Jaguar News
Volume 3, Issue 20 - January 31, 2020
We have seen an increase in students being distracted by the app TikTok at school. If you are not familiar with this social media app, TikTok allows the users to upload 15 second videos. Please, follow this LINK to learn more about this app and gain a better understanding about the risks it poses to adolescents.
7th/8th Grade Track and Field Team Informational Meeting
Our track and field coach will be hosting a parent/student informational meeting on Tuesday, February 11 in the Gentry cafe'. If your 7th/8th grade student is interested in being a part of the GMS track and field team, please plan on attending this meeting. Our coach will be presenting information on: required MSHSAA paperwork, student/athlete expectations, practice and meet/invitational schedules, etc. Hope to see you there!
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to Gentry Middle School in February! PTSA is raising funds for our students, teachers, building and *BEYOND, and we need everyone’s help! Students will be selling delicious glazed Krispy Kreme donuts by the dozen; the cost is $10 a box. Sales packets will be given to students in their RTI classes on Monday, February 10. All orders and money collected will be due to the office by Wednesday, February 26th. Fresh donuts will arrive at Gentry on Saturday, March 7, and students will need to pick them up for delivery between 8:00 am-10:00 am in the cafetorium. Please note that our PTSA is happy to deliver your donut order on Saturday morning to our nearby Fire Department and the Columbia Police Department (as indicated by your order sheet) if you truly want to participate in our fundraiser and help our cause, but don’t necessarily want to indulge in the extra calories. Any orders that are not picked up by 10:00 am will automatically be donated or re-sold as needed.
Also, as we pass the torch to some of our amazing students and families who will be attending the new middle school, please note that a portion of the total proceeds raised from this fundraiser will be donated to the start-up of the Warren Johnson M.S. PTSA. As always, thank you for your incredible support!
Geography Bee
We are excited to announce Gentry’s Geo Bee winners:
1st place: Mustaf Seye
2nd place: Pedro Kfuri
3rd place: Mathew Kamara
The top ten finalists were: Mustaf Seye, Michael Kouba, Chase Hofmann, Ella Wampler, Pedro Kfuri, Shubha Gautum, Nik Loyd, Evan Walker, Shuvesh Mahto, Mathew Kamara. They ALL did a great job and it was one of the longest GeoBees we have ever had because of their intelligence!
We wish Mustaf the best of luck as he takes the test to qualify for the state Geo Bee!
Top Three 2020 Geo Bee
Top Ten 2020 Geo Bee Finalists
February Lunch Menu
Incoming 8th Grade Students Proof of Immunizations- Don't Delay!
The primary dose of the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are generally administered to adolescents in the 6th grade (or between the ages of 11-12). It is a state REQUIREMENT that we obtain proof that your student has received the primary dose of both of these vaccinations PRIOR to their first day of 8th grade. If your student will be attending summer school as an incoming 8th grade student they will need to provide this proof PRIOR to starting summer school. Eighth grade students who have NOT provided us with this documentation will not be permitted to attend classes until this documentation is provided.
There is no need to wait! This documentation can be submitted to our nurse any time after your student receives these two vaccines. Providing this proof promptly will ensure that your student will be ready to start the 8th grade without delay.
Sport Physicals
Sports medicine physicians from the Columbia Orthopaedic Group along with athletic trainers from Peak Sport and Spine will once again be offering $20 sport physicals. This event will take place on February 15th from 8:00-11:00 am on a walk in basis at the Columbia Orthopaedic Group located at 1 South Keene Street, Columbia Missouri 65201.
Rising 7th and 8th grade Enrollment Coming Soon
Our counselors will be visiting our current 6th and 7th grade Social Studies class rooms on February 20th and 2st to present enrollment information for next year (2020-2021). Forms will be handed out and counselors will present information on course options. Due to the boundary shifts occurring next school year, these presentations and course selection forms will be applicable to any school that students attend next school year.
More detailed updates will be sent in the coming weeks as we get closer to the enrollment dates. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our counseling department.
