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Dates to Remember
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Welcome to the Gryphon Gazette!
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Dates to Remember |
- September 10th – 23 Magazine/Gift Drive – see below
- September 14th – CJSF Applications Due by 3:00pm – 8th Graders ONLY
- September 15th - PTSA Meeting - 9:00am
- September 16th – CJSF Meeting – 2:45pm – MPR
- September 23rd - Magazine/Gift Order Turn-in 8:30am - MPR
- September 23rd – Math Counts – 3:00-4:00pm – MPR
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Gale Ranch News |
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Today, being the 8th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on our country. Our leadership students facilitated a moment of silence and read a speech about the historical event. Our flags flew at half-mast in honor of the many whose lives were lost.
Safety & Security on Campus : PLEASE READ AND HEED!! Our campus parking lot, drop off and pick up areas and the surrounding streets are becoming increasingly hazardous!! A child was struck this week by a car turning right as he was crossing in the crosswalk on Bollinger Canyon. A car was racing through our parking lot this afternoon and almost hit a student. Cars are stacking up and double parking at the exit awaiting students, causing traffic jams, and agitated drivers. PLEASE take your time, pay attention, follow directions, and abide by the laws and posted signs. Review with your children the importance of looking both ways before crossing, crossing ONLY at crosswalks, and watching for drivers who are not paying attention. Someone is going to be seriously hurt if this situation does not improve immediately. Thank you for caring about all of our children!!
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 have been 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. Note: All registration requests require verification and approval by the GRMS office staff. The approval process takes approximately 24 hours from your registration time. You will not be able to see grades until approved. The name and email address used to register must match the student’s records. Please check the day following your registration. If you are not yet approved, please call the office to determine the reason behind the delay.
Afterschool Activities
Math Counts Club
Do you like puzzles? Do you like math puzzles? Do you like working out challenging math problems with your friends? Do you like friendly competition? If the answer to these questions is “YES”, then come join the Math Counts club. We’ll have a short (15-20 minute) informational meeting on Wednesday, 9/23, in the MPR right after school at 2:45. The club will meet on Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00, in the MPR starting 9/30.
Please sign up with your math teacher in class so we can have enough permission slips and snacks.
GIA – Gryphons in Action has begun
Attention All Students!
If you are interested in the GIA volunteer program starting on our campus, please visit our school website and click on the link "GIA" for more information about how to become a member. If you decide you are interested after reading the requirements, email Ms. Haws at ahaws@srvusd.net so that I can put you on our group email list for further news and updates.
You will have until October 30th to turn in your 240 points= 30 volunteer hours which are required to become "an active member" of GIA. Please see the GIA info and read over the brochure on our school's website for clarification on all your questions. Click here to download the flyer. Click here to download an activity form. All volunteer hours must be turned into the office, where a clearly marked bin has been added to the wall that says "GIA" by October 30th. Many students have begun their volunteer work and the forms are being turned in. Go GIAs!
Leadership News
CJSF starts September 16th after school in the MPR. Eighth graders only may apply this term. You must have your second semester grades (report card) and completed application turned in by Monday, September 14th. (This is an extension from September 11th) Applications will NOT be accepted after 3:00pm on September 14th. Turn the application and grades into the clearly marked wall file in the front office.
Magazine Drive has begunand runs through the turn-in date of September 23rd. Is your class going to run in the hamster roll or pig races? Help your advisory class win by selling the great magazines and gifts available. They make great presents and the holiday season is right around the corner! This is the only school-wide fundraiser and the profits go directly to extra-curricular programs that benefit the students.
After School sports have started . Practices for Flag football and Cross Country teams will continue next week.
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)
Deadline Extension: Applications must be in by 3:00pm on Monday, September 14th. No exceptions. 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 for 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.netOur 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. Next week’s menu is posted to 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
Attention: Washington DC Trip Coordinator CHANGE
Due to pregnancy, Mrs. George will no longer be able to lead the trip in April.
Ms Smith has graciously agreed to lead this trip Please contact her at lsmith@srvusd.net for information regarding the trip
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.
Note: This is an independent trip and is not sponsored or facilitated by the San Ramon Valley School District.
ONE NIGHT ONLY - Wednesday, September 23, 7PM at San Ramon Valley High School.
Dr. Peter Benson to present on “Helping Young People Find Their ‘Sparks’.”
Dr. Peter L. Benson, President of “The Search Institute,” a national leader in generating cutting-edge ideas, research and strategies for nurturing healthy, thriving children and adolescents, will be speaking HERE, in our community. Dr. Benson speaks, lectures and publishes internationally, and consults with numerous communities, organizations, foundations and policy makers on youth development issues. His research and work have pioneered new thinking and action around the globe and, just two months ago, he presented to the United States Congress on the power of family, school, and community involvement in raising healthy, successful and caring children and adolescents.
Don't miss this amazing and insightful evening. To pre-register, please e-mail rsvp4srvhs@sbcglobal.net. Or, for more information, please go to: http://www.srvusd.net/ourpages/auto/2009/9/11/44014232/All%20Kids%20Event%20Flier.pdf?rn=7158809
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Sports at Gale Ranch |
| Flag Football and Cross Country practices have begun. Practices are held immediately after school, normally on Mon, Tues, and Thurs. Team coaches will communicate days and times of practices. Visit our website for all the information and schedule of practices and games/meets. From the GRMS website www.grms.srvusd.net click on Calendar and Events, choose Sports Calendar from the dropdown menu and choose the sport you are interested in learning more about. |
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Counselor’s Corner |
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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! Click here to see a list of the 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.
Parenting tip - Relieve back to school stress
- Your student may feel a combination of excitement, sadness, happiness and anxiety. What can you do?
1. Schedule one on one time with your child. Share stories from your middle school experience
2. Know your child’s stressors. If your family is going through changes let the teacher or school counselor know.
3. Be positive. If your child struggled last year, it doesn’t mean he’s going to have the same year this year.
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PTSA & Parent Education |
PTSA Meeting is coming soon!
Please plan on joining us for our first PTSA meeting on Tuesday, September 15th, Room B208. 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! Agenda is online, click here to view.
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.
Student Directory Sponsorship & Art Contest
Check our school website http://www.grms.srvusd.net (click on the PTSA menu on the left hand frame) 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.
Welcome to Special Education
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 7-9 PM, 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. For more information visit www.srvcouncilpta.org
The SRV Coalition for Youth Safety and Devlopment ~ and EPIC Healthy Choices proudly present Dr. Peter Benson, President and CEO of The Search Institute. Join us for an engaging evening with the Doctor at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 23rd, in the SRV High School Performing Arts Center. Doctor Benson will be sharing information on “sparks” and ways that adults can invest “assets” in the students with whom they interact, making our Valley a community where we are all partners in raising students who recognize and pursue their passions with confidence, character, and compassion. A $5.00 donation will be accepted at the door. Please pre-register at rsvp4srvhs@sbcglobal.net. Questions? Please contact Alyson Colton, alyson@coltonfamily4.org, or Robin Kelley, kelleyview@msn.com
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