Hornet Buzz
February 21, 2021
Message from the Principal
Dear Hornet Nation,
We will remain on the virtual schedule this week. Starting March 1, we will start the hybrid schedule which will change the way virtual students attend class. All virtual students will follow the B-day schedule, Tuesdays and Thursdays periods 1-8. This is a change that will allow both in-person and virtual students to remain at the same pace as one another as teachers work to balance teaching both learners. Full details on the new schedule are listed below in the section: Phase 3 Hybrid Schedule. Remember that this does not start until March 1. The virtual schedule for this week is presented below under each day of the week (no changes from last week). Have a great week Hornets, and remember...........
We Are....Great Mills!!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Heibel
Monday, February 22
Grades 9 & 12 in Group A (last name A-K) report to the building and follow their virtual schedule. Charge and bring your laptop.
*All other students work from home and follow their virtual schedule.
Virtual Schedule
Periods 1 & 2--Synchronous. (Login to Schoology and google meets)
Periods 3, 4, & 5--Asynchronous. (Login to Schoology, follow directions of teacher)
Check with 5th-period teacher for designated LUNCH (A, B, or C)
Periods 7 & 8--Synchronous. (Login to Schoology and google meets)
Tuesday, February 23
Grades 9 & 12 in Group B (last name L-Z) report to the building and follow their virtual schedule.
Charge and bring your laptop.
*All other students work from home and follow their virtual schedule.
Virtual Schedule
Periods 1 & 2--Asynchronous. (Login to Schoology, follow directions of teacher)
Periods 3, 4, & 5--Synchronous. (Login to Schoology and google meets)
Check with 5th-period teacher for designated Lunch (A, B, C)
Periods 7 & 8--Asynchronous. (Login to Schoology, follow directions of teacher)
Wednesday, February 24
Grades 9 & 12 in Group A (last name A-K) report to the building and follow their virtual schedule. Charge and bring your laptop.
*All other students work from home and follow their virtual schedule.
Virtual Schedule
Periods 1 & 2--Synchronous. (Login to Schoology and google meets)
Periods 3, 4, & 5--Asynchronous. (Login to Schoology, follow directions of teacher)
Check with 5th-period teacher for designated LUNCH (A, B, or C)
Periods 7 & 8--Synchronous. (Login to Schoology and google meets)
Thursday, February 25
Grades 9 & 12 in Group B (last name L-Z) report to the building and follow their virtual schedule.
Charge and bring your laptop.
*All other students work from home and follow their virtual schedule.
Virtual Schedule
Periods 1 & 2--Asynchronous. (Login to Schoology, follow directions of teacher)
Periods 3, 4, & 5--Synchronous. (Login to Schoology and google meets)
Check with 5th-period teacher for designated Lunch (A, B, C)
Periods 7 & 8--Asynchronous. (Login to Schoology, follow directions of teacher)
Friday, February 26
Printable Version of GMHS Phase 2 Schedule--Feb. 16-26
Phase 3: Hybrid Schedule Starting March 1
In-person students grades 9, 10, 11,12 with the Last Name L-Z--attend on B-day or Tuesday and Thursday.
Virtual students Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 will follow the B-day schedule or Tuesday and Thursday periods 1-8.
Click below for more information on the hybrid schedule:
Congratulations to the students named to the 2nd marking period Honor Roll. These students worked very hard to maintain a high standard of excellence! Congratulations, we are proud of you!
Honor Roll
Black History Month
Senior Spotlight
Tishauna Stevenson
Tishauna is a good student and model citizen. She is in the Graphic Arts program at Tech Center. She just received the Outstanding Bulldog Award for showing Goals, Respect, Initiative, and Tenacity. She's putting her graphic arts skills to work with her Graphic design business.
Kya Baker
Kya Baker is a sweet and kind older sister and very responsible. She loves styling hair and her family is very proud of her.
Sanai Chase
Sanai is a compassionate go-getter that loved to compete with her track team and strives to be a good student by graduating a year early while completing CSM college classes along the way. She has been accepted into 9 colleges with top academic scholarships, fulfilling her goal to be a first-generation college student and we as her family couldn’t be more proud of her.
Senior Cap & Gown/Graduation Information
Direct to just a cap and gown: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1066828/Great-Mills-High-School/-/1464200352/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1464200487/
All GMHS graduation Information:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1066828/Great-Mills-High-School/
Senior Yearbook Quotes
Seniors! If you haven't already done so, please CLICK HERE to submit your senior quotes ASAP!
