GMS Newsletter
April, 2021
Education Development Plans (EDP)
Gaylord Middle School students will soon begin their Educational Development Plans (EDP). The purpose of an EDP is to provide a personal, ongoing record of career planning and future goals. Students begin this process in middle school and refine their EDP as they move through high school. Middle school is a good time for students to begin to explore available careers and the training needed to attain those careers.
Students use a website called Career Cruising to make their EDP’s. Each student has their own Career Cruising account where they can explore all types of career and future education options in addition to financial aid information, resume writing capabilities and many other resources. We ask students to take an inventory called Career Matchmaker that uses a student’s likes and dislikes to suggest careers that might appeal to them. Then each student saves at least three careers they find interesting. We also look at post-secondary education options. Some students choose to save colleges, trade schools and military options to their EDPs as well. Mostly, we want students to be thinking about the future. If you have any questions concerning this you may contact Mrs. Baril at barilm@gaylord.k12.mi.us.
PSAT and M-STEP Testing
All 8th grade students will take the PSAT 8 (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) on Tuesday, April 13th. There will be a reading, a writing and two math portions on this test. Please make every effort to have your 8th grade student here and on time that day. The M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) will begin in April as well. 8th graders will test in Science and Social Studies. 7th graders will test in Math and ELA. The 8th grade M-STEP testing will begin the week of April 19th. The 7th grade M-STEP testing will begin the week of May 3rd. Student attendance on these days is incredibly important. Students are able to concentrate better on a full stomach, after a good night’s sleep. Please encourage your child to get a few extra hours of sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast.
8th Grade Online Students
Tuesday, 4/13 - 8th grade will report to GMS at 8:30 a.m. to take PSAT until approximately noon (1:30 for those with accommodations).
Wednesday, 4/14 – only 8th grade with accommodations will report to GMS by 8:30 to take PSAT until approximately 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 4/20 - 8th grade will report to GMS at 8:30 a.m. to take MSTEP until approximately 11:00 a.m.
7th Grade Online Students
Tuesday, 4/27 - 7th grade will report to GMS at 8:30 a.m. to take MSTEP until approximately noon.
Tuesday, 5/4 - 7th grade will report to GMS at 8:30 a.m. to take MSTEP until approximately noon.
Parent Portal
Lost & Found
We still have many unclaimed items in the lost and found (jewelry, clothing). Students if you are missing anything, please stop in and check the lost and found in the cafeteria and office. UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITY. Thank you!
Kindergarten Registration
Gaylord Community Schools is now registering kindergarten students for the 2021-22 school year. Please visit https://www.gaylordschools.com/enrollment/kindergarten-registration/ for more information.
Mark Your Calendar
May 31st: No School - Memorial Day
June 8th: Last Day of School (tentatively set as 1/2 day)
Gaylord Middle School
Joe Somerville, Principal
Dave Smith, Assistant Principal
Location: 600 E Fifth Street, Gaylord, MI
Phone: 989-731-0848