September 22, 2017

Official progress reports will be MAILED home next week.  Please note!! These are a reflection of how our students are doing at the PRESENT moment.  The "cut off" is today 9/22 and we must submit them to our IT department to mail home.  Students will have had more assignments given and grades recorded by the time that these make it home in the "snail mail".  We HIGHLY encourage you to constantly check Parent Portal to get a more accurate picture of how they are doing.  

Additionally, final report card grades (December and June) are what we see on their official transcripts, not progress report grades.  Thank you!

Have you seen these around our GVMS campus?  We are REALLY striving to promote our students to THINK before they post.  What they put on social media is typically permanent and our students must understand that when they are on their social media accounts.  In addition to knowing your student's log in and password, click HERE for some basic social media rules to follow to ensure that your student is safe and appropriate online when posting!

ATTENTION!  The "grace period" for Food Service meal applications will expire on September 27!  If your student has NOT renewed their application for free or reduced lunch, please DO SO NOW!  Click HERE or cut and past this address: http://www.fsusd.org/Domain/835

Ever wish that our middle school students came with a manual to review? Ever wish you could just look up the answer to a question when it comes to stuff your tween or teen asks you?  Take a look at Parent Tool Kit HERE to get ideas on social/emotional, academics, and health/wellness.  It has such amazing resources to help answer some of our toughest questions!

Don't forget to join us on September 27 from 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria for "All Things Tech at GVMS" to become even more familiar!

We, at GVMS, are striving to prepare our students for college and careers, even in middle school.  It's never to early to start thinking and planning for life beyond high school.  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE regarding some helpful ideas and plans to get you and your student ready for life beyond high school!  Everyday we give tips and information over the loud speaker regarding college and getting ready for it!  Don't miss the info that comes out!

We, at GVMS strive to have excellent open communication regarding events, helpful hints, classroom assignments/expectations and more via our blog, Twitter, Facebook, Remind, Google Classroom, email, daily announcements and our website.  If you are not receiving enough information, please let us know! Additionally, we ask that you PLEASE check these sites for updated information and reach out to teachers first, prior to emailing the admin team directly, when asking questions regarding assignments and expectations!  Thank you!

Challenge Day is coming NEXT WEEK and we are still in NEED of adults to help lead our family groups!  Are you interested in participating in with us? This is an AMAZING opportunity for all of many of our 7th and 8th graders!  Sorry, not for 6th at this time due to program policy.  Check out more information at www.challengeday.org and check our their videos here https://www.challengeday.org/videos/featured-videos/ 

If you CAN HELP US and participate, PLEASE email Mrs. Bates here or cut and paste into your email ElizabethBa@fsusd.org! 

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

September 15, 2017

*Thank you for all of your support with donations for Hurricane Harvey (mailed directly to support victims via the Houston Food Bank), to the support for cookie dough fundraising, to school supply donations to Donor's Choose donations, WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!!

*Thank you for coming out to our Dine and Donate at Mary's!  Funds raised from this one are going to support our school garden!  Interested in helping? Please contact Mrs. McKenna HERE or KatherineM@fsusd.org and jon us at our next one in October at Chipotle!

*Thank you for all of the cookie dough orders!  We will be having the celebration for those that sold or donated on October 10the with delivery on October 3rd!  We didn't get as many orders this year as we do in the past so we are excited to try some out of the box things for additional activities and fund raisers for our students!

*Thank you to all of the Dads who came to our first Watch DOGS meeting at Mundy Elementary!  We can't wait to see you all on our campus!  Special shout out to Jason Biggs for taking this over and making it even more effective!  Interested in joining?  Please email him at jjbiggs129@yahoo.com and join us!

There are so many positive benefits to social media....Heck, we work hard to bring you into our classrooms through social media.  There are, however, some draw backs as we are certain that you have already discovered for your selves.  Check out THIS ARTICLE to become more aware of the best and worst social media apps, how it is considered more addictive than some substances, and how it can be linked to depression.  Just being aware could help you and your teen with these issues!

Don't forget to join us on September 27 from 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria for "All Things Tech at GVMS" to become even more familiar!

MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing will take place three times during our school year.  We will begin in Math and ELA next week. These tests are done on a computer and they measure academic growth throughout the year.  The tests are unique as they can adapt to your your Viking's level of learning!  Each student has the same opportunity to set goals for themselves and to succeed while maintaining a positive attitude toward testing!  MAP tests take a shorter amount of time to administer and give us detailed accurate information about their growth.  Check out THIS Parent's Guide to MAP Growth!

