October 5, 2018

We have had some awesome sessions with Soul Shoppe at GVMS!  We have broken down some barriers, learned about one another, and shared our experiences surrounding some tough issues.  We know that it may be emotional AND we also know that we want to do anything and everything we can to build empathy and consideration for others on our campus!  Please visit https://www.soulshoppe.com/ to see what character education looks like!

As we learn more about each other and our behavior, we seem to have a HUGE disconnect in what the word bullying truly means.  Please take a look at THIS ARTICLE to understand that there is a true difference and we are working with our kids and Soul Shoppe to identify that difference and put a stop to it all!  Thank you!

While prescription marijuana may have become legal in many states, including our own, it is still very much ILLEGAL for middle school students to have it, smoke it, and bring to campus.  There seems to be some confusion about this and many students have access to it from home.  Please remember, students will be cited by FFPD, suspended, and possibly expelled for this.

How do you talk to your teens about drug use and abuse?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE regarding conversations and topics to discuss.  Aren't sure about the rate of drug use in middle school?  Find it hard to believe that the rate of usage and access is rising?  You may not want to face it, but take a look at THESE facts about drug use and abuse in teens....scary.

Helping your GVMS Viking to be able to self-manage and be self- aware, is something that can be a challenge.  Parent Toolkit is a GREAT resource to help guide you through some tips and advice on what to do.  Check out THIS LINK for this and more ideas on social emotional support, relationships, academics, and more!

We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students!  Want to be a part of this??  Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up with!!