Dear GMS Families,
Monday, January 22nd is an E-Learning Day. All students will work from home Monday due to current weather conditions.
GMS students are required to:
1. Log into InfoSystem to confirm their attendance.
Attendance will be processed at the end of the day. You must verify attendance by 2:00 p.m. Attendance directions are below.
Students that DO NOT log into the Infosystem will be marked absent.
2. Complete assigned work from each class through Canvas.
3. Students may communicate with their teachers via email or Google Meets.
Please contact GMS at 525-3170 if you have any questions.
Attendance Directions
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We fully anticipate returning to school on January 23, 2024 in person. Please check your email for the e-learning instructions for attendance and more.
We are keeping a close eye on the evolving winter weather. We know planning ahead is essential for families, and we want to give you a heads-up about the POSSIBILITY of an e-learning day on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day.
Our team is monitoring the predicted ice and wintery mix as well as the timing of this weather event, and we will notify you via alerts (Call/Text/Email & Social Media) as soon as a decision is made.
We are telling you this early this evening, so you can prepare for your families. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate your patience. Decisions like these are not taken lightly.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our District 186 community.
#connect186 #weare186
Please support our GMS Black History committee by purchasing a T-shirts.
The cost is $15.
They can be picked up at the school. You can go to the main office to make your request. Ask for Mrs. Rawls or Mrs. Buckles.
Colors include red, yellow, green and black.
The attached list shows the sizes that are available by color. What you see listed is all that we have in inventory.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, GMS Black History Committee 💛🖤
Springfield Public Schools District 186 is open today, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Please note that with the cold temperatures & snow we have been experiencing we want to remind everyone to travel safe and make sure your student is bundled up and dressed appropriately. It is important that we work together to make sure students are prepared to go to school in cold weather.
#connect186 #sps186 #weare186
Attendance Reminder... Please make sure your student has entered their attendance for the day in the info.system by 2:00 and have checked each Canvas page for assignments.
Thanks for a great day of E-Learning!!
Reminder ALL Middle School & High School students must log into InfoSystem to confirm their attendance for today!
Attendance will be processed at the end of the day, so please get on & get your attendance confirmed!
Students that DO NOT log into the Infosystem will be marked absent.
All Elementary students attendance will be taken during their scheduled Google Meet session with their teacher. Students should log in to Canvas and join the Google Meet session during the time provided by their teacher.
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information
Beta Club is hosting a fundraiser at MOD Pizza TODAY!
The proceeds will help students attend the Beta National convention in Georgia this summer.
Use the code MODGIVES25 to order online or use the flyer in person.
Thank you for your support of Beta Club!
Beta Club is hosting a fundraiser at MOD Pizza on Monday, January 15th.
The proceeds will help students attend the Beta National convention in Georgia this summer.
Use the code MODGIVES25 to order online or use the flyer in person.
Thank you for your support of Beta Club!
Good luck to our boys basketball team playing in Mount Zion tonight! We only have 2 more home games- Monday and Thursday is 8th grade night for the boys team and cheerleaders!
Good luck to the 6th grade volleyball team as they play their first game tomorrow morning at 9:30 at Ball Charter- please arrive by 9am.
7/8 grade volleyball has their first game Tuesday vs JMS at Grant!
No after school activities will have an activity bus this Wednesday. We hope all families have a safe and happy holiday break! Also, due to construction in the gym, winter break practices may be rearranged. Please check with your child's coach for specifics.
Our rescheduled game vs. Peoria Lutheran will be at GMS for a 4:30 game tomorrow!
The gift of giving is in the air at Grant middle school. Last week we were blessed to partner with 2 businesses. State Farm with a coat drive donations and Share the Spirit. Share the spirit is a non profit organization put together to make sure that each student has a pair of shoes. We would like to thank both new partnerships for being apart of giving back to our students at Grant middle school.
Shout out to the Grant cheerleaders, who did a great job spreading Christmas cheer to the elderly yesterday.
We visited Montavale and Lewis Memorial of Springfield and Villas of Holly Brook in Chatham. It was great seeing the residents happy and cheerful.
We had a request to sing Jingle Bells by a resident who thought we were there to sing. So, guess what? We sang Jingle Bells.
Happy Holidays!!
The 6th grade boys basketball game has been cancelled for 6pm tonight. Sorry for any inconveniences!
Don't forget that Peter Pan tryouts will be held tonight 12/13 after school at 1:45
GMS Nachos tomorrow!
$4 for nachos
$1 for a cup of peppers
These are the expectations that the Grant Middle School will follow in regards to outside recess/PE during cold weather.
When cold weather is upon us, buildings will access AccuWeather for the area: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/springfield/62701/weather-forecast/328763
If the “real feel” (which takes into account both wind chill and solar heat) is below 15 degrees, we will make accommodations to house students inside for recess and/or PE.
Our staff will carefully monitor students while outside and take the necessary steps to ensure students are appropriately clothed/prepared for the cold weather, watching out for signs of frostbite and other cold-related issues.
Additionally, we ask each school to assess outside area conditions for snow, ice, slippery conditions and determine whether outdoor activities should be conducted based on safety concerns (separate from the temperature guidelines).
Parents, we also ask for your collaboration/ cooperation by making sure that your student is dressed appropriately (wearing enough layers, gloves, scarf, etc.) for school based on the temperature outside.
If your student does not have a jacket/ coat, please feel free to speak with the school counselor or parent liaison.
Don't forget at Grant middle school today boys basketball camp from nine to noon ages 4 to 11 and from 2 to 6 cheer camp for ages 4-11! $25 each to support the each team!