We, at GVMS strive to have excellent open communication regarding events, helpful hints, classroom assignments/expectations and more via our blog, Twitter, Facebook, Remind, Google Classroom, email, daily announcements and our website.  If you are not receiving enough information, please let us know! Additionally, we ask that you PLEASE check these sites for updated information and reach out to teachers first when asking questions regarding assignments and expectations!  Thank you!

We have Challenge Day coming to GVMS this year September 26/28 and we need YOU!  Are you interested in participating in with us?  This program was created to build connection and empathy among teens, and to fulfill a vision that every kid can feel loved, safe, and celebrated!  This is an AMAZING opportunity for all of many of our 7th and 8th graders!  Sorry, not for 6th at this time due to program policy.  Check out more information at www.challengeday.org and check our their videos here https://www.challengeday.org/videos/featured-videos/ 

If you CAN HELP US and participate, PLEASE email Mrs. Bates here or cut and paste into your email ElizabethBa@fsusd.org! 

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!!

September 8, 2017

Below are our school-wide results (dark blue and green) from the 2017 SBAC assessments, including scores compared across the State of California (light blue and yellow).  HERE are some helpful hints on understanding your Viking's score.  Additionally, here are side by side comparisons from 15-16 to 16-17.  Our focus will be on closing the achievement gap in both Math and English-Language Arts!  

MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing will take place three times during our school year.  We will begin in Math and ELA on September 18 These tests are done on a computer and they measure academic growth throughout the year.  The tests are unique as they can adapt to your your Viking's level of learning!  Each student has the same opportunity to set goals for themselves and to succeed while maintaining a positive attitude toward testing!  MAP tests take a shorter amount of time to administer and give us detailed accurate information about their growth.  Check out THIS Parent's Guide to MAP Growth!

We, at GVMS strive to have excellent open communication regarding events, helpful hints, classroom assignments/expectations and more via our blog, Twitter, Facebook, Remind, Google Classroom, email, daily announcements and our website.  If you are not receiving enough information, please let us know! Additionally, we ask that you PLEASE check these sites for updated information and reach out to teachers first when asking questions regarding assignments and expectations!  Thank you!

We have Challenge Day coming to GVMS this year September 26/28 and we need YOU!  Are you interested in participating in with us?  This program was created to build connection and empathy among teens, and to fulfill a vision that every kid can feel loved, safe, and celebrated!  This is an AMAZING opportunity for all of many of our 7th and 8th graders!  Sorry, not for 6th at this time due to program policy.  Check out more information at www.challengeday.org and check our their videos here https://www.challengeday.org/videos/featured-videos/ 

If you CAN HELP US and participate, PLEASE email Mrs. Bates here or cut and paste into your email ElizabethBa@fsusd.org! 

THANK YOU to all of the parents that signed up to participate in our Watch D.O.G.S. program at GVMS!  Our Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) is looking for even more volunteers to join our organization!  The purpose is to provide positive male role models and enhance campus security.  We are only asking for 1 shift this school year!  FSUSD fingerprinting is required.  Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 12 at Nelda Mundy Elementary at 570 Vintage Valley Drive in Room 707 from 7-8 PM.  Fingerprinting will be available THERE beginning at 6 PM with the cost at $45.00.  Please contact Jason Biggs at jjbiggs129@yahoo.com or 707-330-6977 if you have any questions!

We are done making schedule changes at this time.  All students have been placed to the best of our ability and all classes are full.  Please do not submit any more requests to change as we really want stability moving forward! Thank you!

If you and your family have applied for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs in the past and have not completed the application OR if you are interested in completing the application, please CLICK HERE to complete the application!  

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!!

September 1, 2017

Thank you for joining us for Back to School Night on Wednesday!  It was awesome to see so many friends and families!  We hope you had fun downloading QR codes, seeing the videos on FlipGrid, and watching the slide presentations! We know that this was a different format than the past and we are still working out the kinks.  Next year, we will be working on a hybrid model of the past and present so stay tuned and THANK YOU for your patience, productive suggestions, and constructive feedback!

