Marcus Smith, Principal Karen Wiesner, Assistant Principal

GMS eNews Updates GMS FNO – Friday Night Out – Sept. 28!

FNO  is  this  Friday  night,  Sept.  28th  from  7:00  pm  –  9:00  pm.  These  events  are  a  fun  way  for  our  GMS  students  to  spend  an  evening  with  their  friends  in  a  safe  environment.  Our  FNO's  require  a  parent  pick  up  (students  will  not  be  able  to  walk  home  after  these  events).    When  you  arrive  to  pick  up  your  child,  you  can  pick  up  your  child  in  one  of  two  ways.    First,  you  can  park  your  car  and  walk  up  to  find  your  child  as  he/she  exits  the  building.  OR,  you  can  stay  in  your  car  and  pull  into  the  "pick  up"  line  en  route  to  the  front  of  the  building.    If  you  have  questions  about  the  event,  please  contact  Cassidy  Harrison  at  harrison.cassidy@d46.org    We  are  also  looking  for  parents  to  help  chaperone  our  dance  this  week.    If  you  can  help  out,  please  arrive  at  6:30  with  your  ID.    We  will  scan  your  ID,  give  you  a  visitor's  sticker  and  give  you  a  job  for  the  evening.    What  a  great  way  to  spend  a  Friday  night.    We  hope  you  can  come  and  join  us.    If  interested  in  helping  out,  please  contact  Mrs.  Harrison  at  harrison.cassidy@d46.org.       8th Grade Parents  On  our  website,  you  will  find  separate  letters  from  both  Grayslake  Central  and  North  about  the  upcoming  "Explore  Test"  

that  will  be  facilitated  on  October  27th.    More  information  will  come  from  your  child's  high  school  soon.    If  you  have  further  questions  about  the  test,  please  contact  your  child's  high  school.

September 28, 2012

The  GMS  Science  Olympiad  team  will  be  starting  soon,  with  our  first  practices  beginning  the  week  of  November  12th.  More  information  will  come  home  at  the  beginning  of  November.  If  you  are  interested  in  being  an  event  coach  or  you  have  any  questions,  please  contact  mcree.nicole@d46.org.  We  hope  to  see  a  great  number  of  GMS  students  out  for  a  great  season!  

Science Olympiad

Thank you from the GMS PTO! Thank  you  to  all  who  came  out  for  an  evening  without  dishes  for  our  Dog  'n  Suds  Night.    Our  PTO  members  continue  to  work  incredibly  hard  to  earn  funds  for  our  students.    The  next  opportunity  to  stop  by  and  support  our  PTO  and  GMS  students  will  take  place  during  our  book  fair  during  conference  week.    What  a  great  combination...  raising  money  for  our  PTO  while  putting  a  great  book  into  your  child's  hands.    It  doesn't  get  too  much  better  than  that.    We'll  see  you  there  

This  fall  we've  begun  to  reflect  upon  and  update  our  building  crisis  procedures.    As  we  continue  to  work  with  our  community  resources  new  ideas  have  been  discussed  about  needed  changes  to  our  plan.    As  you  understand,  in  a  crisis  situation,  our  students  and  staff  could  be  locked  down  in  our  classrooms  for  a  long  period  of  time,  possibly  hours.    With  this  information,  our  students  and  staff  could  be  in  need  of  some  basic  materials  to  keep  them  comfortable  and  safe  during  a  possible  long  evacuation  procedure.    This  fall  we  will  be  putting  together  "classroom  comfort  boxes"  for  every  classroom  in  our  building  to  ensure  that  those  basic  needs  will  be  managed  well.  If  interested  in  helping,  we  are  in  need  of  donations  of  water,snacks  (no  peanut  products  please  -­‐  such  as  goldfish,  crackers,  cheez-­‐its,  fruit  snacks,  etc),  thin  blankets,  toilet  paper,  and  colored  shower  curtains  (the  last  two  for  the  possibility  that  students  and  staff  could  be  locked  down  into  a  classroom  for  a  number  of  hours  with  out  bathroom  facilities  -­‐  private  bathroom  facilities  would  have  to  be  constructed  within  the  classroom).  Another  donation  opportunity  would  be  small  plastic  storage  totes  to  protect  these  materials  in  the  classroom  environment.  If  interested  in  donating,  please  drop  off  your  donations  in  the  GMS  front  office.    Thank  you  for  considering  our  need.  

