Goodrich Middle School
January 2021
January Students of the Month
GMS YEARBOOK FUNDRAISER DEADLINE
LAST WEEK to support the GMS Yearbook Fundraiser
GMS Yearbook is currently running a fundraiser by selling Grand Blanc area discount cards. These cards are valid at many different locations around the area.
Cards are $10 and the discounts do not expire until the end of 2021.
Cards are limited and available online at myschoolbucks.
Purchased cards will be mailed to you.
Final day for sales is this Friday January 15th.
Fundraiser Card Link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHKCVFX4B05MKK_ZZ8NR6V5MNA0WUD
SPRING BOOK FAIR
ROAD TRIP!
Students in Mrs. LaRowe’s 6th grade math classes planned a road trip for themselves and a friend. They had to decide which destination to visit in Michigan, gas needed to travel, cost of meals, and even purchased souvenirs. Some students were fiscally responsible and others went out since their budget was unlimited! Some chosen destinations:
Mackinaw Island - I’ve always wanted to go and I hear they have delicious fudge
The Detroit Zoo to see the animals
Little Caesars Arena - to watch hockey
Torch Lake - hang at the beach
No matter the outcome, students had insightful discussions, used technology to explore options, and justified their decisions. All important “real-world” practice when remembering that life is a journey…not a destination.
Naomi Ortega, Alivia Ottinger, and Lola Collins on their way to the Detroit Zoo
Julia Keller on her way to West Branch
MATH IN THE REAL WORLD
Students in Mrs. LaRowe’s 6th grade math classes did some meal planning, including ingredients needed and cost to buy each item. Some favorite recipes included French toast, mac-n-cheese, and LOTS of steak. Many students learned that making a meal is typically cheaper than ordering from a restaurant and spices are expensive (but important to the flavor of the dish!)
WE HAVE A CELEBRITY IN THE HOUSE!
Kashdyn Bohlen won 2nd place in an Outdoor News’s writing contest. He wrote the following essay about a fishing lure he made and went fishing with. This is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations Kashdyn!
USDA EXTENDS FREE MEALS
The USDA has extended free meals for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year which, includes breakfast and lunch.
Food distribution for virtual students 18 and younger will be on Fridays from 7:30 – 9:30am door #7 at the High School starting Friday January 8, 2021.
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Events!
January:
1/4 - School Resumes
1/18: NO SCHOOL
1/20: HALF DAY - RECORDS DAY - Dismissal at 11:00
1/21: HALF DAY - RECORDS DAY - Dismissal at 11:00
1/22: HALF DAY - RECORDS DAY - Dismissal at 11:00
1/22: Last Day of 1st Semester/2nd Marking Period
1/25: First Day of 2nd Semester/3rd Marking Period
February:
2/10: SPRING COUNT DAY
2/10: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences (INVITE ONLY) - 3:30-6:30pm
2/12: HALF DAY - Dismissal at 11:00am
2/15: NO SCHOOL
2/22-26: GMS Spring Book Fair
Dates and times are subject to change.
Please check our school calendar at https://gms.goodrichschools.org/calendar
for additional information!
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."
MS Rules and Procedures - Quick Reference Guide
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.
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-Area-Schools-750600228283708/?fref=ts