This week at a glance! Monday- 7th grade football @GMS 5PM, Tuesday- 8th grade football @Coppell North 5PM, Wednesday- Tennis match @CHHS 5 PM, Boys basketball tryouts start before and after school Wed-Fri, Thursday- All region band auditions @4:30, Friday- End of PR3
Boys basketball tryouts start next week!
Wednesday, November 1st- Friday, November 3rd:
7th grade boys- Before school (doors open at 6AM),
8th grade boys- 8th period until 5 PM
Ponies, GMS Wrestling is starting soon! If you are interested in joining wrestling this year, tell Coach Ormand by Friday, October 27th! It is open to all 7th and 8th grade students (boys and girls.) You do not have to be in athletics, but you do have to have a physical done. Practice starts November 8th and will be after school every day from 3:30-4:30 pm.
GMS Families - We would like to honor the veterans in your family! Please fill out this form so we can create a small token of our appreciation for them and honor them at our Veteran's Day assembly on Friday, November 10th.
TONIGHT is Spirit Night at Bohemian Bull! 1112 W Northwest Hwy, Grapevine from 5:00-8:00 PM ! Come join us!
Hidden in Plain Sight: Presentation about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco That Could Be "Hidden in Plain Sight" Do you know the common household items that could be used to hide or disguise drugs, alcohol, or tobacco? TONIGHT 6-8PM at GCISD PDEC
All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
This week at a glance!
Monday: Twin day, 7th Football @CTMS, Mock Choir Auditions @GMS.
Tuesday: Fave movie character day, 8th football @GMS, Hidden in Plain Sight @PDEC.
Wednesday: PJ Day, District CC Meet @CTMS, Tennis @CHHS.
Thursday: Jersey Day, 7th volleyball @GMS, 8th volleyball @CNorth.
Friday: Neon Day, Collegiate Academy Presentation
PONIES! Red Ribbon Week starts next Monday, October 23rd. Every day has a dress up theme. Monday-Twin Day, Tuesday-Fave Movie Character, Wednesday-PJ Day, Thursday-Jersey Day, and Friday-Neon Day!
Attention Athletes! Basketball Tryouts are coming up soon. Lady Pony tryouts start on October 23rd. Boys Basketball start November 1st. See images for more information.
Tomorrow (October 20th) is the first performance of ROTTEN APPLES! Come join us to find out who is the rotten apple! Buy tickets using the QR code or got to http://www.gmstheatre.com
GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
TODAY is the Advanced Band Concert performance! Come join us at 7:15 PM in the GMS Gym to watch and listen!
Start your October festivities with GMS Theatre Playbill’s performance of “Rotten Apples.” This play is incredibly funny, a little spooky and 100% perfect for all ages. Join us to find out who is the rotten apple! Buy tickets using the QR code or got to http://www.gmstheatre.com
Pony Parents: Do you want your student's school photo? You can view them by using your student's code. If you don't know their code visit www.LegacyFindMyCode.com to access your portraits.
Parents tonight the PTA is presenting Safety & Security at GMS from 6-7PM!
ATTENTION PONY PARENTS: All 7th AND 8th graders will be taking the PSAT tomorrow. Please make sure your student comes to school on time tomorrow with a charged chromebook, their charger as back up, and bottled water (if they want.) Thank you! Good luck Ponies!
Tomorrow, 10/11, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 must bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school.
This year, all high school students, regardless of whether they are taking the PSAT or not, will be expected to report to school at their regular start time of 8:40 a.m. All absences on this day will be documented as normal and will be factored into the requirements for exam exemptions.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
