Parents and community members have asked several questions about our district's plan for coping with H1N1 concerns.
The following link is to a letter from Superintendent Wakeley addressing the concerns and our district's procedures to help foster a safe environment for all students and staff.
The link for the letter is under "Health Announcement" on our district's home page.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Temporary Volunteer Crossing Guards Needed
G-K PTO walk safe program is seeking volunteer crossing guards to help provide safe passage for all GK kids. Please contact gkpto@yahoo.com with your name and phone number if you can help with the program.
CHANGE IT! Standing Up to Bullying
"CHANGE IT! Standing Up to Bullying" is an assembly presentation the Boom Troupe will be performing at GKMS on Monday, October 26th. 6th and 7th grades will be participating at 9:00 while the 8th grade presentation is at 10:00. The performance helps students recognize bullying, explains the 4 roles of bullying, empowers victims, and, most importantly, emphasizes the strength and power of the bystander in ending the cycle.
Parents are welcome to sign in at the office and join us. As usual, things like this would not be possible without the help and support of our PTO.
For more information, check out the Boom Troupe Webpage.
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Parents are welcome to sign in at the office and join us. As usual, things like this would not be possible without the help and support of our PTO.
For more information, check out the Boom Troupe Webpage.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
GKMS School Improvement and the "Blog"
The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a yearly plan filed with the Illinois State Board of Education. However, as everyone knows, improvement is not something you "do" once year when complying with state mandated paperwork. Improvement is something we all do as educators and parents doing our best to help guide students through the fun, happiness, confusion, and just about every other possible emotion known as middle school. It also a lot about learning!
In filling out questions about communication with families, I listed many things. Our GKMS Newsletter mailed to every home, Assignment Connection, Powerschool grade book, and Connect Ed (those phone messages) all made the list.
I also included this blog. I hope that GKMS families do find value in these posts as at least one more source of information. I hope everyone feels their voice can be heard through this communication tool as I try to post almost every comment.
I look forward to comments to this post addressing value you have found in past postings or suggestions for future ones that can make this a better tool for communicating with GKMS families.
As always, it is a pleasure working with you and your student.
In filling out questions about communication with families, I listed many things. Our GKMS Newsletter mailed to every home, Assignment Connection, Powerschool grade book, and Connect Ed (those phone messages) all made the list.
I also included this blog. I hope that GKMS families do find value in these posts as at least one more source of information. I hope everyone feels their voice can be heard through this communication tool as I try to post almost every comment.
I look forward to comments to this post addressing value you have found in past postings or suggestions for future ones that can make this a better tool for communicating with GKMS families.
As always, it is a pleasure working with you and your student.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
GKMS Open House Format
Thank you to all the parents who came to our open house. As discussed in a previous Blog Post, our goal is to create an open house environment more conducive to meeting teachers, discussing curriculum, and gaining a better understanding of your student's day.
We are open to continuing to improve tonight's format or seek other opportunities. As this all began with input from our Parent Council, parent input is what will continue to make us a better place for families. I look forward to your thoughts and comments.
We are open to continuing to improve tonight's format or seek other opportunities. As this all began with input from our Parent Council, parent input is what will continue to make us a better place for families. I look forward to your thoughts and comments.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
GKMS Remembers
GKMS staff remembers the events of 9/11/2001. Our students were very young when these events occurred - but some do recall the day. We all came to the flagpole for comments and the Pledge of Allegiance. Students participated in curriculum based activities throughout the day. At sunset, our annual candle lighting and storytelling included students, families and community members. Above is a picture from last year's ceremony. GKMS and America remembers.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
President Obama's Address to U.S. Students
Parents and Students,
There has been much discussion in the media and around dinner tables about the president's address to students. I am fortunate to have received an email from the U.S. Department of Education that perhaps many others have not seen.
The portion regarding his address reads: "... During this special address, the president will speak directly to the nation’s children and youth about persisting and succeeding in school. The president will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning."
I assure you that no part of the correspondence alludes to any political topics. If you would like the full text, please email me at: alekkas@gkschools.org, and I will be happy to forward the press release to you.
While all students will be given the opportunity to view the address in the gym and cafeteria, we understand some families may choose to not participate. If you would like your child to attend an alternative activity, please have your student bring a note expressing your request or feel free to call me at 784-5222. The Media Center will serve as an alternative room where students will be welcome to read their AR books or work in a positive environment.
We look forward to an excellent opportunity for our GKMS students.
There has been much discussion in the media and around dinner tables about the president's address to students. I am fortunate to have received an email from the U.S. Department of Education that perhaps many others have not seen.
The portion regarding his address reads: "... During this special address, the president will speak directly to the nation’s children and youth about persisting and succeeding in school. The president will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning."
I assure you that no part of the correspondence alludes to any political topics. If you would like the full text, please email me at: alekkas@gkschools.org, and I will be happy to forward the press release to you.
While all students will be given the opportunity to view the address in the gym and cafeteria, we understand some families may choose to not participate. If you would like your child to attend an alternative activity, please have your student bring a note expressing your request or feel free to call me at 784-5222. The Media Center will serve as an alternative room where students will be welcome to read their AR books or work in a positive environment.
We look forward to an excellent opportunity for our GKMS students.
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