best to meet their needs, but also let us be cheerleaders for them!
Picture Day- Sept. 5th 2014 SMILE!!
Event Information
Don't forget the Book fair this week in the Library!
When?
Monday, Sep 1, 2014, 08:30 AM
Where?
GMS Library
Mrs. Monson says:
If you are working on the brochure in Mrs. Monson's class please:
* check Google classroom for a rubric and ideas
* your Google doc for specific feedback
* you will have some time on Tuesday for refineing the assignment
For our Spanish Speaking families
Hola! Mi nombre es Beatriz Montes de oca y soy la encargada de comunicar a los padres con los maestros de GMS. Para los que no me conocen, estoy en la oficina de la dirección disponible para ayudarles con cualquier tema relacionado con las clases y la escuela. Mi teléfono es el 817-251-5660 y mi dirección de correo electrónico es beatriz.montesdeoca@gcisd.net. Por favor no duden en comunicarse conmigo si requieren de asistencia.
How to Stay in Touch
There are several ways to stay up to date on current STEM happenings.
- Facebook- GMS Science Technology Engineering and Math
- Twitter- @GMSSTEM
- Remind- text 817-200-7026 with the message @gmsste
- Email- always email the content teacher with specific content questions or Mrs. Nutt for general information.
Supplies
We are in need of a few items for our classrooms. If you are able to donate we would appreciate it!
- Clorox or Lysol Wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Cotton Balls
- Pipe Cleaners
- Straws
- Gum Drops
- Tooth picks
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks