Welcome GMS Students

Assembly Commitments Listen when someone is presenting information Clap and cheer when it is appropriate Monitor yourself and those around you so that everyone can learn and enjoy the assembly

Courage Is… …doing what is right even if it's not popular Poster Contest 3 winners Framed BE NICE? …doing what is right even if it's not popular …taking a chance and trying something new. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to do what is right in spite of it.

Have Courage What we have in common is that we are all different. …So let's be different together.

Remember harassment is: Any inappropriate conduct that is repeated enough, or serious enough, to negatively impact a student’s educational, physical or emotional well-being. Harassment through any means, including electronically transmitted methods (e.g., internet, telephone or cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), computer or wireless hand held device), may be subject to District disciplinary procedures. Have the courage to stand up and stop harassment when you see it happening!

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Schedules and DEAR Time A Lunch 1st hour: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m. 2nd hour: 8:52 – 9:39 a.m. 3rd hour: 9:43 – 10:45 a.m. (DEAR Time 10:32 - 10:45) Lunch: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. 4th hour: 11:19 a.m. – 12:06 p.m. 5th hour: 12:10 – 12:57 p.m. 6th hour: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m. 7th hour: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m. B Lunch 1st hour: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m. 2nd hour: 8:52 – 9:39 a.m. 3rd hour: 9:43 – 10:45 a.m. (DEAR Time 10:32 - 10:45) 4th hour: 10:49 a.m. – 11:36 p.m. Lunch: 11:36 – 12:06 a.m. 5th hour: 12:10 – 12:57 p.m. 6th hour: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m. 7th hour: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m. C Lunch 1st hour: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m. 2nd hour: 8:52 – 9:39 a.m. 3rd hour: 9:43 – 10:45 a.m. (DEAR Time 10:32 - 10:45) 4th hour: 10:49 a.m. – 11:36 p.m. 5th hour: 11:40 a.m. – 12:27 p.m. Lunch: 12:27 – 12:57 p.m. 6th hour: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m. 7th hour: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m.

Planners Chromebooks

Mr. Mulder Mr. Buck Ms. McCarron 8th Grade Ms. Thornton Mrs. VanSchoick-Fisher 7th Grade

Athletics/Physicals *Good Sportsmanship is a rule #1!! *EVERYONE must have a physical to participate in sports. *You must be passing 5/7 classes to remain eligible to play on a sports team. Grades will be checked every Monday during the season. *Listen to the daily announcements for updates or changes to athletic practice or game schedules due to weather conditions. *Sign ups for Winter I, Winter II, and Spring sports will be sent via your student email.

Remember Attendance Details.... Morning Drop Off: All students enter through the central entrance near the office Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: Electronic devices may not be visible or on at any time during the school day from 7:00 a.m. – 2:41 p.m. unless under the direction of a staff member.   Dress Code Reminders: Full-length tights/leggings/yoga pants may only be worn under other garments (such as skirts or long, straight hemmed blouses that extend at least below mid-thigh). Please no tank tops, muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts, see-through jerseys, tops that expose midriff/undergarments/cleavage, opened back tops and tops with immodest necklines Attendance Details.... * Daily attendance is a MUST! You can’t learn if you aren't in school. *If you are absent your parents must call the school to excuse your absence. *Call the Attendance Hotline to report an absence: 616-254-6708. *Persistent absences will be reported to Kent County Truancy Office. *Absences can affect your ability to participate in athletic practice/events. Remember

When you Arrive at School Media Center (Until Full) Gym Student Lounge Cafeteria

Before and After School *Everyone Enters and Leaves through the Main Entrance Before Building opens at 7:00 Release to Classes at 7:30 Parent Drop off Bus Drop off Classes begin at 7:53 After School ends at 2:41 Out of building by 3:00 unless...

Lunch Line Video Media Center

GMS Clubs and Activities Science Olympiad- Mrs. Vacha Robotics- Doug Hepfer Battle of the Books- Mrs. Carr YMCA Impact Program- Mr. Mulder Grandville KDL Teen Zone- Ms. McMullin- KDL Teen Librarian French Club- Mrs. Wagoner Art Club- Ms. ODonnell Student Council- Mrs. Stockwell Be Nice Committee- Mrs. Vacha

GMS Fundraiser 2016-17 Your Class Shirt! Minimum Donation $10 Represent your class shirt You can wear for the next 5 years Each sports season, your shirt will get you into 1 free sporting event- Listen for announcements Class Color Days, Be an 11 Assemblies, Spirit Weeks

Be A Community Be An 11 Be Your Best Today! Take Care of yourself Take Care of the School Take care of others Be An 11 Be Your Best Today!