This year’s spelling bee will take place on December 19th in the Large Group Room beginning at 8:30 a.m. for any 8th grade student interested in competing. 8th grade students who choose to participate in the spelling bee are required to see Mrs. Plant or Mrs. Francque by December 13th to sign up and receive a practice study list. Only 8th grade students who have ‘pre-registered’ by  December 13th may compete in the bee. 

Attention 7th and 8th grade girls interested in GMS basketball:  The girls season starts up after Winter Break.  If you’re interested in participating, look for a sign up sheet outside the girls locker room and be sure to have a current sports physical on file with the nurse. 

Do you have a knack for trivia? Love a little friendly competition? If so, please consider joining the GMS Scholastic Bowl team! There will be an informational meeting for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in Scholastic Bowl in Mrs. Francque’s classroom, Room 812, on Thursday, December 12th at 7:40 a.m. If you are unable to attend but would like to be a part of the team, please check in with one of the coaches, Mrs. Francque or Mrs. Scheider, before winter break. Whether you're a trivia master or just curious to learn, there's a spot for you. Join us and let’s win together! 

Attention Hoops Fans: Our B teams head to Hampton last night to take on the Hampton Hawks...and the Hawks were flying high last as Hampton was victorious in both the 7th and 8th grade games. Our As head to Washington tonight. Good luck Leafs!

Attention GMS: This Saturday, December 7th, the 8th grade boys basketball team will be playing in our home shootout at the GFAC building next to the high school. It will be the 7th annual "Eric Dietrich Memorial Shootout." Eric Dietrich was a GMS student and manager for the 7th grade boys team back in 2017. Sadly, Eric Dietrich's life was taken from him in the summer between his 7th and 8th grade school year. The following year the shootout was named in his memory. His parents now run a fundraiser during the shootout to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Eric. Eric was a happy go lucky kid that loved life, loved telling jokes, and was loved by all. The fundraiser will include a bunch of baskets that will be raffled off. You can buy tickets and then drop your tickets in the bucket of the prize you hope to win. You can do this anytime between 9:00-1:00. At 1:00, the basket winners will be drawn. You do NOT have to be present to win. Baskets this year will have Apple AirPods, a new basketball and air pump, and much more with a wide variety. In the past, they've had baskets of nerf guns, gift cards, Vera Bradley bags, Vera Bradley blankets, and much more. Between our 8As and 8Bs, we will have a GMS team playing every hour between 9:00-3:00. So stop by the GFAC, cheer on our Leafs, and buy some cheap tickets and win big in support, and in honor Eric. We miss you Eric. Go Leafs!

The GMS library will host a Teen Read Cafe before school on Wednesday, December 11. We will make origami bookmarks. Space is limited, so you must stop in the library by Monday, December 9, to pick up a ticket to reserve your seat.

Builders Club is kicking off our Clothing and Food Drive to help families in need, and we need your help! Please bring in gently used clothing and non-perishable food items to your homeroom. Builders Club members will come by to collect them! The drive runs from Wednesday December 4 to Friday December 13 so bring in your donations soon! Let’s show our school spirit and give back to the community. Every little bit helps—thank you for your generosity! 

Step into Candy Cane Land, where the air is filled with sweetness and the spirit of giving! 🍬🎄 The GMS Toy Drive is underway, and we need your help to make this holiday season extra sweet for children in our community.  From now until the end of this week, drop off your new, unwrapped toys in the donation bin by the west doors. Together, we can create a land filled with toys, laughter, and joy for kids in need!  Let’s make this holiday season sparkle as brightly as candy canes on a Christmas tree! Your generous gift will help spread warmth and cheer to those who need it most.

Attention NFL Pick Em: We had an eventful couple weeks of football. Dru Weinzierl won Week 12 with 118 points. That was Dru's 4th time winning. Incredible, Dru! Our Week 13, Lance Summers, had a perfect score of 136 points! Great picking Lance! Week 14 sheets are due by the end of the day today! Good luck!

AG Club will be meeting tomorrow at 7:30 am in room 801.  Everyone is welcome to explore agriculture and all it has to offer !!!

Have you purchased your GMS yearbook for this school year?  Time is running out.  Pick up an order form in the front office or place your order through Skyward today!

7th and 8th grade band students should bring your coats to class today. We are walking to the high school for our dress rehearsal.