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Guilford Middle School Newsletter

Principal’s News

Autumn Greetings, Parents and Guardians,

We’ve had a very busy 1st nine weeks, and are looking forward to a powerful remainder of the year. As the seasons change, please remind your children of our Standard Mode of Dress policies which are located on our GMS webpage and in the front office. Also, remember that students may only stay afterschool if they are participating in a school sponsored activity (ex. Sports, study hall, clubs)-all other students are trespassing. I hope to see you at upcoming GMS events including our our Student Led Conference night, 3:20 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on November 2th. Be sure you sign up for Study Hall or Tutoring to Support Instruction on Wednesday and Thursday. With Tiger PRIDE,

Thank you for your partnership! With Tiger Pride!

Patrice W. Brown Principal

Contents

1-Meds at school,

Where to Park?

2-ESL/GED Classes

3-LEAD Students,

All County

Orchestra, Girls

Soccer, Boys VB,

Update your Info

4-Book A Ween,

Concerts, Tryouts

5-Election Day,

PTA, Tiger Ladies,

Guilford Gentleman,

“Fall Back”, P.E.

Fundraiser

6-NJHS, Cell Phones

Thank you!

7-Calendar,

Important Sports

Info

8-Guilford Parent Academy, 8th Trip, Leadership Team, Fundraiser Celebration

9-Red Ribbon/No

Bullying Week

10-B&N Book Fair,

Moving in Style

Where to Park? Where to Drop Off? Where to Pick

Up?

Parents, please remember that student drop off and pick up is on the College

Road side of the GMS campus. Please do not

enter on the Lindley Road side because of the

congestion with staff parking, school buses entering and

exiting and students crossing the lot between classes.

A secure drop off and pick up location has been arranged on the College Road side that will actually put your

student closer to the main building and entry with the utmost attention on their

safety. Thank you for your

cooperation on this safety concern.

Patr ice Brown, Pr incipa l

Dr. Shannon Peeples, Ass i s tant Pr incipa l

Chr ist ian Walter, Ass is tant Pr incipa l

401 Col lege Road

MEDICATIONS/INHALERS AT SCHOOL

Medications cannot be given at school and inhalers cannot be used without

A completed Medication Authorization form signed by both doctor and parent

Parent/guardian must supply medication as directed on Authorization Form and parent must transport medication.

If student’s Health Care Plan, signed by both doctor and parent prescribe constant hydration parent must supply water bottles for student

If student’s Health Care Plan, signed by both doctor and parent indicate snacks to boost blood sugar, parent must

supply snacks Questions make be directed to our School Nurse, Mary Holderness, at

holderm@gcsnc.com.

SCHOOL PICTURE DATE CHANGED – SCHOOL PICTURES NOV. 21 – IN SMOD

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Programmes que nous offrons

Commencez votre voyage avec GTCC et Guilford Middle School aujourd’hui!

Êtes-vous intéressé à obtenir votre diplôme d'équivalence du lycée, apprendre l'anglais ou obtenir des

certifications spécifiques d’industries? Si vous êtes, cette information est pour vous!

Diplôme d’Equivalence du Lycée - High School Equivalency (HSE) Ce programme à la fois dynamique et flexible prépare les adultes à gagner leur diplôme d'équivalence scolaire qui est

accepté par la plupart des employeurs et les bureaux d'admission au collège. Les étudiants peuvent passer des tests dans

les domaines suivants: Raisonnement à travers les arts du language, les études sociales, les sciences, les mathématiques

et l'écriture.

Anglais pour Personnes qui Parlent d’Autres Langues-(ESOL) Pour les adultes dont la langue maternelle n'est pas l'anglais, les cours de ESOL

fournissent des cours en anglais, pour écouter, pour parler, en lecture et en écriture. Les niveaux de classe vont

de la base aux cours avancés, TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) et citoyenneté sont également

disponibles. Le programme offre également des cours d'alphabétisation familiale qui permettent aux parents et

aux enfants d'apprendre ensemble “sous un même toit.”

