NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
By the time some of you are reading this, April Fool's Day has come and gone. We are in the homestretch of the school year and there are still many activities planned for the students at GMS. As we end the year there are a few items that you as parents need to be thinking about.
The last day of school is Friday, May 25. Any student ending his/her school year early due to family reasons will need to bring a note from home or have a parent call, so the student can be issued a checkout form and obtain his/her homework in order that the work can be completed in a timely fashion.
The last weeks of school are always a busy and a hectic time of year. Track season is underway and there is the plethora of vocal and instrumental concerts that end the year. It is a busy time of year and it is always a positive way to end the school term.
Even before the 2017 – 2018 school year is completed, we have been busy preparing for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Eighth grade students have already registered for next year's classes at the high school. Seventh grade students will make their selections for elective classes for next year. Band students should be looking for letters regarding band next year. And soon, we will be welcoming a new group of 6th grade students to Gretna Middle School. It is a busy time of year.
We would like to issue a gentle reminder to follow school policies as we finish the school year. Don't forget to call in students when they are absent. The school must know each day that your child is not in school. To ensure your child's safety we will call if s/he is not in school and we have not been notified.
LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL
During the week of May 21, all students will go through the end of the year check out procedures. This will allow us to check lockers and books for damage and assess any fines necessary for payment before the end of the school year. Friday May 25 will be the last day of attendance for students.
In regards to the electronic lunch accounting system, please monitor your account balance. Money left in the account will be carried over to the next school year, unless a refund is requested. For a refund to be issued, the account must contain $5.00 or more. Should you need more information on your student's general spending habits at lunch, you may contact Sharon Kerr at 402-332-3265 and ask for more detailed information. You may also check your family lunch account by going to www.gpsne.org and clicking the Online Family Lunch Account and providing the correct information at each of the prompts.
The last day of school is Friday, May 25. Any student ending his/her school year early due to family reasons will need to bring a note from home or have a parent call, so the student can be issued a checkout form and obtain his/her homework in order that the work can be completed in a timely fashion.
The last weeks of school are always a busy and a hectic time of year. Track season is underway and there is the plethora of vocal and instrumental concerts that end the year. It is a busy time of year and it is always a positive way to end the school term.
Even before the 2017 – 2018 school year is completed, we have been busy preparing for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Eighth grade students have already registered for next year's classes at the high school. Seventh grade students will make their selections for elective classes for next year. Band students should be looking for letters regarding band next year. And soon, we will be welcoming a new group of 6th grade students to Gretna Middle School. It is a busy time of year.
We would like to issue a gentle reminder to follow school policies as we finish the school year. Don't forget to call in students when they are absent. The school must know each day that your child is not in school. To ensure your child's safety we will call if s/he is not in school and we have not been notified.
LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL
During the week of May 21, all students will go through the end of the year check out procedures. This will allow us to check lockers and books for damage and assess any fines necessary for payment before the end of the school year. Friday May 25 will be the last day of attendance for students.
In regards to the electronic lunch accounting system, please monitor your account balance. Money left in the account will be carried over to the next school year, unless a refund is requested. For a refund to be issued, the account must contain $5.00 or more. Should you need more information on your student's general spending habits at lunch, you may contact Sharon Kerr at 402-332-3265 and ask for more detailed information. You may also check your family lunch account by going to www.gpsne.org and clicking the Online Family Lunch Account and providing the correct information at each of the prompts.
