Modeltowner Minute
What's Happening at GACS
From the Desk of the Superintendent
I look forward to seeing everyone in 2023!
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Student of the Month
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Gilbert Students of the Month
Leo Slobodnik
Brayden Hitchens
Gage Hattamer
Micah Dow
Jeffrey Sustarich
Hannah Packard
Henry Halsey
Haylee Elleby
Zachary Franklin
Rylee Brower
Averi Kesner
Sawyer Students of the Month
Amelia Oliver
Xyela Croschere
Isa Campbell
Landen Argall
Alexis Shubitowski
Bailee Gregorich
Hosanna Martin
Sophia Etheridge
Amora French
Cooper Grondin
Olivia Sherwin
HS/MS Students of the Month
Sixth Grade: Madison Quello
Seventh Grade: Cooper Derouin
Eighth Grade: Joanna Grage
Ninth Grade: Nathan Carter
Tenth Grade: Mikayla Johnson
Eleventh Grade: Kaedon Craig
Twelfth Grade: Ashley Scott
Construction Trades guest speaker
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Student Leadership Team
"We have done 4 activities so far. A few students have presented in the 6th grade classrooms. The focus of the presentations was to improve rules and norms of school climate. A few members participated in decorating school doors to help improve school connectedness. Our current project is called compliment cards. This project focuses on improving the social dimension of school climate. This has been a huge hit with the students and staff. Mrs. Micheau has printed over 700 blank compliment cards to be filled out by staff and students, AND they have been filled out and delivered in just over one weeks time. Students and staff have been able to share hundreds of positive compliments with each other, and brought many smiles to people's faces and hearts. Another project, which included an LGBTQ+ display in the display case by Mr. Kilpela's room. This project focused on improving the diversity dimension of school climate. The student leadership team is having fun, and striving to help improve the school climate here at Gwinn middle and high school."
Thank you to these students for their hard work and dedication on making our school a better place. Modeltowner Proud!
Holiday Crafts, Cookies and Hot Cocoa
Staff had activities set up for students to work on along with delicious treats to kick off the holiday season. Over 150 students and parents joined in the fun!
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Young Author's Donation
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HS/MS Holiday Band and Choir concert
The annual concert would put anyone in a holiday mood:) Once again the students did a wonderful job of displaying their talents. Thank you to everyone that came out and shared this evening with our students and thank you to the students for your hard work and preparation to put on such a wonderful concert. It was a great way to kick off the holiday season!
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Employee Spotlight
Monique Moore
When asked what she enjoyed most about working a GACS, Ms. Moore responded: "I enjoy so much about working at GACS! I love making connections with staff and students that truly last. There's nothing better than having previous students talk about our old classroom community activities, recall past lessons and gifts they've given, and point out and talk about posted artwork years later."
Thanks Ms. Moore for being a part of our district and impacting the lives of our students. You continue to carry the essence of Modeltowner Proud!
Dan Kilpela
When asked what he enjoys most about working at GACS, Mr. Kilpela responded: "The staff is amazing here. They're always willing to help out and communicate. I think we work together well and let each other thrive in our own ways. I enjoy the flexibility and autonomy I have to be creative in my own classroom. Just like anywhere, the students really want to succeed and I've always had great parent support when I reached out with student concerns. I like the intimate feel of GHS. Students can build deeper relationships with their classmates and teachers in a smaller school like Gwinn. It's harder to get lost in the shuffle here and teachers can meet student needs as a team."
Thanks Mr. Kilpela for being a part of our district and impacting the lives of our students. You continue to carry the essence of Modeltowner Proud!