Happenings @ the Hill
Volume 1 Issue 31 (Week of May 27 - 31)
Remembering Those Who Gave All
Memorial Day Holiday - No School, Monday, May 27
State Assessments Conclude this Week with SC Ready and SC PASS for 8th Graders
End of the Year Band Concerts (Held in Our Gym)
7th/8th Grades - May 30th @ 7:00pm
*Band students - please refer to email from Mr. Carney regarding call times and attire.
Chorus Concert @ Fort Mill High School
Girls Tennis, Anyone?
Overdue Notices
Please close out any end balances (balance due notices) on your student's meal account by June 3rd.
Upcoming Events / Notices
May 30th - Textbook Collections Begin
May 31st - Yearbook Distribution During Homeroom / 8th Grade Spring Fling/Incentive (Concessions will be sold! Bring $!)
June 3rd - 8th Grade Recognition Practice Day / Incentive Day for 6th and 7th Grades
June 4th - Field Day (Concessions will be sold. Bring $!)
June 4th & 5th are Half-Days - Students will be dismissed at 11:35am.
Field Day Attire (June 4th)
Students may wear athletic/running/soffe shorts on our field day being held June 4. Shirts/tops worn with these shorts should have sleeves that cover/conceal the underarm area. Shirt/tops should be long enough that they could be tucked into shorts and shall cover the belt line when the arms are raised above the head. Please encourage your student(s) to bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen, and to bring a hat and/or sunglasses that may be worn while we are outside for the day.
June 5th is Our 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony
Recognition Ceremony begins @ 9:00am.
Doors to the building and gym will open at 8:30am.
Please send back the early dismissal permission form if taking your student home after program. (This is half-day of school.)
*In order to participate in the 8th grade recognition ceremony, 8th graders must pass 3 core subjects with a 60 or above for the school year (page 22 in student handbook).
Claim All Items By May 31
Student Medication Pick Up - In Person Required
The last day to pick up your child’s medication (prescription or non-prescription) is Wednesday, June 5th by 11:45. Parents must come into the school to pick up the medication. The students are not allowed to carry medication home with them on the bus. Medication left after this date will be discarded per district policy. If you have indicated that your child has a medical condition that may require management in the school setting, please have all necessary paperwork completed during the summer before the start of the new school year. The intention is to make it easier to obtain physician signatures and have the plans/medication forms in place by the first day of school. All paperwork must be updated by the physician annually. Please contact Staci Hyde, GHMS School Nurse, at 803-548-8313 or hydes@fortmillschools.org with any questions.
Parents of 6th Grade Students (Rising 7th Graders!)
Attention 6th grade Parents/Guardians:
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, a good time to get all these vaccines is 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, school or camp. Don’t forget to make sure you get an updated SC Certificate of Immunization 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 scdhec.gov/Health/Vaccinations/.
Admin Updates - Thank you for your assistance with these matters.
- Students who bring beverages for "morning consumption" - other than water - (i.e. iced coffees, smoothies, frappuccinos, etc.) must report to the cafeteria to consume these items. These are not to be consumed on our hallways.
- All beverages brought to school for "during the day consumption" should be in a container that has a screw top to prevent unwanted spills or damage to personal or school items.
- Blankets should not be brought to school. While lounging/pajama pants are not prohibited in our current dress code, these are not proper school attire.
- Students are expected to be in their homerooms, seated, and ready to learn by 8:10am each morning.
Parent Portal
Need Immediate Access To Your Student's Grades, Attendance, Lunch Balance, and Other Info?
Use Parent Portal - access the link below to learn how to use this tool.
If you are having any issues with Parent Portal, please notify Dawn Fite @ fited@fortmillschools.org.
Final Report Cards will be sent home with students on June 5th. Any remaining Report Cards will be mailed June 6.
Message from Our Athletic Director, Tate Hamilton
Hello Parents,
I am reaching out to you to let you know about a good opportunity to get your son or daughter his/her sports physical for the 2019-2020 school year. Per the South Carolina High School League, all students participating in school athletics are required to have a sports physical completed and on file with their school. The physical from must be completed on the SCHSL physical form and completed by a trained professional. The form is located HERE which is under the forms/information section on the fortmillathletics.com website.
Doctor’s Care is offering a $15 Sports Physical until the end of August.
Once the physical is completed, it needs to be uploaded to PlanetHS (formerly Arbiter Athlete). Parents can combine their account with their students' accounts if they are under 13. Directions and other information on how to join are located on the main athletic page for Gold Hill Middle School.
Jackson Orthodontics - LEADER OF THE PACK SPONSOR!
Thank you Dr. Jackson for continuing to support our district athletic programs! You are our Leader of the Pack Sponsor by donating an additional $3,500 above your $5,000 donation to our district wide 5k!
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL HOURS for 2019-2020
Middle School Hours for 2019-2020 School Year are 8:10am-3:10pm.
Thank you to the following corporate sponsors for your continued support!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!
Christine V. McNeil, Principal
Website: http://ghms.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard, Tega Cay 29708
Phone: 803-548-8300
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