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GMS NEWSLETTER September –November 2013

Principal’s Update

Welcome!!I am thrilled to serve as the new Principal of Green Middle School. It is a privilege to lead this building. It is an honor to work with such a committed staff. It is also pleasure to work in a community where education is valued.

I would like to thank Mr. Miller for his effort and dedication during his tenure as Principal. I look forward to working with him in his new role as Superintendent of Green Local Schools. I would also like to welcome Mr. Tom OíNeil to our middle school family as the new Assistant Principal.

To our students, I ask that you reflect on your education and to do your best every day. Know that administration and staff are here to support and encourage you as you explore different opportunities and grow as learners. Remember that with these opportunities, come a personal responsibility to be supportive of one another and Green Middle School. I will count on you to go beyond tolerance and treat all members of

“You don’t have to be great to get started,

But you have to get started to be great.” –Les Brown

one another and Green Middle School. I will count on you to go beyond tolerance and treat all members of our community with respect.

To our staff, I pledge my continued commitment to work together as we continue to meet the needs of our students. A school that aspires to greatness can expect no less. To our parents and community it is essential that you take an active role in our students' educational experience. Green Middle School prides itself on a tradition of excellence. With students in our building only two years, it is crucial that we maintain parent involvement. I encourage you to get involved right away. There is always an opportunity to lend a hand in many ways, and you will always find a parent to welcome you with a smile! Our parents, teachers, students and staff work hard to create a respectful, responsible, and safe environment.

Serving as Principal of Green Middle School is as great an honor as it is a responsibility. I believe that the foundation of our excellence will be to continue to provide our students with academic experiences that are rigorous, relevant and build lasting relationships. It is important that everyone who steps through our doors -staff, students, parents, and community members - are excited to be here! This attitude will allow us to embrace and meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive and nurturing environment. I look forward to working with you all.

Sincerely,

Jeff WellsJeff WellsPrincipal Green Middle School

Membership FormStudent’s Name: ___________________Homeroom: ______________

PTSA Presidentís Update

Welcome Back! Summer always goes by way too fast for me! Hope your summer was full of fun and great memories! Even though our kids are getting more independent it is still important to keep that open connection between home and school. A great way to do that is to become involved in the PTSA. We have many opportunities available for parents who are able to volunteer whether it is during the day or evening activities. Keep an eye out for upcoming activities for you and child. We would love to have some new faces to work and volunteer with! A list of volunteer opportunities will be available for you and your child. You donít have to attend monthly meetings to be involved. There is room for all and the stronger the core of volunteers the stronger our schools. Please make yourself welcome in the GMS PTSA and join in on the fun.

GO Bulldogs!Allie Anenson

JOIN our WINNING Team !!!

Green Middle School PTSA - 2013-2014 PTSA Membership DriveMoms, Dads, Students, Teachers, Grandparents…we need You !

Together we can develop a strong team to advance academics and a successful learning environment for our

students. Plus, this is a great opportunity for STUDENTS to get involved, make a difference, develop leadership

skills and meet new friends.

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+ optional TAX Deductible Donation = $_______

TOTAL $_______

Make checks payable to GMS PTSA

Return form with payment to student’s homeroom by October 1st.

Green Middle School Band News

The Green Middle School Bands are back in full “swing” this

fall! The Eighth Grade Band is preparing for their annual

Eighth Grade Night performance with the High School

Marching Band on Friday, September 13th at the varsity

football game. The Eighth Grade Band & High School Band

will have an opportunity to enjoy a tailgate party before the

game courtesy of The Green Band Boosters.

The Seventh Grade Bands are very busy reviewing their

fundamental skills. This is an extremely important time in

their musical development. A great deal of musical

development takes place in this grade. It is very important

that the students have a thorough understanding of the

basics so they can really “take-off” and develop their range,

technique and demonstrate various musical concepts. You

are sure to really hear their progress at their first concert!

GMS BAND

SPONSORSHIP

DRIVE

Be a Band Aide!!

Green Bands have always counted on the tremendous support of the Green Community for their continued success . Parents & friends of the band have donated their time and money for years supporting us in many fund-raising endeavors. We appreciate all you have given in the past more than you will ever know!

Instead of having a typical fundraiser, we are goin g to have a direct sponsorship program where ALL of the money collected goes directly to the band.

All BAND SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN OUR CONCERT PROGRAMS

Band contributions is used for many things, including: books, music, instruments, mouthpieces, instrument repair, percussion equipment, music stands, tuners, metronomes, technology, sound equipment, & student rewards.

