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Caught being good this week … Paul Brown-Raventos .. stop by the office to pick up your prize!
PE Sweat Clothes and Spirit Wear Orders: For those who pre-ordered, sweatshirts, pants and spiritwear, we expect them to be delivered any day now. Once received, we will sort, process and distribute to students during the lunch period. The long sleeve T is on back order. It will be distributed once it is ready. At this time, there is not a plan to place another order. We will however, take a show of interest at this time to see if it is economically feasible to place another order this year. If you are interested in being placed on a pre-order waiting list, either drop by the office to sign up, or reply to this email with your desire.
PE Clothes (shirts and shorts): The order has been received. If you would like to purchase additional shirts and/or shorts, they will be available. The prices are the same: $10 shirt $15 shorts, $25 for the set.
Picture Retakes: October 14th – PE Classes .. Lifetouch will be out on this date to take pictures of any students who missed the September Fall Picture Day or to Retake Pictures to replace original packages, if you desire. The process for this day is as follows:
1. First time picture – pre-paid package orders only. Student brings order form and payment to photographer when picture is taken on picture day. (Order forms and flyers will be sent home on Monday, and are available in the front office).
2. Return of original packet and picture retake: Student brings original packet and presents to photographer at time of re-take. New packet will be make from the new picture.
Magazine/Gift Sales Contest Update: The orders have been tallied and the prizes and games are ready to begin. Following are the results and fun (student only) activities that will be taking place:
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Contest |
Winner |
Total Orders |
Prize - Date |
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Class with top sales |
Ms Murphy’s Advisory Class |
84 |
Jamba Juice – Oct 15th |
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Top Sales By Advisory Class |
6th Grade – Mr. Faidley’s Advisory (students now in Ms Kang’s Advisory)
7th Grade – Ms Haws’ Advisory
8th Grade – Ms Murphy’s Advisory |
73
67
84 |
Pig Races – Oct 15th |
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25 items or more |
Gabrielle Jurado,
Jordan Minney,
Matt Shin,
Jun Yu |
28
35
35
52 |
Money Wheel – Oct 15th |
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20 items or more |
Gabrielle Jurado
Jordan Minney
Matt Shin
Jun Yu
Haley Argaza
Sydney Yocum |
28
35
35
52
20
20 |
Limo to Lunch – Oct 23rd
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5 items or more |
will be called to MPR on event date |
62 students (be sure to bring your hamster and a AAA battery to participate) |
Hamster Rumble – October 22nd |
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4 items or more |
Will be called to MPR on event date |
84 students |
Water Balloon toss |
Attendance Reminders: If your child is going to miss school (all day or partial day) please call the attendance line; 479-1598. Please leave the student's name, date of absence, reason for absence and person calling. Check schoolloop for homework assignments and on the third day of absence you may request homework on the attendance line , if the information on schoolloop is incomplete. Please do not call or email the teachers. All absences are cleared through the attendance office. If you would need to pick up your student before the end of the school day, for an appointment, please follow this procedure:
· Student comes into the office before school with a note from parent. The note includes the time student will be picked up and the reason for the early pick up.
· Student will be given a pass to give to their teacher at the appropriate time to be dismissed from class.
· Student will come to the office to meet parent who will officially sign them out.
Students are not allowed to leave class without permission from the office (pass from the office). This process eliminates the need to call a classroom which disrupts the learning experience for the entire class. Thank you for your cooperation.
Afterschool Activities
Math Counts Club – Has begun
The Math Counts group has grown close to 90! Wow .. What a testimony to our students’ desire to learn and have fun while doing it! This year the group will have the opportunity to compete. Please address any questions to Mrs. Bergen .. bbergen@srvusd.net
Chorus Sign Ups – Forms are available in the MPR at lunch time. Our first year chorus will be under the direction of Ms McReynolds. If you love to sing, or just want to try it out, sign up. Remember, EVERY BODY HAS A SONG TO SING.
8th Grade News
With the first promoting 8th Grade Class this year, many exciting events will be coming their way. Watch the Gazette for announcements, opportunities and deadlines.
8th Grade Yearbook Ads
Attention 8th grade parents!!!!
There are 2 weeks left to submit a dedication for your 8 th grader to be printed in the yearbook. Each ad will be 1/8 of a page and includes a photo of your child with a special message by you. This will be a special memory for your student as they are part of the very first promoting class from Gale Ranch Middle School! The cost is $40 cash or check (payable to Gale Ranch Middle School Yearbook) and can be dropped off to the box in the main office. The photo and message can be submitted online at www.hjeshare.com using the school’s code 2009786. The deadline to submit is Friday, October 23. Make a special memory for your 8 th grade student by creating a dedication for them in the yearbook! If you have any questions, please email Amy Hill at ahill@srvusd.net
Watch your email and information to be sent home with your 8th grader the week of November 2nd. We will be sending home information about promotion activities, party, end of year trip and our need to plan for these activities now. Your prompt attention and RSVP’s to the events will help all the wonderful volunteers determine how great these activities will be!
Leadership News
Primos Run October 11, 2009
Go to www.primosrun.com and sign up before October 8th. Everyone can (parents, students, staff, everyone) help out by signing up .. There are multiple cash prizes in several categories based on registrants.
In addition to the cash prizes to the school, individual students have a couple of other reasons to participate.
Students participating in the 5k or 1/2 marathon should bring in your bib number or confirmation from the computer and you will either get 5 extra credit points for PE or get a free day of not dressing on the Monday following the race.
If 40% of your PE class participates, your PE teacher will run the mile the next fitness day and you get to watch.
If the Gale Ranch as the MOST participates for Middle Schools then there will be a chance to throw a pie at your PE teacher.
Student Store/Balloons The student store is open before school (8:00am) Tuesdays through Fridays. Balloons, pencils and other Gryphon items are available for sale each day. The only balloons allowed on campus must come from the student store. A maximum of 6 balloons per student may be transported on campus. Any balloons brought from off campus, or more than 6 balloons per person will be held in the office until the end of school.
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
Other Event Opportunities
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, Softball, CJSF, GIA, PTSA, ED Fund, La Asia, Office Depot and more!
In an effort to keep the Gazette to a reasonable and readable length, we will post a link in this area to community offerings you might be interested in viewing. Click here to see the latest.
No lunches next week due to conference week. Have a great week!
STREET SMARTS "BE REEL!" VIDEO CONTEST
The contest kicks off this week with this fall's topic of "Bike Safety: Dangerous Distractions." Sponsored in part by the District, the contest encourages middle school students to create 60-second public service announcement (PSA) videos about a traffic safety topic. Students can look at the Street Smarts web site for contest rules, information and an entry form. http://streetsmarts-srv.com/programs/video_contest.htm Entries are due November 2nd. Please contact Nat Rojanasathira, Street Smarts Coordinator at streetsmarts@ci.danville.ca.us if you have any questions. |