Pour plus d’information, s’il vous plait contactez-nous à 336-334-4822, ext. 53107

Programas que Ofrecemos

¡Comience tu aventura en GTCC y Guilford Middle School hoy!

¿Está interesado en obtener su Diploma de equivalencia de la Escuela Secundaria, aprender inglés u obtener

certificaciones específicas en la industria? ¡Si es así, esta información es para usted!

Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (HSE por sus siglas en inglés) Este es un programa flexible el cual puedes hacer a tu propio ritmo y el cual prepara a los adultos para Su

Diploma de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria el cual es ceptado por la mayoría de los empleadores y oficinas

de admisión de la universidad. Los estudiantes pueden tomar exámenes en las siguientes áreas: Razonamiento a

través de Artes del Lenguaje, Estudios Sociales, Ciencias, Matemáticas y Escritura.

Inglés para hablantes de otras lenguas (ESOL) Para adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés.

Las clases ESOL proporcionan instrucción en escucha, habla, lectura y escritura en inglés. Los niveles de la

clase van desde básico a avanzado. TOEFL (prueba de inglés como lengua extranjera) y clases de ciudadanía

también están disponibles. El programa también ofrece clases de alfabetización familiar que permiten a padres e

hijos aprender juntos "bajo un mismo techo".

Para más información por favor contáctenos al: 336-334-4822, ext. 53107

The Following SPOTLIGHT STUDENTS were recognized Friday, October 27:

Ariayna Countee Isaiah Horne Tashana Simpson Lily Huynh

Korey Yancey Lynn Chuong Denzell Leavelle Makayla Thomas

Natalie Garcia Jahzeel Davis Khalid Amos Jailen Hicks

Kaveon Leonard Nakiah Croom Alyssa Comeaux Tony Lattimore

Johnathan Cortes-Dominguez Courtney Taylor Skye Warren

Zion Graham Khalid Amos ZaNiya Alston Alejandro Garay

Kaitlyn Umstead Khalil Saunders Landon Huynh Kaleigh Poindexter

Jolinda Wood

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CONGRATULATIONS

To the young men selected to represent WGMS 2017-2018 Volleyball Team:

Hudson Brown Samuel Carmona Jimmy Lopez Daniel Henry Eli Rcom-Nie John Smith Matthew Mercado Nicholas Martinez Alexander Popoca Johnathon Cortez Efrain Rodriguez Joaquin Romero Thomas Espinosa-Smith

ALL COUNTY ORCHESTRA

Congratulations to the following students who were

chosen in competition to represent WGMS at the Guilford County Schools

All County Orchestra:

Akilah Deberry

Chloe Hunsinger Emmie Elkoumy

Valeria Espinosa-Lopez Sergio Martinez-Mendez

Marlee Nash

We tried to reach you, but……..

Please check with the WGMS office (336)316-5833 or the Counseling Office (336)316-5835 to be sure we have your correct contact information for messages. If your student should become sick or injured it is important that we be able to reach you. If we have an incorrect number you

may also be missing out on important school information through Connect Ed.

Do we have your correct address on file? If not it could result in your student’s records transferring to the wrong school. Make sure you have updated your information! If your student is playing sports you must provide the

school with accurate proof of residence. Failure to do

so may result in loss of athletic privileges.

CONGRATULATIONS To the young ladies selected to represent WGMS

on 2017-2018 Soccer Team:

Samali Gill Skyler Jessup Peyton Valla Jessica Castro Mecca Winchester Jocelyn Berry Yadira Cruz Valeria Espinoza Kayla Villafane Kimberly O’Conor Benitha Isingizwe Bianca Gonzalez-Rojas Zyma Cherry Gisselle Garcia-Lara Jade Floyd Serenity Pennix

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Winter Music Department Concert

Make plans to join us for the Winter Music Department

Concerts. The dates and times are: Grades 6-8 Band Dec. 4, 5, and 6

Chorus Concert Dec. 4

Come out and support our extraordinary Music

Department and the talented GMS students !

