October 25, 2019

Just when we, as parents and adults, feel like we MIGHT have a small handle on social media- BAM!  There's another app to grab their attention, distract them from school work, distract them from family time and more....Sigh.

There is a way, however, to "arm" yourself in what to look out for.  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE to see how much time, on average, teens and tweens spend on social media (specifically Instagram), what apps are dangerous for our kids, and what we can do to be more educated when it comes to social media.

Many students, parents and families have been asking about Halloween and what is approved at GVMS for October 31.  Yes, our students MAY wear costumes AND they MUST be school appropriate.  They MAY NOT display drugs, drug use, profanity, illegal activity, gang activity, or include a mask.  Thank you!

Want to get involved?  Check out the clubs on GVMS Campus!

• Logic Club (Mr. Swarner): Meets every Thursday after school in F204 until 4:30  for all students to have a safe and fun space to play and talk logically about puzzles and games!
• Yearbook (Mrs. Laffey):  Join the yearbook club that meets every Wednesday after school from 2:50-3:45 in D102 and be a part of making our school memories for all to share!
• Black Student Union (Mr. Thomas): Meets every Wednesday from 3:05-4:00 in E201 to promote activities of common interest, as well as, cultural and educational benefit for all students; to promote community and self enrichment by way of community services and volunteerism; to have a forum for all students to voice their differences, goals and ideas!
• American Sign Language/ASL (Mrs. Pie): Meets every Wednesday during A and B lunch in Room G105 for hearing students and staff to learn how to communicate in sign language as well as learning about deaf culture!
• Lunch Bunch Club (Mrs. Geyer) : Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays during A lunch in D204 to create a safe space with activities and friendly faces so that NO student at GVMS eats alone!
• College and Career Club (Mr. Pringle) : Meets in the library the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to get students engaged into college and career activities, including guest speakers and field trips to colleges!
• Be The Change Club (Mr. Lapid):  Meets Thursdays after school until 4 PM to also promote kindness, follow the Challenge Day foundation, create a culture of compassion and acceptance within your school.  If you LOVED Challenge Day, you will LOVE this!
• Invention Convention Club (Mrs. Lindahl): Meets Fridays after school from 3-4 to "match unlimited potential with creative solutions for real-world problem solving!"  Let's CREATE something AWESOME!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR BUBBLE RUN SPONSORS!  WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!!  

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!!