GALS MS Newsletter
Fall '23/24 | Issue 1

September 5, 2023

 

Welcome to GALS 2023-2024!

We officially kicked off the school year this week, in true GALS fashion - with kickball games, silly competitions, student locker decorations, and classroom learning.  It's been two full days, and we can't wait for more.  
 
Here's what is coming up in the next few weeks!
 

Date:

What’s Happening:

Details:

August 24

GALS Mile Run #1

We will run the mile during morning movement!  Please make sure they have supportive shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude. 

August 24

Volleyball Open Gym/Clinic

All students are welcome!  Learn more about volleyball and get in some practice from 4:15-5:15 pm in the gym.

August 24

Thunder TheaterWorks Family Meeting

If your student is interested in participating in any theater production for the coming year, join us from 4:30-6:00 pm in the cafeteria to hear more about the program and opportunities. 

August 25

Math Inventory 

Students take the Math Inventory three times each year, which generates a quantile score and helps us understand their current level of achievement in math and how much they grow throughout the year. 


Math Inventory scores are used, along with CMAS results and teacher anecdotal data, to determine advancement in math classes.  For more information on our math placement process, please click HERE.

August 28-29

Reading Inventory

Students take the Reading Inventory three times each year, which generates a lexile score and helps us understand their current level of achievement in reading and how much they grow throughout the year. 

August 28-29

Volleyball Tryouts

Students interested in trying out for our competitive MS volleyball team will need to attend both days from 4:15-5:45 pm in the gym.  Tryout sign-ups are on the athletic board outside the gym.

August 28-29

Cross Country Tryouts

Students interested in trying out for our competitive MS cross country running team will need to attend both days from 4:15-5:45 pm on the field.  Tryout sign-ups are on the athletic board outside the gym.

August 31

Family Wellness Night

Join us from 5:30-7:00 pm to hear more from our Counseling and Wellness team about adolescent development, risks, and how you can support your student through their middle school years.  

September 4

Labor Day

No School

September 5

Fall Sports Family Meeting

Families of students who make the volleyball or cross country team will need to attend this meeting to 

September 7

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars - Back to School Night is 5:30-7:00 pm.  More information is coming soon; we’d love to see all of our families attend.

Please never hesitate to reach out to us.  Our staff contact list can be found HERE, and your student's wellness squad coach is your number one contact for any questions and needs you might have.  
 
Thanks again for diving into the year with us!
In partnership, 
Ms. Bock