GMS Falcon Update
2/24/23
Congratulations to our February HERO of the Month Winners!
7th Grade - Layla Gilbert and Cole Winemiller
8th Grade - Kelsey Weinert and Amelia Tucker
Staff Member - Ms. Martin
School Fees Update
Unfortunately, GMS currently has over $23,000 in unpaid school fees among it's three grade levels. These fees are used to directly pay for supplies used in the classroom, this academic year. As you can imagine, when over 80% of what was budgeted for this year is unpaid, we are struggling greatly to provide the experiences we hope to. Our goal is to also not require teachers to buy supplies for students, as that is not fair to our professionals. We are not preventing your child from access to materials, however, the school has been forced to cut back in many other areas to guarantee them access as they deserve.
I want to also reiterate that the school fees at Graham are often considerably lower than surrounding schools. We are great stewards of our funds because we have no choice. School fee money cannot be used for anything other than consumable supplies for this school year either per Ohio Revised Code.
Moving forward we have to take measures to ensure collection. Students will miss out on the following due to outstanding fees balances:
- field trips
- promotion or graduation ceremonies in grade 5, 8, 12
The district will further consider options for collection of unpaid fees at a later time.
** If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact the GMS office at 937-663-5339 or you can email either Ms. Neves NevesH@grahamlocalschools.org or Mr. Guidera GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org
Clark State Scholars Selected!
Upon completion of the program through high school they will be eligible for free tuition at Clark State College.
These students will be recognized in an upcoming induction ceremony at Clark State.
Grade 6 SOS Screening
DC Rock-a-Thon
During the night students enjoy time with their peers, play games, listen to music, and win raffle prizes!
Choir Concert Coming Soon!
Kona Ice is Back 2/28
College Credit Plus Meeting
Middle School Bowling Championship Opportunity
Who: Current USBC members in 8th grade or below
When: March 4th, 11am (check-in @ 10am)
Where: Poelking Lanes South (Centerville)
More Info: 937-435-3855
DC Trip Fall 2023
January 27 - $175
February 24 - $175
March 31 - $175
April 8 - $175
September 8 - Balance Due
Upcoming Events @ GMS
February
Monday, February 20 - No School (Presidents' Day)
Tuesday, February 21 - GLS Board of Education Mtg 5:30
Wednesday, February 22 - PBIS Assembly 1:15
Wednesday, February 22 - FFA District Public Speaking at Fairbanks
Thursday, February 23 - Send home Q3 Interim Reports
Saturday, February 25 - FFA Judging Contest at ATI
Sunday, February 26 - Falconland Market open 1-3pm (GES)
Sunday, February 26 - Wrestling @ Junior High State Duals
Tuesday, February 28- Kona Ice @ lunch times
March
Wednesday, March 1 - AFNR General Livestock Judging @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds
Thursday, March 2 - MS Choir Concert
Friday, March 3 - Grade 6 Library Collab w/ Miss Lisa
Saturday, March 4 - FFA Judging Contest at Marysville
Saturday, March 4 - Recycling 10-noon
Tuesday, March 7 - P/T Conference #4 4:00-7:30pm
Tuesday, March 7 - GMS Showcase Night 6-7pm (commons)
Thursday, March 9- PBIS meeting 2:30-3:30
Thursday, March 9- Clark State induction ceremony @ 6:30
Sunday, March 12 - Falconland Market open 1-3pm (GES)
Tuesday, March 14 - AFNR Preschool presentation during intervention and small group 7th period
Wednesday, March 15 - FFA Indian Lake Judging Contest - All Day
Friday, March 17 - End Quarter 3
Friday, March 17 - District PD All day (No school)
Saturday, March 18 - Wrestling @ Junior High State Championships
Saturday, March 18 - Recycling 10-noon
Monday, March 20 - Begin Quarter 4
Monday, March 20 - GLS Board of Education Mtg 5:30
Thursday, March 23 - Q3 Report cards go home
Thursday, March 23 - DC Fundraiser Info in Homeroom to grades 6/7
Thursday, March 23- Kona Ice @ lunch time
Saturday, March 25 - FFA State Judging Contest at Columbus
Sunday, March 26- Falconland Market open 1-3pm (GES)
Monday, March 27 - Track & Field @ Ben Logan Tri Meet
Wednesday, March 29 - PBIS Assembly 1:15
Thursday, March 30- 5th grade Student tours
Friday, March 31 - HS Musical (Auditeria)
Nick Guidera - Principal
Vicki Packard-Cooper - Assistant Principal
Melissa Erter - School Counselor
Stacey Logwood - Student, Family, and Community Support Coordinator
Grades 6-8
Email: guideran@grahamlocalschools.org
Website: www.grahamlocalschools.org
Location: 9644 W US HWY 36 Saint Paris, Ohio 43072
Phone: 937-663-5339
Twitter: @grahammidschool