 

 GMS VIP (Very Inspiring Panther) Please  help  us  recognize  those  Grayslake  Middle  School  students  and  staff  members  who  consistently  go  above  and  beyond  expectations  in  exemplifying  our  school’s  Mission  and  Philosophy.  Nominate  an  Administrator,  Teacher,  Staff  Member,  or  Student  whose  daily  actions  reflect,  in  an  exemplary  way,  the  values  described  on  the  back  of  the  form.    Those  nominated  will  be  celebrated  during  our  quarterly  assemblies  that  take  place  at  GMS.    Please  print  out  the  attached  document  and  bring  to  the  office  so  we  can  celebrate  our  wonderful  GMS  students  and  staff  members.    Goal Setting Conferences  Our  GMS  Student  Goal  Setting  Conferences  will  be  held  October  3  &  4.  If  you  are  in  need  of  scheduling  a  conference  with  your  child’s  homeroom  teacher,  please  contact  him/her  next  week  to  schedule  a  time.  During  conferences,  MAP  and  ISAT  data  points  will  lead  to  setting  focused  academic  goals.  The  collaboration  between  parents  and  teachers  will  direct  your  child  to  a  successful  school  year!  If  you  have  not  returned  your  P.I.E.  (Parent  Information  Exchange)  form,  please  do  so  asap.  This  will  help  us  develop  appropriate  and  achievable  goals.    At  conferences,  you  will  be  handed  two  packets,  one  will  contain  information  about  home  support  with  activities  and  ideas  for  the  family  and  the  other  will  include  GMS  activities.  Please  take  time  to  read  through  both  packets!    

A Way to Support Our GMS Community

John M. Bolger Daniel J. Landry Thomas Y. Kim Principal Associate Principal Associate Principal

               

  Grayslake  Central  High  School  Placement  Exam    September  14,  2012      Future  Rams,  Parents/Guardians:    We  will  be  hosting  an  EXPLORE  high  school  placement  test  for  current  8th  graders  who  will  be  attending  Grayslake  Central  next  year.  The  EXPLORE  test  has  four  sections:  English,  Mathematics,  Reading  and  Science.    Each  test  section  is  30  minutes  long.    Each  student  will  later  receive  sub  scores  for  each  section  and  an  average  or  “composite”  score,  ranging  from  1  to  28.    This  test  is  an  important  component  used  for  student  placement  in  freshmen  courses.    Please  make  every  effort  to  attend  this  session.      The  test  will  be  held  Saturday,  October  27th  in  the  GCHS  Field  House.    Students  should  arrive  at  8:00  a.m.  and  bring  a  calculator  and  2  sharpened  pencils  with  erasers.    Testing  will  be  completed  around  11:30  a.m.  and  your  student  should  be  ready  for  pick-­‐up  then.    If  any  students  have  Individualized  Education  Plans  or  504  Plan  accommodations,  those  students  should  be  finished  testing  by  approximately  noon.    We  will  work  with  middle  schools  to  identify  those  students  who  may  need  accommodations  for  the  placement  tests.      If  a  student  is  ill  on  October  27th,  we  will  have  a  district-­‐wide  make-­‐up  date  on  Saturday,  November  1st  at  Grayslake  Central  High  School  from  8:00-­‐11:30  A.M.      Please  check  our  website  for  any  updates  regarding  EXPLORE  testing.    If  you  have  questions,  please  contact  Guidance  Coordinator,  Brian  Moe,  at  847-­‐986-­‐5610.  

