April 29, 2016

ALL students in 6th-8th grade completed the MATH portion of the SBAC and English starts next week through May 13th!  PLEASE remember that we are in block schedule for the next two weeks! 

Our staff voted last week and we will NOT be having short Wednesdays for the 2016-2017 for collaboration.  We will be posting the final bell schedule once it's approved. We are tentatively looking at 8:36 AM for the first bell and dismissal at 2:45 PM. Again, we will let you all know when it's official but please start planning now.  We only have three minimum days a year: September 30th, February 24, 2017 and June 8, 2017. 

I cannot stop talking about THE BEST app!  Take a moment to download it from the App Store for free and then follow the instructions to load Fairfield-Suisun and connect DIRECTLY to Aeries!  No more logging in, no more password to remember and it's FANTASTIC and so easy!!

Tired of drama with social media at home?  Well, we are at school!  Check out THIS article on the THREE Apps that CONTINUE to Stir Up DRAMA at GVMS.  Help us put an END to it all!  Dowload the Common Sense Media App today!  Also, please check out THIS LINK for WebMD Newsletter tips in regards to teen stress, homework, and social emotional learning!

The PTC is looking for GVMS families who can host a middle school student from China for ten or sixteen days this summer.  The American Chinese Cultural Exchange Service will operate one session from 7/10-7/20 and a second session from 7/28-8/13.  Students attend classes at Solano College during the day and are free on weekends to spend with their hosts.  Hosting involves providing a place for the student to sleep, three meals a day and transportation to and from Solano College.  Hosts are paid a stipend to cover expenses.

Each of the two sessions is limited to 32 boys and girls with about half that number accommodated so far.  If you are able to host a student this summer, or would like additional information on this program, contact Ying Bacon atYing.Bacon@ACCEXS.org or by phone at (203) 918-2595.  She will also be at GV Cellars tomorrow for the Spring Fling so you could meet her there.

Want another way to support our school?  Check out DonorsChoose.org and Gofundme for ways to support various teachers at GVMS!  In fact, check out these project from Mrs. Nitto HERE , Mrs. Love HERE, Ms. Toll's HERE , Mrs. DeVries HERE, and Mr. McNamara's HERE!