GMS Newsletter - 12/2/25 - NJHS Induction Ceremony, DC Fundraiser Pickup Tomorrow, Music Concerts Next Week, Kona Ice, Holiday Spirit Week, Group Therapy Opportunity, and More... https://app.smore.com/n/q3e7s
Reminder - DC Fundraiser Flower Sale items will be available at GMS tomorrow (12/3) from 2:15-5:00pm in the Auditeria.
Each year, our tour guides at K&K tours gift a flag flown over the US Capitol building to one student on each bus. They are chosen based on their engagement, attitude, and actions throughout the trip. Congratulations to Carolyn Taylor and Gabby Thomas, this years recipients. #GMS2DC2025
Our final day took us to the battlefield at Gettysburg. #GMS2DC2025
The rest of our day included Ford's Theatre and Mt. Vernon. #GMS2DC2025
Our final day in DC began at the MLK Jr, FDR, and Jefferson Memorials. #GMS2DC2025
Family Dinner at Chevy's means no cell phones!!! Believe it or not, students can talk to eachother using words and not phones. #GMS2DC2025
Army Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Conducted by Declan, Sophia, Brynne, and Adelyn. These students represented Graham Middle School. #GMS2DC2025
A few photos from our morning at the Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam Memorials. Then, Arlington National Cemetery. Our last morning stop was the WWII Memorial. #GMS2DC2025
The afternoon took us to the Basilica (outdoors only unfortunately), The National Archives, The American History Museum, The Museum of Natural History, and finally Old Town Alexandria. #GMS2DC2025
Our morning plans took us to the Marine Corps Memorial and the US Capitol Building. #GMS2DC2025
Flight 93 Museum and Memorial in Shanksville, PA. This site recognizes not just Flight 93, but pays tribute to all lost on 9/11/2001. #GMS2DC2025
We are on our way! #GMS2DC2025
GMS Newsletter - 11/20/25 - DC Trip Begins Tomorrow, Quarter 2 Interims Coming Home, Parade Next Week, DC Fundraiser Pickup 12/3, Upcoming Music Concerts, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/jpn54
Reminder
Picture Retakes - 11/17
Reminder to anyone who plans to do picture retakes, our retake day is November 17th. If you plan to return your photos, they will need to come back with you on retake day. Anyone who was absent on picture day will have your picture taken on November 17th as well.
We still have additional order forms for those choosing to order photos in the office.
Reminder to anyone who plans to do picture retakes, our retake day is November 17th. If you plan to return your photos, they will need to come back with you on retake day. Anyone who was absent on picture day will have your picture taken on November 17th as well.
We still have additional order forms for those choosing to order photos in the office.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
8th graders will be leaving next week for Washington D.C. While there, they will be touring Arlington National Cemetery. Four 8th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students wrote an essay explaining why they would like to take part in this prestigious ceremony. Based on their essay, four students were chosen by a team of staff members, who grade their anonymous essays . The winners, who will represent GMS, are Sophia Snyder, Declan Stephans, Brynne Edwards, and Adelyn Guidera. Congratulations on earning this tremendous honor.
8th graders will be leaving next week for Washington D.C. While there, they will be touring Arlington National Cemetery. Four 8th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students wrote an essay explaining why they would like to take part in this prestigious ceremony. Based on their essay, four students were chosen by a team of staff members, who grade their anonymous essays . The winners, who will represent GMS, are Sophia Snyder, Declan Stephans, Brynne Edwards, and Adelyn Guidera. Congratulations on earning this tremendous honor.
GMS Newsletter 11/12/25 - Student IDs to be Issued, No School Friday, Picture Retakes Monday, Monte Carlo This Weekend, DC Fundraisers Due Monday, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/wpq4d
Just two weeks from our 3rd Annual GMS Design Challenge Thanksgiving Parade!
DC Fundraiser for Grades 6 and 7
Our annual flower sale is underway. In the past, we only sold poinsettias, but this year there are many more options. The sale helps raise funds for the 8th grade trip to Washington DC. Students currently in grades 6 and 7 can raise funds for their future trip. The plants are grown by Green and Growing Greenhouse (formerly David's Greenhouse) in Christiansburg. All students in grades 6 and 7 should have information already. If additional forms are needed, please have their student let their social studies teacher or the office know.
Fundraiser Ends - November 17
Pickup - December 3rd
Our annual flower sale is underway. In the past, we only sold poinsettias, but this year there are many more options. The sale helps raise funds for the 8th grade trip to Washington DC. Students currently in grades 6 and 7 can raise funds for their future trip. The plants are grown by Green and Growing Greenhouse (formerly David's Greenhouse) in Christiansburg. All students in grades 6 and 7 should have information already. If additional forms are needed, please have their student let their social studies teacher or the office know.
Fundraiser Ends - November 17
Pickup - December 3rd
