 Where the Best Get Better!

Here are the people your 6 th grader will see everyday…

Mrs. Rosemary Gray, GMS Principal Mr. Tripp Hartley, Assistant Principal Mrs. Paris Singleton, Assistant Principal Mrs. Ashley Cameron, Curriculum Coach

Mr. Donnie Mazyck, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Rachel Bourne, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Jane Smith, Guidance Clerk

Mrs. Jennifer Harrelson Mrs. Debra Hazel Mrs. Connie GaineyMrs. Patricia Holmes Ms. Ward, School Nurse

Ms. Patsy Lewis, Media Specialist Ms. Cordell, Media Center Clerk

Ms. Wharton Ms. Hall Mr. Boyd Ms. Prosser Ms. Carter Mr. Johnson

Ms. Owens Ms. Knapp Mr. Russo Ms. Merritt Ms. Petrone Ms. Eaddy

Mr. Prince Ms. Greene Ms. Caponiti Ms. J. Ward Ms. Weisner Mr. Klatka Ms. L. Cameron Mr. Inman Ms. Linnen

 P ositive B ehavior I nterventions & S upports School o A safe and effective school o Have a research-based, school wide, and classroom discipline systems. o Focuses on positive behavior (Bulldog passports & stamps) o Promotes respect for self, others, and all property. The Georgetown Middle School PBIS program involves a commitment to teaching and reinforcing responsible, respectful, courteous and kind behavior.

 STUDENT ARRIVAL DISMISSAL TIMES o First block classes begin at 7:50 A.M. Please do not drop students off before 7:25 A.M. when our teachers report to morning duty posts. o Dismissal time begins at 2:50 P.M. until about 3:05 P.M.

 The 6 th grade hall is located at the front of the building and is separate from the 7 th and 8 th grade halls. 6 th grade runs on a completely different schedule than the 7 th and 8 th grade; therefore, they are not in the halls or at other locations at the same time.  The 6 th grade at GMS are teamed, meaning that students will move with the same group throughout the day with the exception of exploratory classes.

 Locker breaks will be worked into the daily schedule. On the 6 th grade hall, girls have top lockers and boys have bottom ones. Girls go, then boys so everyone will be able to access their lockers easily.  Locks will be provided by GMS---no outside locks please. Buy a lock & practice this summer.  Restroom breaks are also worked into the schedule. Teachers will take their students to the restroom during designated times.  6 th Grade teachers walk students to classes and monitor class changes closely.

 Teachers will escort their classes to lunch. If it is a regular lunch day, students may sit where they want, visit vending machines (when given permission by the teacher on duty), and go outside.  If it is rainy day lunch, students will sit with their classes at assigned tables. Students will not be allowed to use vending machines on these days.

 Club days will be held the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays of each month. Your student will bring home information and permission forms for clubs at the first of the year for you to review.  Clubs may include: o Archery o Student Council o Crochet/Knitting o Fitness o Youth Alive Club o Art o BETA Club

 6 th Grade classes--- ELA and Math are 90 minutes long & Science and Social Studies are 45 minutes long

 Join PTO!  Volunteer in classrooms  Chaperone a field trip

We are excited about seeing you in August!