Please complete this form with your check are sure to really hear their progress at their first concert!

The annual fruit sale will begin the first week of October.

Please look for order forms to come home with your students

at this time.

BECOME A BAND AIDE! Band Aides will once again be listed

in all of our concert programs this year. The directors &

students sincerely thank the parents & community members

for their continued financial support that has been given to

the bands. The band cannot excel without your strong

support!

PRIVATE LESSONS We will once again be offering private

lessons this year. Please email

[email protected] for more information or to

schedule these lessons.

Finally, all band students were given concert dates, rules &

procedures for parents to read. PLEASE COMPLETE THE

SHORT SURVEY ON THE GREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND WEB

PAGE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE CONCERT

DATES, RULES, AND PROCDURES.

Thank you,

Lisa Aglioti

made out to Green Band Boosters . Your cancelled check is proof of a donation to a non-profit organization.CLEARLY PRINT YOUR NAME (for program books)

NAME: .

PLEASE CHECK THE LEVEL OF YOUR DONATION_____Eighth Note Contributors $10.00 - $19.00_____Quarter Note Contributors $20.00 - $34.00_____Half Note Contributors $35.00 - $49.00_____Whole Note Contributors $50.00 - $74.00_____Grand Staff Contributors $75.00 and upPlease return this form & your check in an envelope to Green Middle School Bands by Wednesday, November 15th.Thank you so much for your support of the GMS Band!!!Mrs. Aglioti

7th & 8th Grade Class TRIP POLICYPLEASE NOTE: Students that receive ANY days of Out of School

Suspension during the 13/14 school year are NOT permitted to go on

BOX TOPS for

EducationDon’t forget to clip your

box tops & send them in

to school. Last year over

$1000.00 of FREE

merchandise was bought

for GMS.

Dress CodeWe have met with & have been reminding students of the

GMS dress code. We are continuing to see violations.

Here are a few of the most common infractions we are

seeing:

•Clothing that has holes, frays, tears, rips, or is tattered

•Skirts, dresses, & shorts that are not

fingertip length or longer

•Tops with spaghetti straps

•Tops revealing excessive cleavage or

that expose bare midriffs

•Pajama bottoms or flannel material pants

As of Tuesday, September 4th we will be

asking students to change or to call home &

have appropriate clothing brought in. This is an

inconvenience to the parent & the student.

Please remind your student to follow

the GMS dress code.

Giant Eagle Apples

for StudentsRegister your card at

www.gianteagle.com/schools/a

pples-for-students

OR call 1800-474-4777. GMS

CODE is 1649.

Suspension during the 13/14 school year are NOT permitted to go on

the trip. Keep this in mind when making DEPOSITS because the

money side of the trip is handled solely by Traveling Classrooms. Their

policies regarding refunds are spelled out and passed out at the

information meeting on September 18th.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)In order to use personal electronic

devices, you MUST have a teacher’s permission.

All electronic devices will be classified as disruptive, non-disruptive or mobile

phone devices.

•Disruptive Devices- includes sound/video recording equipment, cameras,

iPods, pagers, & laser pointers - are deemed distracting to the educational

environment, & as a result are not permitted in any area of Green Middle

School including the cafeteria & activity areas.

•Non-Disruptive Devices- are those used for academic purposes: laptops,

net books, tablets, & e-readers. Students are able to use these electronics

in certain areas at specific times as permitted by school personnel.

•Mobile Phones for any voice or text communication are not permitted during

school hours. They may, however, be used as directed by staff members. If a

teacher’s lesson plan incorporates the use of smart-phone technology, the

students will be permitted to use them in the classroom. Other than this

exception mobile phones must be turned off or silenced during school hours.

CHAIN REACTION CLUB

We are a club working towards making a

chain reaction of kindness and compassion

within Green Middle School fostering a safe

environment where all students feel

welcomed & accepted. Members participate

in various activities such as welcoming new

students, posting positive messages on

students’ lockers, participating in community

events, attending diversity & leadership

workshops & planning school wide events.

Chain Reaction is OPEN to ALL 7th & 8th

grade students. We meet every Thursday

after school in the GMS Library from 2:30-

3:30. We also hold meetings once a month

during Student lunch period.

If you have any questions, please contact the

GMS office for direction.