We have Challenge Day coming to GVMS this year September 26/28 and we need YOU!  Are you interested in participating in with us?  This program was created to build connection and empathy among teens, and to fulfill a vision that every kid can feel loved, safe, and celebrated!  This is an AMAZING opportunity for all of many of our 7th and 8th graders!  Sorry, not for 6th at this time due to program policy.  Check out more information at www.challengeday.org and check our their videos here https://www.challengeday.org/videos/featured-videos/ 

If you CAN HELP US and participate, PLEASE email Mrs. Bates here or cut and paste into your email ElizabethBa@fsusd.org! 

THANK YOU to all of the parents that signed up to participate in our Watch D.O.G.S. program at GVMS!  Our Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) is looking for even more volunteers to join our organization!  The purpose is to provide positive male role models and enhance campus security.  We are only asking for 1 shift this school year!  FSUSD fingerprinting is required.  Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 12 at Nelda Mundy Elementary at 570 Vintage Valley Drive in Room 707 from 7-8 PM.  Fingerprinting will be available THERE beginning at 6 PM with the cost at $45.00.  Please contact Jason Biggs at jjbiggs129@yahoo.com or 707-330-6977 if you have any questions!

We are done making schedule changes at this time.  All students have been placed to the best of our ability and all classes are full.  Please do not submit any more requests to change as we really want stability moving forward! Thank you!

We apologize that there has been a LOT of questions regarding PE clothing. We have decided to REOPEN the ordering window for 2 weeks and then clothing will be delivered two weeks later.  If you have questions, please contact Ad Special Ts at 452-7272 and CLICK HERE for the ordering website!

Cell phones and Internet aren't just part of our student's lives....they ARE their lives in many cases!  As a parent, we don't get an instruction manual as to how we can keep up with it, so check out THIS LINK on ideas, ways to keep up with the latest apps and more.  Don't back away!  Work with your tween and teen to stay on top of it!!

If you and your family have applied for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs in the past and have not completed the application OR if you are interested in completing the application, please CLICK HERE to complete the application!  

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!!

Cookie dough and cheese cake orders have gone home!!  Order forms are due September 7 with checks made payable to GVMS PTC.  All orders will be delivered on October 3rd and they MUST be picked up as we don't have the space to store them!  Have questions?  Please email GVMS PTC HERE or GVMSPTC@gmail.com

August 25, 2017

Back to School Night is Wednesday, August 30th, beginning at 5 PM .  Be sure to mark your calendars!  This will be an open house style night so please visit your student's classrooms as you see fit.  Parent conferences can be scheduled after this meet and greet!  Check out THIS SLIDE showfor more information!

Our GVMS PTC, Watch D.O.G.S representatives, Cookie Dough reps, Challenge Day sign ups and more will be on hand to help answer questions, get you signed up to volunteer and more!  We look forward to having you involved!

We have Challenge Day coming to GVMS this year September 26/28 and we need YOU!  Are you interested in participating in with us?  This program was created to build connection and empathy among teens, and to fulfill a vision that every kid can feel loved, safe, and celebrated!  This is an AMAZING opportunity for all of many of our 7th and 8th graders!  Sorry, not for 6th at this time due to program policy.  Check out more information at www.challengeday.org and check our their videos here https://www.challengeday.org/videos/featured-videos/ 

If you CAN HELP US and participate, PLEASE email Mrs. Bates here or cut and paste into your email ElizabethBa@fsusd.org!  

Cell phones and Internet aren't just part of our student's lives....they ARE their lives in many cases!  As a parent, we don't get an instruction manual as to how we can keep up with it, so check out THIS LINK on ideas, ways to keep up with the latest apps and more.  Don't back away!  Work with your tween and teen to stay on top of it!!

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!!

Cookie dough and cheese cake orders are coming!!  While we cannot promote this via assembly, PTC is still trying to raise money with these sales until we come up with something exciting for the 2018-2019 school year.  Please be on the look out for these orders so that you can help support our tech dreams of becoming a 1:1 DEVICE SCHOOL!  YES!!  We are only 175 devices away from being a 1:1 device school! Check out the order form and please help if you can!

August 18, 2017

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!  We had a FANTASTIC start to our school year!  We loved cheering you on to our campus in the morning!

We are excited that you are here!! We are looking forward to an exciting school year!

Back to School Night is Wednesday, August 30th .  Times and schedule will be coming soon but be sure to mark your calendars!

Our GVMS PTC, Watch D.O.G.S representatives, Cookie Dough reps, Challenge Day sign ups and more will be on hand to help answer questions, get you signed up to volunteer and more!  We look forward to having you involved!

