Jaguar News
Friday, April 22, 2022
It is hard to believe that our end-of-the-year activities are quickly approaching. PTSA is planning some really fun ways to celebrate our students this spring, but they need your help! Due to the pandemic and their inability to fundraise for the past 2 years, they have had to operate on an underfunded budget. If you are a parent of an 8th grade student, please consider helping them and our 8th grade class finish strong by completing the donation form below and making a donation for the 8th grade end-of-year events.
And, if you are a business owner or know of any local business owners that would be willing to make a donation of their time, talent or treasure, that too would be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our PTSA president, Kristy Reichard at kristyjr4@gmail.com
Thanks for your support and enjoy your weekend!
Dear Edwina Jr.
Our choir teacher and students have been hard at work practicing for their up coming show: Dear Edwina Jr.. Join Edwina Spoonapple and her friends as they try to win a ticket to the Kalamazoo Advice-A-Palooza Festival with their weekly production of The Dear Edwina Show! Edwina is a middle school student who has a knack for giving advice. Follow her and her friends as they answer letters from the citizens of Paw Paw, Michigan and give advice on such topics as dealing with siblings, picky eaters, and making friends. The show will run on April 21-22 at 7:00 pm and on April 23 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Children 5 and under are free. All shows will be held in our GMS cafetorium. You won’t want to miss this production! Hope to see you there!
All School Assembly
Incoming 6th Grade Student Welcome Night
This event is ALL about our incoming 6th grade students! If you have a current 5th grade student who will be attending Gentry next year, please plan on joining us for our 6th Grade Welcome Night on Monday, May 2nd starting at 6:00 pm. This night is designed for both the student and parent alike. Our principal, Josh Johnson will be presenting pertinent information regarding the upcoming year and our 6th grade team of teachers will be on hand to answer questions and lead students on a scavenger hunt to familiarize everyone with our building. Hope to see you there!
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Teacher Appreciation
Geography Bee
The 12 students below have made it past two rounds of our Geography Bee questions and will now compete at our school championship on April 28th at 3pm in the Media Center. The winner from this GMS championship will compete in the CPS Geography Bee in May. Good luck to all!
6th Grade Geo Bee Winners
Calvin LautenschlagerWyatt Mechlin
Winston Dyer
Elliot Clemmens
7th Grade Geo Bee Winners
Nathaniel Brothers
Aidin Brothers
Owen Dysart
8th Grade Geo Bee Winners
Shuvesh Mahto
Abdullah Muddassar
Margaret Hansen
Elijah Novak
Fall Cheerleading Tryouts- Next Week!
Cheerleading tryouts for the Fall 2022 squad are coming up April 26th-28th from 2:45-4:30 in the Upstairs Commons. 6th and 7th graders are encouraged to tryout! No cheerleading experience necessary! Students are required to have a MSHSAA physical and commitment/insurance form on file to tryout. They can both be found on the Gentry website. Please contact Ms. Maynard (emaynard@cpsk12.org) or Ms. Noltie (bnoltie@cpsk12.org) with any questions.
Media Center Minute
Author/Illustrator Malaka Gharib
Gentry Middle School hosted author, illustrator, Malaka Gharib in the Media Center on April 22. Ms. Gharib is the author/illustrator of I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir. Gentry Reading Club students and 8th graders learned how to make a zine and were fascinated as Ms. Gharib shared about her diverse culture.Author/Illustrator Jerry Craft
Gentry Reading Club students also had the opportunity to attend a private luncheon with Jerry Craft, author/illustrator of New Kid and Class Act. Students were able to ask questions and see how Mr. Craft takes his books from manuscript, to pencil sketches to full color books. Lunch was generously provided by PTSA for these students and their teachers.
Huldah introduced Malaka Gharib
Students listening to a chapter from her book
Students got photos and autographs after her talk
Jaguar Sound
“It’s audition time for Gentry Middle School’s Competitive Show Choir “Jaguar Sound”! If your student will be a 7th or 8th grade student next year and they like to sing, dance, and win trophies, then Jaguar Sound is the group for them! Check out the QR code below for audition information and have them come join Mr. Hudnut and the rest of the choir in their first year of show choir competitions! Additional questions? Contact Levi Hudnut at lhudnut@cpsk12.org
Athletic MSHSAA Physicals- Attention Outgoing 8th Grade Students!
GMS Summer Sports Camps
Gentry Middle School will be hosting various summer sports programs and camps throughout the summer months (June-August) for all incoming 7th and 8th grade students. The developmentally appropriate activities that will be offered are designed and selected by qualified professionals with years of coaching experience to ensure your child's enjoyment. Activities will take place in the school gymnasium and playing fields. Please click on the links below for camp and open gym workouts and for our camp registration form. Please return registration forms to the main GMS office.
Future Dates to Remember
4/21- 4/22- 6th-8th Grade Spring Musical, Dear Edwina Jr. @ 7:00 pm in the GMS Cafe'/Stage
4/22- 8th Grade (and select 6/7th grade students) Authors in Classroom Presentation/Media Center
4/23- 6th-8th Grade Spring Musical, Dear Edwina Jr. @ 2:00 pm in the GMS Cafe'/Stage
4/26-4/27- MAP Testing
4/27-7th Grade Band Concert @ 7:00 pm
4/28- Interim Progress Reports Available on Home Access
5/2- 6th Grade Welcome Night/Cafe and School Wide @ 6:00 pm
5/3-5/4- Algebra 1 and EOC Testing Window
5/3-5/5- Jaguar Sound Auditions/Rm. 172
5/4- 8th Grade Jazz Band Concert/GMS Stage
5/6-8th Grade African American Heritage Walk Field Trip/Downtown CoMo
5/11- Early (12:05 pm) Dismissal
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