GMS Families,
Welcome Back to the 2021-2022 school year. Yesterday our teachers returned and are getting eager and ready for the students to return on Monday. If you are a Kindergarten family or new family you are invited to our Meet the Teacher event this Friday from 1:30 - 2:30. You will have an opportunity to get a tour of the building and meet your teacher and see your classroom. In order to control crowds we have divided the time for Meet the Teacher and tours alphabetically. Families with last names A-K will tour the building from 1:30 - 2:00 and then Meet the Teacher from 2:00 - 2:30, while families with last names L-Z will Meet the Teacher from 1:30 - 2:00 and then have tours from 2:00 - 2:30. We will also have school buses on site for students to go on and explore so they are familiar with the vehicle prior to the first day. We cannot wait to meet you all!
At last week's board meeting, the board approved a reopening plan that included a decision making matrix for masking, it factors in community spread and school impact. The matrix is then broken down into three categories: personal/family preference, Targeted (which calls for masks in PreK-5), and Required (Masking in all buildings).
Because of this matrix we expect the masking expectations to change rather frequently. Based on today's information we would be in the Targeted range which would call for masking in PreK-5. Further, there still currently exists a federal mask mandate for all mass transportation which includes School buses, so masks must be worn on buses. This could change before Monday and will most likely change throughout the school year. It is important that you are aware of these categories as they will be communicated via email and text. For instance, you may receive a text message that states: “GMS will now be Personal Choice & Responsibility for masks”. We are committed to communicating this information in as timely and simple a manner as possible to ease the burden and confusion families may experience. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the documents that were linked above. Further the district has created an FAQ sheet which hopefully will create further clarity with issues regarding COVID and this school year.
While we look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday, we also want to welcome the new staff who have joined our GMS family this summer:
Adrienne Vail- Naylor - Nurse
Courntey Magoon - Music
Hailey Legasse - Case Manager
Cheryl Minervini - Grade 4 Teacher
Karen Desjadon- Digital Learning Specialist (District)
Finally, I have sent this initial email out in the form of the blog that you will receive weekly. This blog will arrive via email and text each Friday at 5:00 pm. Please note how the blog is organized and sectioned. The first part is a narrative where we will highlight events of the week and important information. Below that you will find upcoming events, news from other parts of the school, Superintendent's Communication, PTO Information, Community Information, and Repeated Messages/ Long Term Info to Know. This blog is our primary source to get the most information out to families, so your willingness to give it a read it important to us.
GMS NewsBus Routes
Bus Routes for the upcoming year can be found here: Bus Routes
News from the Kitchen
For information regarding Free and Reduced Lunch Applications please see THIS FLYER. Though lunches are free for all students this year, completing the application, for those who qualify, is still very important.
Girls on the Run
This year we will be offering a Fall session of Girls on the Run. For more information please refer to THIS FLYER.
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