Basketball and Wrestling Tryouts

Basketball – 11/14

Wrestling – 11/15 On the first day of tryouts you must bring:

Current Sports Physical and Concussion Form

Proof of Residence (Power/Water/Gas/Oil bill or Lease Agreement)

Boys Basketball-2 proofs of residence

Book-A-Ween WGMS Book A Ween was held on Tuesday, October 31.

Students and staff were encouraged to dress as a favorite book character.

101 Dalmations, Star Wars, Willie Wonka and The

Chocolate Factory, and Harry Potter were well

represented by staff for WGMS

Book-A-Ween.

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Staff put on their best interpretations of Junie B. Jones, Rosie from

Fellowship of the Rings, Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief, The

Addam’s Family, and Broadway’s Jean Valjean from Les Miserable.

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Remind.com Remind.com is a communication tool that helps teachers connect

instantly with students and parents. Remind allows you to receive brief reminders about upcoming

events. You can receive the reminders via email or text message; it’s your choice! Use the following link to register:

https://www.remind.com/join/guilfordmi

TIGER LADIES…….… will held an interest meeting on October 25 and the first meeting of the year will be November 1. For more information contact Ms. Kelley Hill at hillk3@gcsnc.com.

November 5, 2017

Election Day

Election Day for Greensboro and Guilford

County is Tuesday, Nov. 7. We hope that you

will remember to vote and remember to take

your student with you. GCS encourages

student participation in Kid’s Voting and voting

kiosks will be set up at your polling site for

your student to participate. Students have

been learning about the election process in

their Social Studies classes and participation

in Kids Voting reinforces the classroom lesson.

GUILFORD GENTLEMEN….. Will meet every other Thursday.

For more information contact Mr. Jarrod Ross at rossj3@gcsnc.com.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER

The athletic candy fundraiser will start on Nov. 6 and end on Dec. 15. Students who get permission will sell a box of 60 candy bars valued at $1.00 each. It is World’s Finest Chocolate. Please help our athletic program by participating. Students who sell will be eligible for

prizes and a black light dance party.

PTA CORNER

Be the Change…..Volunteer!

Your GMS PTA is looking for volunteers to serve in several

capacities. Your PTA needs your special talents. There are many volunteer opportunities this month includ ing the PTA

food drive, dance, and assisting with Spirit Wear Sales. Please contact PTA at: PTA GMS 2017wgmspta@gmail.com

To become a volunteer click on the following link: http://www.gcsnc.com/pages/gcsnc/Community/Volunteers Fill out the online Volunteer Registration form and you’re on

your way!

“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by

what you give.”

-- Winston Churchill

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Dance – Nov. 17 – 6-8:00 pm

Chipotle Spirit Night – Nov. 15 – 4-8:00 pm

Chick Fil A Spirit Night – Nov. 29 – 5-8:00 pm If you have not joined PTA it’s never too late! Join

now! Only $5.

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National Junior Honor Society

Your student may bring home information about the National Junior Honor Society. The eligibility requirements

to be a member of the NJHS are:

Scholarship: Per NJHS guidelines students must have a

cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Leadership: Be a positive influence on peers by holding

office or position of leadership in the classroom, work, or

other school or community activities.

Service: Participate in activity outside of school (ex:

Scouts, religious groups, volunteer services for the elderly,

poor or disadvantaged.) Must be able to document this.

Citizenship: Demonstrates mature participation and

responsibility through involvement in community activity

and organizations.

Character: Observes instructions and rules, is punctual,

and faithful inside and outside the classroom. Cooperates

by complying with school regulations concerning property,

programs, office, halls, etc.

If a student is pre-qualified based on GPA, the National

Junior Honor Society eligibility packet must be completed

in its entirety by a designated deadline and student(s)

must meet all eligibility requirements for membership.

Watch for more details from the NJHS Sponsors, Mrs.

Leicht and Mrs. Holmes.