 8th  Grade  Welcome  Night  

 We  will  be  hosting  an  8th  Grade  Orientation  Night  on  Wednesday,  January  9th  beginning  at  6:00  p.m.    This  event  will  allow  incoming  freshmen  to  meet  staff  members,  tour  the  building  and  learn  about  the  extra-­‐curricular  opportunities  available  to  them.    Students  will  also  receive  a  copy  of  their  recommendations  for  their  freshman  year  core  classes.  The  Booster  Club  will  be  there  selling  spirit  wear  as  well.    We  look  very  forward  to  welcoming  the  Class  of  2017!    Sincerely,    

 Tom  Kim  Associate  Principal  of  Curriculum  and  Instruction  

James P. Roscoe, Ed.D. Megan L. Licht Tracey K. Landry Principal Associate Principal Associate Principal

Grayslake North High School District 127

1925 North Route 83 Grayslake, IL 60030

P: 847.986.3100 F: 847.986.3026 www.d127.org

Grayslake North High School Placement Exam September 14, 2012 Future North Knights, Parents/Guardians: We will be hosting an EXPLORE high school placement test for current 8th graders who will be attending Grayslake North next year. The EXPLORE test has four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Each test section is 30 minutes long. Each student will later receive sub scores for each section and an average or “composite” score, ranging from 1 to 28. This test is an important component used for student placement in freshmen courses, so attendance is crucial. The test will be held Saturday, October 27, in the GNHS Field House. Students should arrive at 8:00 A.M. and bring a calculator and two sharpened pencils with erasers. Testing will be completed around 11:30 A.M. and your student should be ready for pick-up then. If any students have Individualized Education Plans or 504 Plan accommodations, those students should be finished testing by approximately 12:00 P.M. We will work with middle schools to identify those students who may need accommodations for the placement tests. If a student is ill on October 27, we will have a district-wide make-up date on Saturday, November 1, at Grayslake Central High School from 8:00A.M.-11:30 A.M. Please check our website for any updates regarding EXPLORE testing. If you have questions, please contact Guidance Coordinator, Patrick O’Connell at 847-986-5657.

8th Grade Welcome “Knight”

We will be hosting an 8th Grade Athletics and Activities night on Monday, January 14th beginning at 6:00 P.M. This event will allow incoming freshmen to meet our staff members, tour the building and learn about the extra-curricular opportunities them. Students will also receive a copy of their recommendations for their freshmen core classes. The Booster Club will be there selling spirit wear as well. We look very forward to welcoming the class of 2017! Sincerely,

Tracey Landry Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

Grayslake Middle School Red Ribbon Fun Run

This Red Ribbon Fun Run is an annual run that helps promote the importance of Red Ribbon Week and our commitment to keep youth drug free within our communities. COURSE: 2.1 mile Cross Country WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 Registration at 7:45 a.m.

Run begins at 8:30 a.m.

COST: $5.00 18 years & under $10.00 adults

WHERE: Grayslake Middle School 440 N. Barron Blvd. Grayslake

50% of proceeds donated to NICASA; 50% of proceeds to GMS Activity Fund

Run or Walk to Keep Youth Drug Free!

Please help us recognize those Grayslake Middle School staff members or students who consistently go above and beyond expectations in exemplifying GMS’s Mission and Philosophy. Nominate an Administrator, Teacher, Staff Member, or Student whose daily actions reflect, in an exemplary way, the values described on the back of this form. Tell us about your VIP: _____ Administrator Name: ___________________________________ _____ Teacher Team: ____________________________________ _____ Staff Member _____ Student Tell us about yourself. I am a: _____ Student Name: ___________________________________ _____ Parent Contact Information: ________________________ _____ Community Member _________________________________________ _____ Staff Member Please provide specific examples and/or accomplishments that demonstrate how your nominee integrates this value into daily work life. Attach additional sheets if necessary. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this form to Grayslake Middle School’s Main Office.

CCSD 46 Mission

Community Consolidated School District 46 will provide an educational environment that maximizes the potential of ALL students to be prepared for life's opportunities, while

developing a lasting appreciation for learning.

