GMS Weekly Message
September 8, 2023
GMS WEEKLY MESSAGE 🦅 Friday, October 6, 2023
Monday, 10/9 will be a DAY 1
Planning Ahead:
Monday, 10/9:
- Lockdown Drill
- Cross Country @ Powhatan
- Boys Soccer HOME vs Powhatan
- Volleyball HOME vs Powhatan
Tuesday, 10/10:
- Boys Soccer HOME vs St. Christopher's
- Fall Concert
Wednesday, 10/11:
- Earthquake Drill
- Volleyball game HOME vs Caroline
Thursday, 10/12:
- Student Holiday
- Parent-Teacher Conferences * link & information below for scheduling
Friday, 10/13:
- Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day
Saturday, 10/14:
- Goochland County Fire-Rescue Show *see flyer below
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📌 More to come....
- Fall Intersession = October 16 - 20 = NO School
- PTSA Meeting open to everyone! Mon., 10/23 - Location: GMS Library @ 6PM
- Families will be able to visit the Book Fair after the meeting
- Book Fair = October 23 - 27 *more info below
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The book fair is coming!
Students will have the opportunity to participate in this fall's book fair in the GMS Learning Commons Monday, October 23 through Friday, October 27. Students may pay with cash, credit card, check, or through eWallet. Families may also order books directly through the site. Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/goochlandmiddle to set up an eWallet, shop for books not available onsite, or pre-order new releases not yet available.
Parent Teacher Conference Registration Now Open
The teachers at Goochland Middle School are looking forward to meeting with you during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 12th, from 11:00 - 6:00 PM. You are a vital partner in the education of your child, and these conferences play an important role in helping us plan and implement programs to meet the educational needs of your child. If you are not able or do not wish to register online, or if you cannot schedule a conference for this day, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher(s) directly to arrange a meeting.
Parents will be able to make appointments with teachers for the Parent Teacher Conferences online. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
You will be able to register by visiting the following link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/GMSConferences2023
Directions for using this system are available here: https://tinyurl.com/GMSPTCFastDirections
Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey
Please find a preview copy of the GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey that will be administered during school hours to students in grades 5-12 in the window of November 6-17. The purpose of the survey is to provide input on how GCPS is doing towards meeting our annual School Board Equity Goals established per policy JFHB/GBAA so that we can create an even better experience for all of our students. Any familiy wishing to opt their GMS student out of taking this survey may do so by filling out this form using your student's 5 digit number.
Eagle EXCELLENCE caught in action....
Notes from GMS School Counseling:
Signs of Suicide Program
GMS School Counseling will be going into 7th grade PE classes, October 3rd - 9th, to deliver the Signs of Suicide program. Please review this letter for more information.
Advanced Programs Applications
Attention 8th graders and families! Applications for Advance College Academy (ACA), Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School (BRVGS), and Maggie L. Walker Governor's School were made available beginning October 2, 2023. Students are invited to apply to multiple programs. The deadline to complete the MLWGS application is December 1, 2023, while the ACA and BRVGS applications will remain open until December 8.
Not sure which program(s) best fits you? Please view a high-level comparison of the programs here. You are also invited to attend Advanced Programs Information Night on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 PM to hear from the directors and students of each program.
Ready to access the applications?
- ACA applications are available in print in GMS School Counseling and electronically here.
- BRVGS applications are completed online at https://brvgs.k12.va.us/admissions-process.
- MLWGS applications for current GMS students will be completed via PowerSchool this year. You will find the application under the "Forms" link in PowerSchool (please see image below for an example of the Form to look for.) *If you need PowerSchool assistance, reach out to Mrs. Davis.
Backpacks of Love Program
Backpacks of Love is a local organization which provides weekend food bags for students who may benefit from additional food resources. If you are interested in your child receiving a BOL bag, please complete this permission slip and return it to the GMS Main Office or School Counseling Office. Paper copies of this form were given to every student during Eagle Block. If you are having difficulty printing or returning the form and would like to receive this resource, please reach out to Ms. Caroline Powell at cpowell@glnd.k12.va.us.
We invite ALL our GMS Family's to join us for the BookFair & PTSA meeting!
It's not to late to join the PTSA!!!!!!
Fall Child Check Event: Oct. 12th, 3-6pm & Oct. 13th, 9-12am
Developmental screenings for children birth to 5 who are not currently receiving services through early intervention or the schools.
See flyer for more details
GCPS is here to help......
Looking for assistance with food or clothing for your family? Do you need extra assistance around the holidays? Goochland Schools is working with various organizations to provide our families in need with school supplies, food, holiday assistance, and clothing. If your family needs extra assistance, please complete this form and we will do our best to assist or connect your family with an organization that can assist you!
GMS Career Awareness Interest Survey
Students will complete the interest form during Eagle Block on 10/9/23.
Contact Information:
GMS Main Office (804) 556-5320
Mr. Mason Principal
Mr. Gordon Assistant Principal
Ms. Powell School Counselor A - K
Mrs. Blackley School Counselor L - Z
Mrs. Hobbs Front Office Secretary and Bookkeeper
Mrs. Davis Attendance + Counseling Secretary and Registrar
Mrs. Montgomery Dean of Students
Ms. Mullins School Nurse
GMS Social Media Accounts
We would love for you to follow us to stay up-to-date with GMS happenings and to see a glimpse of the greatness happening daily at Goochland Middle School on Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter!
In addition, Parent can Opt-In to receive text messages. Don’t miss important GMS information and notifications. To Opt-in Text “Start” to 98900.