Congratulations to the following Graham Middle School group projects that received a Superior Rating at the State Science Fair this year: Alice Rogers with Adelyn Guidera (Can Different Liquids Change a Plant's Height) and Jenna Johnston with Carly Birchfield (STOP... Don't Eat That 5-Second Rule). These students will have the opportunity to participate in The State Science Day Celebration of Science where they can choose to present their work during a Showcase of Posters, participate in an awards ceremony and take tours that feature interactive experiences across Ohio State’s research enterprise.
Kona Ice is back at GMS Tuesday, 4/23.
Outstanding 8th grade Art I student Adelaide Shearer completed a mural project in the GMS cafeteria. Out of a request from the cafeteria staff, and a successful doodle project Adelaide made in 7th grade art, the idea was generated. A mock drawing was made and then modified to fit the wall space. The mural was drawn with charcoal and then finalized with a vibrant fine art graffiti marker. Thank you Adelaide!
Congratulations to our GMS students who were invited to participate in the Champaign County Arts Council Spring Show. Participants included: Kyndall Manley, Ashley Ekey, Bella Bever, Maria Boling, Serenity Barker, Avah McLean, Hannah Pressler, Avery Wolf, Josh Craig, Chase Noland, Skyla Myers, Willow Lorenz, Jeremiah Moore, Adelaide Shearer, George Slone, Alba Putterbaugh, Bella Brown, Abi Gentis, Serenity Trapp, Matthew Vulgamore, Sophia Mangus, Sam Bodey, Samarah Heatherly, Liam Gilbert, Emma Ramey, Elec Fryman, Jonas Mannier, CJ Setty, Jacob Pelfrey, Kendall Ferrell, Bailey Baker, Allie Ryan, and Avonlea Niece.
Also winning awards for their art were Bella Brown (honorable mention - drawing), Sophia Mangus (2nd place - Mixed Media), Adelaide Shearer (3rd place - sculpture), Jacob Pelfrey (2nd place - sculpture), and Elec Fryman (1st place - sculpture).
Photo includes all who were able to attend the show and their Art Teacher Mrs. Wilson.
GMS Newsletter 4/18/24 - Clark State Scholars Named, 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Info, Final Week for Bike Raffle Tickets, New Art Mural, Kona Ice Next Week, and more... https://www.smore.com/n/xstne
Reminder
GMS Newsletter 4/10/24 - State Testing Begins Tomorrow, History Bee National Qualifiers, Eclipse Glasses Recycling, Bike Raffle, Falcon 5K Registration and Sponsorship, and more... https://www.smore.com/n/6uc8h
State Testing Dates and Information
State testing is just around the corner, after Spring Break. We ask that we ensure students are here on time, eat breakfast, and are in the right mindset. Remind them that all we can ever expect is that students give their best effort, that's all that is within their control !
Here are the Ohio State Testing Dates for GMS Students:
ELA Test Dates
8th: April 11 and 12
7th: April 16 and 17
6th: April 18 and 19
Math Test Dates
8th: April 23 and 24
7th: April 30 and May 1
6th: May 2 and 3
Science
8th: May 7 and 8
Looking for an opportunity to showcase your business while supporting a great cause?
The Graham Middle School Falcon 5K is now accepting sponsorships for this year. There are varied levels of sponsorship for businesses, individuals, or families. Sponsorship also comes with complimentary participation. We also hope many can be on hand to share more information about your business with runners/walkers/onlookers.
Thank you for your consideration, and please contact Mr. Guidera with any questions.
Sponsorship Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EYgXz1sILxh711TIp6AZmc95Ln3ZTS6JFrPp1LraV08/edit?usp=sharing
Graham Middle School was just recognized with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 2023 Momentum Award. This award is not one to be applied for, it is earned by hard-working staff and students who are in the right mindset to give their absolute best! This award recognizes schools who have improved their performance index by 3 or more points from the prior assessment year, AND received a value-added rating of 4 or more stars. These are both measures of impressive overall growth.
Open Enrollment Applications are now available on the Graham Local Schools website under the District Forms tab. Any returning Open Enrolled students, or those wishing to apply, must complete and return the form by April 30, 2024.
The 2024 Falcon 5K and Elementary Fun Run registration is open! Event date 5/25. Forms can be found in any GLS building office, but here is the link for those wishing to print one: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12mUvfBozcazPVOiiCcFeg_yxkpZ2KtVbr8oUpJtpJU0/edit?usp=sharing
GMS Families, for the safety of our students, we need to remind everyone of the AM drop-off expectations.
Parents/Guardians/Siblings transporting students to and from school are asked to follow the below AM drop-off procedures in the parking lot to minimize congestion and maximize student safety. We have been blessed with large sidewalk areas, so we expect them to be utilized for drop-off, preventing students from walking across traffic. Please refer to the drop-off traffic patterns. Students should not be dropped off in the driving aisles.
In order for any school drop-off or pickup plan to work, it requires responsible and respectful driving habits of all involved.
GMS Quarter 3 Honor Roll!
Graham Middle School was approached by an Urbana Moose Riders member about an opportunity to support our families in need who would like to have a student attend the Washington DC trip. They are holding a raffle for multiple bicycles and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the DC scholarship fund. We are very grateful for their consideration! We have agreed to share this information and have access to tickets for anyone interested. Tickets will be cash only and you do not need to be present to win. If you want to view the bikes in person, we believe they are located at Whitman's Bike Shop here in St. Paris.
** The beginners package includes 5 sessions of BMX lessons for beginners
Congratulations to our March PBIS staff and student HERO winners.
6th Grade- Mackenzie Crooks & Brynne Edwards
7th Grade- Noah George & Carson McCulla
8th Grade- Tori Ford & Mathew Vulgamore
Staff- Mrs. Wilcoxon
**Students are nominated by staff and staff are nominated by students.
GMS Newsletter 3/22/24 - March HERO of the Month Winners, Kona Ice Next Week, Quarter 3 Honor Roll, DC Trip Fall 2024 Update, and more... https://www.smore.com/n/g2j0b
Msg from GMS - Families, please be on the lookout for packets coming home today with GMS students. Headed home are quarter 3 report cards, an envelope with information about the solar eclipse with glasses, Falcon 5K information, and past due fee notices if applicable.
Reminder of our upcoming Spring Break and Solar Eclipse Day.
Registration for the 2024 GMS Falcon 5K and elementary fun run will be open soon! Photos include shirt and medal designs. We hope you can join us!
