Jaguar News
Friday, September 24, 2021
Dear Gentry Families,
Thank you to those parents and faculty who attended our first PTSA meeting last week. It was great to see everyone and hear the exchange of thoughts and ideas. If you have not yet had a chance to sign up to become a member, it is never too late to join! In case you’re not familiar, PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association. The PTSA meetings are a place where educators and families work together with the common goal of promoting student's positive social, emotional and academic competencies. As the old saying goes, "many hands make light work".
If you are interested in becoming a member, simply click here and complete our quick form. Mark your calendars for our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center! Thank you SO much for your continued commitment to our school!
Sixth Grade Intramurals
Our first round of 6th grade intramurals will begin on Wednesday, September 29th. If your 6th grade student is interested in playing kickball or ultimate frisbee after school, please complete the registration form below and have your student return it to the main office. Hope to see them there! Please note that students will be responsible for arranging their own transportation home after intramurals.
Help Us Be Good Neighbors
Gentry Fundraiser- In Time for the Holidays!
7th/8th Grade Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts
Girls and boys basketball tryouts will begin in Mid October. Be sure that your child has turned in all of their MSHSAA paperwork to the main office PRIOR to tryouts. This paperwork can be found on our website or a paper copy can be obtained in our main office. Coaches will not be permitted to allow any student to begin the tryout process until all of this paperwork has been completed and is on file in the main office. Go Jaguars!
Gentry Tailgate - October 7th!
Mark your calendars for October 7th! We will be having a Gentry Tailgate at Rock Bridge High School in conjunction with the GMS football and volleyball games that evening! More information to come! You DON'T want to miss this!
EF Educational Tours- Iceland!
EF Educational Tours is offering a student trip to Iceland in the Summer 2023! If interested, please see details about our upcoming Zoom Meeting at 6:30pm on September 28th on the flyer below. Click here to Register for the meeting https://bit.ly/3kbNU79
Fun Ways to... Be Involved!
Information on upcoming after school clubs and activities was presented to students this week during advisory classes. We offer a little bit of everything so finding a match for your child should be easy! Please click here to see our complete 2021-22 Clubs and Activities list of all of the fun ways that your child can get involved. Each slide lists the teacher who is sponsoring the club so feel free to reach out to that teacher specifically if you have additional questions.
Please note that due to the current bus driver shortage, STA will not be able to provide an after school activity bus to transport students home after clubs/activities. If your student chooses to participate in an after school club or activity, they will be responsible for securing their own transportation home. Check with the specific club sponsor on the times and dates of each club offering.
Media Center Minute
Boone County #Happy Voting Flyer and Sticker Design Contest
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)- All are Welcome!
Restroom Breaks- Reminder
Student Flu Vaccine Clinic- October 18th
The 2021-22 Influenza vaccine (flu shot) will be given free of charge to students at Gentry Middle School on Monday, October 18th from 8:00-10:00 AM. The injectable flu vaccine (flu shot) is the only type of flu vaccine that will be offered. FluMist nasal spray will NOT be given this season. For your child to receive the flu vaccination, the 2021 Influenza “Flu” Vaccine School-Based Clinic Consent Form must be FULLY completed and SIGNED by a parent or legal guardian. You will be required to complete one separate form for EACH CHILD that you want vaccinated. Forms are due to the main office no later than Friday, October 15.
- If you decline, or do not return the required permission form to the school, the free flu vaccine will NOT be given to your student at school.
- If you return a completed consent form to the school and your child receives the flu vaccine elsewhere, it is important that you notify our school nurse immediately to avoid an unnecessary second dose.
- If you you would like to have your student receive the Influenza vaccination, but they will be absent from GMS on October 18, feel free to have them attend ANY scheduled CPS Influenza vaccination clinic. Please see below a complete list of clinic dates and locations.
- If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse, Jennifer Ferguson, RN at 214-3246 or jferguson@cpsk12.org
Picture Retake, New Student Photos and Yearbook Orders
Interstate Studios will return to Gentry on October 27 to retake photos for those students who would like to have their photos retaken. If your student is having their photo retaken, they will simply need to bring their original photo packet and uncut photos to this sitting and give them to the photographer before their photo is taken.
On this same day, we will also be taking photos of those students who missed having their initial photo taken at our Schedule Pick Up Day on August 25. Whether you decide to place a photo order or not, we still take photos of all students for yearbook purposes. If you have any further questions, please contact Inter-State Studios at 573-449-3090.
Order Student Photos Enter code 59424RB (Use if your student's photo was taken on 8/25.)
Order Student Photos Enter code 59433P (Use to pre-order your student's photo if they will be having their photo taken for the first time on October 27.)
Pre-Order a Yearbook Enter code 62369W (Use if you would like to pre-order a yearbook.)
Future Dates to Remember
10/4- School Not in Session Due to a Teacher Work Day
10/7- Gentry Tailgate/RBHS Pavilion- TBA
10/15- Interim Progress Reports Sent Home
10/18- Student Flu Clinic 8:00 am-10:00 am
10/18- 7th/8th Girls/Boys Basketball Tryouts Begin/Times TBA
10/19- 7th/8th Grade Choral Concert/RBHS PAC Center
10/20- PTSA Meeting in the Media Center @ 6:00 pm
10/21, 10/22 and 10/23- Fall Play Performance: Sir Nose, the Burger Rat
10/27- Picture Retake Day
10/28 and 10/29- School Not in Session Due to Teacher Work Days
Josh Johnson, Principal
Email: Josjohnson@cpsk12.org
Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/Domain/17
Location: 4200 Bethel Street, Columbia, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 214-3240