GMES Warrior Update
March 15, 2024
Marching into Mid-March...
Olympia Junior Programs
Our 3rd and 4th Graders traveled to the city this week, they were able to watch a performance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Student Conferences
As a friendly reminder, our spring conferences are scheduled for the week of March 25th-29th. Monday (3/25) that week will be a regular full school day. Tuesday through Friday (3/27-3/29) will be half days releasing at 12:15. Sign up for conferences is happening now, make sure to schedule your conference if you haven't already.
Family events in our community
Coho Salmon Eggs at GMES...
Bringing salmon eggs into the school offers students a unique opportunity to learn about aquatic ecosystems, life cycles, and conservation efforts. It's great to have students actively engaging in environmental education like this.
Spirit Day - March 29th
Join us on the last Friday of the month, March 29th, and be silly with us by wearing things inside out!
Big Smiles Dentistry
Big Smiles Dentistry will be at GMES on April 17th. Use the link below to sign up if your child needs dental care. Consent forms are in the office if you need one.https://www.myschooldentist.com/33565_sch
Spring Pictures
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW...
Last Day of School - Now June 13
Due to the snow/no power day we took on February 15, the last day of school is now June 13.
CHOICE NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-25
Beginning March 1, RSD will be open to receive choice non-resident enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year through the Washington State Choice Transfer Portal (online). We will follow the key dates for requests as outlined on our website at https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/parent__student_resources/non-_resident_choice_enrollment. Any "new student" requesting to choice-in will be asked to complete registration for your review before acceptance.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is open. If you have a child or know someone with a child who will be 5 by August 31st, it is just about time to register for kindergarten
CHOICE NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-25
RSD is now accepting choice non-resident enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year through the Washington State Choice Transfer Portal (online). We will follow the key dates for requests as outlined on our website at https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/parent__student_resources/non-_resident_choice_enrollment.
Counselor's Corner
Trying new things was a bit of a challenge for two of my four kids. Two of them would do anything once and it didn’t seem to faze them if they didn’t like it or weren’t especially good at something. They would either laugh it off or find something else. My other two needed a bit more help.
When my son was in fourth grade he really wanted to play football. He had never shown interest in football before. He liked baseball, martial arts and golf. I had my reservations but I wanted to support his new interest. He didn’t really like to try new things so I was excited for him. He wanted to do everything perfectly the first time and would get down on himself if that didn’t happen.
A few of the strategies that were helpful to get him to try new things were:
Focus on effort not outcomes. If he ran more yards for a pass each game or made a difficult catch that was a success. He didn’t need to score a touchdown.
Keep a diary. Every game he wrote down things he liked, the fun parts of his team or a compliment he received from a coach. When things didn’t go well he could go back and read what he had enjoyed previously,
Bravery Ladder. My son loved the catching and running part of football. He didn’t like the tackling /hitting part. We couldn’t get him to tackle or go after someone. We finally just started a ladder where the first rung was chasing someone as fast as he could . Then he tried tackling with another kid. We worked up into blocking someone, and eventually he tackled someone on his own the last game of the season.
My daughter was quiet but she loved having friends over to our house. She was social but it would take her a long time to warm up. Some of the strategies we used with her were;
“I Can” Can- Every time she was able to push herself to do something difficult she would write a I Can statement and put it in her can. “ I can ask a new kid to play with me.” “ I can go to my friends house for a birthday party”
Dress Rehearsal- My daughter really wanted to go camping with her best friend but she was really worried about talking to all of her friend's family that would be there that she didn’t know. We came up with a plan to have two things she could talk about with all the folks that would be there. One was to ask a story from someone about camping when they were a kid. The other was asking each person their favorite thing to eat when they were camping. She came back from that trip and knew she could at least keep a conversation moving along.
These strategies can work for many different things to help your child try new things
Thanks,
Michelle Fayette
Boost Your Child's Attendance
This Weeks Top Attendance Tip for School Success!
Create a positive morning environment: Start the day with encouragement and excitement about learning. A nutritious breakfast and cheerful send-off can set the tone for the day.
The following is our attendance results for the past two weeks:
3/4- 89.2%
3/5- 90.9%
3/6- 89.2%
3/7- 92.1%
3/8- 77.2% (early release due to no power)
3/11- 92.7%
3/12- 92.9%
3/13- 95.0%
3/14- 95.0%
3/15- 91.3%
Have you ever thought about working at your childs school?? Use this link to apply through ESD113 to be a classified substitute for RSD.
Now Hiring Substitutes
Substitute teachers are a very important part of our team. If you are interested in a job that provides flexibility, join the Rochester Substitute Teacher team, earn some extra money, and support our students. Rochester is working with Teachers On Call to fill all our substitute positions.
Questions??? Contact: megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com or michael.burkhardt@teachersoncall.com
📅 Upcoming Dates
3/26-3/29- Conference Week (half days Tuesday-Friday)
3/29- Spirit Day is Inside Out Day
4/1-4/5- Spring Break
4/9- GMBooster Mtg @ 6pm via zoom
4/12-Student of the month Assembly @ 1:05pm
4/16- VIP Breakfast for (Last Names starting with A-K)
4/17- VIP Breakfast for (Last Names starting with L-Z)
4/18- Spring Picture Day
4/24- Olympia Junior Program - 5th Grade
4/26- Spirit Day is Wacky Sock Day
5/3-Student of the month Assembly @ 1:05pm
5/27- No School - Memorial Day
5/31- Spirit Day is Beach Day
6/3/24- 3rd Grade Field Day
6/4/24- 4th Grade Field Day
6/5/24- GMES Family BBQ/5th Egg Drop
6/6/24- Spring Concert 5th grade performance @ 2:15pm
6/7/24- Volunteer Breakfast
- Spirit Day: Dress as your hero
- Student of the month Assembly @ 1:05pm
6/10/24-5th Grade Field Day
6/13/24- Last Day of School Release 11:15am
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Jennifer Bethman (360) 273-9242,
jbethman@rochester.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Will Maus (360) 273-5958, wmaus@rochester.wednet.edu; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley (360) 273-5536, lstaley@rochester.wednet.edu. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.