Hornet Buzz
June 13, 2021
Message from the Principal
As we enter the final week of the school year please remember to return any items with a barcode on it to the media center. Information on days and times is listed below. Returning students to SMCPS will keep their laptops over the summer however if you are transferring schools or leaving SMCPS, please make sure to return your device and charger. Students make sure that you close out this week with an understanding of your grades in each class and any last-minute items you may need to complete.
Have a great week and remember...We ARE..Great Mills!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Heibel
Textbook/Materials Return
In-Person Students:
In-person students are to return ALL subject area textbooks to their English or social studies class (whichever is first in the day) by their last day of school. Library notices will be sent out again on Friday listing all textbooks and novels to be returned.
In-person students may also drop off books for check-in to the media center before first period, between classes, or during lunch.
Virtual Students:
Virtual students may drop off items to the main office between 8:30-2:15 on any school day, including Fridays.
Virtual students may also drop off items curbside on Thursday, June 17, 4:00-6:00pm in front of the main entrance.
Laptops:
All students are to KEEP LAPTOPS and chargers over the summer. However, if a student will be moving out of the SMCPS area or changing schools, the laptop must be returned to the media center or main office.
Monday, June 14
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group A (last name A-K) report to the building and follow the hybrid schedule. Charge and bring your laptop.
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group B (last name L-Z) are asynchronous for the day.
- Virtual students are asynchronous for the day.
Tuesday, June 15
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group B (last name L-Z) report to the building and follow the hybrid schedule. Charge and bring your laptop.
- All virtual students are to follow the hybrid schedule, logging into google meets during periods 1-8.
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group A (last name A-K) are asynchronous for the day.
Wednesday, June 16
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group A (last name A-K) report to the building and follow the hybrid schedule. Charge and bring your laptop.
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group B (last name L-Z) are asynchronous for the day.
- Virtual students are asynchronous for the day.
Thursday, June 17
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group B (last name L-Z) report to the building and follow the hybrid schedule. Charge and bring your laptop.
- All virtual students are to follow the hybrid schedule, logging into google meets during periods 1-8.
- Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Group A (last name A-K) are asynchronous for the day.
Athletic Update
Are you ready to join the Hornet's Nest for fall sports? Sign up now on FamilyID to play Football, Boys or Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Cheerleading, Volleyball, or Corollary Cycling. Join the Hornet family this summer for conditioning.
https://sites.google.com/a/smcps.org/gmhs-athletics/fall-sports
Schedule Announcement: All students, please check HAC to view your course requests for the upcoming school year. If you did not meet with your counselor or fill out the google form, then your counselor will choose your classes for you. Email your counselor with any questions.
Summer Edgenuity Recovery for 11th grade: If you fail a core class needed for graduation, please check your email the week of June 21st for information regarding Summer Edgenuity registration. A letter will be sent to your school email which will contain a form for you to register.
Hornet Strong Brick Project
Consider giving a Hornet Strong Personalized Brick for a recent graduate or alumni.
Go to the Great Mill website click on Quick Links the Hornet Strong Brick project or click on the link below." Order due by July 1, 2021.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHAD2XN2Q00TOS_ZZJYPZR8T40ROI3
Summer School Recovery
St. Mary’s County Public Schools is committed to ensuring a quality education for all students and we are proud to offer a Summer Recovery Program for 2021. The purpose of the program is to close learning gaps for some students and to accelerate learning for others. At this time we are attempting to identify students who may qualify as summer recovery candidates. However, hard work during marking period 4, which began 4/12/21, can reduce or eliminate the need for summer school participation.
SMCPS staff will be using multiple measures to identify candidates for summer recovery which included assessments that monitored progress, report card data, and attendance. If online learning was a challenge for your student and they did not earn a passing grade in their courses, they will be invited to participate. Please be advised that participation in one of the Summer Recovery program options indicated below is required in order for your child to be prepared to advance to the next course or earn high school credit.
There are three options for Summer Recovery:
In person (6-12); July 6-August 12
Virtually through the Schoology platform (6-12); July 6-August 12
Virtually through the Edgenuity platform/self paced (6-12); throughout the summer
Further information will be available in the coming weeks.
Media Center News
The Hornet Library has two great online comic and eBook resources. You can access our online comics, graphic novels, and novels through Ms. Cole's Library Media Page on your Clever homepage or through the GMHS Destiny homepage. For the Mackin eBooks, log in with Clever. For ComicsPlus graphic novels, log in with your school Google credentials.
PTSA Membership
Great Mills High School
Email: mjheibel@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/
Location: 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4001
Twitter: @GMHS_SMCPS
For Our Spanish Speaking Families
¡Saludos! Para leer en español, hay un botón para traducir en la esquina superior derecha de los anuncios de Smore cuando se abre por primera vez. Pueden hacer clic en el botón y después selecciona de la lista de lenguas disponibles