GMS Newsletter 12/11/24 - HERO of the Month Winners, Kona Ice Friday, NJHS Induction, Interims Home Tomorrow, DC Trip 2025 Info Mtg, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/zqey6
👀 Reminder
GMS is thankful for Marcy Ivory, REACH Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Program Coordinator from Mercy Health for coming in to present to students in Health class about substance use/abuse, tobacco, vaping, and affects on your body.
GMS Newsletter 12/3/24 - DC Fundraiser Pickup, Concerts Coming Soon, Clark State Scholars Applications, Student-Led Community Donation Drives, Library Calendars, Community Resource Guide, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/tr1sqx
Shoutout to our amazing DC trip chaperones!!! Without them, these trips cannot happen. We rely on them to ensure the safety of our students and uphold our high expectations. These are post-trip photos. They all survived 5 days with buses full of middle school students! THANK YOU
2nd Annual GMS Design Challenge Thanksgiving Parade. Thank you faithful parent and unofficial photographer Mr. Parke for capturing the creativity and hard work displayed.
Every year on the DC trip, our tour guides from K&K Tours bestow upon two students (one from each bus) a flag that has been flown over the US Capitol Building in honor of Graham Middle School. Congratulations to Briar and Carper.
#GMS2DC2024
DC Trip - The final day of the trip brought us to tour the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Cyclorama. #GMS2DC2024
DC Trip - On day 4 we visited the MLK Jr., FDR, and Jefferson Memorials. The group toured Ford's Theater as well. We then took a trip to the Marine Corps Museum and Mount Vernon. #GMS2DC2024
DC Trip - We had a big day today in DC. The morning began at the Marine Corps Memorial then Arlington National Cemetery. Afterwards we visited the Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam, and WWll Memorial. We finished with the Holocaust Museum and the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. #GMS2DC2024
Army Wreath Laying Ceremony performed by our own Casey, Ava, Easton, and Daniel. #GMS2DC2024
DC Trip- Today we visit the Eisenhower Memorial, US Capitol Building, National Archives and National Mall Museums, Washington National Cathedral, Air Force Memorial and ended our evening with colonial tours in Alexandria. #GMS2DC2024
And we are off! #GMS2DC2024
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. The winners are Casey Britton, Easton Kermode, Ava Tudor, and Daniel Spence. Congratulations on earning this tremendous honor to represent yourself, your school, your families and your community!
8th grade Health students created various personal hygiene Public Service Announcements (PSA) in this choice project. They then shared them with the whole school by having them out at lunch. Several chose to create videos and those were also played during lunch.
👀 Reminder
GMS Newsletter 11/13/24 - MS Cheer Competition, Winter Coat and Shoe Giveaway Ends Tonight, GYAA Baseball/Softball Tryouts, Picture Retakes Monday, DECA Fundraiser, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/ma9fp
Congratulations to our own Amy Wilcoxon, who was recognized tonight by the Ohio Middle Level Association at their annual state conference! Her nomination read as follows:
Amy, the Head Custodian at Graham Middle School (GMS), is like the Swiss Army knife of the school, tackling roles like Student Council Advisor, event baker/chef, and special art installations, and the ultimate go-to guru for staff assistance and fresh ideas. She also moonlights as the leader of community projects like "The Giving Loft" a free clothing store for families for multiple years. After 22 years at GMS, Amy is basically a student mentor superhero, enjoying personal interactions and teaching opportunities like a pro. She's also a champion advocate for students and parents in her service to the Champaign County Board of Developental Disabilities. Amy's list of accolades is longer than a CVS receipt. She's been recognized by the Ohio Arts Education Association as a Distinguished Citizen for Art Education and was also nominated recently for the RISE Award for her exemplary service. Yes, she's that awesome! Graham Middle School is incredibly lucky to have Amy wearing so many hats (and capes) at GMS.
Election day in Mrs. McGuire's class with the students, Mrs. Rouch and Mr. Perdue. Lessons this week about the branches of government and the democratic process of elections. Students then cast their own ballow. Students also treated staff by baking "election day" cookies.
Manufacturing Day at GMS was a success. This annual event allows students to consider career opportunities while partnering with local business and industry.