PE Clothing orders CAN be ordered ONLINE ONLY!  The website will be open for TWO WEEKS ONLY and will close on TODAY!  All orders will be delivered directly to GVMS. If you purchase your own PE clothes in the correct colors, please make sure there is a spot to write your name for all teachers to see!

We have Challenge Day coming to GVMS this year September 26/28 and we need YOU!  Are you interested in participating in with us?  This program was created to build connection and empathy among teens, and to fulfill a vision that every kid can feel loved, safe, and celebrated!  This is an AMAZING opportunity for all of many of our 7th and 8th graders!  Sorry, not for 6th at this time due to program policy.  Check out more information at www.challengeday.org and check our their videos here https://www.challengeday.org/videos/featured-videos/ 

If you CAN HELP US and participate, PLEASE email Mrs. Bates here or cut and paste into your email ElizabethBa@fsusd.org!  

Cookie dough and cheese cake orders are coming!!  While we cannot promote this via assembly, PTC is still trying to raise money with these sales until we come up with something new for the 18-19 school year.  Please be on the look out for these orders so that you can help support our tech dreams of becoming a 1:1 DEVICE SCHOOL!  YES!!  We are only 165 devices away from being a 1:1 device school! Check out the order form and please help if you can!

Parents/Guardians may find electronic copies of the 2017-2018 Parent Student Handbook on the Parent section of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District's website. The Parent Student Handbook is available online in English and Spanish. At the beginning of the school year, parents/guardians who have an email on file with their student's school will also receive an email with the Parent Student Handbook attached.

June 2, 2017

Thank you to ALL of our GVMS Families for another productive, successful and positive school year!  We have done some amazing things this year and could not have done it without your support!  From Challenge Day to increasing our technology, to adding STEAM/STEM, to Twitter and Blogging in the classroom, to using HyperDoc and Google Classroom for instruction, to our new garden, to over 2,200 Good News Referrals awarded for students, to new clubs on campus, to very successful PTC fundraisers, to increased communication and sharing all things GVMS, to Gold Ribbon award...It's been a great year!  We wish all of our outgoing 8th graders success in high school! 

We are looking forward to another fantastic year at GVMS!!

*8th grade promotion is Thursday, June 8th at 10 AM.  Each 8th grade who is promoting will be receiving 4 tickets only THIS WEEK and gates will open at 9 AM for all.  EVERYONE needs a ticket with the exception of small children who are sitting on laps.  We just don't have the space!
*Parking will be tight, so you'll want to get here on time and we will open part of the blacktop for extra parking.
*We will have designated stroller parking, as well as, additional disabled persons parking and seating.   
*Students are able to wear nice clothing for promotion (please be appropriate).  Please keep in mind that they will be going up and down stairs (girls with heels need to practice!) and in metal chairs in the amphitheater.   
*Balloons, signs, and anything else that can block the view of others will NOT be allowed in the gates.  We will check them at the door and your student can get them on their way out the door.  
*PTC will be on hand to sell waters (we anticipate that it will be hot) for those interested.
*Any siblings that attend GVMS and will be attending promotion MUST have a ticket and MUST be signed out if you leave before the regular dismissal time of 12:00 PM.
*Though it is a minimum day, ALL students (6th-8th) need to be here when we start school at 8:36 or they will be marked tardy.

**All students (including 8th graders) that have fines (textbooks or library books that are not destroyed returned) students WILL NOT get their promotion/award certificates.  Report cards will still be mailed, however, all fines need to be paid before promotion day.

*Incoming 7th grade students MUST have their current immunization record showing that they received their Tdap booster on or after their 7th birthday.  It MUST be received before ANY 7th grader may pick up their class schedule for 2017-2018. 

*All 8th graders MUST have their proof of residency turned into the office before they will be given their 9th grade schedule in FSUSD!  Please turn it in!

We are still in school so PLEASE help us help our students remember the school rules as we are STILL in school: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible.  Please help us make the last few days of this school year a success for everyone on our campus!  Thank you! 

Green Valley MS is again working with ACCEXS.org to find host families for this summer for our foreign exchange program!  WE JUST NEED A FEW MORE!!  If you are interested in hosting a 7th grade student from China, please check out THIS LINK for more exciting information!  This is a FABULOUS opportunity for your entire family!!

All lost and found will be donated by MONDAY, June 5.  Please make sure to check and see if your student has lost anything.