GMS Philosophy Statement

As a learning community, we strive to:

** provide a safe and nurturing learning environment.

** create an effective partnership among school, home and community with shared responsibility for learning.

** promote staff development, as it plays an integral role in strengthening teacher skills

and professionalism.

** implement differentiated curriculum and academic expectations that are rigorous and relevant and foster intrinsic motivation, so that all students may reach their academic

potential.

** incorporate literacy across and within all content areas so that reading, writing, speaking and listening are collaborative and connected components of curriculum.

** embrace cultural diversity and teach tolerance and respect so that students will have an

appreciation and acceptance for societal and cultural differences.

** support students in the transition from childhood to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood, by providing for their social, emotional and physiological needs.

** continually evaluate, refine and reflect on educational philosophies and practices

through curriculum mapping and grade-level articulation to ensure that learning remains engaging, challenging and authentic.

Grayslake Middle School PTO Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2012 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR, VOLUME 2, NUMBER 2

In This Issue:

Fall Book Fair

Conference Dinners

Craft Fair

PTO Board Members

What does the PTO do for your School?

Restaurant Nights

Chair for Scripps

Did You Know?

Box Tops for Education

Craft Fair Vendor Form

Entertainment Books

Fall BOOK FAIR – October 2nd – 4th The GMS PTO will be hosting the Fall Book Fair, which is during the week of Parent-Teacher Conferences, October 2nd through October 4th, in the GMS lobby. We would really appreciate your help, as this Book Fair requires a tremendous amount of work We would greatly appreciate it if you would please visit the following link to register to volunteer your time to help out with cashiering, setting up, tearing down - anything - during these 3 days.

All of this work, though, is well worth the effort, since it serves the purpose of bringing new books to our library, as well as enabling the GMS PTO to fund many necessary events throughout the year. Please type the following link into your web browser to be able to sign up for volunteer time:

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/363161718077

Conference Dinners During the book fair, we provide dinner for the teachers on Thursday evening, October 3rd at 4:30pm. Our theme this year is Italian Diner. We have an online volunteer space for you to sign up to bring a dish or other items (utensils, drinks, etc.). The Teacher Dinner will be held in the GMS multi-purpose room. Please type the following link into your web browser:

http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=CGZQ1860&welcome=1

GMS PTO Board Members: Nicole Hickle, President Sandy Krishak, Vice President Carol Turnbull, Treasurer Vicki Comerford, Secretary

Email: GMSPTONews@gmail.com

“If you think education is

expensive, try ignorance.”

~ Andy McIntyre

“The task of the excellent

teacher is to stimulate

"apparently ordinary" people to

unusual effort. The tough

problem is not in identifying

winners: it is in making

winners out of ordinary

people.” ~K. Patricia Cross

Those who can, do. Those who can do more,

volunteer. ~Author

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Craft Fair Saturday, November 10th is our Annual GMS PTO Craft Fair. Attached is the registration form. If you or anyone you know would like to be a vendor, please submit the attached form and payment via US Mail to GMS, or via email to GMSPTONews@gmail.com. The cost is $35 per table, per vendor. The deadline to submit a vendor form is October 10th.

What does the PTO do for your School? Do you know what the PTO does for Grayslake Middle School? Below is a list of examples of things that the PTO purchased for YOUR SON/DAUGHTER’s school:

1. Purchased 7 MOBI’s for the classrooms 2. Purchased 12 Headphone Splitters for the Music classes 3. Field Trip Scholarships 4. Many donations toward the Teacher Appreciation Week 5. Dinner on Thursday evening of both Conference Weeks (Fall & Spring) 6. New books for the classrooms and libraries through the Book Fair 7. 8th Grade Celebration 8. ….and many more!

Through your time, we are able to provide many things that normally wouldn’t be a part of the budget. We are going to try to keep you abreast of the things we provide during the 2012-2013 school year, so that you can see the tangible and non-tangible items provided by your donated time and money.

