Back to school night is tonight .. Join us at 6:45p in the MPR for a principal’s welcome and introduction of new staff members. Then go through your student’s schedule and hear what your student’s teachers have planned for the year. Your student should have come home with a yellow sheet of paper listing their classes on one side and a map on the other. Hope to see you here! Click here to download a blank schedule and map from our website
Safety & Security on Campus
Drop and Pick Up times are becoming a safety hazard to your students. Please drive slowly, follow directions of the staff directing traffic and enter and exit the area with care! We have had several near misses between drivers and students. Everyone is responsible for keeping the kids safe. Please remind your walking, bike and scooter riding students to be mindful of the cars as well. They are not to cross any of the streets except at crosswalks! They are responsible for following the laws too! Thank you for helping to keep our children safe!
A reminder that Gale Ranch is a closed, secure campus. All visitors (including volunteers) must check in at the front office and receive a visitor's badge/pass prior to entering the campus proper. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe for all.
Bike/Scooter/Skateboard Racks
The bike rack area is for the student’s use and must be used to lock up their vehicles. Scooters and skateboards must be locked in the special rack .. or placed in the center racks, away from the fences. (skateboards and scooters can fit through the bars and damage the bars as well.) We do our best to help keep these safe, however, the school is not responsible in the event of loss or damage to these items.
School Loop
Schoolloop, the automated assignment, grading and communication system is up and running. Returning students and parents can access their accounts using the same information as last year. New students will be registering during science classes. Parents, please register yourself by going to www.grms.schoolloop.com and follow the directions to register as a parent. You will need your student’s id number to complete the registration. For security reasons we cannot give out this number on the telephone or via email. Your student should have the number memorized, so please ask. If your student does not know the number, either he/she or you may come into the office to obtain it.
Afterschool Activities
The afterschool activities are beginning. Please check this area of the Gazette to see what’s happening. Also check with your student, announcements are made during lunch and advisory to keep everyone well informed. We will attempt to keep our website up to date with information as well.
The district has instituted a new policy requiring strict adherence to forms completion. Notice that an activity is to begin will be given to students via an announcement at lunch and will also be printed in this newsletter prior to the start. The forms and sports schedules are located on our website and can be downloaded and completed as appropriate. Our website is www.grms.srvusd.net.
Leadership News
CJSF starts September 16th after school in the MPR
To apply for CJSF applications are in the office they are due September 11th
Magazine Drive starts September 10th – there will be an assembly that morning to learn more information. Magazine Drive runs from September 10th thru 23rd. Please don't order or renew your subscriptions without us!!
After School sports start September 8th. Flag football and Cross Country teams will be going first. Information can be picked up at lunch in the MPR.
First Spirit Day/Dress up day with be September 18th as well as the first lunchtime activity. Spirit day is Crazy Hair/Crazy socks.
CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation)
Applications are now being accepted for qualifying 8th grade students. Information and applications for CJSF is available in the school office on the carousel. Previous members must submit a new application for the 1st semester of the 2009-2010 school year. All applications must have a report card from second semester of the 2008-2009 school year attached. Membership fees are $5.00 and will collected at the first CJSF meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16
GRMS Website
Our website contains loads of information that we hope will be informative and relevant to you. Please check it often. It contains, among other things, upcoming event, school, district and sports calendars, PTSA and Ed Fund information, links to pertinent sites and so much more. www.grms.srvusd.net
Our front office has a literature rack containing informational flyers about school and outside activities. These could include sports, support groups, scholastic and other school groups. Please stop by periodically to peruse the rack. Your students should be checking it often too! Currently there is information about Lacrosse, CJSF, GIA, PTSA, ED Fund, La Asia, Office Depot and more!
School Lunches & Mealtime
Our food services staff will once again be planning and preparing nutritious and appetizing lunches. Once the menus have been planned, you will be able to access the menu on the Gale Ranch website. The price for the complete lunch is $4.00 this year and all meals include an entree, choice of milk, fresh and canned fruits and vegetables from the salad bar.
This year we are striving to have a cashless operation in the cafeteria. This is possible with the Mealtime lunch system. Money is simply deposited into your student’s account and they can then purchase lunch using their student id. You can deposit via the website or simply bring a check made out to SRVUSD into the office and it will be deposited into your student’s account.
Washington DC Trip - 7th & 8th Grade Students
Washington D.C. Trip Informational Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2009
6:00 p.m. (Before Back to School Night)
The trip will be April 2-7, 2010
It is for 7th and 8th graders ONLY.
The meeting will go over the itinerary, cost, and payment deadlines.
Please contact Pam George at pgeorge@srvusd.net for more info.Note: This is an independent trip and is not sponsored or facilitated by the San Ramon Valley School District. |
| Honor Roll – Spring 2009
On Wednesday, September 30 at 8:15AM, we will celebrate our Honor Roll students who received a 3.5 GPA or higher for 2008-2009 Second Semester. Students and parents are welcome to join us in the MPR as students are honored with certificates. Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students!
Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC), an after-school group for students, will be held on Wednesdays from 3-5PM, starting Wednesday, 9/16. The group is designed to help students with positive decision-making, improving communication skills, stress management, and increasing self-esteem. There will also be a concurrent parents’ evening group that will be held at Discovery Counseling Center in Danville (date and time TBD). There is no fee for either of these groups. If you are interested, please contact Tricia Banda at (925) 837-0505 ext. 314 or tricia@discoveryctr.net. |
PTSA Meeting, Tuesday, September 15th, Room TBA
Please join us for our first PTSA meeting of the year. This will be a Principal's Coffee combined with a little PTSA business. What a great opportunity to learn about what's happening on campus and how you can make a difference!
PTSA Membership
On behalf of the GR PTSA, thank you for joining this worthwhile association which continues to advocate for children. If you inadvertently did not receive your membership card, please feel free to go to the office to acquire one. Sorry for the inconvenience. For those that are still interested in joining you can do so anytime throughout the year. Forms are in the office.
PRIMO'S RUN FOR EDUCATION ~ Mark your calendars now for participating in the Primo's Run for Education on Sunday, October 11th! The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation's largest fund-raiser is an opportunity to support your school by running or walking a 5K or ½ Marathon course. Or you can volunteer to help with the race in a variety of ways. As a runner, walker or a volunteer you help GRMS get credits that will be used to determine an incentive payout for the PTSA. All Primo's Run funds are donated back to our schools in the form of teacher grants. Find out more by going to www.primosrun.com
Yard Duty Volunteers
Volunteers are still needed during lunch time, 10:35AM-1:05PM. If you are able to assist anytime during these hours, please contact Rene Matsumoto, GR PTSA President, fkmo@comcast.net.
Student Directory Sponsorship & Student Directory Art Contest
Check our school website for more information and flyers on how you can participate in becoming a directory sponsor and participant of the student directory art contest. In addition, there's always valuable PTSA and School information for your review. www.grms.srvusd.net
Welcome to Special Education
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 7-9 PM in the Iron Horse Middle School MPR. Come learn about special education in the SRVUSD, including information regarding organizations that offer education and support for special needs students in our community. To view the flyer, click here. To register, click here.
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