IMPORTANT GMS PROCEDURAL REMINDERS

• Students must be in their homeroom at 7:25 A.M. and students will be dismissed at 2:33 P.M. Students are not to arrive before 7:00 A.M due to supervision. For this same reason, all students are to leave the building by 2:45 P.M. unless they have school sponsored activities in which to participate.

• Riding the school bus on a daily basis is the most safe and convenient way to arrive at school on time. In the event that you must be transported by car please take into consideration the traffic so that your son/daughter arrives to school on time and ready to learn.

• School fees are $32.00 with checks made payable to Green Middle School . On-line payments may also be made for fees and lunch accounts using EZPay. Please refer to the Green Local Schools web site under the parents tab for instructions.

• Please be mindful of our district dress code. We encourage students to arrive at school with clothing that does not distract from our educational mission. Please try to avoid large backpacks or large purses that are used as backpacks. For student/staff safety they cannot be left on classroom floors during instruction and must remain in lockers.

• Please remember to follow your student’s academic p rogress on Progress Book. Please contact your son’s/daughter’s teacher if you have any concerns.

GMS SPORTSGMS SPORTSGMS SPORTSGMS SPORTS

With fall sports underway for GMS, we are excited to see our cross country members, volleyball teams,

cheerleaders, and football players practicing after school. At GMS, we have over 130 students participating

in sports. If your child plans to attend a home event we ask that they ride the bus home and return to

school at the 4:00 starting times. Please see Green Local Schools Calendar for DETAILS.

•volleyball - Tuesday's &Thursday's / GMS gym - ends 6:30

•cross country - Tuesday's / Boettler-Southgate Park - ends 5:30

•football - Wednesday's & Thursday's - GHS stadium (cheerleaders cheer at all football games) –

ends 5:30

Green Middle School Bands - Performances and Important Dates 2013-2014

All Performances are Mandatory and count towards students’ grades.

�Wednesday, September 11th – Eighth Grade rehearsal with GHS Marching Band 2:30-4:00 PM

�Friday, September 13th_ Eighth Grade Night and Tail Gate Party @ the Varsity Football Game!

�Thursdays, September 19th and September 26th– Jazz Band Clinics 2:45-3:30

�Thursday, October 3rd – Jazz Band Auditions 2:45-3:30pm

�Thursday, October 10th- First Jazz Band Rehearsal 2:45-4:00pm

�Friday and Saturday, November 15th and 16th- ASBDA Honors Band – TBA – Optional

�Thursday and Friday, November 21st and 22nd – OMEA Honors Band – TBA – Optional

�Monday, December 2nd – Mandatory 8th Grade Band Rehearsal – Time TBA

�Thursday, December 5th – Composer Julie Giroux rehearses 8th Grade Band – During School�Thursday, December 5 – Composer Julie Giroux rehearses 8 Grade Band – During School

�Friday, December 6th – Eighth Grade Band Performance at the Ohio Band Directors Conference! 6:00

PM at the University of Akron Student Center Ballroom

� Monday and Tuesday, December 16th and 17th - Rehearsals in GMS gym during school

� Tuesday, December 17th–Seventh, Eighth and Jazz Bands Holiday Concert @ GMS 7:30pm

� Monday, January 20th – Mandatory 8th Grade Band Rehearsal – Time TBA

� Thursday, February 6th – Eighth Grade Band Performance at the Ohio Music Educators Conference at

1:15 PM at the Columbus Convention Center!

� Monday and Tuesday, February 24th and 25th – 7th Grade Rehearsals in GMS gym during school

� Tuesday, February 25th- Seventh, and Jazz Bands –Winter Concert 7:30pm

� Saturday, March 1st – Jazz Band performs @ Green Learning Expo (time TBA)

� Saturday, March 22nd – OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Aurora H.S. (times TBA)

� Thursday, May 20th – Eighth Grade Band calendar picture and first rehearsal with GHS Marching Band

2:45-4:00pm

�Wednesday and Thursday, May 21st and 22nd – Rehearsals in GMS gym during school

� Thursday, May 22nd– Seventh, Eighth, and Jazz Bands - Spring Concert @ GMS 7:30pm

� Thursday, June 5th– Seventh Grade Band Performs for Eighth Grade Promotion - 9:00am

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – DON’T MISS THE DATE

-Parents, please fill out the student update forms online. This is the onlyform of new or updated information we have on any health concerns or

medications that relate to your children.