Restaurant Nights

Tuesday, October 23rd – Mitch’s Grill, On Rte. 83, North of Rte. 120 in Grayslake – Please visit their website at: http://mitchsgrill.com/

Tuesday, November 13th – Culver’s, On Rte. 83, North of Washington Street in Grayslake.

Dog ‘n Suds’ Restaurant Night was held on September 19th – Thank you to

those who participated!!

Would you like to be a Chair for SCRIPPS? We are actively seeking a Chair Person for the Scripps fundraising program. Scripps is a program by which parents send in money for gift cards to stores they normally frequent (or would give as gifts at holiday/birthday times), and GMS PTO is given a percentage of the amount of each gift card purchased (the percentage varies by vendor). This is a great opportunity for a working Mom or Dad who wants to be involved, but doesn’t have time during the day or weekends, as it is something you can do almost entirely from home. If you are interested in Chairing this program, please send us an email at GMSPTONews@gmail.com.

The dream begins with a teacher who

believes in you, who tugs and

pushes and leads you to the

next plateau, sometimes poking you

with a sharp stick called

"truth."

~Dan Rather

Making the decision to have

a child is momentous. It

is to decide forever to have your heart go

walking around outside your

body.

~Elizabeth Stone

Did You Know?

If you work for a large corporation, your company may offer a matching donation to our school? Please speak to someone in your Human Resources or Employee Services Department and ask “What is our policy?” It can’t hurt to ask!!

If you have a high schooler who needs volunteer hours for their religious

education or otherwise, please contact us as we have a need for these eager helpers!

Please look for us on Facebook! We are a closed group for parents & teachers only, & will provide you with lots of valuable information about the GMS PTO & ongoing fundraisers. Request to join our group: “Grayslake Middle School PTO”.

Please join us… For the next GMS PTO Meeting. We are meeting on Wednesday, October 10th at 6:00pm at GMS in the small conference room. We’d love to hear what you have to say, or just come to join us and help brainstorm for new ideas!

Entertainment Books The GMS PTO is selling Entertainment Books for $30 each this year. Rather than sending them home, this year we are selling them as cash ‘n carry items directly out of the school. If you are interested, and would like to purchase one, please contact us via email at GMSPTONews@gmail.com as soon as possible. We have a limited number of books to sell this year, and they will go quickly! Sales close on September 15th, so please send in the attached is an order form today. Thank you for your participation!

Please see the attached order form.

Please feel free to contact the GMS PTO at GMSPTONews@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, etc.

Our monthly board meetings are open, and anyone is welcome to attend.

get the latest at www.boxtops4education.com

over $445millionearned!

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

My name is Maria Deligiannis and I’m the volunteer Box Tops Coordinator at Grayslake Middle School.

This year, our goal is to raise $1,000 for funds to pay for new technology for GMS. Here are three easy waysyou can help:

Clip — Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participating products and send them to school. Each one is worth10¢ when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education.

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Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com, where you can:

• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops• Enter online promotions for chances to win eBoxTops and other prizes• Print coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands

You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and forMarketplace newsletters that include offers from online retailers where you can earn eBoxTops.

To learn more, visit boxtops4education.com. Thanks for choosing to make a difference for our school with BoxTops!

Sincerely,

Maria Deligiannis

Box Tops Coordinator at Grayslake Middle School

an easy way toearn cash for your school!

Look for the pink Box Top coupon on hundreds of participating products. Each is worth 10¢ for your school!

Buy your favorite Box Tops products.

Cut out the Box Top from each package.

Send your Box Tops to school with your child.

Your school gets cash for every Box Top collected to help buy the things it needs most. All those Box Tops really add up!

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water filtration systems and filters

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or its affiliates.

easy ways to earn eBoxTops today:

You can earn eBoxTops with every qualified purchase at over 200 stores; just start at the Box Tops Marketplace®, which has special links to each of these stores that allow our school’s account to be credited.

