GALS MS Newsletter
Fall '23/24 | Issue 1
September 5, 2023
Welcome to GALS 2023-2024!
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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. |