CELL PHONE REMINDER……….. Cell phones are to be placed in the locker immediately upon arrival at school and not retrieved until after the bell has rung as you exit the building. Students may not have a cell phone in their pocket or notebook nor anywhere on their person in the classroom.Office staff will be happy to hold your phone for safe-keeping during the day. If your cell phone is confiscated in violation of Rule 27, GCS Student Handbook, it will be held until the next school day for the first offense, 5 school days for the second offense (not including weekends, holidays and workdays) and 10 school days for the third (not including weekends,

holidays and workdays).

THANK YOU ! Shout out and a WGMS Tiger R-O-A-R to the following folks for their generous donations:

Theresa O’Rork -School Supplies and Paper Kimberly Humphries -Chips & Drinks for students at Read-A-Thon 10/2-6 PTA -$225 to help fund Mrs. McClanahan’s Book Club Thomas Enterprises -Band Instruments Donors Choose -Band Instruments Stacy Leicht -Flute donated to Band Jennifer Davis -Pregame meals and water for the football team

Do you love to read? Do you like sharing with

friends about a good book? Then join Mrs. McClanahan’s Book Club that meets on

Monday mornings before school and Wednesday afternoons. See what your

friends are reading. Have a spirited

discussion about your favorite book.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

Soccer/Volleyball w/Allen at Smith 4:45

2

3 PBIS Celebration

6

7

Soccer/Volleyball

w/Swann at WGHS

8 Early Release Day @

1:10

9 Student-Led

Conference Night 3:20-7:00

Soccer/Volleyball

w/Jackson at WGHS 4:45

10 Veteran’s Day

Holiday-No School

13

14

Basketball Tryouts

15 Wrestling Tryouts

16 Attractions Book

Fundraiser Celebration 3:15-4:15

17

SMOD Free with 6 PROPS

PTA Dance 6-8

20

21 School Pics in

SMOD

22 Workday

School Closed for

Thanksgiving

23 Thanksgiving Holiday

24

28

29 30 Barnes & Noble

Night

NOVEMBER 2017

NATIONAL NO BULLYING MONTH

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Dec. 4, 5, 6 – Winter Band, Chorus and Orchestra Concerts (see article p. 4) Nov. 30-Barnes and Noble Night March 15-Hidden Figures Family STEM Night (collaboration with Title 1/Guilford College)‐ Jan. 11th or After move in new building – will be tied in with our Cookies and Cocoa night. Tentative‐ Donuts with Dads‐ May 18th, 2018 (Brown will cancel her breakfast in lieu of this.)

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Basketball tryouts – Nov. 14 If you are trying out for basketball

on 11/14, you MUST have your completed, current Sports Physical and Concussion form with you THAT DAY. If you do not have it on the

first day you will not be allowed to try out until next year. No

exceptions!

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Have you ever been stumped by your child's homework assignments and wished you had a tutor at the tips of your fingers? Let Guilford Parent Academy help! With Brainfuse Help Now, you and your child can have access to a live tutor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no charge to you. Interested in learning about this service as well as other free resources including educational videos and more to help you and your child succeed, then visit our website at

www.gcsnc.com or call 336-279-4924.

8th Grade Class Trip

The 8th grade class will be traveling in

the spring. Where? That will be announced later,

but it will be to an exciting destination! When? Well, we know it will be in the

spring but we’re not quite ready to announce the dates.

Watch for updates on our website. Listen for updates on ConnectEd.

Watch for flyers to come home with

your student.

The Attractions Book Fundraiser Celebration………

will be held on Thursday, November 16th, from 3:15-4:15pm. Students who sold at

least one book or received a $15 donation are invited to participate.

Students will be choose between a DJ dance, Game Room or movie, and have free concessions. Students will also earn a SMOD free day on November 16th. A permission slip will be sent home shortly- Thanks for your support!

