The spring gifted referral window is open!
Teachers, students, parents, and community members are invited to refer current GMS students for gifted evaluation until Friday, February 28th. As a reminder, Goochland identifies students as gifted in the following areas: English/Language Arts, Math, General Intellectual Aptitude, Fine Arts (including vocal music, instrumental music, dance, acting, technical theatre, and studio arts), and Career and Technical Aptitude.
Referrals can be found HERE. Please contact Mr. Matt Rorrer (jrorrer@glnd.k12.va.us), GMS Gifted Advisor, with any questions and to return completed referrals.
Rising 6th Grade Tours
Next Friday, March 7th, we will have 5th graders in the building for a "rising 6th grade field trip" led by school counselors, with the help of NJHS students.
Track Tryouts
Track and Field tryouts will be held on March 4th and 5th (Tuesday and Wednesday), from 3:35-5:15. Students must have a current physical on file with the school nurse to attend. Please wear appropriate running clothes and shoes and a water bottle. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Donovan at mdonovan@glnd.k12.va.us
💙 Happy February, everyone!! 💙
We have a new challenge for this month if you read 15 minutes per day all month (or longer!) and complete 300 minutes of reading, you will earn PBIS points AND a prize from Mrs. Dewey in the LC! Make sure you’re registered for the “For the Love of Reading” challenge in the Beanstack app, and start reading and logging your minutes!
Textbook Review March 3 - 14
Goochland County Public Schools is currently considering a textbook & digital resource adoption for the following content area:
•High School Mathematics
•K-8 History/Social Studies
Tyde Talks
Once a month during GMS lunches, Mrs. Lawson and therapy dog Tyde will be hosting "Tyde Talks." Whether students need a listening ear, a moment of calm, or just a furry friend to brighten their day, Tyde will be there for it! Each month, they will be sharing information related to mental health. Students will have the opportunity to participate in games, win prizes, or explore new skills through fun and interactive play and conversations. Tyde Talks are optional for students during lunch. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lawson at alawson@glnd.k12.va.us.
Thank you!
Reading Program with Goochland Restaurant
We're excited to share a wonderful reading incentive program sponsored by Goochland Restaurant!
Students can earn free rewards by reading and tracking their progress. Here's how it works: Students will receive a bookmark to log their reading. After completing 8 books, they can bring their bookmark to Goochland Restaurant and choose a reward: a free drink plus either fries, onion rings, or a cookie. The best part? Students can complete multiple bookmarks and earn multiple rewards (see Mrs. Dewey in the LC for additional bookmarks)!
We hope this program encourages and celebrates our students' reading achievements.
Spring Book Fair
Our Spring Book Fair is next week! Students will have the ability to shop Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7, when they get to school, through English classes, Eagle Block, and with a pass from their teachers.
Families are encouraged to set up an eWallet for their students, which can be found on our school book fair page: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/goochlandmiddleschool. However, cash, checks, and major credit cards are also accepted!
Thank you so much for your support! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Dewey (ldewey@glnd.k12.va.us).
March Spirit Week
The GMS SCA wants our students and staff to celebrate Read Across America Week and our Spring Book Fair with a Spirit Week! Students' outfits and spirit wear should abide by our district dress code. Have fun showing your creativity and enthusiasm. Students will be recognized for their spirit and may have the chance to win prizes! Monday (March 3) - PJ Day Tuesday (March 4) - Anything but a Backpack Day Wednesday (March 5) - Student-Teacher Swap (students dress like teachers and vice versa) Thursday (March 6) - Twin Day Friday (March 7) - Star Day (dress like a celebrity or tv/movie character)
Backpacks of Love
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local charity that was formed to provide food for school children over the weekend. Children who are in need of such food will receive a small bag of food & snacks on the last day of the school week. The food exchange will be handled in a discreet manner with only the guidance counselor, teacher & child aware of what is occurring.
Backpacks of Love has been providing food for families since 2011 & is expanding to accept
more families. This letter is acting as an invitation to you & your child to participate in the
voluntary program. By completing the form below and returning it to the guidance
counselor you are agreeing to participate in the program.
We want everyone that needs food bags to receive them. Because the food is limited, please do not request the bags unless there is a true need. Let the school know if circumstances change.
The form at the bottom of this page will help the school to determine who is eligible. Backpacks of Love will not be responsible for how the food is used nor responsible for determining the safety of the food in allergy or food sensitivity situations, as that responsibility falls to the parents/guardians.
Please fill out & return the attached form if you want your child to receive the weekend food
bags.
Thank you,
Matt Henke -Executive Director - director@backpacksoflove.org - (804)350-1127