Grant Middle School

Dear Grant Middle School Families! I am beyond excited about our upcoming meeting for our Washington, DC and New York City trip next summer! Here are some important details about the meeting: Meeting Date: TODAY Thursday, May 30th , 2024 Meeting Time: 6:00PM Log in to the Meeting through the link below: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/j/84441500045?pwd=TE5nSlU1MFpFVkhJa1pTU0lDWG1EQT09 They are also offering an early registration discount of $50 and a 48 Hour Parent Meeting Discount of $100! You can save $150 by just attending this meeting! Please don't hesitate to send me an email, kgibbs@sps186.org, if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Thank you, Miss Gibbs P.S: We want as many families in attendance at the meeting as possible so please share this email with other parents of students in the rising 8th grade!

Summer Activities 2024 Locations: Grant and Jefferson Middle Schools June 10 - July 12, 2024 (No Program on June 19th, July 4th & 5th) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm For students entering 7th and 8th grades Breakfast/Lunch Provided Transportation Provided For more information: Jennifer Stapleton jstap@sps186.org 217-525-3017 Location: Jefferson Middle School July 8 - July 12, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Students enrolled in band entering 6th through 8th grade. All levels of ability welcome. Transportation provided if outside of walking distance of JMS. For more information contact: Amy Minch amuir@sps186.org Location: Fariview School June 4 - June 28, 2024 (No Program on June 19th) 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Monday - Friday PreK - 12th Grade - Eligibility determined by student’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Breakfast/Lunch Provided Transportation Provided For more information contact: District 186 Student Support Services 217-525-3060 Summer Activities 2024 Location: Feitshans Elementary School June 10 - July 19, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm For students who have complete Grades K-8th Breakfast/Lunch Provided Parent Drop off/Pick up is required. For more information contact: Springfield Urban League R'Lee T. Jones rleejones@springfieldul.org 217-789-0830 CDF Freedom Schools® Application Location: Springfield Art Association (700 N 4th St) June 3 - July 26, 2024 Specific dates and times vary by camp. For ages 4 through High School Camps are weeklong and run from Monday-Friday on the week that you choose, unless otherwise stated. For the full summer schedule, click here. For more information contact: Springfield Art Association education@springfieldart.org

Students who pre-ordered will receive yearbooks tomorrow. If your student would like to purchase a yearbook they will be sold for $25 during the lunches on a first come first serve basis as well as at Honors Night! Checks can be made to GMS - memo "yearbook" or cash will be accepted.

In preparation for honors night, which will be held on Tuesday and the eighth grade moving up ceremony, which will be held on Thursday. We just want to prepare families for entering the building. Everyone will go through the metal detector so we asked that any unnecessary items be left in your vehicles. All attendants will enter through the front of the building and go through security.

Dear GMS Families, Today is the last day for our Clothes Closet. Please remind your students to come dressed appropriately and if they need a sweater due to their classroom being cold to bring a hoodie or long sleeves. Lastly if your student has clothes that they borrowed and hasn't returned to please return to room 125 please. Thanks!!

Please remember that Chromebooks need to be FULLY charged and chargers turned in tomorrow (Monday). Fees will start to go out if technology is not returned. Chromebooks not returned will be inaccessible and locked by the district.

Please remember that Chromebooks and chargers will be turned in on MONDAY (5/20)!!! Chromebooks need to be fully charged please!!!

Good Evening, Tomorrow, Tuesday May 14th, during all 3 lunch shifts the Kona Ice truck will be at GMS. Students can purchase a Kona Ice during their lunch shift, but must finish it outside before entering the building. If it is raining the event will be cancelled. Don't forget your cash.

Summer school will be held at Grant Middle School. The dates are June 10-July 12. The administrators are: Ms. A. Morrison (amorrison@sps186.org) Mr. J. Bentley (jbentley@sps186.org) Here is the link to register: GOOGLE FORM LINK or scan the QR code on the image below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTELghXrB5CQ7J1hCul28yxshpVSoJkkKQlGkASvBhymxSFQ/viewform

Nachos and slushies for $1 each tomorrow!! Don't forget to appreciate your teachers this week!!

Come join us this Thursday from 6-7:30 at Grant Middle School for a fun filled evening playing games with us and your family! We already have over 60 RSVPs and cannot wait to see everyone!!!

Due to the inclement weather conditions, JMS has opted to cancel the track meet today out of caution. Students will be heading home at the regular time today as there is no practice either.

Round 2 of Pom's tryouts tonight from 2:30-5! The girls did great yesterday!

Dear Families, I wanted to share some information about the Summer EBT benefits for low income families. The deadline is May 15TH. Please don't miss out on this opportunity. I included the link below to copy and paste into your browser. NUTRITION SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (SUMMER EBT) Summer EBT is a federally funded program that provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. The Illinois Department of Human Services administers Summer EBT with assistance from the Illinois State Board of Education. School Food Authorities can email sebt@isbe.net with questions. Households should contact IDHS for questions about benefit issuance, including lost or stolen cards. Link: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/sebt.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR30mUB_sWrFXi6PTJYdYQ_XsvhdY4pUtxOfCi8hV6WbxTMOB97wJlAPmVE_aem_Ae4ExWwTj2Y0Ro3PbMnnwtwKCgwpu1FtfoPququOTbNLdhrxq7QQj5QH-zxHW-TpbJj058MzGrPUFDEp9eCkuFUi

Monday and Tuesday- 2:30-5 Wednesday 2-5:30 **incoming 6th graders will have an opportunity to try out later in the summer/beginning of the school year. This is only for current 6th and 7th graders at this time.

Please don't forget- poms tryouts for the 24-25 school year start this Monday. Those interested must have their paperwork in and attend all 3 days (to learn the routine and tryout)! Bring tennis shoes, a water bottle and a positive attitude. M- 2:30-5:00T- 2:30-5:00 and W-2-5:30 **time updated**

Hello GMS Families, Next Thursday is our Family Game nIght event. The RSVP is due by May 7th. Please RSVP, if you have any problems please email me or call the school. We will be serving a light dinner, have door prizes, $1 slushes. We will have pickle ball, bingo, card games etc. Can't wait to see you all there. Here is the link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LZmAFzL2rtsX6sIRyJPnHRvZdGDuWEF1PJblua9cMHs/edit castrot@sps186.org

Please join us for our monthly F.A.C.E meeting on today from 5-6 in the school library. F.A.C.E Principles: Deepen our FACE System Build a Welcoming and Supportive Environment for ALL Enhance Two-way Communication at All Levels Empower Families in Decision Making AGENDA Location: 1800 West Monroe Grant Middle School Family and Community Engagement Liaison (F.A.C.E) Mrs. Castro April 30, 2024 5pm-6pm Facilitator: Mrs. Castro Discussions: School report (Admin) GMS Compact 24/25 (Castro) GMS F.A.C.E Action plan 24/25 (Castro) GMS Family Engagement Policy 24/25 (Castro) Family Game Night (Castro) Upcoming Events: Family Game Night in May 9th. Flyer is attached. Hope to see you guys there!

Please see the attached flyer regarding band camp this summer.

GMS Families, The next food delivery date will be May 9th and the last delivery date will be May 15th.