GAMS Monthly Newsletter
October 2022
Happy Fall Break!
Thank you all for a successful first quarter of Gilbert Accelerated Middle School. We have had some really exciting things happen over the last few weeks, including Homecoming activities, experiments, and learning about the power of our mindsets. I am so impressed with how well our students have adjusted to life on a high school campus. I can feel the positive community that has been growing here over the last nine weeks every time I walk into a classroom or pop by during their lunch, it is truly fun to see. A big thanks to all of you, we appreciate all of your positivity and support during our inaugural school year, this would not be possible without you. I hope everyone has a restful break, it is well deserved.
Sarah Bixler,
Dean of Students
Gilbert Accelerated Middle School
Schedule Change October 25th
Gilbert High School 10th and 11th grade students will be talking the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25 in the morning. All High Schools will be on a modified late start, however our GAMS students will have a full day of school, from 7:30-2:30. We will be going over to Mesquite Elementary that morning to work with the elementary students. Students will return and run the half day schedule with the rest of Gilbert High in the afternoon. More specific information to come, including questions about transportation and activities at Mesquite Elementary.
8th Grade Honors English
8th grade students should find a book from the reading workshop during fall break. Students will need to have it read by mid-November. Please look for an email from Ms. Goff with more information soon.
This Month in Pictures!
GAMS Homecoming Dance
We had a great time dancing to some oldies but goodies! GAMS students picked out their playlist for the dance. Journey and Neil Diamond were some big hits!
Homecoming Spirit Week-Costume Day
Homecoming Spirit Week-Sports Day
New Basketball Hoop!
Students tried out the new hoop today. This will be available for our GAMS students for before, after, and during their lunch.
GAMS Choir Concert
GAMS Orchestra Concert
8th Grade Science Experiment
8th graders conducting a blood typing experiment to learn about which blood types could mix safely to receive or donate blood.
8th Grade Science Experiment
7th Grade Leadership Development
Students are focusing on our mindset so we wrote positive affirmations and put it on the mirrors in the bathrooms.
7th Grade Leadership Development
More positive affirmations :)