Congratulations to our Upper Elementary winners from the Grove Art Show! These students did these art pieces on their own, outside of class time. We are proud of their efforts!
Daphne Decker, 1st Place
Rusti Mason, 2nd Place
Jayleigh Prins, Honorable Mention
The GMS Yearbook Signing Party was a huge success! With only 8 yearbooks remaining, it's not too late to get your copy! See Mrs. Thomas in Room 109 to get your GMS 24-25 yearbook.
Chromebook Collection Information
GMS will collect Chromebooks and chargers on Tuesday during 7th hour for 8th graders who are exempt from semester tests on Wednesday and Thursday.
For those 8th graders who are not exempt, they should turn in their Chromebooks and chargers throughout the day on Wednesday and Thursday as they finish their tests. These devices are being collected because students will receive new Chromebooks when they start as freshmen in high school. Any 8th grader who does not return their Chromebook will need to pay a replacement fee at the start of the school year to get a new device in high school. Seventh graders do not need to return their devices.
Art in the Park turned into Art on the Playground due to incoming weather. Group two of second and third grade students who saved 30 Ridgy tickets last month were gifted a sketch pad, colored pencils, and special time with Mrs. Burch and Ms. Smith with plenty of time to show off the creativity.
GUE would like to thank Carolyn Booth of the Grove Sun for sponsoring 5th Grader Daphne Decker's booth at the Lendonwood Garden's Art in the Garden Art Show. Daphne had a wonderful time and sold 14 pieces of art. Thank you, Ms. Booth, for supporting the fine arts with the students in our schools!
Art in the Park. Forty one 1st and 2nd graders saved enough Ridgy tickets to enjoy a trip to Lendonwood Gardens. Thank you to Kelly Claggett for helping to supply some of the sketch books and pencils. Group two will go Monday.
Last week, Alternative Education and WINGS Academies went on a tour of the Pensacola Dam in Langley, OK. The students learned about the Depression-era labor that built the Pensacola Dam. The students walked along the mile-long dam as it stretches from Langley to Disney, across the Grand River Valley. They even witnessed a bat nestled in a crack in the concrete walkway. The tour guide discussed the ecology conservation efforts made by GRDA, Grand River Dam Authority, and the tourism of the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, a 46,500 surface-acre lake that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Once in the powerhouse, they learned about how the generators work to produce electricity. After lunch, they participated in a small group activity that focused on clean water sustainability.
GHS Parents: Please make sure you are able to access the student information system. Enrollment will be completely online in the Fall!!!
Mr Kreutz helped our Foreign Exchange Students, Raphael Aranda, Adam Smetak, and Emma Palazzolo, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance for students last week, at their request!!! It has been amazing having them with us here at GHS!!!
Seniors and Parents: Check picture below for times and places of events this coming week.
Third Grade Farewell. It is time for us to let these amazing students move on to fourth grade. Thank you for letting us teach your children and experience the delight of watching them grow.
Opening night at GMS was a huge success! You don't want to miss out on this fantastic production of Who Killed the King of Bling. The second and final showing will be Friday, May 16, at 7:00 pm @ the GMS auditorium. Mr. Gilmore and his cast and crew have done an amazing job. We hope to see you there!
Two amazing third grade students were recognized as Students of Today by the Masonic Lodge. These two are going to do incredible things!
Today at the 3rd Grade Farewell, five students were honored with the Principal's Kindness Award. You are all amazing! #kindnessmatters
GMS Semester Tests will be next week on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22. GMS students will find out their exemption status on Monday during Homeroom. If they are exempt in any classes, they will bring home a signed note from their homeroom teacher. The exemption policy can be found on page 6 of the student handbook or on the school website.
SEMESTER TEST EXEMPTION POLICY (student handbook p. 6):
Semester tests will be given at the end of each semester. The policy states that students will be exempt from taking semester tests if they meet the following criteria in a class:
Grade Absences
A 3 or fewer
B 2 or fewer
C 1 or fewer
All students with a grade of D or F must take semester tests. School activity absences are the only absences that do not count against the student, or disqualify them from a semester test exemption. Students who enter the district after the first nine weeks of the semester do not qualify for exemptions.
Musicals, Ukuleles and Recorders, Oh My!!! It was a fun night at the PAC last week when our 6th grade Musical Theater students put on their show "Off Their Rockers," our 5th Grade Ukulele Club members showed off their stuff ,and our 4th Graders played their recorders! The 6th grade students were also invited to perform at Grandwood this week.
Congrats to our music teacher Lauren Thompson for some amazing performances!
Second grade Spring Concert was a hit! Mrs. Brodrick worked tirelessly to prepare the students for this spectacular event.
First grade enjoyed a day at Creation Safari Wildlife Park. Feeding the animals is always a favorite!
GMS Drama Department invites you to their performance, Who Killed the King of Bling. You will have two opportunities to enjoy our talented group of middle school actors with the show taking place on Thursday night and Friday night, May 16 & 17, @ 7 p.m. at the GMS Auditorium. A big thank you to GEFFE and The Oklahoma Arts Council for grants supporting our students and this production.
5th and 6th grade gifted and talented students were treated to a day trip to OKC to visit the Oklahoma State Capitol and the OKC Bombing Memorial. The students received a tour of the grounds of the Bombing Memorial and went on a walking tour of the inside of the State Capitol. While there they shared lunch with State Representative Josh West and he even recognized them from the Floor of the House as they sat in the Gallery. A big shout out to GATE Teacher Deana Glasgow for arranging the trip and Becky Shelley who accompanied the group. Also thanks to Tosha Sherman who jumped in last minute to drive our students on this important trip.