Your School Leadership Team:

Patrice Brown, Principal Shannon Peeples, Assistant Principal Christian Walter, Assistant Principal Stacy Leicht, Curriculum Facilitator Aislynn Denny, Media Specialist Sean Cox, 8th grade rep Gabrielle Ratliff, 7th grade rep Meghan Strickland, 6th grade rep Lindsay Fowler, Encore rep Kecia Beard, EC rep Georgia Williams, Counselor Jennifer Taylor, BNI, Community Liaison Yolany Lopez, 6th grade parent rep Vanessa Frazier, 7th grade parent rep Robin Berry, 8th grade parent rep

Minutes of each meeting are posted on the WGMS website.

A time is set aside for public comments at the beginning of each Leadership Meeting. If you have something you would like the Leadership Team to

address please email Principal Brown at

brownp9@gcsnc.com.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

If you have a GPS of 3.5 or higher you may be eligible for induction into the National

Junior Honor Society. If you attended the NJHS interest meeting

on Oct. 27 and picked up the induction packet please note this:

The packet must be completed in its entirety before turn in

Incomplete packets will not be accepted

Packets or portions of packets will not be accepted after the deadline.

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Western Guilford Middle School Recognized Red Ribbon Week and No Bullying Days in a variety of ways Oct. 23-27.

Monday 10/23 – Sock it to Drugs and Bullying – Wear Crazy Socks

Tuesday 10/24 – Join the fight Against Drugs and Bullying – Wear camouflage or green and brown

Wednesday – 10/25 – Unity Day – Wear Orange

Thursday – 10/26 – Team up Against Drugs and Bullying – Wear your famorite team jersey or shirt

Friday – 10/27 – Red Ribbon Day – Wear Red During LEAD Block students worked together to decorate the classroom doors to bring awareness to drug prevention and bullying

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES Student Led Conferences will be held on Nov. 2. Please plan to join us between 3:20 and 7:30 to conference with your child, receive the report card and have dinner. We will be sending home

invitations and RSVP’s soon. Please fill them out and return as quickly as possible. We will have several information booths for parents. The Parent Academy will hold an

information session on Bullying in the Media Center in recognition of October as National No

Bullying Month.

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Western Guilford Middle School Book Fair at Barnes & Noble – Friendly Center

November 30th

Western Guilford Middle School has partnered with Barnes & Noble, Inc. for a very unique celebration and fundraising

opportunity. Together we planned a school celebration that will raise funds for our Media Center. We

are wanting to update our Fiction and Nonfiction collections for the new building. Thursday, November 30th is Western

Guilford Middle School’s celebration day at Barnes & Noble – Friendly Center.

Many of our students will be performing at Barnes & Noble

on November 30th, please check out our website and Facebook for more information!

You and your extended family and friends can also shop

online at bn.com and we will benefit. At the final step of making your bn.com purchase just click on the

bookfair box and you will be asked for the bookfair id#, please enter #12242517 and we will get credit for your

purchase. All items in the store except gift cards will count towards our totals!

We will also be pre-ordering popular food items such as Cheesecakes, Tins of Tea, and Godiva Chocolates - stay tuned

for more information!

We’re Moving in Style Soon !

WGMS wants to move into our new building in style! Through collaborative efforts of BNI, Parent Involvement Team, and PTA we plan to provide a “WE

LEAD” t-shirt for all students, staff, and volunteers to wear on our first day in our new facility. We are

providing parents, community members, and local businesses the opportunity to sponsor these t-shirts. We are offering to print names on the t-shirts for $100, mid-sized business logos/names for $250, and large scale business logos for $500. This is a great way to show your support for our

school and community or advertise for your local business. Please contact Casey Davis at WGMS if you are interested at 336-316-5833 or davisc@gcsnc.com.

Young innovators will be holding

their interest meeting on Nov.

1st 2017 at 5pm in the media

center.

Young innovators focuses on

Science, technology, engineering

and mathematics.

Young innovators focus on real

world challenges in S.T.E.M

fields

The Program at a Glance

Real world challenges in S.T.E.M. fields

Young men and women in 6th-8th grades

Weekly or biweekly meetings

Mentoring by S.T.E.M. professionals

Leadership opportunities

Competition driven