October 7, 2016

We want to thank you SO MUCH for all of your continued support this year!! We are thrilled to report that PTC has already set aside money for the purchase of new after school sports equipment, more Chrome books and storage, garden supplies, and more!  THANK YOU!!!

WE STILL REALLY NEED YOU!!!  We have many many many exciting things planned this year at GVMS and, with a population of over 960 students and families, we know that many of you have the resources to help!  We are truly trying to make our outdoor learning classroom and garden grow (check out needed supplies HERE)!  Also, check out the picture sent with the weekly update as to what our DREAM GARDEN looks like!

We are incorporating more and more hands on learning to our two STEAM classes (check out needed supplies HERE)!  Our Journalism and Creative Writing classes are hands on and engaging (check out needed supplies HERE)! We need Challenge Day Volunteers for October 25, 26, or 27 please (email Mrs. Bates HERE)!  

We really want our students to bring their own devices and we have had many parents asking is there is additional insurance that can be obtained.  What if the device breaks at school?  There is an option!  Check out our FSUSD website HERE for more information on reasonably priced insurance for student devices!  Check it out as you can purchase insurance for a $250 device for a low as $30 a YEAR!

We, at GVMS, TRULY strive to build character in each one of our students, including teaching character strengths and life skills, through social interactions AND social media.  We strive to have our students understand that their digital footprint is LIFELONG.  Check out THIS ARTICLE to see how COLLEGES are using student's social media postings, which can HARM and HELP their admission chances for college!  It's no longer just a focus on GPA or activities....

We have the chance to win $10,000 for our school!  Visit THIS website or click www.grandstandforschools.com EVERYDAY to enter!  Plus, we can earn 5 bonus entries when you upload your receipt of participating products AND try to win $175 Visa Prepaid Card for yourself! 

We are collecting SunnyD labels for the SunnyD Book Spree!  20 labels earns us 20 books for our teachers!  We are still collecting so please bring them into the front office!  We have until 11/20/16 so start collecting!