Jaguar News
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Dear Gentry Families,
Here are some quick announcements:
Grades are being mailed today - we apologize for the delay. 1st quarter grades are accessible on Home Access.
If you have a question about a quarter grade, please contact the teacher. If you are shocked about a grade, please don’t panic. Most issues are resolvable and have explanations. Contact me or the teacher if you need assistance.
With the start of 2nd quarter, change in weather, and just being virtual, students might be struggling. If your child needs additional support, our guidance team is always available.
Now that we’ve experienced the 1st quarter, we know what to expect in 2nd quarter. During the 1st quarter, I didn’t keep up with my son’s work until the middle of the quarter because I assumed he was doing everything correctly. I think being aware that I need to check his school work from the start of the quarter will reduce the stress level this time.
Remember, for the most up to date grade, check the grade on Schoology for each class. I have my son show me all his classes daily.
Contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!
No School on Friday, November 13
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Attention 7th Grade Families
Please make sure that if your child is in Science this quarter, that you come to Gentry to pick up their marshmallow kit before next Wednesday, 11/18. Also remember, teachers have office hours every Wednesdays from 1-3:00 pm. If your child is needing any additional help, please make sure that they reach out to us.
Grade Cards
Supply Pick Up for Rotation 2 Classes
If you were unable to pick supplies up two weeks ago for rotation 2 classes, please feel free to contact us (214-3240) and we'll make alternative arrangements for you to retrieve them. For those of you who need a pick up time later in the day, we have arranged to host a pick up day this coming Thursday, November 19th from 7:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Calm Space
Media Center Minute
- If you have a CPS issued Hotspot, there are issues with YouTube. Your student will not be able to access YouTube at this time. Teachers are aware of the issue and are working on alternate ways for your student to access videos needed for class.
- For the last few weeks we have had a candy jar guessing game for students. We gave away the candy in the jars today and had 2 correct guesses. Congratulations to Jolee Stockeland for guessing Jar A at 107 pieces and to David Kleiber for guessing Jar B at 57 pieces. Your candy will be delivered shortly.
Speedcubing Club
Is your student interested in speedcubing? Or are they interested in just learning how to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Then the RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB might be the spot for them! We will meet twice a month over Zoom. If they're interested, please e-mail Mr. Renaldi at jrenaldi@cpsk12.org
Grab and Go Meals
6th Grade Book Club- It's Not Too Late To Join
Upcoming 6th/7th Grade Tennis Play Day
"I Just Want to Sing!"
6th Graders that would like to be a part of a Gentry Club should think about joining, “I just want to SING!” after school vocal music club. In this group we will work on how to become a stronger singer! Think of it like free voice lessons.
It will meet via zoom after school on days that school meets from 3:00-3:50pm on Tuesdays. (When we start meeting in person, this group will have the option to meet in person and via live zoom of the group) The group will start November 10th!
You must join the Schoology Group page using the Access Code: 6G2D-VMBM-87FNR
to access the group zoom link.
Questions should be sent to Ms. Lenz at dlenz@cpsk12.org
Grades Posted onto Home Access
December 10
January 21
February 25
April 8th
May 6th
June- TBD
Attention Parents of 8th Grade Students-Reminder
Please have your student head to this link: 8th Grade Weekly Homework Document each week to review the homework that has been assigned by their teachers. Teachers will email parents and students once a week as well to elaborate and communicate any necessary information. Please have your student reach out to their teachers if they have any questions or concerns. Go Jaguars!
Future Dates to Remember
11/13- School Not in Session Due to Teacher Collaboration Day
11/25-11/27- School Not in Session Due to Thanksgiving Break
12/10- Student Grades Posted onto Home Access
12/23-1/1- Winter Break
1/4- School Not in Session Due to a Teacher Collaboration Day
1/18- School Not in Session Due to Martin Luther King's Birthday
Josh Johnson, Principal
Email: Josjohnson@cpsk12.org
Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/Domain/17
Location: 4200 Bethel Street, Columbia, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 214-3240