Principal Spotlight - March 7, 2025

 
Wow!  Amazing turnout for the Glow Dance on Friday night.  Plus, lots of GMS staff and parents who helped make it a fun and safe event.


After you talk about the dance, go ahead and make plans for the 3/19 & 3/26 GMS Student Involved Conferences.  More “how to” info here.  Or go straight to the Greely Family Conference Landing Page 
 

Tuesday night?  You’ll find me, lots of students, and lots of adults at the MSAD 4-12 Chorus Concert.  Again - Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.!


LIBRARY >> It’s Read America Time:

 

Here is the link to the Sign Up Genius form for volunteers

Book Fair dates: March 17-28

Family Events: during Conferences 3/19 & 3/26

Book Fair website

 

Ready for family fun with 6th graders?  Check this out:

 

Reminder to Class of 2029 Parents and Students:

Rising 9th Grade - Class of 2029 Welcome to High School Night and Other Important Dates

 

 GMS Students in Action

 

Come cheer!  Unified Basketball at GMS on Tuesday & Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

 

My best estimate is that the 5th-12th grade band students played for a packed gym of around 600 adults.  This photo can’t capture the enthusiasm.  The music?  So impressive!

 


GMS Outing Club traveled to Black Mountain last weekend. Teens to Trails and Winter Kids provided free tickets, rentals, and tubing.   Ms. Brox and Mr. Cooke taught students how to ski and snowboard - a great winter adventure! 


Didn’t get enough dancing Friday night?  Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. is the Before the Bell Boogie in the gym. Still have questions about after-school clubs? Go here.   
 

 Start the Conversation


Did you know that 7th graders learn about the periodic table?  After that discussion, ask what they’ve been learning about Africa.  

Ask any student for 10 new words in Spanish or French they learned this year.
Ever heard of Walt Whitman or Langston Hughes?
Why do you mumble "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" when doing math problems?
 

 Thursday coffee.  No school Friday!

Parent’s Invited :: Coffee & Conversation   On Thursday, March 13 at 9:00 a.m., parents are welcome to join me for coffee, treats and a very casual conversation and brainstorm about supporting students and supporting teachers. If you’re interested, send me an RSVP email at [email protected].  We’ll meet in the back section of the cafeteria.  Thanks,
 


Dr. Monte Selby, GMS 6-8 principal  

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