The Bark
GHMS Newsletter - 4/16/21
Gold Hill Middle School
Tega Cay, SC 29708
(803) 548 - 8300
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Important Points for Parents
6th Grade Students
6th grade students started their 4th Quarter Related Arts classes today. Students, please make sure you do not delete your old related arts Google Classrooms until you have received your report card. We do not want anyone to lose their work from their previous class.
Report Cards
Report cards will be going home on April 22.
Parent Portal
Here is the link to Parent Portal.
One More Shout Out to Our Teacher of the Year
8th grade recognition
Student Talent Show
Camp Hands of Hope
Please see the flyer below for Camp Hands of Hope, an online weekend long bereavement camp for youth and their loved ones who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past three years. The camp will take place on May 14 & 15, 2021.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TUESDAY, APRIL 13th online at www.camphandsofhope.org.
One Book, One School Video Winners
2nd Place - Mrs. Henry's homeroom - click here to watch
3rd Place - Mr. DiMaria's homeroom - click here to watch
parents of current 6th graders
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) wants to assure that all children and teens receive recommended vaccines to prevent disease. DHEC reminds parents and guardians that South Carolina law requires that all students entering 7th grade receive one (1) dose of Tdap vaccine. The Tdap vaccine protects preteens and teens from three serious diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). It is important to know that there are three other vaccines that all preteens and teens are recommended to receive: human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, a cancer prevention vaccine, meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) that prevents some types of meningitis, and the yearly flu vaccine.
We are reminding you now so that you have time to plan for your child to be vaccinated early, before the start of 7th grade. To beat the back to school rush, summer break is good time to get these vaccines during a yearly health checkup. Talk to your child’s health care provider now about what vaccines he or she needs. You should also ask about these vaccines at a physical exam required for sports or camp. Don’t forget to make sure you get an updated SC Certificate of Immunization at the visit to give to your school nurse. This certificate is required by state law for school attendance.
Your local DHEC health department also can provide these vaccines. Call 1-855-472-3432 to make an appointment. For more information about vaccinations in South Carolina, go to http://scdhec.gov/Health/Vaccinations/
SC Governor's School: Fun Govie Saturday Opportunity!
Our first Govie Saturday this spring is Saturday, April 17th at 10:30am! Join us virtually for an overview and guided activity followed by a Q&A session with members of the Govie community, including admissions representatives, current students, and student life staff.
This Govie Saturday is specifically for students currently in 5th, 6th, & 7th grade who want to learn more about the Governor’s School’s summer programs in preparation for the upcoming admissions cycle. Register here for the virtual event!
We are still accepting select applications for the current admissions cycle, which you can learn more about here. If you are in 8th or 9th grade, or unavailable on Saturday, check out our weekly Virtual Information Sessions!
FMHS Middle School Volleyball Camp
Coach Seidel, along with his staff and varsity players will host Volleyball Camp at FMHS this July
GHMS Important Dates
April 19 - Girls Soccer - GHMS vs SMS (@ GHMS)
April 19 - Baseball Game - FMMS @ GHMS (@PKMS)
April 21 - Track Meet @ Pleasant Knoll between PKMS and GHMS
April 21 - Baseball Game - Springfield @ GHMS (@ SMS)
April 22 - Potential Playoff Soccer Game (depending on seeding)
April 26 - Baseball Game - GHMS @ PKMS
April 28 - Conference Track Meet @ Springfield
School Counseling Information!
Be sure to check out the new April edition of the Guidance Gazette attached below.
Check out the Counselors' Corner for more information from your school counselors.
Mrs. Ashley DiMaggio, 8th grade
Ms. Lisa Ross, 7th grade
Mr. Marc Wesseling, 6th grade
Save Your Lids!
Miracle Park: Save Your Lids!
Miracle Park in Rock Hill is collecting clean, dry lids and caps to help fund this park for children of different abilities and all abilities. Every 400 lbs of lids recycled will provide 1 Bench for the Park! Click here to read more about Miracle Park.
Mrs. Morgan's class will be collecting lids until April 26th.
Teacher of the Month - April- Vote Now!!!
Hello Bulldog Parents!
Last month GHMS Student Council started up our Teacher of the Month (TOM) initiative again. We use it to have students show love to all our amazing teachers and staff in our school. But now we want to extend this to parents! If there is a teacher or staff member that you would love to give a nice message to, then this is the opportunity for you! All you have to do is click this link and fill out the form. Your vote will count towards TOM and your comments will also be shared with that teacher. We hope that you can use this to spread some happiness to our wonderful teachers and staff.
Click the link to vote!!!
Yearbooks - Order Now While Supplies Last
Order your yearbook WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! There are only 82 left!!!
To order your yearbook, please go to the Josten's website or click on the picture below.
GHMS Vision, Mission and Belief
PTA Update
2021-2022 PTA Board Openings
- All positions open - President (2), VP (2), Treasurer & Secretary
- For more details contact us a goldhillmiddlepta@gmail.com
Committee Chair Openings
- Blue Ice
- Dawg Pound
- Spirit Night
- For more details contact us a goldhillmiddlepta@gmail.com