GJM Family Connection
February 2024
GJM News
We will announce the winning class for Attendance and following the GJM Way at the end of the 4th Six Weeks. This classroom will go bowling at CM Lanes in Aransas Pass.
Feb. 5th - 9th is National Counselor's Week! Help us honor Mrs. Jimenez!
Mrs. Jimenez is an exceptional counselor who supports and connects with our students, families, and staff. She helps our students come up with problems solving techniques for them to be successful. If a student needs someone to talk to, cheer them up, or share their successes with, Mrs. Jimenez is there! We are extremely grateful to have Mrs. Jimenez at GJM!!
Nurse News by: Nurse Williams
Hello GJM Family,
According to the CDC, asthma affects over 25 million people; a common, yet costly disease. School Nurses likely have at least one student or staff member diagnosed with asthma at any school they cover.
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the airways which makes breathing difficult. Common signs and symptoms of an asthma attack (asthma episode) include: shortness of breath, coughing, low blood oxygen levels, wheezing and/or chest tightness. Some asthmatic patients describe having an asthma attack as if they are trying to
breathe through a straw stuffed with cotton balls. The severity of many attacks can be lessened by following prescribed treatment plans but some attacks can turn into medical emergencies.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma. Following the physician prescribed treatment plan and avoiding known triggers are typical recommendations to help avoid asthma attacks.
If your child has asthma and you want to bring an inhaler to school for nurse to administer, you will need the following:
Student asthma action plans filled out by primary care doctor and parent signature allowing
school nurse to administer inhaler.
Parents must be the one
handing school nurse the inhaler. Please do not send your student to school with an inhaler.
Counselor's Corner by: Mrs. Jimenez
Cyber Safety Guide
Being online can take up a lot of free time, whether you’re a parent or a child. It’s easy to get caught up in playing online games, watching YouTube videos, and chatting with friends. But remember, there is a world outside of the Internet, so try to balance your child’s time between the two accordingly. Set screen time limits each day.
Social Media, What is the right age?
If your child wants to join a social media site, choose sites that are appropriate for their age. Many social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram have an age minimum of 13 years old. It’s a good idea to have access to your child’s accounts so you can supervise what they’re doing, such as adding new friends, receiving suspicious messages, or posting questionable content.
Monitoring your kids’ online activity.
The computer should be in a common area of your home. That way, you can keep an eye on your child, removing the temptation to visit websites or perform activities they are not allowed to do normally. Monitor your child’s post. Perform an unscheduled phone (or other device) check on all apps, etc. to keep your child safe.
Other helpful tips:
Periodically review your children’s list of instant messenger buddies.
Emphasize that computer privileges will not be taken away in the event of cyberbullying, which is one reason why children don’t alert their parents that they’re being bullied.
Set a “screen time curfew” for all electronics to be shut down.
Require your children to store their electronics in your/the parent’s or guardian’s room at night.
“Friend” your child on social media.
Monitor your child’s posts.
Establish “device free zones”.
Upcoming GJM Events
Feb. 5th Spanish RLA 3rd - 5th STAAR Field Test
Feb. 5th - 9th National Counselor Appreciation Week
Feb. 15th - School Resource Office Day
Feb. 16th- End of Six Weeks
Feb. 19th - Student Holiday / Staff Development
Feb. 20th - TELPAS testing begins
Feb. 22nd - Report Cards go home
Feb. 22nd - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Feb. 23rd - Kona Ice
Feb. 24th - March 3rd - GJM Book Fair
Feb 27th - Picture Day!
Feb. 27th - Family STAAR Night READING AND WRITING, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (GJM CAFE)
March 5th - Family STAAR Night MATH & SCIENCE, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (GJM CAFE)
Assistant Principal