Parents of AP Course Students: 2021 AP Exam Payment Deadline Approaching!
During the first marking period, your student worked with their AP Teachers to enroll in their respective AP Classrooms. Due to this year’s unusual circumstances, College Board has granted permission for AP Exams to be ordered for all students who are enrolled in an AP Classroom. Therefore, if your student enrolled, as instructed by their teacher, they currently have an exam ordered for each AP course in which they are registered. Linked here are important deadlines and instructions for registration and payment. Your final order and amount due is based upon the exams your student selects and those they want cancelled from their current order.
The Counselor Corner
Greetings from your school counselors!
We are halfway through the school year. This letter includes important
information. Please reach out to your school counselor through email if you have
any questions.
*Counselors are emailing all seniors the QR form if they failed a class they need for graduation!"
● QUARTER RECOVERY: Did you fail a class that you need for graduation? Complete the quarter recovery form and start working in Edgenuity to recover your grade for the 2nd marking period.
Link here: Edgenuity Quarter Recovery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12aP8e_LuAKB6bBbyqFloCfXCtJJggYl49QXnGi9KPO4/edit
● APPLY to the TECH CENTER: Applications due by February 19 th , 2021. You must go to the Tech
Center website and apply online. Link here: https://schools.smcps.org/tech/
● Are you taking care of yourself? If you need support or know someone who does, please check
out the Mental Health Resources available to SMCPS Students. Link here:
https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/mental-wellness-ms-hs-students/home
● Do you know the credit requirements for
graduation?
● CREDITS=PROMOTION and GRADUATION!
o Grade 10- 5 credits earned
o Grade 11- 10 credits earned
o Grade 12- 15 credits earned
● Are you ready for the 2022 school year? You
can start planning now by using the elective guide to choose your classes for next school year.
Rising 10th Grade Planning Guide
Youth Mental Health and Wellness Webinar
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host a live webinar on February 25, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to explore the topic of Youth Mental Health & Wellness. All community members are invited to participate in this free webinar to learn more about youth mental health as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, how to recognize and acknowledge signs of distress, prevention measures, interventions, and stress management activities to help parents support their children. Click on the link below for more information.
Career Center
GMHS Idol
The winners for Idol are:
Morgan Huntt Saxophone Solo - 1st place
Autumn Shreve & Julia Nilsson Duet - 2nd place
Thanks to all who voted!
Pre-Med Club
Interested in the medical field? Thinking of working in healthcare?
Join Pre-Med Club!
We meet virtually after school every other Wednesday from 3:15pm-3:45pm.
Our next meeting is February 24th.
Use meet code: gmhspremed
Questions? Email Mrs. Estocsin: cjestocsin@smcps.org
Envirothon Team
Envirothon Team is looking for additional students to be alternates for the Maryland State Envirothon Competition in April. If you enjoy being outside and learning about nature, this club might be for you! Topics include wildlife, aquatics, soils, and forestry. We meet every other Wednesday from 3:15pm-3:45pm. Our next meeting is March 1.
Use meet code: gmhsenvirothon
Questions? Email Mrs. Estocsin: cjestocsin@smcps.org
Run4acure
Writing Center Open for Assistance
National Honor Society Tutoring Sessions
NHS members will be available to tutor students on Mondays and Wednesdays during Green/Gold Lunch from 12:05 – 1:05, and again after school from 3 – 5 pm.
Students who need tutoring should use the Google Meet Code: NHSTutors
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Mrs. Johns, the NHS Sponsor, at ldjohns@smcps.org
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Excellence in Online Teaching
Help us recognize Excellence in Online Teaching. There are incredible examples across our school system of educators who have demonstrated caring and connectedness with their students. You can nominate a teacher using THIS FORM
PTSA Membership
Hornet Strong Brick Project
Consider giving a Hornet Strong Personalized Brick for a recent graduate or alumni.
Go to the Great Mill website click on Quick Links the Hornet Strong Brick project or click on the link below."
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHAD2XN2Q00TOS_ZZJYPZR8T40ROI3
Great Mills High School
Email: mjheibel@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/
Location: 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4001
Twitter: @GMHS_SMCPS
For Our Spanish Speaking Families
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