Mrs. Kelly Off (A-G): koff@cpsk12.org
Mr. Mark Holman (last names F-Pe): mholman@cpsk12.org
Ms. Lexie Davis (last names Pf-Z): aldavis@cpsk12.org
Summer School Enrollment
The 2020 Summer SUNsation K-8 is coming again to Columbia Schools this summer with new, fun course offerings. Starting February 18th at 9:00 a.m. you can enroll your student online at cpsk12.org/ssenroll or, if needed, paper enrollment forms will be available at the GMS main office the last week in February (Feb. 24-28).
Secondary Summer School enrollment (9-12th grade) will begin on Tuesday, February 3rd at 9:00 am. Please click on this link for further details.
Upcoming Tennis Play Day
PBIS Goal for February 3-7
Advisory Lessons for February 3-7
“Understanding Each other Day 1 and 2”:
Desired Outcome:
- The student will learn about diverse populations of people.
- The student will learn how we can respect others through learning who they are and where they come from.
“Understanding Each other Day 3”:
Desired Outcomes:
- The student will brainstorm ideas to show respect to themselves, their school and community.
- The student will learn that being respectful of yourself with model the way you want others to treat you.
Call for Participants
Looking Ahead to February 3-9
Please see listed below the clubs and/or activities along with their locations that are occurring at Gentry Middle School for the upcoming week. Please know that activities are subject to occasional last minute changes. Feel free to contact the main office at 214-3240 or visit our website if you have any further questions.
Monday, February 3: (B Day) 9-12th Grade Summer School Enrollment Opens Online
2:35-4:00 pm- Gentry Musical Rehearsal/Stage
2:35-4:00 pm- Desire to Aspire/Rm. 170
2:35-4:00 pm- Running Club/Annex C
Tuesday, February 4: (A Day)
8:00-10:00 am- Yearbook Group/Club Photo Day/Cafe
2:35-4:00 pm- Gentry Musical Rehearsal/Stage
2:35-4:00 pm- Jazz Band Rehearsal/Rm. 172
2:35-4:00 pm- Engineering Balsa Bridge Club/Rm. 166
2:35-4:00 pm- Rubik's Cube Club Meeting/Rm. 106
2:35-4:00 pm- Games Club (6th-8th)/Annex K
2:35-4:00 pm- 6th Grade Co-Ed Intramural Basketball/Gym
Wednesday, February 5: (B Day)
7:00-7:25 am- FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)- Upstairs Commons
2:35-4:00 pm- Gentry Musical Rehearsal/Stage
2:35-4:00 pm- MAC Scholars/Rm. 161
2:35-4:00 pm- StuCo (Student Council)/Rm. 164
Thursday, February 6: (A Day)
7:00-7:20 am- Jaguar PAWS/Rm. 100A
2:35-4:00 pm- 6th Grade Co-Ed Intramural Basketball/Gym
2:35-4:00 pm- Gentry Musical Rehearsal/Stage
2:35-4:00 pm- Jazz Band Rehearsal/Rm. 172
2:35-4:00 pm- Tennis Club/Locker Room
2:35-4:00 pm- Advanced Gaming Club/Rm. 168
2:35-4:00 pm- French Study Hall/Annex K
2:35-4:00 pm- Running Club/Annex C
6:00-8:00 pm- 6th-8th Grade Archery Practice/Gym and Up Commons
Friday, February 7: (B Day)
There are no activities scheduled for today.
Saturday, February 8:
9:00-11:30 am- Gentry Musical Set Building/Stage
Sunday, February 9:
There are no activities scheduled for today.
Future Dates to Remember
2/4- Yearbook Group/Club Photo Day @ 8:00 am
2/6- Grade Cards Sent Home
2/11- Track and Field Parent Informational Meeting @ 6:30 pm
2/14- Teacher Work Day/School Not in Session
2/17- President's Day/School Not in Session
2/25 and 2/26- Parent Teacher Conferences
2/28- Teacher Work Day/School Not in Session
3/4- 6th-8th Grade Choir Concert @ 6:00 pm
3/11- School Not in Session Due to a Teacher Work Day
3/12- 8th Grade Concert Band Festival/BHS
3/14- Show Choir @ Battle High Festival
3/23-3/27- School Not in Session Due to Spring Break
Dr. Fairouz Bishara
Email: fbishara@cpsk12.org
Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/Domain/17
Phone: (573) 214-3240
Twitter: @FairouzBishara