-All seventh graders MUST have a tetanus booster (Tdap) within the last 5 years. This is a requirement, not a suggestion! Please make an appointment for your childís immunization. If they already received the shot, please

forward a copy of the shot record & date from your doctorís office. Please send the documentation to the GMSClinic.

Thank you, PSI Affiliates, Inc.Therese DeLucia (District Nurse) Green Local SchoolsPam Dunford (GMS Health Aide) 330-896-7700 [email protected] """"Learning to lead by expanding our strengths Learning to lead by expanding our strengths Learning to lead by expanding our strengths Learning to lead by expanding our strengths & honoring & honoring & honoring & honoring the greatness in the greatness in the greatness in the greatness in othersîothersîothersîothersî

FROM THE NURSE

Student Council Update:September 4 was the first GMS Student

Council Meeting in the library during 7th and

8th grade lunches. We will meet once or twice

a month during lunch periods. We will also be

holding elections mid September for

President, Vice President, Secretary,

Treasurer, and Public Relations coordinator.

On the calendar: Spirit Week October 21-25,

Chilli Supper October 25, Halloween Bash

October 30 from 2:40 until 4:30. In November

Bulldog Buddies:This program is designed for the Special

Needs students with their typical peers,

where they play games, have lunch, hang

out, and have fun. It will begin the first

week of October. This will be held for 8th

grade students in the library during lunch

BE A LEADER…BE A FRIEND… Don't walk behind me; I may not lead.

Don't walk in front of me; I may not

follow. Just walk beside me and be my

friend.-Albert Camus

October 30 from 2:40 until 4:30. In November

we will hold a food drive.

grade students in the library during lunch

on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

ANTI BULLYING PLEDGE 2013-2014We, the students of Green Middle School, agree to join together to stop bullying at our school. We believe that everyone should feel safe, secure, and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion or nationality. Bullying can be pushing, shoving, hitting, as well as name calling, picking on, making fun of, laughing at or excluding someone. Bullying includes being tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by using the Internet, interactive technologies, social media, or mobile phones. Bullying causes pain to victims and is never justified as “kids being kids”, “just teasing” or any other rationalization.

WE at Green Middle School PLEDGE to:•Treat others with respect•Avoid bullying actions•Respect student differences•Be a good role model for other students•Report any bulling incident honestly and immediately•Be alert in places around school where there is less adult supervision such as restrooms, hallways, stairwells and activity

HAPPY PEOPLE DON’T BULLY

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Green Middle SchoolA unit of the Green Council of PTAs

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 218

Green, Ohio 44232

Street Address:1711 Steese Rd.

Uniontown, OH 44685-7712

Phone: 330-896-7760

www.greenlocalschools.org

This newsletter is about everything GMS!

Have some news? Out of school sports?

Students doing GOOD? Anything relative

to GMS students, teachers & parents,

send it my way.

Mia Rohweder [email protected]

The next issue will be ELECTONIC ONLY

and be distributed in December.

Welcome to the 2013-14 school year! Below you will find several items that need your attention as we start off

another great year here at GMS. This year, all student and annual consent forms will be completed online by a

parent or guardian at http://www.greenlocalschools.org/AnnualStudentForms.aspx & student fees can be paid

using credit cards through EZpay (online)or at the main office with cash/check. Please complete these forma by

September 15th. School fees are $32.00 for Green Middle School. Progress book should be fully functional now for

parents. If you are having any troubles, contact the main GLS office by calling Sharon Lawrence at 330-896-7512 or at

[email protected].

Back to school information•Student Fees – Fees for the 2013-14 school year will be $32.00.

•September 13th – First home football game, Pregame Community Tailgate Celebration

•September 18th – CLASS TRIP information meeting, 7th Grade at 6:00 PM and 8th Grade at 7:00 PM. GMS Cafeteria

•September 30th – October 14th – GMS Yankee Candle Fundraiser

•October 7th – 11th – GMS Book Fair

•October 10th - Parent Teacher Conferences (3:00-7:00)

•October 11th – Homecoming Game and weekend

•October 18th – NO SCHOOL

•October 23rd – PICTURE DAY – forms home in October

•October 24th – Parent Teacher Conferences (3:00-7:00)

•October 25th – Chili Supper

•November 5th – NO SCHOOL

•November 27th – December 2nd – Thanksgiving Break

School day at GMS begins at 7:25AM and ends at 2:33PM. Please take some time to review the code of conduct

and GMS policies found in your child’s agenda book or on our website.

BEST WISHES TO ALL FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR! GO BULLDOGS!

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