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Grayslake Middle School   Craft & Vendor Application Form –  Saturday, November 10, 2012 

Contact Name(s):________________________________________________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address (City, State, Zip): ________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________ Emergency Name:____________________________ Email Address:________________________ Emergency Contact Ph:_______________________ Description of items to be sold (Please include your website, if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Cost per space: Non-electricity space: $35 Electricity Space: additional $10

**TABLES ARE NOT PROVIDED**

Number of 10’ x 8’ spaces needed (includes 2 chairs):_________ Electricity Needed: Yes No Total due: $ __________ Check # __________ Make check payable to: Grayslake Middle School

Application Deadline: October 15, 2012 All crafters must remain set up until the craft show ends at 4:00 pm.

**Due to this event being a fundraiser,

donation of one item for Raffle Room Donation is not required, but appreciated. Worth $10 or more**

Exhibitor Agreement: I have read all of the rules for participation and agree to abide by them. I understand that the Grayslake Middle School will not be liable for any loss or damage to any exhibited material, or injuries that may occur to me, or any person from my business, during the event. I also understand that the Grayslake Middle School has the right to ask any exhibitor to leave, at any time, for behavior they deem inappropriate or unacceptable. Participant Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________________ Send application and self addressed stamped envelope to GMS PTO, 440 N. Barron Blvd., Grayslake, IL 60030.

September 2012 

Dear Crafters, 

The Grayslake Middle School is sponsoring the GMS 5th Annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, 

November 10, 2012.  The show will be from 10:00am to 4:00pm and will be held at Grayslake Middle 

School’s large gymnasium.  The GMS 5th Annual Craft Show will include raffle items, a bake sale, and 

over 75 crafters and vendors. 

General Guidelines: 

All spaces are 10’ x 8’ and will be provided with 2 chairs.  **NOTE: TABLES ARE NOT 

PROVIDED.**   Crafters must provide their own tables/displays.  All displays must be kept within 

the 10’ x 8’ space.  All crafters must remain set up until the craft show ends at 4:00pm. 

Entry fees are non‐refundable, unless Craft Show organizers cancel the show. 

Set up will be from 7:30am – 10:00am. 

Some electrical spaces may require an extension cord.  Be prepared and bring your own please!  

Electrical spaces are limited and reserved very quickly.  Note: For those using electrical outlets, 

you will be sharing a circuit with other crafters.  Please be courteous and limit your amperage 

requirements so that you do not cause power disruption to your neighboring booths. 

Volunteers will be available to assist with unloading and unloading at the front entrance.  We 

ask that crafters move their vehicles to the parking lot as soon as their vehicle is unloaded.  

Consider your fellow crafter waiting to unload.  Park your vehicle towards the side lot or back 

part of the parking lot, allowing attendees to park close. 

All items you are selling must have been listed on your application form or you will be asked to 

remove them.  We will try to eliminate multiples crafters/vendors.  There may be other vendors 

selling like items, but we will try to keep this to a bare minimum. 

Each crafter is required to donate a $10 raffle item that will be given away as part of the raffles 

going on throughout the day. 

Vendors must be cleaned up by 5:30pm. 

By law, Grayslake Middle School, both inside and out the building, is a SMOKE FREE environment. 

Grayslake Middle School is not responsible for any losses or damage to crafters’ property or 

personal injury to persons attending the craft show. 

Confirmation letters with space assignments will be mailed after October 15, 2012. 

Thank you for making our 2012 craft show a success!  We would love to welcome you back next year.  

Applications and letters will be mailed to current crafters/vendors prior to the public “Request for 

Vendors” for upcoming events.  Remaining spaces will be assigned on a “first‐come, first served” basis. 

Questions or comments, please email Vicki Comerford at vsc2197@gmail.com. 

Thank you! 

The GMS PTO is selling Entertainment Books for $30 each. Rather than sending them home this year, we are selling them as cash ‘n carry items directly out of the school. If you are interested, and would like to purchase one, please contact us via email at GMSPTONEWS@gmail.com as soon as possible.

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