Jaguar News
Friday, May 7, 2021
Dear Gentry Families,
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone, parents and students alike, who showered our teachers with kind words of support during teacher appreciation week last week. A kind word or deed can carry a person for a very long time. Additionally we would like to thank our PTSA who went above and beyond by organizing meals, snacks and various activities each day of the week. Your acts of kindness will not soon be forgotten. Have a great weekend!
Parent/Student Athletic Information Night
We will be hosting our GMS Parent/Student Athletic Information Night on Thursday, May 13th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the GMS cafetorium. At this meeting our athletic director, Sam Bornhauser, will be presenting information regarding athletic opportunities for incoming 7th/8th grade students, required MSHSAA paperwork, our summer athletic camp schedule and information regarding summer camp registration. Sam will also be available to field any questions that you may have regarding Gentry athletics. Go Jaguars!
May/June Lunch Menu
Media Center Minute
Congratulations!
Science Olympiad 2021/22- Deadline TODAY!
It is time to think about joining the GMS Science Olympiad team for the 2021 – 2022 school year! Mr. Bruns visited most of the 6th and 7th grade RTI’s this week to present information about Science Olympiad for next school year. If your student missed the presentation or would like to review the presentation, please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/JaguarSciOly. Incoming 7th & 8th grade students who are very interested in joining should complete the following Google Form by next Friday, May 7th: https://tinyurl.com/JagSciOlyForm. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Bruns at rbruns@cpsk12.org.
Cheerleading Tryouts Coming Soon
Cheerleading Tryouts for Gentry’s Fall Cheerleading Team are coming up on May 17-20th! We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and eager cheerleaders who will help spread school spirit. All 6th and 7th graders are eligible. Students will need a MSHSAA physical and commitment form on file in the main office for tryouts. If you would like to participate, please fill out our interest form so we can stay in contact! If you have any questions please contact Ms. Noltie bnoltie@cpsk12.org or Ms. McCormick cmccormick@cpsk12.org!
MSHSAA Athletic Physicals
RBHS Middle School Tennis Camp
Springtime Reminders from the Nurse
Many of our teachers (on occasion) will utilize the great outdoors as a change of pace for their classroom setting. If your child manages a special health concern (example: asthma, diabetes, etc.), please be sure that you remind them to always have those supplies that they may need to treat their symptoms (should they arise) nearby. As an example, this may mean that your student carries their inhaler throughout the day or that you have provided those treatment supplies (with a physician’s order) to our school nurse so that your child has access to them throughout the day. Whatever the case may be for your student, if their supplies are not readily available to them, they will do them little good in an emergency. If you have any further questions, never hesitate to contact our school nurse, Jennifer Ferguson at jferguson@cpsk12.org or 214-3240.
School Policy on Over the Counter Medications:
In middle school, students have the freedom of responsibility to carry a dose of their own over the counter (OTC) medication. Examples include ibuprofen, Tylenol, Benadryl, allergy and cold medicine, cough drops, throat lozenges, eye drops, TUMS, Pepto-Bismol and Imodium.
Secondary students are allowed to carry on their person over the counter medication needed for one school day. All self-administered medication must be in a container properly labeled by the pharmacy or manufacturer and enough for one school day at a time. Exceptions to this include Schedule II medications which students are never allowed to carry for self-administration. All Schedule II medications must be stored and administered through the school health office. Students are not allowed to share medications.
GMS Summer Sports Camps
Gentry Middle School will be hosting various summer sports programs and camps throughout the summer months (June-August) for all incoming 7th and 8th grade students. The developmentally appropriate activities that will be offered are designed and selected by qualified professionals with years of coaching experience to ensure your child's enjoyment. Activities will take place in the school gymnasium and playing fields. Please click on the links below to view our monthly summer sports schedule. Registration forms and our informational meeting date will be posted soon.
RBHS Show Choir Parent Informational Meeting
Incoming 8th Grade Students Proof of Immunizations- Don't Delay!
The primary dose of the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are generally administered to adolescents in the 6th grade (or between the ages of 11-12). It is a state REQUIREMENT that we obtain proof that your student has received the primary dose of both of these vaccinations PRIOR to their first day of 8th grade. If your student will be attending summer school as an incoming 8th grade student they will need to provide this proof PRIOR to starting summer school. Eighth grade students who have NOT provided us with this documentation will not be permitted to attend classes until this documentation is provided.
There is no need to wait! This documentation can be submitted to our nurse any time after your student receives these two vaccines. Providing this proof promptly will ensure that your student will be ready to start the 8th grade without delay. If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 214-3240.
RBHS 2021 Boys Basketball Camp
Future Dates to Remember
5/11- 7th/8th Track and Field City Relays @ BHS
5/17-5/20- 7th/8th Grade Cheer Squad Tryouts
5/19- PTSA Meeting via Zoom
5/24- 6th Grade Field Day/Bethel Park and GMS Campus
5/25- Musical Theater Showcase Performance @ 7:00 pm
5/25- 7th Grade Field Day/Bethel Park and GMS Campus
5/27- 8th Grade Field Day/Bethel Park and GMS Campus
5/28- 8th Grade Transition Ceremony/RBHS Football Field @ 6:00 pm
TBA- Virtual Talent Show
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