Goodrich Middle School
March 2021
March Students of the Month
Carly Reid, 6th grade; Jordan Davis, 7th grade; and Cody Tiedeman, 8th grade.
Carly Reid
Jordan Davis
Cody Tiedeman
WE LOVE GMS
Inspired by the Positivity Project’s trait of LOVE, students at GMS shared what they love most about their school. Find ways to love the life you live, because life is too short to be anything but happy.
What do you LOVE most about GMS?
“We switch classes and have fun electives, like gym, band and tech.”
“I get to learn something new every day.”
“I love sitting, talking and eating with my friends at lunch. I love laughing at their jokes!”
“I get to see all of my friends Monday - Friday.”
“The teachers are nice and helpful with work if I struggle. The lessons are fun.”
“It helps my sleep schedule!”
“It gets me out of the house so I’m not bored!”
'EYE' LOVE IT
Students in Computers 6 showed their understanding of how to format a poster or other visual by teaching one of the Positivity Project’s character traits. An “aesthetic” visual is pleasing to the eye. Students focused on having a balanced use of space, font adjustments, color schemes and image selection. Finished posters are now on display in the main hallway.
GMS STUDENT COUNCIL
GMS Student Council members are working on a tie blanket purchased through the Fleece and Thank you organization. The Fleece and Thank you organization began as a way to give children in the oncology floor of the children’s hospital in Ann Arbor some added comfort and grew from there. Our students are creating a meaningful gift for a sick child made with their own hands. In addition, student members will be creating a positive message video; the link to be included with the blanket when it is sent to the hospital. Pictured are Kate Byrd and Stella Moors, preparing the fleece before cutting the portions to be tied. Way to go Student Council students!
GENESEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE COVERAGE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
FLINT REGISTRY.ORG
MSU - INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING
GMS Facebook Site
https://www.facebook.com/Goodrich-Middle-School-107465217452515/
PTO Updates and News
Spirit wear can be purchased at any time through the K & C’s Special T’s website: https://kcspecialts.com/
For more information, please contact PTO President Sandy Cooper @ 810-444-7849, email the Martian PTO at Martianptoinc@gmail.com or visit the Martian PTO Facebook page.
AUTISM AWARENESS
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Events!
March:
3/14: Daylight Savings Time Begins
3/26: 3rd Marking Period Ends
3/26: 1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL- Dismissal at 11:00am
3/29-4/4: SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
April:
4/4: Happy Easter
4/5: 4th Marking Period Begins
4/9: 3rd Marking Period grades available on ParentVue
4/13: PSAT TESTING 8th GRADE (Tentative)
Dates and times are subject to change.
Please check our school calendar at https://gms.goodrichschools.org/calendar
for additional information!
MS Rules and Procedures - Quick Reference Guide
Student Announcements
Parents, did you know you can see the daily announcements that our students hear each day online at https://gms.goodrichschools.org? Important updates, news and information will be listed under "Student Announcements."
Student Drop-Off
Students are permitted to enter the building starting at 7:00am. Please do not leave your child unattended outside of the building before that time.
Upon entering the building, students should report directly to the cafeteria until 7:20am. Parents should use the circle drive at the front of school to drop children off. The south end parking lot (by the gym) is for bus drop off only. DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILDREN BY THE BUS DROP OFF/GYM ENTRANCE!
After School Pick-Up and Transportation
Please note the following important safety rules for after-school pick-up and sports practices:
- After-School pick-up is at the north end parking lot ONLY.
- When picking up your student(s), please pull ALL the way forward. Your child(ren) will meet you along the sidewalk. They will be exiting from doors at the north end of the building.
- For safety reasons, students not picked up by 2:45pm will be sent back into the building to wait near the main entrance.
The circle drive near the flag pole/main entrance is for emergency vehicles ONLY.
- The circle drive AT OAKTREE is NOT an authorized pick-up area for middle school students.
- The parking lot AT OAKTREE is NOT an authorized pick up pick-up area for middle school students.
Unless your child(ren) rides the bus, is signed out for early release in the office by an authorized individual, they should be picked up in the parent pick-up/caravan line at the designated location at the north end of the middle school. Please share this information with anyone who may be picking up your child/children as well.
Student athletes should ride Shuttle Bus #5, which will transport athletes to the High School for practices.
Goodrich Middle School
Exceptional Education, Extraordinary People – We Are Goodrich!
Proud to be a Systems Accredited District.
The mission of Goodrich Area Schools is:
“Achievement for Every Learner”
Email: dbernard@goodrichschools.org
Website: http://www.goodrichschools.org/GMS/
Location: 7480 Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438, United States
Phone: 810-591-4210
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goodrich-Middle-School-107465217452515/