Hornet Buzz
January 24, 2021
Message from the Principal
Dear Hornet Nation,
We have a full week of virtual instruction, so students make sure that you are attending each of your google meets throughout the week. In this edition of the Hornet Buzz, pay attention to a new feature, Senior Spotlight, where we will highlight different students in the senior class. Parents make sure to send in your pictures and a short bio of your senior if you would like to be included. We hope to have enough submissions to include all seniors by the end of the school year. Check it out! Speaking of seniors, there is scholarship information under the career center section that may be of interest. Also of note, we are giving the PSAT test this Tuesday which means that all students NOT taking the test will be Asynchronous for the entire day. Have a great week and remember....
We Are....Great Mills!!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Heibel
St. Mary’s County Public Schools will continue to deliver all instruction virtually at this time.
Monday, January 25
Students work independently Periods 3, 4, 5 (Asynchronous) This is a time for students to reach out to their teachers for help if they need it.
Tuesday, January 26
PSAT test will be given.
ALL students not taking the test will be Asynchronous for the day!
Wednesday, January 27
Students work independently Periods 3, 4, 5 (Asynchronous) This is a time for students to reach out to their teachers for help if they need it.
Thursday, January 28
Students work independently Periods 1, 2, 7, 8 (Asynchronous) This is a time for students to reach out to their teachers for help if they need it.
Friday, January 29
Asynchronous day for all students. This is a time for students to complete all asynchronous assignments and to reach out to their teachers for help if they need it.
Senior Spotlight
We are starting a new section this week in the Buzz to honor this year's seniors. In order to participate in “Senior Spotlight”, parents can email a picture of their senior and a short biography (5o words or less) to jnruby@smcps.org with the subject line “Senior Spotlight”. Please include the full name of your senior in the email.
Trinity Boone
Trinity loves volunteering in her community. She has been a youth volunteer at Historic St. Mary’s City since 2013, and she is a youth member of PFLAG Leonardtown, giving back to the community. Trinity also loves to travel and was lucky enough to study abroad in Florence, Italy in Summer 2019. She is looking forward to studying either psychology or culinary arts in college.
Madelyn Burkhardt
Madelyn is a sweet, kind, family-oriented person. She has an older sister Gabrielle. Madelyn enjoys babysitting her cute niece and nephew, doing her makeup, and being a stage manager for the school play. She is hoping to attend CSM to study biology research and criminal justice.
Hannah Gunn
She is actually graduating a year early. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing upon graduation. She has maintained a 3.8 GPA since her freshman year. She is super smart and is so sweet. I am so proud of her!
Senior Treat Giveaway a Success!
Parents of AP Course Students: 2021 AP Exam Ordering Information
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.
Career Center
The scholarship application is up and ready to accept applications. It can be found here.
Any seniors who lives in Md House District 29B. The scholarship application contains the link to look up the student's district.
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
GMHS Media Center
The Hornet Library is now open for curbside pick-up on Fridays. Study guides, manga, novels, and nonfiction books are available for checkout. Please email Ms. Cole at pacole@smcps.org to arrange a remote checkout and curbside pick-up of library books. SAT and ASVAB Study Guides Available for Curbside Pick-up as well.
Login Info for GMHS Research Databases
There are three ways to access our research databases. The following screencast shows you where to find our databases and how to log in. If you have any questions, email Ms. Cole at pacole@smcps.org.
Counselor Corner
Shout Out to a GM Staff Member
Take a moment to thank a teacher or staff member! Use this form to show your appreciation for all that they are doing!
Writing Center Open for Assistance
Employment Opportunities
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
¡Saludos! Para leer en español, hay un botón para traducir en la esquina superior derecha de los anuncios de Smore cuando se abre por primera vez. Pueden hacer clic en el botón y después selecciona de la lista de lenguas disponibles