The Frontier
October 13, 2017
Upcoming Events
Fri 10/13 - Movie Night - Girls Rising (6:00)
Mon 10/16 - FB @ Scullen; VB(7) v Washington
Tues 10/17 - XC Conference Meet @ Commissioners Park
Wed 10/18 - Soc v Scullen; VB Tourney Starts @ GMS
Thurs 10/19 - FB v Madison; VB Tourney @ GMS; Soc @ Fischer
*all sporting events start at approx. 4:00pm
General News
GMS Movie Night - TONIGHT
Looking for a way to “kick off” the weekend? Do you want to come see a movie? Do you want to be part of the revolution? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will want to consider coming to the Girl Rising movie screening tonight! Join us at 5:30 for a dinner of Chick-fil-a and Aurelio’s pizza and at 6:00 is movie time! It’s not too late to change your mind! And the first 40 people get a coupon for a free ice cream at Culvers! Please bring an adult and a comfy lawn chair with you. RSVP to attend the screening of Girl Rising at https://goo.gl/forms/LZcw7RHO1MKQzmfC2
Parent Teacher Conferences
In order to use the service, parents will need to create a PowerPTC account using an activation code that was emailed to parents on October 10. The email included instructions to easily set up an account. For more information on using the system to schedule a conference, HERE is a step-by-step tutorial.
Once your account is set up, you will be able to schedule your conferences when it opens on October 17 at 5 pm until it closes on November 8 at 12 pm.
Parent-teacher conferences are November 9 and 13.
Monster Bash Donations
TEAM IPEF - Final Days for Donations
Team IPEF runners have raised more than $100,000 this year for all 33 schools and the STEPS program in District 204. You can see who is running for our school and make a tax-deductible donation to support them at https://www.ipef204.org/get-involved/teamipef/. Half of the funds raised come back to the school chosen by the runner, the other half supports district-wide initiatives funded by the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation. The last day to donate is October 15th. A record-setting 335 runners will be participating as charity partners in the Naperville Half Marathon on Sunday, October 22, representing Team IPEF and District 204 schools. You can watch the Team IPEF video and see why they run at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj65NpaLUkE
Yearbook Orders
Online ordering for your Gregory Middle School 2017-2018 Yearbook is now open!! Yearbooks can ONLY be ordered through this online site. Once you purchase the yearbook, a confirmation email will be sent back to you, so please keep the email for your records.
The yearbook order center site is: yearbookordercenter.com and our school code is 8986. At any time you may also check to see if you have ordered already by going to the order site and searching for an existing order with your email. Please contact andrea_arnold@ipsd.org or sue_lichter@ipsd.org with questions.
aimswebPlus Benchmark Assessment Scores Available TODAY
SAVE THE DATE for Coffee & Conversation with Mr. Severson
Sport and Club News
Science Fair Club
Attention 7th and 8th-grade students! Science Fair Club is looking for bright, responsible, and science-loving students to participate in Science Fair. We will have an informational meeting Tuesday, October 17, from 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. in Room 108. At this meeting, you will learn about club expectations and deadlines. Our first meeting will take place Wednesday, October 18, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Please pick up a permission slip in the main office and have it signed and returned by our first meeting. Any questions? Please see Mr. Sandine or Miss Moore.
Badminton
Any 6th, 7th or 8th grader interested in participating in badminton should pick up a permission slip in the main office. Due to limited space, only 20 students will be accepted into the activity for each of the two sessions. Permission slips are to be dropped off in Ms. Sheehan’s room 205. Our first session begins October 18.
7th and 8th Grade Wrestling Team
There will be a wrestling informational meeting for any interested 7th or 8th grade students on Wednesday, October 18. Please see the main office, Coach Kill, Coach Park, or the wrestling website for additional information. First practice is Monday, October 30!
6th and 7th Grade Intramural Wrestling Opportunity for 6th and 7th graders
Gregory wrestling intramurals are back! If you are interested in learning more about the sport, see Mr. Kill, Mr. Park, or the main office for a permission slip. First session is Thursday, October 19.
7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Information
Thursday, October 26th from 3:00- 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 27th from 3:00- 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 30th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
7th Grade Tryout forms are available in the Boys P.E. Office or Health Classes
Please turn in all paperwork to Coach Wes or Coach Crowe, NOT the Main Office. In order to attend tryouts you MUST:
Turn in a completed Parent Permission Slip
Have a valid & current physical on file with the nurse
A signed Concussion Awareness Form
DO NOT TURN IN ANY ACTIVITY FEES PRIOR TO TRYOUTS
7th graders must have all paperwork turned in by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25th in order to tryout on the 26th.
8th Grade boys interested in trying out for basketball
Information for the 8th grade boys’ basketball team can be found on the Gregory basketball website. You can access the link from the Athletics tab on the Gregory home page.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Website The registration form for 8th graders is done on-line through the basketball website. All 8th graders trying out must have a current physical on file with the school nurse. A parent/guardian must fill out the on-line form entirely. This on-line form must be completed by 11:59 PM on October 24, 2017 to participate in the first practice/tryout. Tryouts are Thursday, October 25th, and Friday, October 26th, from 3:00-5:00 PM
Questions? Please contact Coach Reagan kevin_reagan@ipsd.org or Coach Johnson ethan_johnson@ipsd.org.
Gregory Middle School
Email: jennifer_wikoff@ipsd.org
Website: http://gregory.ipsd.org/
Location: 2621 Springdale Circle, Naperville, IL, United States
Phone: 630-428-6300
Twitter: @gmspioneers