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October 2023 Newsletter
October promises to be a very busy month with lots of fun and exciting activities, games, and events! A big thank you to our PTA for sponsoring so many student activities to kick off the year! Our extracurricular clubs are well underway! These clubs provide many opportunities for students from accounting to the arts, and everything in-between. Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students said "cheese" for their class pictures, in September. We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31, with school spirit theme days! This exciting month will end with our in-school Halloween costume contest and Spooky Stories in the library, on October 31!
🍎 Check out our First Day of School video! 🍎
LACE UP FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
Great Hollow Middle School Laced Up for Childhood Cancer Awareness on September 22,
by wearing gold shoe laces, gold clothing, and accessories.
THANK YOU, GHMS PTA!
Faculty and staff were treated to donuts and coffee during the first week of school by the fabulous PTA! Thank you so much for your support and for the delicious treats!
POPCORN FRIDAY
9/11: Day of Remembrance
Students in Mrs. Daly's 8th period class helped to set up the flags in front of Great Hollow for the September 11th, National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Great Hollow vs. Cancer
📚 GHMS Library News! 📚
The library is bustling with activity! Sixth graders enjoyed library orientation during the month of September and had a great time completing an "Escape Room" activity to learn about their library. They went on a tour of both sides of their library and were given an opportunity to borrow two books.
Sixth grade students have come to the library for genre lessons and "sneak peeks" of books from all different genres. A favorite was the book, Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11, by Alan Gratz.
Students are in for a real treat on October 31, when we have our "Spooky Stories" in the library. Students will hear scary stories read from faculty, staff, and fellow students. We are looking forward to this Spooktacular library event!
Don't forget to check the library website for important events, photos, and links to our resources!
🎃 Halloween at GHMS! 🎃
👻 Students, staff and faculty will dress in their favorite costumes to celebrate Halloween on October 31. Each year GMHS staff chooses a theme and surprises the students as they arrive in the morning. We can't give you a clue as to what this year's theme will be...
🖥️ Tech Tip of the Month: Cyberbullying 🖥️
Each month, we will link an article featuring a "tech tip" for parents and students. This month's tech tip comes from Common Sense Media, and is about cyberbullying and digital drama. Please see the attached article to read some great tips on how to: Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior.
Upcoming Events at Great Hollow
October 11: PTA meeting, 7 pm
October 12: Family Connect Night
October 18: GHMS 8th grade class photo
October 27: Popcorn Friday
October 27: Grade 6 Dance, 7:30-9 pm
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
October 31: GH Halloween celebration